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Around 69 killed in spurious liquor tragedy in Assam

Unique Times February 23, 2019 0

As many as 69 people have been killed in a disastrous spurious liquor tragedy in Assam. Moreover, many other have been badly affected due to the incident. A local source says that the actual death toll may cross 80. The liquor the victims have consumed has been contaminated with chemicals. It Continue Reading

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Meghalaya Rat Hole Mines: The ‘Wealthy’ Curse

Unique Times January 12, 2019 0

Having a huge collection of coal underneath is not always helpful. The ‘Meghalaya experience’ shows how dangerous it can be. Meghalaya is one of the richest states in terms of the availability of natural resources such as coal and limestone underneath. Behind this story of wealth, there is an unpleasant story of the exploitation of […]Continue Reading

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Kerala likely to achieve SDGs much faster than others

Unique Times December 22, 2018 0

The southernmost state of Kerala and the northernmost state of Himachal Pradesh are likely to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals of the Indian government much faster than the others.    As per a recent report publicised by the think tank of the Indian government NITI Aayog, Kerala and Himachal Pradesh are progressing at a faster […]Continue Reading

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Still more than 40 lakh people out of Draft NRC Assam

Unique Times July 30, 2018 0

As many as forty lakh people are still out of the draft National Register of Citizens prepared in the North Indian Eastern state of Assam, indicates a latest report released by a popular national daily. The authorities have claimed that they would offer another chance to those who are left out of the register to […]Continue Reading

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Centre unhappy with SC’s verdict on AFSPA

Unique Times April 13, 2017 0

  The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act of 1958, which gives immunity to the security forces in those regions it is implemented, is a complicated subject. The act has been criticised by many due to the fact that it puts liberty offered by the constitution of the country at stake. The country has witnessed a […]Continue Reading

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Highest number of cases of custody death registered in UP: HR Panel

Unique Times October 22, 2016 0

A disturbing report published by the Human Rights panel reveals that the highest number of cases of the police and judicial custodial death is registered in Uttar Pradesh. As per the report, over four hundred death took place in the judicial custody between October 2015 and September 2016. The report added that at least twenty-seven death took place […]Continue Reading

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Assam to try ‘participatory budgeting system’

Unique Times July 13, 2016 0

  Deviating from the conservative procedures and models, the newly elected Assam government is likely to try the participatory budgeting system.With the implementation of this model, the government will lend ears to public opinion while formulating the budgetary policies. That means, the budget will possess a participatory character and will incorporate the Continue Reading

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Train Jumps Tracks in Assam Injuring 45 People

Unique Times April 16, 2014 0

At least 45 people were injured when nine coaxhes of an express train jumped tracks near Guwahati in Assam early Friday, authorities said. The accident took place around 2.15 a.m. between Aujuri and Jagiroad stations of the Northeast Frontier Railway. The train started its journey from Dimapur station in Nagaland Tuesday night and was to […]Continue Reading