Topic: Assam
GSI scientists stumble upon 100-million-year-old dinosaur bones in Meghalaya
Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.
Pinarayi Vijayan’s instincts show what smart politics can look like, even for Communists
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BJP to retain power in Assam, says CM Sonowal as trends show NDA ahead in 77 seats
Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal said BJP is coming back to power with its partners AGP and UPPL and exuded confidence of the coalition bagging 100 out of 119 seats.
Covid vaccination drive for 18+ takes off in UP, Gujarat, fails to begin in Assam
Covid vaccination for the 18-44 age group took place at seven districts in UP and 10 districts in Gujarat. Lack of vaccine didn't allow the vaccination drive to start in Assam.
Why Nagaland mourns death of Padma Shri IAS officer AM Gokhale due to Covid
Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.
Earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hits Assam causing widespread damage
The quake hit Assam's Sonitpur district at 7.51 am. It was followed by two more jerks of 4.3 and 4.4 magnitudes at 7.58 am and 8.01 am, respectively, said officials.
Covid negative report from other states not acceptable in Assam — Himanta Biswa Sarma
The Minister for Health and Family Welfare admitted that the situation has turned 'complicated' in the state during the last few days.
This hand-rolled Tripura tea variety just fetched ‘highest-ever’ price in state — Rs 12,500/kg
Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.
Gauhati HC rejects Assam tribunal order declaring man foreigner
he Foreigners Tribunal III of Barpeta had ordered that Mohd Haider Ali is a foreigner as he could not establish his linkage with some of his relatives whose names figure in the voters list.
‘Truth about ULFA, my childhood & why I’ll keep fighting’: rebel Paresh Baruah on his memoir
Speaking to ThePrint, ULFA(I) chief Paresh Baruah did not disclose the name of the memoir, but said it would be published in ‘less than a month or 20 days’.
No, the Western media isn’t biased in reporting Indian Covid. Here’s why
If Covid is the biggest human tragedy of our times, then journalists have to show it, tell it, write it. There is no nationalism involved in journalism.
‘Worrying signs’: Covid hits rural India hard, it now has nearly half of all new cases
The total number of daily cases being reported across India is nearly 300 per cent higher as compared to last year, meaning they will exert pressure on rural health infrastructure.
Defence
These soldiers are serving 24×7 to cremate veterans, dependents succumbing to Covid
From 4 pyres at Delhi's Brar Square cremation ground, the infrastructure is being raised to deal with 20 bodies at a time due to the increased Covid toll.
Modi govt is in denial & India is back to being a flailing state
Modi government didn’t strengthen the foundations of basic governance in the last 7 years. Now, the PM has retreated and ministers are failing, adding to the Covid disaster.