At least 20 people were feared dead after a speeding Traveller carrying 35 passengers collided head-on with a trailer truck at Rangajan near Kaziranga National Park on Friday afternoon.
Nagaon’s agricultural sector is facing serious challenges due to poor irrigation infrastructure and lack of coordination between government departments. Of the district’s 172 irrigation schemes, only 62 are fully functional, while 40 are completely defunct. Despite an irrigation potential of 39,126 hectares, facilities cover only 6,609 hectares. Farmers have also raised allegations of irregularities and poor maintenance of existing projects.
Nagaon Police have arrested 43 persons and registered 36 cases in a renewed crackdown against child marriage. Dhing Police Station recorded the highest number of arrests with eight persons, while investigations continue across the district.