Shillong Archbishop Dominic Jala dies in fatal road accident in California

Archbishop of Shillong Archdiocese, Most Reverend Dominic Jala died in a road accident in Colusa County, California in USA. Jala was accompanied by two more gentlemen, Father Mathew Vellankal and father Parekkatt. While Mathhew Vellankal also succumbed to injuries obtained, Father Parekkatt is in a serious condition and is currently undergoing treatment. According to reports, […]

Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal asks DCs to constitute task force

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has issued strict directives to Deputy Commissioners of all the districts to constitute task forces to look into reducing road accidents. It may be mentioned that the directive comes in the wake of recent road mishaps in the state. The task force will include officials of the police, transport and […]

4 dead, 2 injured in motorcycle crash in Assam

Four people were killed, while two others have been seriously injured in a major road accident that took place at Tongorai in Assam’s Digboi. The incident occurred when a triple riding motorcycle lost control and slammed into another motorcycle coming from the opposite direction. Reportedly, all the deceased hailed from Bogapani in Digboi. Meanwhile, the injured […]

Assam tops Northeast in number of road accidents in 2018

A recently published report by the Assam Police has shed light on the fact that Assam tops the northeastern region in the number of road accidents that had occurred in the state last year. The report titled ‘An analytical glimpse on road accidents in Assam’ cited that a total of 2,966 people were killed and […]