First-Ever Sighting of Bent-Toed Gecko Reported in Assam’s Urpad Beel

  GUWAHATI: The first confirmed record of the bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus bapme) in Assam has been documented from Urpad Beel in Goalpara, highlighting the rich biodiversity supported by the state’s fragile ecosystems. ALSO READ: NTA Announces Revised CUET 2026 Dates; Admit Cards for May 31 Exam Released Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the development on…

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Truck Falls Off Saraighat Bridge in Guwahati After Reported Driver Fatigue, Two Hospitalised

  GUWAHATI: A container truck skidded off the Saraighat Bridge and fell to the ground below in the early hours of Wednesday, May 20, after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, allegedly due to fatigue. ALSO READ: Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Truck in Guwahati’s Zoo Road, Driver Absconding The incident occurred around 4…

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Three Ujjaini Express Coaches Derail in Rishikesh, No Injuries Reported

  GUWAHATI: Three coaches of the Ujjaini Express derailed during a shunting movement near Yog Nagari Railway Station in Uttarakhand’s Rishikesh on Monday night, May 18, prompting an extensive restoration operation by railway authorities. ALSO READ: Atul Bora Gets Additional Charge of Assam Parliamentary Affairs Department No casualties or injuries were reported as the train was…

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Tree Crashes Onto Moving Bus During Thunderstorm in Assam’s Dhubri, No Major Injuries Reported

  GUWAHATI: A tree collapsed onto a moving passenger bus during a massive thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rain and gusty winds that wreaked havoc in Chapar of Assam’s Dhubri district on Sunday evening, May 17. Despite the impact, all passengers onboard narrowly escaped without major injuries. ALSO READ: WATCH | Rhino Attacks Safari Jeep in Assam’s Manas…

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