Quiet few days in Hojai — nothing local was reported.
Hojai news today
- Assam
- 5.4 lakh people
- 74% literacy
- MP: Pradyut Bordoloi (Indian National Congress (INC))
Latest brief
Top Issues
- Confirmed
The draft electoral roll added 2.18 lakh voters, raising the state electorate to 2.52 crore.
Key Insight
Voter registration updates are the primary administrative highlight reported for the district.
What citizens can do
Verify your name and polling station details on the updated electoral rolls through local election offices.
Sources
Earlier this week
Top Issues
- Confirmed
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake occurred near Nagaon on November 13.
- Reported
Wild elephants damaged two houses in Kharikhana Beel.
- Allegation
AAMSU has flagged over 600 student cases in a reported fake certificate racket and requested an SIT probe.
Key Insight
The district is dealing with seismic activity, human-wildlife conflict, and allegations regarding educational documentation.
What citizens can do
Report elephant sightings to the forest department and avoid approaching wild animals.
Sources
- Light mag. 3.8 earthquake - Hojai, 12 km northwest of Nagaon, Nagaon, Assam, India, on Friday, Nov 13, 2026, at 04:13 am (Kolkata time)Volcano Discovery (opens in a new tab)
- Juwai Teer Result today November 12, 2026 First and Second round numberThe Assam Tribune (opens in a new tab)
- CM Sarma drums up Wangala spirit, stresses friendly Assam-Meghalaya tiesThe Assam Tribune (opens in a new tab)
- Wild Elephants Damage Two Houses in Hojai's Kharikhana Beelwww.nationpathindia.com (opens in a new tab)
- Hojai fake certificate row: AAMSU seeks SIT probe, flags over 600 student casesThe Assam Tribune (opens in a new tab)
- All Assam Minorities Students’ Union seeks SIT Probe into Fake Certificate Racket in HojaiThe Sentinel - of this Land, for its People (opens in a new tab)
Top Issues
- Reported
A betel nut truck valued at Rs 55 lakh was recovered following a hijack attempt, with one person held.
- Reported
The Kolkata-Sairang express derailment at Digaru involved coaches affecting connecting routes.
Key Insight
A highway cargo hijacking attempt resulted in a recovery and an arrest, alongside regional disruptions linked to the state's train accident.
What citizens can do
Report suspicious highway transport activities to district police and check rail travel advisories.
Sources
- Assam: Betel Nut Truck Worth Rs 55 Lakh Recovered After Hijack Attempt, 1 HeldPratidin Time (opens in a new tab)
- Kolkata-Sairang express derails at Digaru, engine and five coaches go off tracksThe Assam Tribune (opens in a new tab)
- 5 coaches, engine of Sairang-Kolkata Express derail in Assam: 50 injured; pilot had flagged engine trouble ...Bhaskar English (opens in a new tab)
Top Issues
- Reported
Residents of upper Assam demanded the resumption of stone quarrying amid financial challenges.
Key Insight
Economic concerns regarding industrial activity in the broader region are highlighted in recent reports. Specific local policy responses to the demand are not detailed.
What citizens can do
Check industry association notices and district commerce department updates regarding regulatory policies on quarrying.
Sources
Top Issues
- Official statement
The Assam Chief Minister stated that eviction drives will continue and action against encroachers is necessary.
- Allegation
Locals alleged corruption after a PWD road in Doboka crumbled a day after repair.
- Official statement
The Chief Minister stated that evictions are religion-neutral and warned against cross-district encroachment.
- Allegation
A man allegedly fled with gold, silver, and cash under the guise of performing rituals.
Key Insight
Coverage centers on official positions regarding land eviction policies, allegations concerning public works quality, and a reported fraud case.
What citizens can do
Direct infrastructure grievances to the PWD executive engineer's office and monitor municipal notices regarding land regulations.
Sources
- Eviction to continue; action against encroachers must: Assam CMThe Shillong Times (opens in a new tab)
- Assam Eviction Drive to Continue, CM Sarma Reaffirms Stance on EncroachmentLokmat Times (opens in a new tab)
- Assam: PWD Road in Doboka Crumbles a Day After Repair, Locals Allege CorruptionHowl.Link (opens in a new tab)
- Evictions religion-neutral, says Assam CM; warns against cross-district encroachmentThe Assam Tribune (opens in a new tab)
- Hojai: Man Allegedly Flees with Gold, Silver and Cash Under Guise of Performing RitualsThe Sentinel - of this Land, for its People (opens in a new tab)
Quiet few days in Hojai — nothing local was reported.
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