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COVID-19 vaccine: UK approves Pfizer vaccine for use next week
The vaccine has been given the go-ahead by the health regulator MHRA and will be rolled out from early next week in the country.
UNESCO calls on Indian authorities to shed light on...
Following the alleged murder of Parag Bhuyan, the Assam government ordered a CID probe
Manas National Park receives award for doubling tiger population
The tiger population increase in the Manas National Park to 25 in 2018 from nine in 2010
FIFA cancels U-17 Women’s World Cup; India to host...
India will now host the 2022 U17 Women’s World Cup while Costa Rica will get the chance to host the 2022 U19 Women’s World Cup.
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Adil Hussain starrer ‘Saving Chintu’ qualifies for Oscar 2021
The film has two Assamese actors, Adil Hussain as the older version of Chintu opposite Dipannita Sharma, who portrays the character of ‘Mira’
The Umrangso Story: How an Assam village turned from hunting ground to a paradise for Amur Falcons
Two Amur Falcon birds radio-tagged last year have come back for roosting after traversing over 29,000-km migratory route from Siberia
Oxford Dictionaries amends ‘sexist’ definitions of the word ‘woman’
This petition aimed at removing synonyms of the ‘woman’ such as “bitch, besom, piece, bint, wench, biddy, baggage” from the dictionary.
Joe Biden wins White House; Kamala Harris becomes 1st VP of Indian origin
Kamala Harris has made history by becoming the first person of Indian descent to hold the national office in the United States.
BREAKING: First shipment from Bangladesh reached Assam via river route
It was for the first time that Bangladesh allowed its ports to be used as a transit for cargo movement to India's north-eastern states
US Elections: Jr Trump left Northeast out of India in world map
The map showed Northeast and Kashmir not to be a part of the Indian Territory
Priyanca Radhakrishnan becomes New Zealand’s first-ever minister of Indian origin
Radhakrishnan has also become the Minister for the Community and Voluntary sector and Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment.
Assam invites Israeli tech to boost agro-economy
CM lays foundation stone of Agri Centre of Excellence set up with Israeli support
Assam’s Adil Hussain to feature in British-Indian film ‘Footprints On water’
Hailing from Assam, Adil Hussain will be seen playing the role of the father, while Aakeel will play the role of an Afgani refugee.
World Bank to fund 120 Million Dollars for Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project
Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project will improve about 300 km of strategic road segments and stand-alone bridges
Bomb blast at Madrassa in Pakistan: 7 killed, 70 wounded
The bombing happened while a cleric was delivering a lecture about the teachings of Islam at the main hall of the Jamia Zubairia madrassa.
Durga Temple in Pakistan vandalized: PPFA urges PM Modi to take it up with Islamabad
Miscreants allegedly vandalized the temple and even desecrated the idol of Maa Durga
Star footballer Christiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus
Portugal captain and one of the biggest football stars Christiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Indian artist Sudarshan Pattnaik dedicates sand art to Donald Trump, Melania; wishes speedy recovery
Renowned artist Sudarshan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture of US President Donald trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Saturday, wishing them a speedy recovery
Australian cricket legend Dean Jones dies in Mumbai
Dean Jones was in India to fulfil his commitments for the host broadcasters of the Indian Premier League
Pangolin Smuggling Thriving in NE: Know How & Why
Pangolin are being trafficked to China’s Yunnan province via Burma, which shares a porous border with several NE states
Kevin Pietersen busts ‘Myth’ about Rhino Horn’s medicinal properties in Kaziranga
A NatGeo documentary featuring Kevin Pietersen into the deep jungles of the park will have its premiere on Tuesday
BREAKING: China returns five Arunachal Pradesh youths ‘Safely’
Three such incidents took place in the current year in Upper Subansiri and West Siang District including the latest one
Indian Author Prajwal Parajuly’s book nominated for France’s first Novel Prize
Indian author Prajwal Parajuly’s book “Land where I Flee” has been nominated for France’s First Novel Prize
BREAKING: Missing Arunachal Pradesh youths found in China
Indian Army had sent a hotline message to the counterpart PLA establishment at the border point in Arunachal Pradesh
Three Chinese nationals lost way: Rescued in Sikkim
As per Army sources, the Chinese nationals lost their way in the Plateau area of North Sikkim at an altitude of 17,500 feet
Arsenal’s Mesut Özil sends gift for Assam prodigy Pritam Brahma
Pritam played a deciding role in the victory of his team in the second season of Golden Baby Football League ‘Greater Guwahati Baby League’
Japan PM Shinzo Abe to resign after 7 consecutive years; cites health concerns
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to step down from his post citing his ill-health, reported several local media outlets on Friday.
Her&Now film campaign launched in the North Eastern Region
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions at the moment, the project will provide digital options to watch the short films over the next months
BREAKING: Russia claims world’s first Covid-19 vaccine; Putin’s daughter vaccinated
Earlier, Russia said it hoped to launch mass production within weeks
Bhutan King thanks Assam CM Sonowal for helping in tackling COVID 19
The King termed the gesture as a true reflection of the close ties of friendship and brotherhood between the people of Assam and Bhutan
Ten Broad Gauge Locomotives handed over to Bangladesh
India and Bangladesh have stepped up their rail cooperation in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as trade via land border faced disruptions
Prince William expresses grief over Assam Flood
Royal couple Prince William and Kate visited the Kaziranga National Park in Assam in 2016
The BTS Fans Raised over Rs 5.8 Lakh for Assam Flood
At least 81 people have died and over 54 lakh people have been affected by the people in the state so far this season
Arsenal FC expresses Solidarity with Assam Flood
Actor Adil Hussain questioned why Indian Celebrities, Mainstream Media, Cricket Stars are not raising their voices in support of Assamese people
Planning a trip after COVID19? Bhutan readies for Tourists
Tourism Council of Bhutan to build an integrated system of online VISA processing, bookings, information sharing and payments
Bhutan Rejects Reports On Water Stoppage To Assam
Bhutan government said that it might be a “deliberate attempt” to cause misunderstanding between the two friendly nations.
Indo-China Tension: Sikkim on Alert
There was a standoff with blows exchanged at the Naku La pass in North Sikkim between Indian and People's Liberation Army soldiers in May
Earthquake in Assam and NE states
The earthquake of magnitude 5.1 was recorded with the epicentre being in Mizoram's Aizawl district.
Glenmark Gets Approval For Favipiravir As COVID-19 Treatment
The drug will be available as a prescription-based medication for around Rs 103 per tablet, with recommended doses up to day 14
Air Force moves its frontline Fighters and Helicopters as India-China Border Tensions Peak
Chinese have been patrolling inside Arunachal’s boundary, time for action: BJP MP Tapir Gao
India to send Tri-Service contingent to Victory Day Parade in Moscow
On the 75th anniversary of the victory in the World War II, there will be a military parade in Moscow to honour the sacrifices made by the Russian and other friendly people
‘Lord Jagannath will not forgive us if we allow it’: SC stays Puri’s Jagannath Rath Yatra
Guwahati: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed India’s biggest chariot festival- the Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra held annually at Puri in Odisha scheduled from June 23.
India China Tension: Modi calls all-party meet to discuss Ladakh face-off
In Assam also, various organisations torched the national flag of China in protests of the violence against Indian soldiers
Patriotic People’s Front Assam bats for befitting reply to ‘imperialist’ China
PPFA advocates the appeal by innovator and social engineer Sonam Wangchuk to boycott all kinds of Chinese products including their software like Tiktok
For the first time in history Ambubachi Mela to have no Devotees and Pilgrims
Unlike previous years, this year the devotees, sadhus and sanyasis will not be allowed to enter Kamakhya Devalaya or the nearby places
Alert in Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur over Ladakh Face-Off
With the clashes between the Indian Army and the Chinese Troops in Galwan Valley, the Police has now issue alert in the Spiti-Lahaul and Kinnaur Districts.
Tension Rises along India-China border: ‘Casualties on both sides’
A large number of Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball situation in Galwan Valley for the last five weeks
55 journalists targeted during lockdown In India
By Debananda Medak
Guwahati: The Rights and Risks Analysis Group, an independent think-tank based in New Delhi, in its report, “India: Media’s Crackdown During COVID-19...
200 Assam students remained stuck in Kyrgyzstan
Guwahati: Around 200 medical students from Assam and other northeastern states remained trapped in Kyrgyzstan and waiting to return home. The students waiting for...
Coronavirus May Never Go Away: WHO
The new coronavirus "may never go away", the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned as the number of cases and fatalities continue to surge...
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Resurfaces In Public Amid Health Rumours
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who vanished from public view and was rumoured to be critically or even dead, resurfaced in public, North Korean...
Donald Trump: WHO Is Acting Like A PR Agency For China
US President Donald Trump Thursday blasted the World Health Organization (WHO) and called it a " public relations agency for China"
The Trump Administration has...
Donald Trump Blames China For COVID-19 Spread, Says US Will Seek Damages
US President Donald Trump blamed China and said the country could have stopped the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) before it swept the globe.
Trump also mentioned...
Germany, UK Begin Human Trials Of COVID-19 Vaccines
The race to develop an effective vaccine against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) gathered pace this week, as the first human trial in Europe of...
Singapore’s Partial Lockdown Extended By 4 Weeks Till June 1
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced on Tuesday that the partial lockdown that is in place to curb the spread of COID-19 would...
Crude Oil Prices Bounce Back After Historic Crash
US crude oil prices rebounded above zero on April 21st, 2020, a day after futures ended in negative territory for the first time in...
Domes Of Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib Collapse In Thunderstorm
The domes of the newly-constructed Kartarpur Gurudwara in Pakistan collapsed in a thunderstorm which hit both India and Pakistan on April 17th, 2020.
According to...
Bangladesh Executes Killer Of Its Founding Father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
After four decades, a former army officer convicted of killing Bangladesh's independence leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1975 has been executed.
Abdul Majed was...
China Lifts 76-Day Lockdown On Wuhan. Top 10 Points
China has opened up the borders and ended
the lockdown in Wuhan after 76 days but has still imposed certain restrictions.
Wuhan was the epicentre of...
‘Really Blew It’: Trump Blasts ‘China-Centric’ WHO Over Coronavirus
US
President Donald Trump accused the World Health Organization (WHO) of being biased
bias toward China during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Trump
also threatened to cut US...
Japan Declares State Of Emergency Over Coronavirus Pandemic
Japan has declared a state of emergency on April 7th, 2020 amid a surge in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.
The state of emergency will last...
COVID-19: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Moved To Intensive Care
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (55), who was in the hospital due to persistent novel coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms, has been taken into intensive care...
Trump Requests Modi To Release Anti-Malaria Drug For COVID-19 Treatment
United States (US) President Donald Trump said that he has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release the amount of Hydroxychloroquine ordered by the...
China To Mourn Coronavirus Victims On April 4
China has decided to commemorate the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) victims declaring a day of national mourning on April 4th, 2020.
The country will hold mourning...
German Minister Commits Suicide As Coronavirus Hits Economy, Body Found On Railway Tracks
Thomas Schaefer, the finance minister of Germany's Hesse state, killed himself apparently after being not able to "cope with the economic fall due to...
Pornhub Premium Made Free To Cure Your Lockdown Blues
A ‘StayHomeHub’ page was made for users who want the free service
Kabul Gurdwara Seige: India Condemns Terror Attack; Islamic State Group Claims Responsibility
India strongly condemned the terror attack on a gurdwara in Afghanistan's capital of Kabul. India said targeting of a religious place in the midst...
Tokyo Olympics Deferred Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 has infected a total of 4,23,898 people and claimed 18,926 lives across the world so far
China Man Dies Of Hantavirus. Everything You Need To Know About The Virus
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to wreak havoc in the world, now a man from China has tested positive for hantavirus.
China’s Global...
Now, ISIS Asks Terrorists To Avoid Coronavirus-Hit Countries
In Iraq, at least 110 people have been infected with the novel coronavirus so far
Coronavirus Pandemic: Canadian Company Claims To Have Found Vaccine
Coronavirus has infected more than 125,000 people worldwide
Watch: Tokyo Olympic Flame Lit In Greece Amid Uncertainty Over Coronavirus Pandemic
The Tokyo Olympic 2020 is scheduled to be held from July 24th to August 9th, 2020
US Commission On International Religious Freedom Releases ‘Fact Sheet’ on CAA
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom(USCIRF) recently released a new ‘fact sheet’ on India’s Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA). Amid internal challenges and international...
UN Chief Antonio Guterres Expresses Concern Over Muslims Turning ‘Stateless’ Due To CAA
Ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to India, UN’s Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern for the Muslims in India.
https://twitter.com/antonioguterres/status/1229935127850938368?s=20
The UN Chief
who...
Hospital Director Fighting Coronavirus Outbreak Dies In China
The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in mainland China has reached at least 1,868 with 72,436 infections confirmed
Coronavirus Outbreak: Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 In China; WHO Warns Of ‘Very Grave’ Global Virus Threat
The death toll from the coronavirus crossed 1,016 in China. According to the country's National Health Commission, 2,478 confirmed new cases have been reported...
Oscars 2020: Here Are The Complete List Of Winners
The 92nd
Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday night. The
prestigious award ceremony is held every year to honour...
Coronavirus Outbreak: China Returns To Work, Death Toll Climbs To 908
Millions of people across China were seen heading back to work on February 10th, 2020 after the Lunar New Year break turned into an...
Oscars 2020: Parasite Creates History, Wins Best International Feature Film
South Korean satire Parasite swept the Oscars 2020 last evening by taking home four big prizes. The 2019 South Korean black comedy thriller film...
Watch: 20-Year-Old Swedish Athlete Armand Duplantis Breaks Pole Vault World Record
US-born Swedish
athlete Armand Duplantis has set a new world record of 6.17 metres(m) in men's
pole vault on February 8th, 2020 at an indoor meet...
Coronavirus Outbreak: Death Toll Crosses 811 In China, Over 37,000 Infected
The death toll due to the deadly novel coronavirus (nCoV) outbreak in China has increased to 811, while the number of confirmed cases have...
Rogue Soldier Killed After Shooting At least 20 In Thailand
The Thai security
forces on February 9th, 2020 gunned down a rogue soldier who went on
a rampage inside a shopping mall killing at least 20...
Coronavirus Outbreak: Death Toll In China Soars To 722; 80 Indian Students Still In Wuhan
The death toll from China's coronavirus outbreak soared to 722 on February 8th, 2020. A total of 34,500 confirmed infection cases have been...
Death Toll Approaches 500 In China, Attempts To Patent Anti-Coronavirus Drug
The death toll from the novel coronavirus outbreak has only continued to climb in China and rose to 490 on February 5th, 2020. According...
Assam Doctor Shares Her First-Hand Experience On Coronavirus Outbreak In China. Read Her Story
A doctor from Guwahati, Assam, who is working on cancer cells along with her husband in Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan...
China Builds New 1,000-Bed Hospital In 10 Days To Combat Coronavirus
China made 'Mission Impossible' possible by building a makeshift hospital in record 10 days to battle against the novel strain of coronavirus in Wuhan,...
Watch: Pakistani Students In Coronavirus-Hit China Cry For Help, Post Videos Slamming Imran Khan
Amid the Indian evacuation, Pakistani students have put up videos, calling for help to evacuate them from China in wake of the outbreak of...
Coronavirus Outbreak: Death Toll Hits 259 In China; 324 Indians Evacuated From Wuhan
At least 259 people have died in China with 2,102 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus recorded as of February 1st, 2020.
The World Health...
Coronavirus Outbreak: Death Toll Climbs To Over 200, WHO Declares Global Health Emergency
At least 213
people have died in China with 10,000 recorded cases of the virus as of January
31st, 2020. Most countries have announced plans to...
CAA Debate Reaches European Parliament, Possible Vote on Jan 30
The European Parliament will discuss the highly controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) today during a plenary session in Brussels, Belgium.
https://twitter.com/ambkcsingh/status/1221659078776111104?s=20
As many as
six resolutions...
Coronavirus Outbreak: China Toll Climbs To 106; India Steps Up Vigil At Nepal Border
The death toll from the novel coronavirus (nCoV) rose to 106 in China on January 28th, 2020. The number of confirmed cases now stands at 4,515....
Savage & Unapologetic: 10 Things To Know About America’s Teen Pop Icon Billie Eilish
Los Angeles-based musician Billie Eilish is apparently the real deal now after dominating her enigmatic melodic flair in the American music industry. Not just...
Coronavirus Outbreak: China Announces Ban On Wildlife Trade; Says Virus Ability To Spread Getting Stronger
In wake of the never-seen deadly outbreak of the novel coronavirus (nCoV), China has banned wildlife trade nationwide in markets, supermarkets, restaurants, and e-commerce...
Coronavirus Outbreak: China Locks Down Cities; India Screens Passengers
A never-before-seen outbreak of Coronavirus has killed at least 25 people infecting more than 830 people in China so far.
A total of 1,072 suspected cases...
Kashmir Dispute: Imran Khan Calls For Trump To Mediate, India Says It’s A Bilateral Issue
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan recently called on US President Donald Trump and the United Nations to take action as a mediator between India...
8 Indian Tourists From Kerala Die Of Asphyxiation In Nepal’s Resort
In a tragic incident, eight Indian tourists from Kerala were found dead in their hotel rooms in Nepal on January 21st, 2020. The incident...
Climate Change To Take Centerstage At Davos, All Eyes On Trump-Greta Showdown
The World Economic Forum's annual gathering is all set to begin on January 21st, 2020 in Davos, Switzerland with climate change and how to...
‘…Said Bad Things About US’: Donald Trump Gives Chilling Details Of Soleimani’s Death
US President Donald Trump recounting minute-by-minute details of Iran's top military commander Qassem Soleimani’s killing at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida offered some chilling...
World’s Shortest Man Khagendra Thapa Magar Dies In Nepal
The world’s shortest man, Khagendra Thapa Magar, who stood just over 22 inches (56 centimetres) has died, on January 17th, 2020. He was 27.
Thapa,...
US Senator Urges Secretary Of State To Press India For ‘Reversing’ CAA, NRC
US must remain steadfast in defending democratic values, freedoms and human rights: Bob Menendez
US President Donald Trump Likely To Visit India In February
US President Donald Trump is likely to visit India in February. This would be Trump's first visit to India as the US President. However,...
Oman’s Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Dies, Cousin Haitham Named Successor
Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the Arab world’s longest-serving ruler with a reputation for quiet diplomacy, has died. He was 79.
According to the state...
Iran Admits To Shooting Down Ukrainian Plane, Blames ‘Human Error’
Iran on January 11th, 2020 admitted to “unintentionally” shooting down the Ukrainian plane that crashed near Tehran this week, killing 176 people.
The nation's state...
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Method to the Madness
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About ‘Coronavirus’ & it’s Recommendations
There are two domains in the S1 subunit which Coronavirus recognize as a variety of host receptors, leading to the viral attachment
Communication and ‘Mitigated Speech’ in COVID affected World
“Mitigated speech” is inherent in communication between subordinates and the superiors, especially in Asian cultures like ours
Turning Crisis into Opportunity: Kanyaka, Pabhoi Greens way
Pabhoi Greens also produces around 300 metric tonnes of pure organic vermicompost manure along with neem-based biopesticides
Many Unanswered Questions Plumed in the Smoke of Baghjan Blaze
Oil and Petroleum Ministry needs to keenly observe the nexus of corrupt oil officials and insurance companies, where there is suspicion
Un(law)king Are We?
As the Government tries to balance the pandemic and functioning of a country in the best way, the citizens need to take their duties seriously
Nature-Society Relation – a Critical Interrogation
The recent episodes of Baghjan Oil well fire, coal mining in DihingPatkai Biosphere Reserve, and the proposed extended-reach drilling under DibruSaikhowa National Park unfolds how ‘capitalist globalization’ continuously reproduces the frontiers
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Tarun Gogoi who led Assam from a ‘Dark Age’: Ulfa (I) says he will live forever
Gogoi's demise has even made the banned militant outfit of Ulfa (Independent) to pay homage to him
Geologists to probe ‘diamond discovery’ in Nagaland
Images and videos of diamonds being found at Wanching village of Mon district of Nagaland have gone viral on social media
This Diwali, Perk Up Your Home With These Super Easy Rangoli Designs
Indians love colours and this love for colors is shown through rangolis
Over 3000 road accident deaths in Assam: Six killed on Thursday
CM Sonowal directed the Dibrugarh district administration to make all arrangements for the treatment of the injured
Probe in BTC fund embezzlement under BPF soon: Himanta Biswa Sarma
State's finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in the last five years, a total of Rs 15,630 crore was allotted to BTC
Tarun Gogi’s demise is a ‘Personal Loss’: Rahul Gandhi likely to reach Assam
While Sonia Gandhi might not reach Assam for Gogoi’s final rites due to her own health issues, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is likely to be here
Assam: All girls bike rally held to mark World Aids Day
Themed as ‘Global Solidarity, Shared Responsibility’, the rally was aimed at breaking taboos about HIV positives
