Rituraj Borthakur In Bokakhat

Stories by Rituraj Borthakur In Bokakhat

2008: North-East raised a ray of hope

2008: North-East raised a ray of hope

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2008

While releasing the Vision 2020 document, Manmohan Singh announced a plethora of schemes that included a robust infrastructural plan encompassing upgrade of airports, linking of all the capitals with rail and Rs 31,000 crore (Rs 310 billion) for road improvement, to spur up development of the northeast. The announcement came close on the heels of India signing an agreement with Myanmar for developing the Myanmarese port of Sittwe.

Assam's milk products hit smuggling roadblock

Assam's milk products hit smuggling roadblock

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2007

A dwindling population of swarm buffalo has hit the dairy industry in Assam's Sorbhog and Bokakhat areas, famous for curd and milk products.