Dhubri: A dilapidated RCC bridge over the Biskhowa rivulet in Biskhowa village under the Golokganj sector of the Indo-Bangladesh border in Dhubri district has become a major source of inconvenience for residents of several border villages.Border villagers alleged that the bridge was constructed in 2001 when late Dinesh Chandra Sarker represented the Golokganj legislative constituency….
Dhubri: One person died on the spot and three students of Lakhimari High School sustained grievous injuries after being struck by lightning in the Golokganj area of Dhubri district on Wednesday afternoon.In a separate incident, seven cattle were killed when lightning struck Lalkura village under Gauripur Police Station in Dhubri district.The deceased has been identified…
Jaipur: Rajasthan has intensified the implementation of Vibrant Village Programme-II to accelerate holistic development in 184 strategic border villages in five districts. The villages include 68 in Sriganganagar, 46 in Bikaner, 36 in Barmer, 30 in Jaisalmer and four in Phalodi.Under the programme, comprehensive development works related to road connectivity, health, education, electricity, television and…
Jaipur: Union home minister Amit Shah has ordered the demolition of all unauthorised structures within 15km of the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan, directing authorities to intensify action against infiltration, narcotics smuggling, terrorist financing and other cross-border crime networks.Chairing a high-level security review meeting in Bikaner Tuesday, Shah assessed security arrangements in Rajasthan’s five border districts…
