INDIA-BANGLADESH WATERWAYS TO BOOST TRIPURA'S ECONOMY

In a historic move the Tripura Government on July 23 received the first consignment of goods under the India-Bangladesh Coastal Agreement 2018. This initiative was launched under the Agreement on the use of Chattogram and Mongla Ports for the movement of India’s transit cargo through Bangladesh. Even though it will boost the economy of both the countries, the opening of the sea trade routes would immensely benefit Tripura and other North-Eastern states. Northeast Today writes.

DEHING PATKAI AMAZON OF THE EAST

TWO SIDES OF THE STORY

Books Among the Ruins

”A room without books is like a body without a soul.” - Marcus Tullius Cicero

INDIA-CHINA SKIRMISH: FISTFIGHTS TO ‘DIGITAL STRIKE'

The long-standing dispute in the Himalayan region between the two nuclear enabled countries has seen many a scuffle since the 1962, Sino-India war. The recent face-off at Galwan Valley resulted in the death of 20 Indian soldiers, however, the casualty on the Chinese side cannot be confirmed. While China is known for its territory grabbing techniques, India sent out a clear signal to the Red Dragon by conducting a ‘Digital Strike’ that it won’t tolerate any encroachment on its territory. Mumeninaz Zaman delves deeper into the exchange of tit for tat between India and China.

WANT OF POLICE REFORMATION IN INDIA

After the tragic incident at Minneapolis of United States of America, on May 25 where one AfroAmerican person named George Floyd was killed as a result of police atrocity in custody has globally raised many questions regarding police accountability.

WORKING YOUR MIND !!!

The COVID-19 situation has given a rising toll to emotional problems for various reasons- loss of jobs; shutdown of businesses, financial deterioration, reduction in physical activities, etc.

ONE YEAR OF PEMA 2.0 : Rising in the land of the Rising Sun

At the onset of the completion of one year of the second term of Pema Khandu led government in Arunachal Pradesh, a plethora of schemes and programmes were launched. While on one hand, the government has tactfully implemented the Inner Line Permit in the state in the wake of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), it has also faced the wrath of COVID-19. Northeast Today delves deeper into the year passed by to bring forth the rising of the Khandu government in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Covid-19 And Man's Fight Against Diseases

The more human being civilizes, towering buildings, networking world trades and waging wars with neighbours, the more serious the pandemics become, that ruins the world.

CONTROVERSY OVER TOLL TAX IN ASSAM

Recently the Assam state government and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have opened up a new tollgate at Nazirakhta near Sonapur, the decision of which attracted vehement opposition from both the commuters and the local residents. Earlier toll plazas in NH 37 and NH 31 in the year 2015 and 2018 attracted mass protest from CSOs of Assam. Kishor Kumar Kalita analyses in depth on the reopening of the toll gate amid the pandemic.

BEIJING THREATENS HONG KONG'S FREEDOM OF SPEECH

Owing to a separate administrative system, Hong Kong has a high degree of autonomy and enjoy executive, legislative and independent judicial power. Unlike Mainland China it exercises freedom of assembly and freedom of speech. However, the freedom has been threatened by the Red Dragon after it announced the imposition of a new national security law in Hong Kong. The law is likely to take effect later this year and change the nature of rights and freedoms for the Hongkongers. The move has ignited massive protest against Chinese dictatorship and has raised global concern. Mumeninaz Zaman reports

Staying Fit During A “Pandemic”

I wonder how the situation will be by the time you read this. However, I am certain that the situation right now is not very comfortable as it was before the pandemic.

SIKKIM PLANS TO GO EXTRA MILE TO SAFEGUARD FROM COVID CRISIS

The hilly state of Sikkim, which has handled the Covid-19 crisis extremely well and didn’t report a single Covid-19 case till the end of April, is planning to go the extra mile to ensure that the state is not impacted even after the nationwide lockdown is lifted. Amarjyoti Borah reports.

COVID-19

economic Impact and A Triple Blow on North East Migrants

A DYING RELATION: THE DOCTOR-PATIENT BOND

Let's accept the fact first, doctors are not next to God, they are there to help;

The Pandemic Blame Game

The rate of new infections (COVID-19) across China has been falling. As China seems to be recovering after infecting more than 80,000 people, the other parts of the globe is in dire straits. In March, the US crossed the 100,000 mark of total cases, followed by Italy infecting more than 85,000 people and killing over 10,000 people which is the highest in any other country. The disease has spread to at least 170 countries and territories and killed more than 27,000 people and infected some 600,000 according to the data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. As the world faces the pandemic, two superpowers play the blame game. Mumeninaz Zaman writes.

Understanding Viral Infection

Pandemics have occurred in the past and continues to increase in frequency, the latest being the COVID-19. The present scenario demands for optimal preparedness and response strategy in order to contain the disease which has crossed geographic regions. Viruses, bacteria and fungus are the micro organism which confers immeasurable benefits to us. However, when they become pathogens, treatment becomes imperative. The latest updates on the Corona virus calls upon humanity to introspect and move from a mechanized life towards a natural one.Dr Monjuri Kataki writes in depth about viral diseases and the measures one need to take to curb the menace.

SINGLE MOTHERS RAISE THE STRONGEST KIDS

Single mothers fight, each day of their lives, especially in a culture like ours where they’re either looked down upon or sympathized with. They’d rather face the waters alone than doing it with someone who goes running back to the shore as soon as the waters get rough. Some broken, some betrayed, some abandoned, these women have always stood invincible throughout history, raising some of the toughest kids the world has seen.

CONTROVERSY OVER A NOMINATION

Before highlighting the core issue of this article, I would like to memorize one unprecedented incident that happened in the year 2018 where four senior judges of the Supreme Court mounted a virtual revolt against the then chief justice of India.

FOOD Fermentation IN NORTHEAST INDIA

Northeast has been the home to a wide range of ethnic tribes and communities and each tribe boasts of its own unique culture, customs and cuisines. When it comes to food, the tribes of Northeast have acquired a very rich melange of traditional knowledge as they have always had the exposure and accessibilty to forests, plants and plant products. These food habits are then passed on from generations to generations which changed along with time depending on the availability of resources.

ACT EAST POLICY AND NORTHEAST: THE ROAD AHEAD

The idea behind developing “Act East Policy” is to boost the economic and social conditions of Northeast India, as well as to improve the trading relations of India with Southeast Asian countries. The primary aim of the policy is to revive the political ties, receive regional security cooperation and developing trading relations for integration with Southeast Asia. The significance of the Northeast region had increased in this policy due to its cultural and historic ties as well as strategic geographical positioning in Southeast Asia. Northeast Today writes in dept about the policy and its possibilities

BUDGET 2020-21 A BUDGET TO LOOK FORWARD

The BJP led Arunachal Pradesh Government, headed by Chief Minister Pema Khandu presented a deficit budget of Rs 731.40 crore for the financial year 2020-21. In a bid to satisfy the people of the state, the budget presented was more about calculation, balance and commitment. This was the first full budget of the BJP led Arunachal Pradesh government, which came to power again in 2019. However, chief minister Khandu had a difficult task ahead- to fulfill the aspirations and expectations of the people of the state, cutting across all segments. Northeast Today reports

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

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

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.

FIRST IPL GAME

GUWAHATI ALL SET TO HOST ITS

Enhancing the gamechanger quotient of bamboo

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

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

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

HOW THE NORTH-EASTERN STATES FARED IN KHELO INDIA 2020

The 3rd edition of Khelo India Youth Games finally came to an end.

ELECTION IN DELHI

The upcoming Legislative Assembly Election in Delhi scheduled to be held on 8 February 2020 to elect 70 members has now became the chief attraction in all round of political sphere of this country.