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India's Terai Grasslands Are Vanishing, And Taking Species Found Nowhere Else With Them

A Strip of Land That Shouldn't ExistThe terai is a geographical accident. Where the Himalayan rivers slow down and drop their sediment load onto the plains, they created a belt of waterlogged grasslands, sal forests, and oxbow lakes stretching from Uttarakhand through Bihar and into the lowlands of Nepal. It…

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Assam cab operators suspend blockade against Meghalaya vehicles

Assam cab operators have lifted their blockade on Meghalaya-registered vehicles after receiving safety reassurances from a ministerial-level meeting. In response to the recent violence, the Meghalaya government has established a Special Investigation Team to investigate the incidents. Operators are now waiting for the results of the investigation and compensation for…

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Rain brings relief to Delhi as monsoon intensifies across north India

Rain lashed Delhi early Saturday, offering relief from hot and humid weather conditions. Monsoon showers also affected Haryana's Jhajjar district, with light rain expected until August 24. Heavy rainfall was reported in Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Continuous rains in Uttarakhand's Garhwal division disrupted normal life…

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Assam’s ad spend tripled after Himanta became CM. Media group linked to his wife got Rs 20 cr

In five financial years since Himanta Biswa Sarma became chief minister of Assam, his government spent Rs 460.82 crore on media and advertising. In the five years before he took office on May 10, 2021, the state spent Rs 145.01 crore – less than a third as much.

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How Diclofenac Nearly Drove India's Vultures to Extinction, and What the Recovery Programme Has Actually Achieved

The drug that emptied the skyThrough the 1990s, vulture populations across South Asia fell off a cliff so steeply that ornithologists initially suspected a new disease. The Gyps vulture, the genus that includes the white-rumped, long-billed, and slender-billed species, had been among the most numerous large raptors on earth. Surveys…

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Assam CM inaugurates newly constructed Integrated DC Office Building of Kamrup Metropolitan District

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a new Integrated District Commissioner’s Office. This modern facility in Kamrup Metropolitan District cost eighty-one point two crore rupees. The building incorporates a solar power system to promote green energy initiatives. This inauguration aligns with the government’s decentralization efforts and citizen-centric administration. The…

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Elephant Infrasound: The Seismic Rumble of Communication Scientists Are Still Mapping

The discovery that changed everythingIn 1984, a musician named Katy Payne was standing near the elephant enclosure at Washington Park Zoo in Portland, Oregon, when she felt a throbbing in the air, not heard, felt. The sensation reminded her of sitting near a pipe organ during the lowest pedal notes.…

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After deadly floods in India's Assam, experts call for better warnings and long-term planning

More than 100 people have died in floods in India’s northeastern Assam state which government officials say is the worst the climate vulnerable region has seen in six decades

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Assam man with China links held for Rs 1,071 crore cyber fraud across 1,090 cases

Gujarat CID arrested a man from Assam for orchestrating 1,090 cybercrimes. These frauds amounted to over Rs 1,071 crore and involved China-based criminals. The accused masterminded transferring funds into numerous bank accounts across India. He then converted these illicit funds into cryptocurrencies for transfer to China. This arrest also helped…

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Burden of Sylhet referendum

This article delves into the enduring effects of the Partition on Sylhet and its inhabitants. Numerous families abandoned their homes, moving to regions like Assam and Shillong. With backing from both the Assam Congress and the Muslim League, Sylhet's separation from Assam was pursued to foster a linguistically unified province…

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Human errors more to blame than climate crisis for devastating Assam floods

Scientists seek to explain how routine monsoon rains turned into a disaster that has killed 103 people and displaced hundreds of thousands

The Independent UK

Miscreants from Arunachal fired inside Assam territory, four accused identified, custody sought: Minister

Speaking to reporters after a meeting with the leadership of Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK), which is spearheading an indefinite economic blockade of Arunachal Pradesh, at Dhemaji Circuit House, Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said the discussion ended on a positive note, with the protesters also expressing happiness over the…

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The crisis after the flood in Assam villages: Lost livestock, missed crop, and wait for aid

When the floodwaters rose around their home in Rajapul on July 19, Bandana Buragohain had no way of getting out on her own.

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West Bengal Chief Minister announces Rs 10 crore aid for flood-hit Assam

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced ten crore rupees assistance for flood-affected Assam. These funds will be disbursed from the Chief Minister's relief fund to aid the state. Seva kendras across all assembly constituencies will be named after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Assam's government will spend one thousand crore…

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Assam flood situation improves as number of affected dips to 87,000, toll rises to 103

Assam's flood situation saw improvement on Wednesday, with fewer people affected. The state's flood death toll has now tragically reached 103 people. Over 86,800 individuals remain impacted across four affected districts in Assam. Relief camps are currently accommodating 13,011 people while aid is being distributed. Significant crop and infrastructure damage…

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Bengal Assembly passes twin Bills to raise Kolkata wards to 209, Howrah to 68

West Bengal Assembly approved legislation to increase civic body wards in Kolkata and Howrah. Elections for these municipal corporations are anticipated after the current festive season concludes. The government also announced a master plan for Howrah, focusing on infrastructure improvements. Financial assistance for Assam flood victims and increased medical allowances…

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma asks Arunachal counterpart to order probe into firing incident

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged his Arunachal counterpart to investigate border firing. Several people from Assam were injured in the incident over land disputes. The Mising community launched an economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh in protest. Both states have been working to resolve remaining border disputes amicably. Officials…

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Over Rs 1,000 crore likely needed for rehabilitation of Assam flood victims: Himanta Biswa Sarma

With flood damage repair estimated beyond Rs 1,000 crore, Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has received assurance from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for full support in the relief and rehabilitation efforts. Initial assessments indicate that more than 8,000 families face damages totaling Rs 150 crore. The assessment process will…

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No home, no quit: How Assam girl Janmoni Konwar went from a tent to karate gold in Delhi, thanks to PhysicsWallah founder Alakh Pandey

Assam teenager Janmoni Konwar went from living in a flood shelter to winning karate gold in Delhi after PhysicsWallah founder Alakh Pandey helped her reach the championship. Despite her family’s home being submerged, the 17-year-old won all three bouts, including a 10-2 victory in the final.

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Assam flood toll at 101 at over 1.26 lakh remain affected

Assam's flood toll has risen to 101, with over 1.26 lakh people still affected. Golaghat district is the most severely impacted, reporting over 71,000 affected individuals. The administration is currently operating 89 relief camps, providing shelter to 24,000 people. Many villages remain submerged, and significant crop areas have been damaged…

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School holiday tomorrow, August 11: Check state-wise updates amid rain, Kanwar Yatra

On Tuesday, August 11, schools across various districts in India are expected to remain closed because of heavy rains and the ongoing Kanwar Yatra preparations. Specifically, schools in Haridwar will be closed until that date, while Bageshwar is pending further announcements. Additionally, closures are anticipated in Uttar Pradesh districts such…

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SC asks authorities to set up to 2 special courts to deal with Manipur violence cases probed by CBI, NIA

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Manipur and Assam governments to consider setting up two exclusive special courts to hear CBI and NIA cases arising from the 2023 ethnic violence. The court also directed authorities to compile case details and reports, enabling victims, families and legal counsel to access…

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Assam flood toll reaches 100 with two more deaths; nearly 1.4 lakh people affected

Assam's flood situation remains critical as two more deaths occurred Sunday. Over 1.37 lakh people are currently affected across seven districts in the state. Golaghat district is the worst hit, with nearly 70,000 residents impacted by the deluge. Authorities are operating 125 relief camps for nearly 50,000 displaced individuals. Floodwaters…

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Assam flood toll rises to 99 as several districts remain inundated

Assam's flood death toll has now reached ninety-nine people across several districts. Devastating floods have heavily impacted multiple regions, causing significant loss of life. Cachar district has recorded twenty-two deaths, while Sivasagar reported ten fatalities. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited flood-affected areas to review relief and repair works. He…

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Assam Floods: Death toll rises to 98 with over 1.55 lakh people affected across 13 districts

Assam's flood toll has risen to 98, with one new death reported. The number of affected people has now dipped to 1.55 lakh across thirteen districts. Golaghat remains the worst-hit district, followed by Sivasagar and Jorhat. Over 10,000 displaced people are currently sheltered in fifty-five relief camps. Rivers like Dhansiri…

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