Thirty-two of Assam’s 35 districts were inundated after the Brahmaputra River overflowed, displacing more than three million residents, according to the state’s disaster management authority.
The Indian army has been dispatched for rescue efforts and the air force is on standby, the Associated Press cited the authority as saying.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة June 20, 2022 من The Straits Times.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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Singaporean Writers Lament US$1 Million Federal Cuts
Without the University of Iowa's International Writing Program (IWP), International Booker Prize-longlisted Singaporean translator Jeremy Tiang might never have met Chinese author Zhang Yueran—one of the first writers he translated.
From spas to shortcuts: What I learnt while house hunting
Dealing with weak Wi-Fi and traffic jams are just some of the challenges of living in Jakarta, and finding the perfect home is an adventure.
FINDING STRENGTH IN THEIR BODIES
On International Women's Day, The Straits Times spotlights the triumphs and challenges of women in sport — from a mother balancing professional golf with parenting, female karters chasing their dreams in a male-dominated sport, to a powerlifter and rugby player who are challenging the norms of strength, beauty, and success.
Debate on ministries' budgets: Digital Development and Information Public service media outlets still the first place many go to for trusted news, says minister
Credible platforms like ST, CNA crucial in fight against misinformation: Josephine Teo
Lower-income Singaporeans Can Sign Up for Free Screening for 3 Types of Cancer
Lower-income Singaporeans will be able to register for a free colonoscopy, mammogram, and Pap test in March and April, as part of an initiative to encourage early detection of some cancers through health screenings.
Honour the mums who sacrificed for their children
We often celebrate women's achievements in their careers. What about the single mums who juggle raising kids and providing for them?
WTA's Maternity Pay Plan Will Have 'Lasting Impact'
The WTA will offer players up to 12 months of paid maternity leave for the first time, the women's tennis tour said on March 6, as part of a sweeping new family benefits programme sponsored by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Women, worth and what it means to flourish on your own terms
Success isn't always what society expects. This International Women's Day, three women share what it truly means to them.
Eye-Opening Experiences
The Straits Times is celebrating outstanding Singaporeans selected for the 2024 ST Athlete of the Year award, backed by 100Plus. To get to know our athletes better, we asked them about their love for their sport, interesting experiences and who has influenced them. This is what kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder told Kimberly Kwek.
Young karters driven to push limits on and off the track
Racing has at times been a lonely endeavor for Singaporean karter Kareen Kaur.
