Back to journalism with this report from Tinsukia. Feels good to be writing again. Thanks to
@ThePrintIndia
for the space, and everyone who’s helped me get this right. A special thanks to HK Deka Sir and
@rajkbhat
da for the guidance.
Celebrations in Imphal at the success of Indian Men’s Hockey team and Manipur’s very own, Nilakanta Sharma, the 26-year-old midfielder.
Good to see all wearing face masks.
@NBirenSingh
When the nation celebrates
#Diwali2020
, the mortal remains of braveheart Haradhan Rai of Assam reached home today - final rites would be observed tomorrow at his native place in Dhubri district. He leaves behind his wife and a 2-year-old son.
R.I.P
Temperature: 4 degree Celsius.
And look at the huge voter turnout in this high altitude area of 21-Gnathang Machong, East Sikkim. Bravo!!
@prakash03374729
Just another day at the Narengi Military Station, Guwahati.
Was he trying to break into the car to find food, or just a power push?🐘 When you coexist with wildlife, don’t keep food or any item with a strong scent in parked vehicles, even if doors and windows are closed.
Two Myanmar nationals among three apprehended in Mizoram — on charges of carrying 1800 rounds of AK47 amn. The joint op conducted Monday night by Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police in Siaha dist. Both Myanmar nationals (Chin state) were staying at Archung village in Lawngtlai dist.
I lost a friend, my best friend in family - Aai. She was 98 and suffering from elderly health issues.
My grandma, Nurchasma Ahmed, was a working lady in her time - a postal worker in Shillong, probably circa 1954. Aai taught me to find freedom, be happy in whatever I do. RIP ♥️
“What do you do?” he asked.
“I am the producer.” (Talk Time with Wasbir Hussain. News Live, 2010).
Kalam Sir smiled — “Oh, Producer... Big Guy!"
Fondly remembering the People’s President on his birth anniversary.
70% of Kaziranga submerged — 77 animals dead. Three rhinos and 62 Hog Deer drowned, authorities confirm. While 94 animals have been rescued, 11 died under treatment, 50 others released. Among others, a rhino calf, an elephant, a pup otter under treatment.
📷Bitupan Kolong
Say NO to oil palm farming, Northeast. Save our forests and wildlife - the elephants, gibbons, bird species of Assam and Arunachal. These pics clicked by Parikshit Kakati last year show abandoned palm oil plantations in Karbi Anglong, part of Assam Govt schemes in the 80s.
@AdityaRajKaul
A similar procession carried out by ABVP in my locality too. But all of us were tuned into TV broadcast of R-Day parade that moment! Happy Republic Day!
ULFA-I releases abducted ONGC official Ritul Saikia at Lungwa near Indo-Myanmar border at around 0715h. He was escorted by army and police to Mon town, Nagaland.
Locals in Moreh seeking refuge at the Assam Rifles Company location. They are being requested to move to a permanent camp of AR closeby, which has better facilities for women and children, and ensured of being escorted in military vehicles.
2 Nov | Moreh
Manipur
Do remember the sacrifice.
Rifleman Avatar Chakma (26) of Assam Rifles immortalized himself in a gunfight with NSCN militants in South Arunachal May 22. He took a bullet to the head.
Rfl Chakma hailed from Miao, Changlang. He leaves behind his wife and a 1 year old child. RIP
Determined to defy the odds,
@LovlinaBorgohai
’s bronze success at the Tokyo Olympics is not just a story of resilience but one of grit that every girl can aspire to. Read to see more about our October 2021 cover stars.
Gamaro! ♥️🐾
Canine soldier of
@adgpi
set to retire soon… Adopt a military dog, give them your heart & home, and good rest — they serve the country from a young age, sharing same risks as soldiers on ground, and saving lives with minimum fuss. They deserve a life of dignity.
Lest we forget
30 June, 1999
Saluting Captain Jintu Gogoi of 17 Garhwal Rifles who sacrificed his life this day at the young age of 24. He was posthumously awarded the Vir Chakra.
My cousin in Guwahati tested COVID positive and we pushed her to stay at a Covid Care Centre thinking she would get better care, being diabetic, and timely nutritious meals. It’s past 10AM, and they are still waiting for breakfast at the Royal Global CCC.
Wg Cdr Jaya Tare bids farewell to the
@IAF_MCC
today - only to inspire many young girls to touch the sky with glory. She says, “if your actions inspire someone to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, your efforts are worth it.”
Proud of you. Happy landings, always!
Heartiest Congratulations!
Sainik School Goalpara alumnae Cdt Hirokjyoti Talukdar and Cdt Krishna Kant Gupta (140th Batch) with Maj Gautam Bezbaruah at the NDA Passing Out Parade today.
I miss Aai! (my grandma)
Here’s my friend’s ‘Aitama’ making Til Pithas (rice flour rolls filled with a mix of sesame seeds and jaggery) for Magh Bihu.
Video by Angana Choudhury
Guwahati ♥️
They named him Pablo ♥️🐾
The team at Damcherra PS, North Tripura, babysat this puppy for a day. He was found in the boot of a vehicle carrying contraband. The on-duty cops took great care of Pablo before handing him over to the rightful owner. A case has been registered.
I lost my companion of 9 years yesterday... Chronic renal failure, but how he fought! Aslan was a friendly, happy-go-lucky dog who only wanted to play with people, with other dogs. He touched a lot of lives and saw me through everything good and bad. I’ll never get over this...
In 24 hours, Assam’s positivity rate jumps from 4.43% to 6.39% (May 1) with 3,453 confirmed cases and 23 deaths. The state recorded 26 deaths yesterday related to the virus. Kamrup Metropolitan is the worst-affected district.
Somber moments at Air Force station, Jorhat this evening as mortal remains of 13 air warriors arrive. Prayers with the bereaved families who had been waiting here since June 3.
@ProAssam
@proshillong
@IAF_MCC
The erstwhile Kamrup Deputy Commissioner’s Bungalow in Guwahati turned into ’Heritage Centre’ is a laudable step. The efforts gone into restoration of this British era Assam-type structure is quite visible in the newness it offers.
The first visit to Zokhawthar, Champhai district, Mizoram — exchanged ₹1000 for 32,000 MMK, but had to hurry back as shopkeepers downed shutters after reports of firing between Myanmar Army and CNA/CDF Hualngoram cadres near Khawmawi village, Myanmar.
17 Jan, 2023.
Almost a year, and Manipur remains a battlefield - neither side anywhere near giving up. For the ‘front line’ Kuki-Zo volunteers in Kangpokpi, ladies from Motbung village have prepared energy bars to keep them going. The snacks will be distributed in Saikul and Kangchup areas.
The unexpected consequences…
Manipur police commandos seen depositing service weapons — for reasons not disclosed yet. The move follows the abduction of a senior officer of the force by “armed miscreants”.
An Imphal resident tells me, “we are doomed.”
Vid: via WhatsApp
Duh tan ei theih - “For those who wish can have them”, says one who left behind these oranges along the road in Mizoram’s Leng village. Little things they do - only in the hills of Northeast 🇮🇳
July 4, 2017
Arunachal Pradesh
Remembering Wg Cdr Mandeep Singh Dhillon who lost his life in a chopper crash during a flood rescue operation to Sagalee village, Papum Pare district. The team from 115 HU evacuated 169 people before the weather worsened during their sixth sortie.
Horribly wrong!
By deciding to maintain high water level at Deepor Beel and conduct the Rising Sun Water Fest - you not only hindered the migration of birds, but elephants too have stopped frequenting it. Fireworks today must be a death knell for the fauna at the Ramsar site.
In a change of operating strategy, the army in consultation with the CAPFs and state government has started “domination of sensitive far-flung areas” in Manipur, including those close to the Indo-Myanmar border.
#ArmyinManipur
At the border or near your home, they will do it all for your safety.
Around 150 Indian Army troops battled extreme temperature and heavy rains to build a bridge in 24hrs at the blowout site of Baghjan oil field in Tinsukia, Assam. A sincere thank you!
ভাল পদক্ষেপ I
Circulated in social media...Think I should take a printout and hang outside.
It reads, “Kindly don’t visit our home, we won’t either. If there’s any need, please call and if you miss us, make a video call.”
The traditional celebration of Chapchar Kut in Mizoram — a rare experience for B20 delegates who took part in the festival at Aizawl, alongside locals and Assam Rifles personnel.
Tragedy in Brahmaputra: A boat carrying about 130 people from Nimatighat in Jorhat district capsized after colliding with a ferry plying from Kamalabari ghat in Majuli island. Reports said 40 people rescued, several still missing. Two teams from 12 NDRF on its way for SAR ops.
Time runs fast in the country too... Wish I could spend a few more hours here - in utter tranquility.
Location: Garbhanga, Kamrup Metropolitan district, Assam.
Breaking news: Big blow to ULFA(I)
Uttam Lahon @ Uday Asom killed in encounter with police (8 Feb, around 1:30AM) at Malugaon under Margherita PS, Tinsukia. He was one of ULFA(I)’s most important field commanders.
@ThePrintIndia
@RailNf
personnel working amid tough conditions to repair the washed out rail track at New Halflong station, Assam - watch how an empty train is washed away by flowing debris — caused by continuous rain and landslides across Dima Hasao district.
Mob lynching is not unheard of in Assam, and nothing has changed in present times. 3 yrs since families of Abhijit & Nilotpal waiting for justice - pendency and Indian judiciary is another chapter. But what happened today could have been avoided.
Jorhat could have done better!
55 Covid deaths in Assam on 5 May. I happened to know one of the deceased in Guwahati who hadn’t sought timely medical help and must have had inhibitions about making it public - until the last moment. Pls don’t keep your infection status a secret. Protect yourself and others.
And I got my Covaxin! Feels like I made it over the hump - fifth day of the massive vaccination drive for journalists, seamlessly organised at the Guwahati Press Club.
The wait continues for many others... Thinking about those we love who left too soon.
The biggest challenge for the Army was to get accepted in NE, particularly CI areas. Efforts continue to build confidence and strengthen relationship with the local population. But with Saturday’s incident, it would be now tough to bridge the gap between strategies and results.
July 4, 2017
Remembering Wg Cdr Mandeep Singh Dhillon who lost his life in a chopper crash during a flood rescue mission in Arunachal. The
@IAF_MCC
team from 115 HU had evacuated 169 people when weather conditions worsened during the sixth sortie from Naharlagun to Sagalee.
Much of Guwahati is experiencing severe flash flooding after heavy rains swept through town last night. These images from Rajgarh locality — the banana trees in courtyards have proved to be an asset - many using plantain boats to move through flooded lanes. Stay safe!
Radhamani: Drives 11 Heavy Vehicles at the Age of 71
A grandmother at 71, Radhamani Amma drives and holds driving licenses for 11 types of vehicles, including JCB, excavators, road rollers, and cranes!
#Inspiration
@anandmahindra
@ErikSolheim
Kakopathar, Tinsukia
2022
Villages in eastern Assam look something straight out of a storybook, scenes that remind you of the fondest childhood memories - simple and so beautiful.
26.4 thousand tweets, most are abusive, rape and death threats, calling me a terror sympathiser. Most tweets are by the Indian right wing & Saudi nationalists who are attacking me after i posted a tweet in solidarity with Yemen and calling out the Saudis. Hello
@TwitterIndia
Two pairs of White Winged Wood Duck, once the state bird of Assam, flew all the way from Czech Republic to Guwahati as part of an exchange programme initiated by Assam zoo - thanks to former DFO Tejas Mariswamy. The ‘Deo-Hah’ finds itself in the IUCN list of endangered species.
The generation that bonded through their handwriting - dug out these letters I exchanged with pen friends across countries, some 20 years ago. Such a feeling!
Hearing that the tiger straying out of Orang NP into Dhekiajuli has sustained injuries while being chased. Come what may, it should not end up in zoo! The other Orang tiger captured Nov 21 was a healthy male - it died in captivity, and for reasons best known to zoo authorities.
July 4, 2017
Arunachal Pradesh
During a flood rescue, the team from 115 HU IAF — Wg Cdr Mandeep Singh Dhillon, co-pilot Flt Lt Pramod Singh, and Sgt R Gujjar had evacuated 169 people when they encountered bad weather, and bad luck, in the 6th sortie from Naharlagun to Sagalee.
Travelled through sugarcane fields and a long row of flowering Roselle along a tapering road — to reach this spot. Too early to expect the Amur Falcons, but right in time to absorb the autumn colours around.
#Nagaland
This letter from the Tangla Municipal Board issued to local residents in Assam’s Udalguri dist (8 Jun) states, “The egrets nestling at the bamboo grove in your land have added to the risk of spreading Coronavirus, creating an unhygienic condition with their droppings.”
Prayers on your death anniv.
My uncle, Prof Abul Lais, left us this day, 2018. Many would agree that his translated classics found a rebirth among Assamese readers - the most talked about being the 1939 Richard Llewellyn novel, How Green Was My Valley, which was also his fav.
Heartiest Congratulations to SLt Abhishek Kumar, SLt Avinash and Lt Pritam Borah - three cadets of Sainik School Goalpara who graduated from Indian Naval Academy and Indian Military Academy today.
Assam takes pride in you, gentlemen! Fair winds and God speed.
Lost a brother today... Manoj Kalita was the kindest person I knew in
@News18Northeast
. He succumbed to Covid19 after a long battle. Simple, honest and hardworking, Manoj was an angel to many. Gone too soon, too soon.
Goodbye dear... You are loved for a lifetime. RIP
Look at her smile... So proud of you, Aaita! You inspire us to carry on.
88-year-old Kaushalaya Deka fought COVID19 very well and was discharged from
@gmchgauhati
today. 💙✌🏻
The Guwahati Circuit House, in all it’s subtlety, looked beautiful. It could have been one of the best preserved Assam-type buildings by the banks of Brahmaputra - a reminder of heritage & history. Modernisation/alterations are necessary, but historic features shouldn’t be lost.
Nearly 1500 people were rescued from Langol, Imphal West by
@adgpi
troops. They are currently being provided with food and medical services at the Army safe house.
#ArmyinManipur