By Pratyaksh Srivastava
Lachit Borphukan is a heroic figure in Assam’s history. He was a commander in the Ahom kingdom and the army under his command repelled the Mughal attacks in the 17th century. The Saraighat War Memorial Park in Assam’s Guwahati honours Borphukan for his contributions. His birth anniversary on November 24 is celebrated as 'Lachit Divas'.
Lachit Borphukan is a heroic figure in Assam’s history. He was a commander in the Ahom kingdom and the army under his command repelled the Mughal attacks in the 17th century. The Saraighat War Memorial Park in Assam’s Guwahati honours Borphukan for his contributions. His birth anniversary on November 24 is celebrated as 'Lachit Divas'.
By Sanjay Srivastava
By Jyotsna Richhariya
As many as 80 experts on rural governance and poverty alleviation assembled for a summit in the national capital prior to the 75th anniversary of India's freedom. The experts discussed measures needed to eradicate poverty in India before the country's 100th Independence Day. Here are the major takeaways from the event.
As many as 80 experts on rural governance and poverty alleviation assembled for a summit in the national capital prior to the 75th anniversary of India's freedom. The experts discussed measures needed to eradicate poverty in India before the country's 100th Independence Day. Here are the major takeaways from the event.
By Diti Bajpai
Stray carcasses with a foul odor is a major issue breathing down our neck. They are carrier of several diseases. It's shameful on the part of their owners as well as authorities to leave these animals to rot, especially after milking them
Stray carcasses with a foul odor is a major issue breathing down our neck. They are carrier of several diseases. It's shameful on the part of their owners as well as authorities to leave these animals to rot, especially after milking them
By Rafiqul Islam Montu
Twelve days before the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP27, Cyclone Sitrang hurtled through coastal Bangladesh on October 24 night, leaving paddy fields submerged and millions displaced.
Twelve days before the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP27, Cyclone Sitrang hurtled through coastal Bangladesh on October 24 night, leaving paddy fields submerged and millions displaced.
By Gaon Connection
Farmers in coastal areas of Bangladesh have freed the freshwater canals from encroachment to irrigate their fields and are cultivating three crops a year. Some of the farmers have adopted the floating method of vegetable cultivation in ponds for a higher produce. They no longer migrate to cities in search of work.
Farmers in coastal areas of Bangladesh have freed the freshwater canals from encroachment to irrigate their fields and are cultivating three crops a year. Some of the farmers have adopted the floating method of vegetable cultivation in ponds for a higher produce. They no longer migrate to cities in search of work.
By Rafiqul Islam Montu
Bangladesh is no stranger to floods. Almost every year, the country battles them during the monsoon season. However, this year unprecedented heavy rainfall has brought devastating floods, earlier than usual in the month of May. It's been almost two months and the north and northeastern regions of the country are still struggling as flood waters have washed away millions of houses and inundated hundreds of thousand hectares of farmlands. A ground report from the flood-hit Sylhet region.
Bangladesh is no stranger to floods. Almost every year, the country battles them during the monsoon season. However, this year unprecedented heavy rainfall has brought devastating floods, earlier than usual in the month of May. It's been almost two months and the north and northeastern regions of the country are still struggling as flood waters have washed away millions of houses and inundated hundreds of thousand hectares of farmlands. A ground report from the flood-hit Sylhet region.
By Rafiqul Islam Montu
Farmers in coastal areas of Bangladesh have freed the freshwater canals from encroachment to irrigate their fields and are cultivating three crops a year. Some of the farmers have adopted the floating method of vegetable cultivation in ponds for a higher produce. They no longer migrate to cities in search of work.
Farmers in coastal areas of Bangladesh have freed the freshwater canals from encroachment to irrigate their fields and are cultivating three crops a year. Some of the farmers have adopted the floating method of vegetable cultivation in ponds for a higher produce. They no longer migrate to cities in search of work.