Free insurance policies to students for dengue
Students of nine schools of Kamrup district received free insurance policy of Rs 20,000 for dengue under the collaboration of a social-based organisation Drishtee and CAFE India under the Behtar India
Assam Tribune (Guwahati)
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Nalbari bans polythene bags
The Nalbari district administration has imposed a ban on the use of polythene bags and plastic carry bags in the district from Tuesday considering the adverse effect of such items on the environment.
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Quake-preparedness drill planned for NE States
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is undertaking multi-state mega mock exercises, covering the eight states of the NE region, on March 10 and 13 next to assess the gap in the earthquake
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Furore in Silchar over contaminated water
Residents of Park Road, Central Road and Bungalow Road here have raised complaints against contaminated drinking water served to them. They have also claimed that despite several complaints since November
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PSU activities in Dehing-Patkai wildlife sanctuary
Taking cognizance of a petition alleging that activities of some PSUs in and around the Dehing-Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tinsukia district have been affecting the environment, the National Green Tribunal
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Nagaland forest fire ‘almost’ under control
The forest fire, which originated from Mt Japfu five days ago and spread to the south and south-west of the twin peak, threatening to destroy the Dzukou Valley, is said to be almost under control. An
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Arunachal NGO against hydro-power projects
The ‘Save Mon Region Federation’ (SMRF) has opposed the 15 hydroelectric power projects that are under construction in Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh for generating 3,500 MW power. Seeking the Central
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Call to set up task force for fluorosis
The Fluoride Knowledge and Action Network, a network of physicians, nutritional scientists and water engineers working for fluorosis mitigation in the country, has suggested steps to ensure safe drinking
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Centre forms committee to review State Govt proposal
The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has constituted a six-member committee to review the proposal of the Assam Government on safeguarding wildlife in relation with the National Highway-37 passing
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Sikkim invests Rs 390 crore on quake-resilient housing project
Sikkim has launched a Rs 390-crore project to build earthquake-resilient houses to minimise the loss of life and property in case of natural calamities. A devastating earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter
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Panel asks Govt to step up vigil
With Beijing clearing construction of three more dams on the River Brahmaputra in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), pressure on the Central Government has mounted to increase surveillance after it confirmed