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Meghalaya lifts U-17 boys' Subroto Cup

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): The final match of Under-17 Subroto Cup was held at the Dr. Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on 21st October between teams from Meghalaya and Assam. The boys from Meghalaya won 4-0. This is the second time that a team from Meghalaya has won the U-17 Boys' title. Teams from all the northeastern states participated in the tournament and performed well. While a school from Mizoram lifted the under-14 boys' cup, a school from Manipur emerged the winner among girls. Although the Assam team failed to win the trophy, they said they were confident of doing better the next year. Such tournaments not only promote a spirit of sportsmanship among budding players, but also promote unity and integration. Oct 28, 2013
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Mizoram school wins under-14 Subroto Cup in New Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 26 (ANI): On 14th October, the final match of Under-14 Subroto Cup was held at the Dr. Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi. Mizoram and Assam fought a tough match, before the former overpowered the latter by two goals to one to win the title. Mizoram performed excellently for a third time, thanks to a wonderful debut performance by the Government Chawmfianga Middle School. Teams from all northeastern states participated in the prestigious Subroto Cup tournament and performed well. Although the Assam Under-14 team failed to bag the trophy, they said they are confident and ready to work hard for the next year. Such tournaments not only promote a spirit of sportsmanship among budding players, but also promote unity and integration. The players stayed together for a month, including teams from Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Oct 26, 2013
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Awareness camp to protect Guwahati's famous wetland Deepor Beel

Guwahati, Oct 18 (ANI): Situated in Kamrup District of Assam, the Deepor Beel is one of the famous wetlands of the region, and is home to several species of birds. However, due to continuous human interference and a high level of pollution, the condition of the wetland has deteriorated. To spread awareness about the need to protect the wetland and the harmful impact of using plastic, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) recently organised a camp in Guwahati. Students from the Sankardev Niketan participated in the camp and raised awareness through songs, folk dances and slogans. The wetland, that has also been declared a bird sanctuary, is a part of the Asian Wetland Directory, and was also declared a Ramsar site in 2002. The site attracts large number of visitors, including research scholars, students and tourists. About 122 species of seasonal, migratory and residential birds visit the beel every year. This large water body also houses a wide variety of amphibians, reptiles, insects and tree species. Owing to frequent killing of birds, unchecked fishing and encroachment, it has become imperative to take necessary steps for its protection. Oct 18, 2013
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Fire in Pantry car of Rajdhani Express, no casualities reported

Dibrugarh, Oct 15 (ANI): Passengers on board the Rajdhani Express travelling from Dibrugarh to New Delhi had a narrow escape after the pantry car of the train caught fire early morning on Tuesday. No causality has been reported so far. According to sources, one of the two pantry cars caught fire following which, the rest of the train was isolated to prevent further damage. The incident happened as the train was crossing through Assam's Nagaon district at about 4:00 in the morning. The fire has now been brought under control. The Rajdhani Express is still stationed at the accident spot, according to reports. Oct 15, 2013
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Knives in cheeks for Thai festival

Knives to swords and rifles are inserted into cheeks as devotees gather at the Chinese Bang Neow Shrine in Phuket on October 10, 2013. Duration: 00:47 Oct 10, 2013
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Cultural festival in Nagaland brings people together

Nagaland, Oct 06 (ANI): Dimapur recently hosted the Northeast Youth Peace and Cultural Festival under the theme of "Peace Building through Reconciliation". The three-day-long event was organized by Peace Channel and People's Forum for Peace, Dimapur.Over 600 students from Assam, Manipur, Arunachal, Mizoram and Nagaland participated in the program. As a part of the event, the participants took out a rally, raising slogans on the importance of peace building. The main objective of the event was to create cultural awareness, prevent future conflicts and build capacity for strengthening peace among youth. The event gave a chance to students from the region to engage in discussions on peace and harmony within the community. Oct 6, 2013
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North East Design Fest held in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): The four-day-long North East Design Fest was held recently in Delhi. It showcased the works of designers, performing artists, artisans, craftsmen and weavers. The main idea behind the event was to promote budding designers, artisans and weavers of the region. The event was organized by the North East Institute of Fashion Technology (NEIFT) with the support of Ministry of MSME, Ministry of Home Affairs - departments of Handloom and Textiles of govt. of Assam and govt. of Arunachal Pradesh in association with Select Citywalk. Oct 5, 2013
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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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