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From Punjab ’95 to Satluj: When cinema becomes a battlefield over history, memory and censorship
From demands for 127 cuts to a sudden removal from ZEE5 just days after release, Punjab '95 has become a defining case study of the constitutional promise of free expression
Food prices surge, farm sector suffers as supply and transportation hit amid Covid-19
Farmers are dumping produce, only key staples available in steady supply during the outbreak
India braces for a possible extension of an altered lockdown
PM will hold meeting via video conferencing with state CMs today, some states have already ordered an extended lockdown
Bombay HC puts District legal Authorities to work to ensure the marginalised get relief
The court directed that representations be made to Collectors by those who are in need of relief from government
Ground Report Assam: Covid-19 leads to mass starvation as water-starved farm lands run dry
Tracts of farmlands cultivated by the small farmer growing tomatoes, chili, brinjal, lemons and watermelons are shriveling up due to water supply being cut during Assam’s lock down, even while the urban poor are forced to buy vegetables at exorbitant prices; dealers in curd and cheese are in dire straits; the question then is, who is profiteering from the COVID 19 lock down?
Gauhati HC denies default bail to Akhil Gogoi in UAPA case, as NIA investigation pending
NIA says it is not through with the investigation within the stipulated period of 90 days and needs extension
Assam records first Covid-19 death from Hailakandi district
As India grapples with 6825 confirmed cases of coronavirus, the state of Assam has witnessed its first death due to the infection.
Daughter runs campaign to raise money for PPEs for mother’s hospital
Aru Bharitya’s mother is a general surgeon at SMS hospital Jaipur, which is facing a shortage of PPEs
Letter from joint memorandum of organizations condemning hate and communalization amid Covid-19
The representatives of the organizations have recorded testimonies of various Muslims who have been allegedly racially attacked in Jaipur and Jodhpur
MOHFW clarifies confusion over suspension of compliance under PCPNDT Rules
The clarification issued through PIB states that records are to be maintained, only submission is extended
Anand Parvat Daily Hawkers’ Association condemns racial profiling of hawkers amid Covid-19
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