Supratim Dey

Stories by Supratim Dey

Manipur is on fire. Does India care?

Manipur is on fire. Does India care?

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2016

The Manipur government's plan to carve out seven new districts in the hill areas has ignited old resentments between Naga and non-Naga ethnic groups, leading to clashes and a month-long economic blockade.

In Assam, BJP govt struggles to deal with influx issue

In Assam, BJP govt struggles to deal with influx issue

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has set a two-year deadline to seal the border.

Will Assam end BJP's losing streak?

Will Assam end BJP's losing streak?

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2016

The momentum the BJP has in its favour is partly due to the anti-incumbency wave the Congress is battling.

Now, Saradha shockwaves rock Assam

Now, Saradha shockwaves rock Assam

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2013

On Tuesday, the authorities sealed a Saradha office at the Lalganesh area in Assam, after protestors ransacked the office.

What Black Widow's surrender means for Assam

What Black Widow's surrender means for Assam

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2009

The militant group, also known as the Dima Halam Daogah (Jewel faction), had for the last couple of years held almost every development project in the picturesque North Cachar Hills district of Assam at ransom.

Tripura fast becoming investment hot spot in NE

Tripura fast becoming investment hot spot in NE

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2009

When it comes to attracting investments, Tripura, one of the seven sisters of North-East and also the most geographically disadvantaged state of the region, appears to be outshining its other six sisters. Be it domestic or foreign, Tripura seems to have caught the attention of investors of late.

Meghalaya uranium mining: Govt plans

Meghalaya uranium mining: Govt plans

Rediff.com   5 May 2008

Against the backdrop of increasing demand for uranium, the Centre has decided to go the extra mile to blunt the opposition to uranium mining in Meghalaya, which has the third largest reserves of the mineral after Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh. The Department of Atomic Energy plans to bring out a "detailed white paper" on uranium mining that would be later placed before the Meghalaya Assembly.

Oracle to train teachers in North-east

Oracle to train teachers in North-east

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2008

With the objective to take the cyber world and e-learning to the doorsteps of students in the interiors of North East via its Corporate Social Responsibility venture -- think.com, Oracle Education Foundation has embarked upon an initiative to train teachers in the region.

Floods drive Assam tea growers to tears

Floods drive Assam tea growers to tears

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2007

Following the three waves of devastating floods that hit Assam this year, the tea industry of the state is in tears.