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Rituraj Borthakur

Rituraj Borthakur


    Deportations in Assam drop significantly despite poll focus on migration
    Assam

    Deportations in Assam drop significantly despite poll focus on migration

    Data shows deportations of illegal migrants in Assam have dropped sharply from 10,602 in 2009 to just 868 since 2013, despite the issue remaining politically significant.
    Over 600 km of Indo-Bangla border unfenced despite poll promises
    National

    Over 600 km of Indo-Bangla border unfenced despite poll promises

    The fencing work was taken up in 1986. The Phase-I project has been completed in the year 2000 under which 854.35 km fence was erected.
    Lack of rainwater harvesting turns Guwahati flyovers into waterlogging risks
    Guwahati

    Lack of rainwater harvesting turns Guwahati flyovers into waterlogging risks

    Experts highlight how integrating rainwater harvesting could reduce urban flooding, recharge groundwater, and improve infrastructure planning in Guwahati.
    Forecast signals El Niño return, raise weak monsoon concerns in Northeast
    North East

    Forecast signals El Niño return, raise weak monsoon concerns in Northeast

    Global forecasts indicate a 62% chance of El Niño in 2026, raising fears of below-normal rainfall and higher temperatures in Northeast India
    Joha rice prices double from Rs 80 to 160 in Assam amid demand surge, supply crunch
    Assam

    Joha rice prices double from Rs 80 to 160 in Assam amid demand surge, supply...

    The massive price escalation was triggered by a spurt in demand, particularly after a significant failure of the West Bengal’s Gobindobhog rice crop
    LPG curbs spark crisis for Guwahati restaurants; commercial supply put on hold
    Guwahati

    LPG curbs spark crisis for Guwahati restaurants; commercial supply put on hold

    Following government directives to prioritise domestic LPG supply, eateries in Guwahati report dwindling cylinder stocks and say the situation could worsen.
    Tea garden workers in Assam to get Rs 30 interim wage hike from April 1
    Assam

    Tea garden workers in Assam to get Rs 30 interim wage hike from April 1

    The last such agreement between CCPA & ACMS was inked in February 2015, effecting a hike in the wages of daily labourers in tea gardens from the previous Rs
    Tea industry concerned over Iran–Middle East conflict impact on Assam orthodox exports
    Assam

    Tea industry concerned over Iran–Middle East conflict impact on Assam orthodox...

    'We were hoping that the recent hike in subsidy to Rs 15 per kg from the Assam Government would boost the Assam orthodox tea production further,' said exporter.
    Assam faces 70% rainfall deficit since Nov, 99% since Jan; crops at risk
    Assam

    Assam faces 70% rainfall deficit since Nov, 99% since Jan; crops at risk

    Unusually dry winter and rising temperatures raise concerns over rabi crops, tea production, and fruit flowering as climate change signals grow stronger
    Less than 10% cropped land in Assam gets irrigation despite 12.6L hectare target
    Assam

    Less than 10% cropped land in Assam gets irrigation despite 12.6L hectare target

    Frequent drought, fund shortages & infrastructure issues are limiting access to irrigation despite large investments in the sector.
    IIT-G flags groundwater risks in Kamakhya Project, recommends strict depth limits
    Guwahati

    IIT-G flags groundwater risks in Kamakhya Project, recommends strict depth...

    Following two petitions in the Gauhati HC, the govt had roped in Roorkee-based NIH to conduct detailed geophysical & hydrological survey for the project
    Assam govt splits Inland Waterways directorate, employees fear privatization
    Assam

    Assam govt splits Inland Waterways directorate, employees fear privatization

    Assam’s IWT overhaul includes asset transfer, fare hike on Umananda route & leasing of Rs 305-crore Guwahati terminal
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