Seven people died and five others have been battling for life when the vehicle carrying them collided head on a dumper in Tinsukia district on Friday. The accident took place in front of the Lion's Club in Digboi in the wee hour when the vehicle carrying the bihu troup collided head on a dumper on the way back from Kakopothar. Five people died on the spot while two others died on the way to the hospital. Local residents extricated the injured from the mangled vehicle along with the bodies. Talking to Assam times local residents blamed rash driving for the tragic accident.
In a resolute display of solidarity and resilience, over 5,000 women hailing from the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar-Mizo communities congregated at Peace Ground, Tuibuong, Lamka, Churachandpur in Manipur, kickstarting the annual 16 Days Activism on Violence Against Women. Orchestrated by the Women of Lamka, the event was a fervent call for justice and a poignant outcry against the distressing instances of gender-based violence (GBV) that have plagued the state.
Led by the indomitable Ngaineikim from Kuki Women organization for human rights, the program's inauguration was a tapestry of impassioned speeches, stirring presentations, and solemn moments dedicated to the victims. Distinguished figures such...
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