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Sunday, September 29, 2024
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Topic: Assam

Manipur man on mission to save traditional one-stringed fiddle of Tangkhul Nagas

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

Assam’s Bodoland Territorial Council elections to be held on 7, 10 December

Counting of votes will take place on 12 December, while repolling, if any, will be held on 8 and 11 December, the State Election Commission said.

Assam’s Baghjan oil well fire fully doused over 5 months after blowout

Oil India Ltd spokesperson Tridiv Hazarika said the well has been killed with brine solution, and is under control now.

Manipur startup offering black rice, king chilli chocolates features in New York Times

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

Death of Assam journalist sparks protests, Rahul Gandhi & Congress blame BJP

Journalist Parag Bhuyan died Thursday after being hit by a speeding car in Tinsukia. Different narratives have since emerged on how the accident happened and who is responsible for it.

Top ULFA(I) leader Drishti Rajkhowa surrenders in Meghalaya

SS Col Drishti Rajkhowa, along with four accomplices SS Corporal Vedanta, Yasin Asom, Ropjyoti Asom and Mithun Asom, surrendered with a huge quantity of arms.

Assam, Mizoram agree to resolve 11-day boundary stand-off after home ministry intervenes

Mizoram Chief Secretary Lalnunmawia Chuaungo says Assam has agreed to clear the blockade of highways, while Mizoram will deploy BSF personnel at flashpoint areas.

Assam-Mizoram tensions flare up as another blast destroys school near border

This is the second such explosion in a fortnight that has targeted a school near the Assam-Mizoram border. CM Sarbananda Sonowal apprises Home Minister Amit Shah of the situation.

Experts figure out mystery behind why 18 members of this Assam family are visually challenged

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

Army wants elephants relocated from Assam wildlife sanctuary, cites ‘damages of Rs 15 lakh’

The request was made in a letter written on 3 July but has come to light now following an RTI plea by environmental activist Rohit Choudhury. It was addressed to Assam chief secretary.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?