There is a saying that "Thousands have lived without love, but not one without water," if clearly indicates the fact that water, above all, is the only source through which functions and forms all units that exist on this earth. Value of water: an essay by Romathang of Little Flower School, Phungro

Padim Lepcha's photo narratives amply depicted in their journey of uncovering the bond with the river entity.  They also raise a few pertinent questions: Will the coming generation be able to play by these lakes as the children do now? Will they be able to experience the pristine nature as we now do?

The article highlights Tripura’s devastating August 2024 floods, exacerbated by heavy rainfall and the Dumboor Dam’s overflow. While Bangladesh’s flooding gained media focus, Tripura’s marginalised communities suffered unnoticed. Poor communication and inadequate disaster response worsened their plight,..

Pathar Basti holds a special aura of the nature. Behind the busy town, it is a place which has a grip to the natural beauty. I have observed many natural elements which can rarely be seen in the whole town. The most amazing one was the presence of weaver birds and their hanging nests, which looked amazing.

Ting Khang Mati Kota, a village on the Brahmaputra’s south bank in Assam, embodies resilience against relentless floods and erosion. Despite devastating floods since 1962, villagers rebuild, farm, and fish, adapting to the river’s dual role as provider and destroyer. Community strength, traditional knowledge, and collaborative solutions are vital for sustainable coexistence with the mighty river.

This newsletter is a monthly publication of the North East India Water Talks (NEIWT). We cover all aspects of water, including reports, paper clips, research papers, incidents, and activities done by different actors, such as government institutions, non-governmental organizations, etc. 

This newsletter is a monthly publication of the North East India Water Talks (NEIWT). We cover all aspects of water, including reports, paper clips, research papers, incidents, and activities done by different actors, such as government institutions, non-governmental organizations, etc.