In this issue

The third Bodo Accord was signed to bring peace and stability in the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) region. The region has witnessed insurgency and violence for over 4 decades, and the issue was compounded by the existence of several militant groups and the demand for a separate Bodoland state. However this time all the groups came to the table and signed the third Bodo Accord. The March issue highlights what impact the Accord will have ahead of the BTC council elections slated to be held in April this year.

The issue also features Nirmali Nath, a female biker from Assam who has traveled almost the entire country on her bike.

With other regular sections explore more news, stories and reports from Northeast India.

ARUNACHAL GOVERNMENT-STRESSES ON GROWTH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

In an attempt to break BJP’s image of being a political party of non-tribal leaders, BJP in the past few years have started a massive outreach campaign to counter this by penetrating more and more in tribal areas. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu is the bankable face for BJP and RSS to project and expand the saffron party in the untapped tribal areas across the country, where the BJP is yet to expand its outreach. Amarjyoti Borah Writes

3 mins

THE FATE OF CLAUSE SIX OF ASSAM ACCORD

Finally the high-level committee (HLC) constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs in respect of the implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord submitted its report to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on 25th February.

3 mins

BJP FACES POLITICAL CHALLENGE IN NAGALAND

The BJP leadership in the state of Nagaland received a jolt in February when over twenty leaders of the party in Nagaland quit the party and joined the regional party NPF, which is in opposition in the state. This has come as a worrying sign for the saffron party, as the party is in an alliance with thin majority, and political uprising could ensure political turmoil. Northeast Today reports

2 mins

BODO ACCORD: A RAY OF HOPE OR ROAD TO CONFLICTING FUTURE

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Assam government and Bodo groups including the All Bodo Students’ Union and militant outfits signed an agreement on January 27, this year. This is New Delhi’s third attempt at conflict resolution after the 1993 and 2003 accords with the Bodos. The new deal offers more hope than the earlier accords as National Democratic Front of Boroland that had stayed away from earlier agreements are now on board. Northeast Today reports on the recent development from the ground.

10 mins

IMPRINT OF DELHI ELECTION ON INDIAN DEMOCRACY

The result of the recently held Delhi Legislative Assembly election has conveyed a strong signal to the Indian politics which simply suggest that what is happening in India today is that voters are making a distinction between state and federal elections. Kishor Kumar Kalita writes

3 mins

COVID-19 - Outbreak And Its Implications On 'The Red Dragon'

A cluster of pneumonia cases were reported in Wuhan in China’s Hubei province on December 2019. The unknown pneumonia-causing agent was named as Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which lead to infections and death of thousands of people from China and had spread to other countries. Wuhan, a city of 11 million people has been put into quarantine on January 7, 2020. With the increase in number of cases in other countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern”. The deadly outbreak has posed a serious threat to life which is a plain warning sign of what an epidemic can cause. Mumeninaz Zaman writes

6 mins

Enhancing the gamechanger quotient of bamboo

The advantages of bamboo in commercial and domestic applications are already well documented.

4 mins

HELPING GIRLS WITH DREAMS BECOME WOMEN WITH VISION

It is true that girls with dreams grow up to be women with vision and it is very important to educate the girl child, especially in the Indian society where girls fall prey to various social issues.

3 mins

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NorthEast Today is a monthly magazine. Commits to share and discuss the Problems of Northeast region and its people. NorthEast Today magazine is dedicated to promote the culture, people, beauty and also to celebrate the very best of North East India!

In every issue you'll find:
• Stories On Current Affairs
• Updated Political Activities
• Steps and Suggestions for the Development
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• Stunning scenic photography
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• Mouthwatering recipes and culinary tips on Indian cooking
• A monthly calendar of events around the state
• Life Style and Health tips
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