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Tora Agarwala
Tora covers the Northeast for The Indian Express. Follow her on Twitter @ToraAgarwala
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Fighting the pandemic: Across India, stadiums morph into quarantine centres, young graduates are on call Subscriber Only
March 26, 2020 18:52 IST
How states are stepping up to fight the novel coronavirus.
Thu, Mar 26, 2020
How to stock an Indian pantry during a lockdown
March 25, 2020 10:44 IST
According to Mumbai-based food and travel writer, Roshni Bajaj Sanghvi, a little thought and planning is enough to set up a well-stocked pantry and tide over these troubled times.
Wed, Mar 25, 2020
Assam announces complete lockdown till March 31, essential services exemptedSubscriber Only
March 23, 2020 20:20 IST
The lockdown in Assam will be in effect from 6 pm, March 24 to March 31. Essential services like grocery shops, pharmacies, ATMs, banks to remain open.
Mon, Mar 23, 2020
COVID-19: As migrant workers return home, how different states are feeling the pinchSubscriber Only
March 22, 2020 21:31 IST
With 49 active infection cases and over 50,000 people under home quarantine as of Sunday, the Kerala's health system is under considerable duress and is bending over backwards to meet daily needs. Any added pressure will cause the system to collapse.
Sun, Mar 22, 2020
Assam: 4-year-old suspect COVID-19 case retested, declared negativeSubscriber Only
March 22, 2020 09:44 IST
According to Jorhat district administration officials, the child had come from Bihar along with her sister and mother.
Sun, Mar 22, 2020Assam to put $2000 in accounts of residents stuck abroad, stamp those coming inSubscriber Only
March 20, 2020 17:00 IST
Assam will also stamp anyone who enters the state - either by rail or by air - from March 22 onward.
Fri, Mar 20, 2020
Assam, Nagaland colleges take matter into own hands: make sanitiser, distribute among public Subscriber Only
March 19, 2020 09:00 IST
Made as per WHO guidelines, the hand sanitisers are being distributed to schools, colleges, hospitals and offices to tackle the shortage in markets.
Thu, Mar 19, 2020
From across India, how coronavirus has hit small business owners, tradersSubscriber Only
March 18, 2020 19:06 IST
Last month, the Traders’ body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) had written to India’s trade minister Piyush Goyal, asking him to assess the impact of coronavirus, particularly on small traders and businesses in the country.
Thu, Mar 19, 2020
Arunachal Pradesh: Road through tiger reserve temporarily called offSubscriber Only
March 17, 2020 16:20 IST
“As of now I have kept the survey works (under the Pakke Tiger Reserve) in abeyance and will hold a meeting soon with Forest department, executing agency PWD and stakeholders to avoid/diversion of the road,” CM Khandu told the indianexpress.com
Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Coronavirus India updates March 17: COVID-19 claims third victim as confirmed cases rise to 137Subscriber Only
March 17, 2020 13:00 IST
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Latest News Updates: India reported its third death from the novel coronavirus Tuesday as a 64-year-old man from Maharashtra who had returned from Dubai passed away in Mumbai's Kasturba Hospital.
Wed, Mar 18, 2020
Assam: Full-grown leopard run over in Guwahati citySubscriber Only
March 16, 2020 20:44 IST
“The post-mortem reports have revealed that the animal suffered a profuse brain haemorrhage caused by an injury to the head,” said Hemkanta Talukdar, Chief Conservator of Forest, Central Assam Circle, adding that the leopard was found at 11.30 pm.
Mon, Mar 16, 2020
Coronavirus: After Manipur, Assam, entire Northeast to shut educational institutionsSubscriber Only
March 16, 2020 18:50 IST
Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland have decided to issue a temporary ban on tourist entry. Advisories have been issued by each state government to avoid mass gatherings and maintain social distancing as far as possible. The Northeast has no reported positive COVID-19 case yet.
Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak: Assam schools, colleges, universities shut till March 29, exams postponedSubscriber Only
March 15, 2020 16:35 IST
There are no positive COVID-19 cases in Assam so far. Between January 28 and March 14, 1075 passengers have been screened, 253 are under home observation and 11 people have been admitted to the hospital in Assam, according to the state bulletin on COVID-19.
Sun, Mar 15, 2020
COVID-19 in Northeast India: No confirmed case yet, but borders sealed, vigil upSubscriber Only
March 14, 2020 19:58 IST
COVID-19: A round-up of the precuationary measures across Northeast India
Sat, Mar 14, 2020
As COVID-19 cases go up, here’s how cities across India are copingSubscriber Only
March 11, 2020 19:46 IST
While 60 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in India, towns and cities across the country, even where no cases have been reported positive, have seen a surge in purchases of items, especially hand sanitisers and masks.
Thu, Mar 12, 2020
Coronavirus updates March 6: PM Modi to review impact tomorrow as total cases now stand at 31Subscriber Only
March 06, 2020 20:24 IST
Coronavirus India updates March 6: Adequate screening measures have been put in place and nine more airports have been added to the existing 21, bringing the total number to 30 airports where screening of passengers is being carried out. Meanwhile, PM Modi will review the coronavirus spread in India tomorrow.
Fri, Mar 06, 2020
Assam: Silchar college lecturer booked for ‘inflammatory’ FB posts on Delhi riots granted bailSubscriber Only
March 04, 2020 19:17 IST
His family has alleged that around 40 students gathered at their residence, demanding that Sengupta apologise for his posts. The crowd reportedly asked Sengupta’s mother: “What kind of Hindu are you?’”
Wed, Mar 04, 2020
Coronavirus update March 4: Advisory issued to schools; avoid large gatherings, quarantine suspected studentsSubscriber Only
March 04, 2020 13:11 IST
Coronavirus outbreak in India: The number of confirmed cases rose to 28 today. Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said 27,000 people have been placed under community surveillance.
Thu, Mar 05, 2020
Assam minor raped, body found hanging from treeSubscriber Only
March 02, 2020 17:01 IST
According to the police, the accused — all of whom had recently appeared for their High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) exams — had organised a picnic on Friday. The victim was a student of Class VII at a local school.
Tue, Mar 03, 2020
10 stabbed in Shillong, toll 2 in anti-CAA unrest in stateSubscriber Only
March 01, 2020 03:50 IST
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma appealed to people to refrain from violence and ensure peace. Eight people have been arrested based on an FIR filed by the KSU following the incident.
Sun, Mar 01, 2020
Born on February 29: New parents hail newborns as special, in Chennai an 88-year-old says how she made it soSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 17:26 IST
For the so-called leaplings, or those born on February 29, the Leap Year calls for a bigger celebration.
Sat, Feb 29, 2020Assam: Silchar college lecturer held for FB post as students protestSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 12:00 IST
Sengputa, who had joined as guest lecturer at Gurucharan College a year ago, put up the Facebook post following the riots in Delhi, suggesting that some sections were trying to recreate the communal violence seen in 2002 in Gujarat.
Sun, Mar 01, 2020
Tathagata cites Tiananmen Square to ‘handle’ Delhi violence, later deletes tweetSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 05:25 IST
Roy was referring to the bloody crackdown on thousands of student protestors by the Chinese government on June 4-5, 1989 at Bejing’s Tiananmen Square, which led to the death of hundreds, if not thousands, of civilians.
Sat, Feb 29, 2020
Explained: Which papers really work as proof of citizenship in Assam?Subscriber Only
February 29, 2020 03:45 IST
One woman submitted 15 documents, another submitted eight; High Court ruled that neither of them could establish her link with her ancestors. Which papers really work as proof of citizenship in Assam?
Sat, Feb 29, 2020
CAA, Inner Line Permit: 1 killed in Meghalaya clashSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 00:27 IST
Mobile internet service has been suspended in six districts — West Jaintia Hills, East Jaintia Hills, East Khasi Hills, Ri Bhoi, West Khasi Hills and South West Khasi Hills District — for 48 hours.
Sat, Feb 29, 2020Journalism of Courage
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