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At least 28 people killed in Assam road accident

Barpeta, Oct 03 (ANI): At least 28 people were killed and nine others injured in a road accident in Assam's Barpeta district on Thursday. According to reports, the mishap took place when two mini buses collided on National Highway (NH)-38 under the Sarbhog police station. Most of the victims were brick kiln labourers and their families. The injured have been admitted to the nearby hospitals. The minivans had been carrying workers, some with their children, to a local brick kiln. The truck was traveling to the neighboring state of West Bengal. The injured were admitted to Barpeta Medical College Hospital and Bongaigaon Civil Hospital. Oct 3, 2013
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Insurgents continue to target civilians in Manipur

Manipur, Sep 29 (ANI): On September 13, a bomb exploded inside a temporary workers' shed at Nagamapal killing at least 9 people. Around 12 others were seriously injured. The workers hailing from Assam were resting after dinner when the bomb went off, killing 5 of them on the spot. The security forces rushed to the blast site and took the injured to RIMS. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack yet. In another incident on the same day, an IED exploded near the Khurai Chairenthongkhong waiting shed, injuring an Assam Rifles personnel and an auto rickshaw driver. The blast also damaged the roof of the waiting shed and the store room and walls of the Khurai popular high school. Sep 29, 2013
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Two artists from the Northeast participate in an exhibition in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): The second edition of the "United Art Fair" was held at Pragati Maidan in Delhi. Around 300 artists from across the country participated in the four-day long fair, and 2000 artworks including sculptures, sketches and paintings were displayed at the event. It is one of Asia's largest Art fair. It was organized by the Mooz Entertainment and UAPL. The event was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker, Meira Kumar. A young artist, Sandeep Jigdung from Assam, showcased his work at the fair, which deals with the Northeast's natural beauty. He wants to raise awareness through his paintings about the rich flora and fauna of the region. Sep 29, 2013
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Incessant rains wreak havoc in Kaziranga National Park

Assam, Sep 20 (ANI): Due to incessant rain several parts of Kaziranga, Burapahar, Bagori and other national parks have been flooded. This has forced wild animals to move to the highlands. Several villages have been flooded and hundreds of people have been affected in the region. Sep 20, 2013
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Bomb blast kills 9, injures 11 in Manipur

Imphal, Sep 14 (ANI): An unexpected bomb blast has claimed 9 lives and injured 11 others at Imphal in Manipur on Friday. According to police, the bomb exploded at around 7.35 p.m inside a makeshift shed of certain workers in the city. Reportedly, the incident took place when a group of migrant labourers, hailing from the neighbouring state of Assam were resting in this temporary shed. Sep 14, 2013
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Manipur Bomb Blast: 8 Killed, 13 Injured; Police Suspect Local Militant Groups

At least eight people were killed and 13 others injured in a powerful blast that took place in the heart of Manipur state capital Imphal on Friday evening. No militant group has claimed responsibility for the blast at the time of filing this report but police suspect the involvement of local rebel groups in the attack. Sep 14, 2013
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New health initiatives launched in Assam under NRHM

Assam, Sep 12 (ANI): Recently, the Union Health minister inaugurated health initiatives worth Rs. 500 crores in Assam. They include Free Generic Drug Service, Rashtriya Bal Swasthya karyakram, National Iron Plus Initiative, National Ambulance Service, Assam Mother and Child Tracking System and Mother and child health wings in 14 districts of the state. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi was also present at the public meeting at the Sarusujai Stadium. Sep 12, 2013
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Northeast Bands rock Fresher's Meet in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): Around 5000 students from different parts of New Delhi gathered at the NSUI ground in Central Secretariat to celebrate the Fresher's Meet held under the theme of "peace and unity". The event was organized by NSUI and students from the Northeast in Delhi with the aim of bringing people together, across barriers of race and language. During the event, the culture of the region, especially its dances, was on display. It included the Adi tribe cultural dance from Arunachal, harvest dance from Nagaland and Sattriya dance from Assam. One of the highlights of the event was the bamboo dance performed by young Mizo boys and girls in colorful traditional attires. Sep 10, 2013
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