Sonitpur Drowns in Neglect: Flooded Fields, Isolated Villages, and a Broken Bridge that Never Was
A Bridge to NowhereWith the monsoon gaining strength over Assam, Sonitpur district is in the grip of a crisis that was foretold and avoidable. A ₹3.86 crore infrastructure project under the Chief Minister’s Road Improvement Scheme was initiated in 2024. The project was to enhance connectivity between Bihaguri and villages like Jhawani and Tinikhoria through […]
In the Wake of the Storm: Stories of Survival from a Flooded Northeast India
When the Rains Don’t Stop: Assam and the Northeast Cry for ReliefIn the lush, green expanse of Northeast India—where rivers usually dance gently through the valleys and monsoon showers are welcomed as life-giving—nature has taken a devastating turn. Over the past few days, relentless rainfall has battered Assam and its neighbouring states, turning familiar roads […]
Assam Finalises Flood Preparedness Plan Ahead of Monsoon
As the monsoon approaches, the Assam government has finalized its flood preparedness strategy through a comprehensive state-level meeting. Led by Chief Secretary Ravi Kota, the meeting included Deputy Commissioners, central agencies, and key stakeholders, focusing on a coordinated multi-agency response to manage the expected seasonal floods. The preparedness plan includes deploying 699 personnel and 299 […]
बारिश में अपने पार्टनर के साथ कुछ यूं बिताए प्यार के हसीन पल
बारिश और रोमांस का रिश्ता हमेशा से खास रहा है। जब भी बारिश की बात होती है, दिमाग में “प्यार हुआ इकरार हुआ” या “टिप टिप बरसा पानी” जैसे गाने आ जाते हैं। मॉनसून के मौसम में रोमांस का अपना ही मज़ा होता है। बारिश में भीगना, एक ही छतरी के नीचे चलना, या गरमा-गरम […]
Finance Ministry Forecasts Decline in Food Prices During Indian Monsoon Season
The finance ministry’s latest economic review has underscored the optimistic outlook for food prices in India, as a consequence of the above-normal monsoon forecasted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The report suggests that the anticipated rise in rainfall is likely to lead to increased crop production, thereby contributing to the expected reduction in food […]