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      Badruddin Ajmal admitted at a hospital in Mumbai

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      Chalo Dispur! Foot march for Akhil Gogoi’s release

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      The Brihattar Tengani Unnayan Sangram Samiti warned Assam government that thousands will be forced to march on foot towards Guwahati to rescue Gogoi.
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      Landslide kills Two in Jorabat

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      With the latest deaths, the total death toll in landslide incidents in the state this year shot up to 26
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      ‘Board of Doctors’ Formed to Observe Akhil Gogoi’s Health

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      Gogoi was confirmed Covid-19 positive on Saturday evening though the jail authority claimed his earlier antigen test report negative.
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      Learning the E-Way: A ‘digital’ division

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      The basic need for education for all becomes a commodity of the privileged
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      Assam, where flood and human trafficking go together

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      This is when the worst forms of exploitation happen. Parents and guardians are paid to give away their children, mostly girls, over to these touts who then send them out of the state in the pretext of marriage or good jobs. In majority of the cases, these girls land up in flesh trade
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      Dr Beenapani Doley, first UK returned female Doctor from Mishing Community and Colonial Backdrop of Assam Medical College

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      Upper Assam was the rendezvous of different troops of allied forces during Second World War
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    Badruddin Ajmal admitted at a hospital in Mumbai

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    On Saturday, though he was reported to be infected with COVID 19 virus, no official confirmation has been received yet
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    Assam

    Chalo Dispur! Foot march for Akhil Gogoi’s release

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    The Brihattar Tengani Unnayan Sangram Samiti warned Assam government that thousands will be forced to march on foot towards Guwahati to rescue Gogoi.
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    Assam

    Landslide kills Two in Jorabat

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    With the latest deaths, the total death toll in landslide incidents in the state this year shot up to 26
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    ‘Board of Doctors’ Formed to Observe Akhil Gogoi’s Health

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    Gogoi was confirmed Covid-19 positive on Saturday evening though the jail authority claimed his earlier antigen test report negative.
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    We will not Tolerate Dispur’s Conspiracy to Kill Akhil Gogoi; Says KMSS

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    Actually, the government attempted to let Akhil die inside the jail premises of Covid-19.
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    BREAKING: Akhil Gogoi Tested Covid-19 positive, Admits in GMCH

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    Inspector General of Prison Dasarath Das said, “We received the report at around 6:30 pm this evening. Three inmates, including Akhill Gogoi were tested Covid-19 positive in the repeat antigen test."
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    Guwahati Lockdown Extends till July 19: E-commerce, Tea Warehouses Allowed to Operate

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    Kamrup Metro administration to identify elderly citizens and sick persons at home and ensure availability of critical care
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    Assam to Initiate Special Covid Care Centre for Pregnant Women and Children

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    The Minister said, we will provision the pregnant women to access normal maternity health check-up, testing of Ultrasonography and Caesarean section even if they are positive
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    Assam

    Guwahati Central Jail turns Containment Zone: Re- COVID 19 test for All Prisoners

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    The decision by the state health department came after questions were raised regarding the health condition of anti- CAA leader Akhil Gogoi
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    Assam

    One Week Extension of Lockdown in Guwahati is Enough: Health Minister Sarma

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    The health department’s proposal was different than what the Citizens committees of the city had suggested
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    National

    India’s 2018 tiger census sets a Guinness record

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    According to one of the most detailed wildlife surveys ever conducted, the country’s tiger population rose by 6 per cent to roughly 3,000 animals
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    Assam

    Brahmaputra water level Rising: IMD predicts more rain

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    As per the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), till Friday morning 3,53,467 people in 15 districts remained flood affected
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    Northeast

    Six NSCN (IM) ultras Killed in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap district

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    Acting upon specific information, a joint team of Assam Rifle and Arunachal Pradesh Police conducted an early morning action today in Longding district
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    Assam Female Actor gets Life-Threatening for her role in a TV serial

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    The serial has recently attracted a lot of controversies as many have alleged that it promotes "Love Jihad" and at many protested against it
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    Assam

    Boost to state’s Dairy Sector: Collateral free loans to dairy farmers

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    Assam can capture this market by increasing milk production as the state produces only one third of its total milk requirement
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    First ‘Asymptomatic’ COVID 19 Patient Death registered in Assam

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    The state health department started Plasmatherapy and asked potential donors to come forward and donate their plasma
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    Assam, where flood and human trafficking go together

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    This is when the worst forms of exploitation happen. Parents and guardians are paid to give away their children, mostly girls, over to these touts who then send them out of the state in the pretext of marriage or good jobs. In majority of the cases, these girls land up in flesh trade
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    Assam, where flood and human trafficking go together

    Editorial -
    This is when the worst forms of exploitation happen. Parents and guardians are paid to give away their children, mostly girls, over to these touts who then send them out of the state in the pretext of marriage or good jobs. In majority of the cases, these girls land up in flesh trade
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    OPINION

    Learning to live with a “Genius” virus

    Dipanjon Konwar -
    In times of Covid-19 crisis, we don’t have the luxury of generating and evaluating alternative solutions and making a rational choice
    Read more

    Learning the E-Way: A ‘digital’ division

    Tanya Marina Brooks -
    The basic need for education for all becomes a commodity of the privileged
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    Dr Beenapani Doley, first UK returned female Doctor from Mishing Community and Colonial Backdrop of Assam Medical College

    Pranab Kumar Gogoi -
    Upper Assam was the rendezvous of different troops of allied forces during Second World War
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    Why Palghar is at risk of an upsurge in undernutrition during the COVID-19 crisis?

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    Opinion: PM’s address to CII and roadmap for bringing the economy back on track

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    Immunity & Fit India- The Way Forward From Covid-19

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    COVID-19: Opportunity For India

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    Nagaland bans Sale of Dog Meat

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    Earlier, MP Maneka Sanjay Gandhi made an urgent public appeal to urge the Nagaland government to stop the trade and consumption of dog meat
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    Hunters on Prowl: Kaziranga Animals at Risk

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    Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh speaks to Defence Minister of Republic of Korea

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    African Swine Fever Returns: Trouble mounts for Assam Govt

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    Kaziranga National Park authority fears that once the disease starts affecting wild boars, it will be very difficult to contain the spread inside the jungle
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    Dispur is in great dilemma about what to do with Akhil Gogoi now: Bhuyan

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    Rajya Sabha member-elect Ajit Kumar Bhuyan, who is also the chief convenor of the Morcha said, “Dispur is already exposed and caught in its own trap.
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    Northeast

    Four persons buried alive in Arunachal Pradesh landslide

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    As per Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) report, there is likelihood of very heavy rain in next few days across Arunachal Pradesh
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    Assam

    Former ATASU leader Ashwini Chetia passes away

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    Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal and health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also expressed their condolences
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    Northeast

    Meghalaya Police registers complaint about a ‘fake’ letter on Social Media

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    Meghalaya Police requested that people should avoid posting any such content as it would invite strict action by law.
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    Assam

    U-Turn on MSME Land Ordinance: Assam Govt proposes Changes

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    The decision came after the State's newly proposed MSME ordinance allowing anyone to set up an MSME industry by just submitting a self-declaration, ran into protests from the opposition and civil society
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    Assam

    DCs must consult with Chief Secretary before taking decisions on COVID 19 situation: CM Sonowal

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    The instruction came after 12 districts have banned people from Guwahati to enter in these districts
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    Assam

    Baghjan Blaze Continues; Oil Further Extends Deadline

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    Oil PRO Tridip Hazarika aid due to the impact of flood as well as technical difficulties, the date of final operation is rescheduled for July 13
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    Northeast

    Earthquake hits Mizoram again: Eighth within three weeks

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    Fearing of any eventualities with the frequent earthquakes in the state, the Mizoram government held an emergency meeting
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    Assam

    Guwahati put into ‘isolation’: 12 districts banned travel from the city

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    The total numbers of COVID 19 related deaths in the state have also gone up to 24
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    Assam

    Nagaon girl suspected to have died of ‘Drug Overdose’

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    Police have busted a drug racket and arrested two persons who had allegedly sold them ‘brown sugar’
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    Assam

    KMSS Leaders Bitu, Dhajya tested Covid-19 positive

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    According to the Guwahati central jail authority, 6 persons have been detected with Coronavirus positive so far including Sonowal and Konwar.
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    Assam

    BREAKING: Akhil Gogoi Tested Covid-19 Negative; No Health Complicacy: Source

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    The source also expressed concern over the unprecedented rumour being created and circulated on the health conditions of Gogoi.
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    Assam

    Sushmita Dev Tested Positive for Covid-19 Asymptomatic

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    A Congress source said Dev recently attended a felicitation ceremony of the HSLC pass out students in the Silchar town.
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    Assam

    Cops face Transfers for Partying: CM Reviews Lockdown Scenario

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    Notably, a video of Guwahati police officials partying, violating lockdown rules went viral on Monday night following which state’s Chief Secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna ordered a probe on July 7.
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    Assam

    COVID-19 Scare: Tezpur University cancels Entrance Examination

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    Merit list for admission will be prepared based on the marks secured in the qualifying examinations
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    Assam

    ‘#Justice for Akhil Gogoi’ Campaign from Thursday

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    Assam

    Burning Train? NFR fits Automatic Smoke Detection & Fire Suppression System

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    Upon detection of fire, the system suppresses the fire by ensuring automatic spraying of foam type mixture
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    Assam

    Team of Specialist Doctors to Examine Akhil Gogoi’s Health Today

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    Gogoi’s wife Geetashree Tamuli filed a petition at the NIA Court here on June 6 seeking the health status of the jailed peasant leader.
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    Assam

    Youth From Tamulpur duped Rs 27,000 by person posing as Army personnel on OLX

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    A Formal Political Front is Not Viable to Defeat the BJP in 2021: CPIM

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    Northeast

    Tripura To Begin Door-To-Door Rapid Antigen Covid Test From Monday

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    As many as 112 people tested positive for Covid-19 in Tripura, taking the northeastern state's tally to 1,693 on Tuesday
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    Northeast

    No Lockdown in Shillong: CM Conrad Sangma

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    The clarification came after rumours were making rounds that there would be a total lockdown in Shillong from July 10
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    Assam

    Kalaigaon Lady Teacher Death: CID, Forensic rushed to Spot

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    Police suspected that the deceased was possibly attacked with some chemicals like Acid
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    Assam

    Video of Guwahati police officials partying, violating lockdown rules goes viral: Probe ordered

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    Sources said it was a birthday party of one of the senior cops from Panbazar police station where many police personnel were present
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    Assam

    Six deaths in 24 hours: Assam COVID19 deaths shot up to 21

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    The state government likely to decide on any further extension of the lockdown in Guwahati on July 10
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    Assam

    8 Suspected Poachers Arrested

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    The arrested persons have been identified as Eptarul Ishlam, Abdul Khalek, Jersong Teron, Krishna Bhumij, Amor Teron, Bijoy Teron, Uttam Singner and Kanplong Terrang.
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    Assam

    Breaking: Whimsical Decision to Manage COVID Pandemic will Turn Disastrous, Says IMA

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    IMA Assam state branch sent two letters earlier to the state government, one in the first week of April and the other in May first week. However, non of the letters were replied.
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    Assam

    Akhil Gogoi Undergone Swab Test; Reports ‘Stable’

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    The NIA Court directed the Guwahati Central Jail authority to conduct swab test of KMSS leader Akhil Gogoi on Tuesday
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    Dr Choudhury argued, "Earlier, when the viruses like H1N1, Dengue and Chikungunya erupted in India, the administration never imposed social distance, containment zones and lockdown.
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    Guwahati put into ‘isolation’: 12 districts banned travel from the city

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    Major Reshuffle in Assam Police

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    Akhil Gogoi Has No Covid-19 Symptoms: IGP Prison

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    Gogoi's wife Geetashree Tamuli said, "Akhil Gogoi is not well, showed Covid-19 symptoms. I do not know what shall I to say.”
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    COVID Scare: House to House Testing in city’s Pandu from Tuesday

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    The SBI head office here and Dhirenpara Maternity and Child Welfare Hospital were declared as containment zones
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