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Questions are being raised regarding the condition of the National Highways in the state, the quality of their construction, and whether they are also to blame for the recent deadly road accidents,...

The politically weak pact reflects that the pro-talks faction of the group has lost its support among the Assamese as well as its military power, say observers.

Assam: Picnic Buses to Run Only After Fog Dissipates, in Golaghat District

The fatal road accident at Dergaon in the Golaghat district has made commuters point their accusing fingers at the four-lane National Highway-37 project in upper Assam.

The accident took place at Balijan near Dergaon this morning when the bus with 45 people on board collided with the goods vehicle, Golaghat Superintendent of Police Rajen Singh told PTI.

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The accident took place at Balijan near Dergaon this morning when the bus with 45 people on board collided with the goods vehicle

The condition of some of the injured is critical, said a doctor

The passenger bus carrying 49 people was on its way to the famous Tilinga temple; the coal-laden truck was moving at a high speed, police said.

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