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SC directs Assam govt to submit Matia Transit Camp condition report by Dec 9
Assam

SC directs Assam govt to submit Matia Transit Camp condition report by Dec 9

The Court expressed concern over the conditions at the camp in Goalpara, describing them as ‘far from being satisfactory’.
ECI changes dates for by-polls: Voting in Kerala, Punjab and UP rescheduled to Nov 20
National

ECI changes dates for by-polls: Voting in Kerala, Punjab and UP rescheduled to...

Lucknow, Nov 4: In a significant development ahead of by-polls, the Election Commission of India on Monday re-scheduled the polling dates in three states Kerala, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. The by-elections for nine Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, four Assembly seats in Punjab and two Assembly seats...
Tripura Human Rights Commission demands report on death of B’desh under-trial prisoner
North East

Tripura Human Rights Commission demands report on death of B’desh under-trial...

The 40-years-old prisoner, identified as Faima Bibi, died at Agartala Government Medical College and GB Pant Hospital
Arsenic found in groundwater in 19 districts of Assam: Central govt. data
Assam

Arsenic found in groundwater in 19 districts of Assam: Central govt. data

Guwahati, Nov. 2: A study conducted by the Columbia University states that long-term exposure to arsenic in water may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.The study, which pointed out heart disease risk even at exposure levels below the regulatory limit (10μg/L), assumes significance for...
IMD predicts warm November ahead with no hint of winter
National

IMD predicts warm November ahead with no hint of winter

Guwahati, Nov. 2: India experienced its warmest October since 1901 with mean temperature recording 1.23 degrees Celsius above normal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. It predicted a warmer November, highlighting no indication of winter. Addressing a press conference in New...
India plays key role in finalising G20 consensus on disaster risk reduction
National

India plays key role in finalising G20 consensus on disaster risk reduction

New Delhi, Nov 2: With the active participation of a high-level Indian delegation, a G20 meeting has arrived at a consensus in finalising the first Ministerial declaration on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), according to an official statement issued on Saturday. The G-20 Disaster Risk Reduction...
TN: Yellow alert in 19 districts for the next two days
National

TN: Yellow alert in 19 districts for the next two days

Chennai, Nov 2: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for 19 districts of Tamil Nadu, forecasting heavy rains over the next two days. According to a statement from the Weather Department, these districts are expected to receive substantial rainfall due to a cyclonic...
Govt releases guidelines for Namo Drone Didi scheme
National

Govt releases guidelines for Namo Drone Didi scheme

New Delhi, Nov 1: The government on Friday released the Operational Guidelines for the Central Sector Scheme 'Namo Drone Didi', which provides drones to women self-help groups (SHGs) under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM), with an outlay of Rs 1,261 crore.The...
India to lose 24.7% GDP by 2070 due to climate change: ADB
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India to lose 24.7% GDP by 2070 due to climate change: ADB

Guwahati, Nov. 1: Climate change under a high-end emissions scenario could lead to a 16.9 per cent loss in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2070 across the Asia and Pacific region, with India projected to suffer a 24.7 per cent GDP loss, according to a new report. Rising sea levels and a decrease in...
Six trains remain cancelled on Guwahati line, after derailment of goods trains wagon
National

Six trains remain cancelled on Guwahati line, after derailment of goods train's...

Guwahati, Nov 1: Train services continue to remain disrupted in Assam’s Lumding-Badarpur Hill Section after the derailment of a loaded goods wagon though efforts are on in full swing to restore the rail traffic. According to Railway officials, at least six trains continue to remain cancelled on...
India has 2 cyclone seasons unlike most coastal countries: IMD
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India has 2 cyclone seasons unlike most coastal countries: IMD

Guwahati, Nov 1: The number of cyclones developing in the Bay of Bengal is much higher than that in the Arabian Sea and unlike most countries having coasts, India has two cyclone seasons, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra. He also said that though...
Assam-Mlaya border row: West Khasi Hills claims territorial rights over 54 Langpih villages
Assam

Assam-M'laya border row: West Khasi Hills claims territorial rights over 54...

Shillong, Oct 31: The Regional Committee for West Khasi Hills has claimed it has shared with Assam the documents to establish Meghalaya’s territorial right over the 54 villages under Langpih.West Khasi Hills Regional Committee Chairman, Paul Lyngdoh told the press that the documents were shared...
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