No end in sight for illegal tobacco products in Guwahati

Despite the strict ban on sale of gutka, tobacco and liquor issued by the Home Ministry, the sale continues in Guwahati city. By Muskaan Agarwal April 17, 2020 The Home Ministry issued a fresh set of guidelines during the second stage of the lockdown which will remain in force till 3rd May. The guidelines, state […]

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Food shortage in the city of Guwahati

Dearth of food items in Guwahati city has added to the misery of the citizens amidst the lockdown. By, Muskaan Agarwal April 17, 2020 Lockdown might have come as a preventive measure against COVID-19, but accessing groceries has become a taxing affair for the citizens. Shortage of tea, coffee, cooking oil, vegetables, and even essential […]

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A lonely funeral amidst COVID-19 lockdown in Assam

The lockdown imposed across India prevented a son from reaching his hometown to attend his deceased father’s funeral. By Muskaan Agarwal April 15, 2020 Lanka: The nationwide lockdown has resulted in many lonely funerals across the nation. Relatives of the deceased residing in India and abroad are stuck and not able to find any mode […]

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Blood Banks In Guwahati Are Drying Up

Blood banks in Guwahati are running dry on stocks due to lockdown Muskaan Agarwal April 13,2020 A massive fall in blood donations because of the lockdown has caused the blood banks in Guwahati to dry up. Needy patients are struggling and suffering. Since the nationwide lockdown began amid the coronavirus pandemic, blood donation camps haven’t […]

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No legal representation for Amulya

Lawyers have denied representing Amulya in the Magistrate’s court. Muskaan Agarwal Amulya Leona, the 19-year student who was arrested for raising ‘pro-Pakistan’ slogans is unable to get any legal representation as no lawyer is willing to represent her. Manjula, a lawyer in the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court said, “She will not get any representation. Every […]

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