The Boat Clinics of Assam operated by the Centre for North East Studies & Policy Research (C-NES) in partnership and support of NHM, Government of Assam, also stepped up their efforts in combating and containing the spread of COVID-19 in the far-flung, difficult to reach river islands of the Brahmaputra, most of which lack access…
The initial steps have been taken in calming the roiling waters on the Assam-Mizoram border confrontation. First, the FIRs and cases which were filed against each other’s leaders — involving both Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and K Vanlalvena, Mizo National Front (MNF) MP — have been withdrawn. Cases against officials from both states…
GUWAHATI: The neglected Char areas along the Brahmaputra saw a transformation in healthcare in the last 17 months after the pandemic broke out with healthworkers in boat clinics coming right up to their doorsteps with masks, soaps, medicines, groceries and food. The overwhelmed villagers took a while to adjust to the new-found priorities of the…
C-NES, Guwahati invites online applications from the candidates willing to work on contractual basis in the following positions under Boat Clinic Program supported by NHM, Govt. of Assam. Candidates have to apply online at adminasst@c-nes.org on or before 8th August 2021. Interested applicants are requested to mail their CV with an application letter to adminasst@c-nes.org…
As China builds a massive dam on the Tsangpo in the Namcha Barwa Gorge, Sanjoy Hazarika writes in the Hindustan Times that it is a strike at the heart of the river: https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/the-brahmaputra-is-in-danger-delhi-and-dhaka-must-challenge-beijing-101614181248822.html?fbclid=IwAR21rgP-zHJRSE_I2_kLpqd5e_iK1vWCeSgAs7_5uAajqfT_8DNr_jgmynA
https://youtu.be/FLl7IggQu84 A new book Numbers in India’s periphery by Ankush Agrawal and Vikas Kumar on issues of the North-eastern region Is creating a buzz by studying major challenges from a fresh perspectives: reviewing data and drawing narratives out of it. To discuss the book and the concerns it flags, C-NES organized a panel discussion with…
Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research (C-NES) invites you to a book discussiononData and Identity in the NE 6.00-7.30 PM, January 04, 2021 Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94134675784 Meeting ID: 941 3467 5784 A new book Numbers in India’s periphery by Ankush Agrawal and Vikas Kumar on issues of the North-eastern region Is creating a…
Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research (C-NES) invites you to a book discussion Data and Identity in the NE 6.00-7.30 PM, January 04, 2021 Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94134675784 Meeting ID: 941 3467 5784 A new book Numbers in India’s Periphery by Ankush Agrawal and Vikas Kumar on issues of the North-eastern region Is creating a buzz by…
C-NES Managing Trustee Sanjoy Hazarika was appreciated by DKD College, Dergaon for his presentation on "Autonomy in The Hills - Myanmar, Bangladesh and NE India - Learning from Each Other". Hazarika took part in a Webminar on November 19, 2020 organised by the DKD College Dergaon.
