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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
TopicAssam

Topic: Assam

‘Blind king’s criminal negligence’ — Assamese educationist pens poem on govt’s Covid management

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

Mizoram villagers send 3 trucks full of vegetables for city folk battling Covid in Aizawl

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

What is DNLA? Northeast rebel group of Dimasa tribe that lost 6 members in Assam encounter

Dimasa tribe is an indigenous, ethno-linguistic community living in Assam & Nagaland. Launched in 2019, Dimasa National Liberation Army demands an 'independent nation'.

To ferry Covid patients, Naga entrepreneur converts his Maruti car into ‘DIY ambulance’

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

Covid, connectivity, climate – CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has early mover advantage in Assam

From visiting Covid patients at 2:30 am to giving deadlines for Dispur flyover, Himanta Biswa Sarma has hit the ground running as CM.

Banned ULFA (I) outfit announces ceasefire for 3 months due to Covid-19

United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) Commander-in-Chief Paresh Barua made the statement in an e-mail to the media. Assam currently has a caseload of 3.15 lakh.

2 killed, 1 injured in grenade blast by suspected ULFA(I) militants in Assam

Two bike-borne men lobbed the grenade in front of a hardware store owned by Puranmal Agarwala in Assam's Tinsukia district when the shop was about to be closed, police said.

From Guwahati to Dimapur, Facebook post drives a ‘movement’ to help people during Covid

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

Assam should brace for the biggest Covid numbers in next 10 days. Time to act is now

The Assam govt has hit the ground running during the second wave. But things are different this time around, writes BJP MP Rajdeep Roy.

How Himanta Biswa Sarma shook off Congress ‘snub’ and rose to become Assam CM

When Himanta Biswa Sarma left Congress in 2015, then CM Tarun Gogoi called it 'good riddance'. His comment hasn't aged well.

On Camera

Oropouche virus is rapidly spreading in South America. It can cause large outbreaks

The lack of resources to test and track the OROV virus through comprehensive surveillance systems severely hampers efforts to accurately monitor outbreaks.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.