Free insurance policies to students for dengue
Students of nine schools of Kamrup district received free insurance policy of Rs 20,000 for dengue under the collaboration of a social-based organisation Drishtee and CAFE India under the Behtar India
Assam Tribune (Guwahati)
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Promoting NE tourism (Editoial)
The Minister of Tourism and Culture Ambika Soni has said that the development and promotion of tourism is primarily undertaken by the State Governments/Union territories themselves. However, the Ministry of Tourism provides financial asistance for development of tourism infrastructure on the basis of project proposals received from the State Government/Union Territories.
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Global village in Indian perspective (Editorial)
The concept of "global village' refers to the process of transforming the whole world into a small village by integrating different nations. It aimed at making a country economically, technologically sophisticated and socially cohesive and integrated. In India, the concept of "global village' is getting widespread popularity with the introduction of the globalisation process in 1990's. By opening and liberalising the Indian economy, globalisation has aimed at integrating the Indian economy with the world economy.
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ICAR urged to provide support systems to farmers
An interactive session of scientists, farmers, State Agriculture departments and private organisations was held at the ICAR Research Complex for NE Region at Umiam in Meghalaya today to discuss about methods to improve the agricultural scenario in the North East.
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Cyclone claims 1 at Dhekiajuli
DHEKIAJULI
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Elementary education (Editorial)
Elementary education being the foundation of pyramid in the education system has been accorded high priority. To ensure "Education for All' the Department of School Education and Literacy has a multi pronged approach. Two flagship programmes are being implemented viz. the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and the Mid-Day Meal Programme (MDM).
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HIV cases on the rise in Sikkim
GANGTOK
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Hazard management awareness generated
To minimise loss of life and property during a hazard, either natural or man-made, some sort of management is necessary. Since the people in Developed Countries are conscious about hazards and have developed systematic and flawless management strategies, they are able to counteract eventual menace substantially.