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Prime Minister recognizes C-NES’ boat clinic initiative

November 16, 2008
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Announcements, Media

Recognizing the unique initiative of C-NES in taking health services to the marginalized, socially and geographically excluded, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had warm words of praise for the programme in a recent visit to Assam. Calling it a "novel" effort, the Prime Minister described the program as an example of the "lead" that Assam was giving to the rest of the country in the healthcare facilities." Dr. Singh, who is a Rajya Sabha member of Parliament from Assam, was speaking at the Foundation Laying Ceremony of the Jorhat Medical College, on 25th August 2008. Present at the event were Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

C-NES Retreat at Umiam (23rd- 25th October, 2008)

November 15, 2008
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A two and a half day Retreat for C-NES staff was organized at the picturesque Orchid Resort, at Barapani, Meghalaya overlooking the Umiam Lake from 23- 25 October 2008.

Water beneath our homes

November 12, 2008
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Announcements, Media

Liz Gross finds out the tough life in the river islands of Assam.

By the Brahmaputra (Vol:3)

November 5, 2008
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Announcements, Newsletter

Third issue of CNES's newsletter.

The horror in Assam

November 2, 2008
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Media

The horror in Assam is not just tragic, it is a malignant devastation that has visited a place and peoples who were known until comparatively recently for their hospitality, calm and kindness. The places where the blasts have taken place are busy markets and areas, known to all of us familiar with Guwahati and the…

“Children of the River” at German Film Festival

September 24, 2008
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Media, the last call

A 29 minute documentary film on the highly endangered river dolphins of the Brahmaputra was selected for the Indian Film festival held at Stuttgart, Germany from July16-20, 2008.

Health campaign gets big push: three new vessels for three districts

September 24, 2008
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Announcements, Ships

SB Swaminathan, Tunsukia The C-NES-NRHM partnership’s health campaign through our boat clinics in the Brahmaputra Valley got a surge of energy in the past weeks with three new boats being pressed into service in Tinsukia, Morigaon and Dhubri districts. The SB Swaminathan and SB Rustam, which have been funded from donations by the prominent editor…

Livelihood crisis for Chakma, Hajong refugees

September 22, 2008
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45 years after their settlement in Arunachal Pradesh, these refugees are still fighting for citizenship and livelihood rights. There is sustained local opposition to their settlement, reports Ratna Bharali Talukdar.

State of denial

September 22, 2008
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The story of the Chakma and Hajong refugees is replete with endless conflicts and harsh struggles for existence. By RATNA BHARALI TALUKDAR in Diyun and Miao.

Virtual citizens, real problems

September 19, 2008
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The Centre needs more pragmatic policies to deal with the influx of Bangladeshi migrants into the north-eastern states, writes Sanjoy Hazarika.