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5 Bangladesh Nationals Sent Back Home After Treating For Mental Ailments
Five Bangladesh nationals were sent back to their country after recovering from mental ailment issues at Modern Psychiatric Hospital in West Tripura's Narsingarh on April 2. They strayed into Indian soil unknowingly and were rescued from different locations in Tripura from 2015. "After fulfilling all the protocols, they were sent back to Bangladesh through Akhaura ICP in a simple ceremony on Friday," said Assistant Bangladesh High Commisioner… read-more
Tags: South Asia, Northeast India, Tripura, Indo-Bangladesh border, SAARC
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Earthquake Of 6.4 Magnitude Jolts Assam, Cracks Houses; No Casualties
Assam has been jolted with a 6.4 magnitude earthquake as several parts of the northeast felt strong tremors repeatedly on April 28. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the epicenter was 43km west of Tezpur district and the quakes emerged from 17km beneath the Earth's surface. Although no casualties have been reported, pictures of cracked walls have surfaced. Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi has promised help from the Centre.
Tags: Northeast India, Assam, Earthquake, Tezpur District
Courtesy: NDTV
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IIT-Guwahati, NFR Signs MoU To Improve Operation, Expansion In Northeast
The IIT-Guwahati has signed a MOU with the Northeast Frontier Railway to provide better rail connectivity in Northeastern states. IIT-Guwahati will assist in bettering the rail expansion work while helping the NFR in making plastic-free stations. Besides vowing to provide "world class railway stations in the region" the organisation would "execute research projects” related to geotechnical assistance, Internet of things and operation of… read-more
Tags: Indian Railways, IIT Guwahati, NFR, Northeast Frontier Railway, IIT, Northeast India
Courtesy: NDTV
