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Mar 16, 2010 · This fiery lady is Chandraprabha Saikiani, the pioneer feminist in the modern history of Assam. Chandraprabha Saikiani was born on March 16, 1901 in Doisingari village of Kamrup district in Assam. Her father Ratiram Mazumdar was the gaonburha (headman) of the village. He had elementary education and urged his daughters to go for studies in the ...
Jul 22, 2021 · The Majuli island of Assam regularly experiences floods and will suffer significantly from the impacts of climate change, which threatens the lives of thousands of indigenous peoples living there. Floods and river erosion destroy crops and leave people homeless and displaced. Lacking food and money, affected communities suffer poverty. NEADS ( North-East Affected Area Development Society ) works to empower communities in North-East India that have been affected by disasters and promote a ...
Apr 1, 2024 · In a scathing condemnation, a coalition of animal protection organizations in India has slammed the recently enacted Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024, as riddled with loopholes that endanger captive elephants. The joint statement, signed by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, the Centre for Research on Animal Rights (CRAR), Heritage Animal Task Force, Kaziranga Wildlife Society, and the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO), urges ...
May 6, 2024 · Record Voter Turnout Marks Second Phase of Lok Sabha Elections in Assam. Apr 27, 2024 - 12:24 pm.
Apr 24, 2023 · On 12th December 2022, a devastating fire broke out suddenly at the village called Upper Sonowal of Majuli district in Assam, leaving a trail of destructions among the affected people. The crisis had pushed the affected into an extreme grim situation as they lost everything in the fire. The tragedy had affected vulnerable communities who are also the victims of recurrent floods and river erosions of the island. Following a Rapid Need Assessment (RNA) at the affected community, NEADS had ...
Jul 18, 2020 · New Delhi: A committee set up for delimitation of the state assembly constituencies have finalized its draft and has submitted before the home ministry. Some constituencies have been diluted while some others have been added without disturbing the total number of seats. Once the MHA clears it, the entire process would be effective across Assam where the assembly polls are due in 2021. DELIMITATION OF ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCIES 1. DISTRICT: Kokrajhar A) Kosugaon-ST B) Dotoma-ST C) Gossaigaon D ...
Oct 2, 2008 · The state of Assam is also not left behind where women have enjoyed equal rights with men since ancient times. In this part of the country women have earned the status of symbol of strength. They have shown their strength in the freedom movement of the country. Women power of Kanaklata Barua, Bhogeswari Phukanani and Khahuli Nath is the best ...
