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More ‘politics’, less meaning: In mainstream media’s ivory towers, an incomplete budget story

Once again, Sansad TV, giving live feeds from the ongoing budget session of parliament, trumps other television channels in providing engaging coverage. 

Newslaundry · Jul 25, 2024

Assam spent Rs 1,500 crore on embankments in 3 years, but it does little to control flooding

On July 7, as devastating floods hit Assam, claiming at least eight lives and affecting more than 220,000 people across 3,446 villages, a war of words ensued between state water resource minister Pijush Hazarika and academician Mitul Baruah on X over the effectiveness of embankments in flood control.

Newslaundry · Jul 25, 2024

Assam Floods: 511 wild animals died in past five years

A total of 847 wild animals were affected by floods in Assam in the past five years, out of which 511 animals were reported as dead. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 23, 2024

Assam Floods: 159 animals, including 9 rhinos, killed in Kaziranga National Park

The park authority and the forest department have also managed to rescue 133 animals during flood time and 111 animals were released after treatment. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 10, 2024

Rahul Gandhi visits flood-hit Assam and strife-torn Manipur to meet affected people

This is his first visit to Northeast after becoming Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 8, 2024

Assam Floods: 23 lakh people affected in 29 districts; water level receding

The flood situation in Assam is gradually improving, with the deluge affecting 23 lakh people across 29 districts. The situation is improving in Darrang district, where floods have affected 1. 63 people and submerged 98 villages. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 7, 2024

Priyanka Gandhi, while grieving loss of lives in Assam flood, urges Congress members for assistance

The grievous flood situation in Assam over the past month has claimed 58 lives across the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 7, 2024

Riyan Parag fulfils a family dream with India debut

KOLKATA: It was Mithoo Barooah, once a national record holder swimmer, who decided her son Riyan carries father Parag Das's name as his surname instead of their family name to keep his father's dream of playing for India alive through his son. Parag, a former first-class cricketer from Assam, fell…

The Times of India · Jul 7, 2024

A victory to parade into the future

India's long-awaited WC triumph could pave the way for further development of cricket in eastern region inspire more kids to emulate their icons' feat, opine former players veterans of the game

The Times of India · Jul 7, 2024

Assam lashed with floods, 17 wild animals drown, 72 rescued in Kaziranga National Park

According to the official, 32 wild animals are currently under treatment and 25 others were released. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 4, 2024