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Adwoy is a dynamic young boy with a vast knowledge about Barak Valley and other north eastern region. He is passionate about his hometown and loves writing on issues pertaining to Barak Valley. He reads every dot of at least four newspapers everyday. He enjoys watching news on TV and debating on civic and political issues.

Features

List of deadliest train disasters in Indian Railways’ history

Adwoy Purkayastha Jun 4, 2023

Many have argued in favour of this being the worst train mishap in the history of Independent India.
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News

Meet Silchar boy who didn’t give up after accident; Modified Pulsar into Enfield, opens garage

Adwoy Purkayastha Jan 28, 2023

Hussain's story is tragic as he lost one of his legs in a road accident that occured 7-8 years back when a truck hit him as he was on the side of the road.
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Features

“A fun-filled family time,” Documenting visit to Borail Eco Camp

Adwoy Purkayastha Dec 18, 2022

The student writes, "I was expecting to see Flora and Fauna at the Eco Camp but got disappointed as there was a dearth of them."
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Interviews

What it takes for a Barak Valley boy to win an election in Cotton: Decoding historical journey of…

Adwoy Purkayastha Jan 26, 2022

In conversation with Barak Bulletin's founding member Adwoy Purkayastha, Akash Bhattacharjee talks about his journey from Ashram Road to winning it big in the CUSU elections. Here are the edited excerpts:
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Features

Meet Dr. Edward Jenner who pioneered the world’s first vaccine

Adwoy Purkayastha May 17, 2021

While the whole world is in the midst of an ongoing covid pandemic, vaccines seem to be a potent weapon against the virus and are also thought to stop transmission altogether as more and more people start getting immunised. Infact, making…
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News

No Black Fungus or Deep Vein Thrombosis reported in recovered covid patients of Barak Valley till…

Adwoy Purkayastha May 13, 2021

For the time being, Barakians can heave a sigh of relief as no black fungal case has been reported till now in the Valley as per Dr Bhaskar Gupta, Vice Principal of Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH).
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News

No covid vaccine for 18+ in Cachar district till instruction is received

Adwoy Purkayastha May 3, 2021

Teenagers as well as people in their 20s and 30s who recently registered themselves for vaccination in the CoWin app haven't received any slot allotment till now.
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News

শিলচরে দেওয়া হবে কোভিশিল্ড, প্রধানমন্ত্রীর উদ্বোধনী অনুষ্ঠানের পরেই শুরু হবে ভ্যাকসিন দেওয়া

Adwoy Purkayastha Jan 15, 2021

India is also about to start its covid vaccination drive with the PM announcing the vaccine launch programme tomorrow.
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Features

In a first, UK approves Pfizer Biontech’s covid vaccine for emergency use

Adwoy Purkayastha Dec 3, 2020

An animal wet market in Wuhan, China was said to be the origin point of corona virus.
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Here’s a piece of history about the great Borphukan (commander-in-chief) Lachit on his 398th…

Adwoy Purkayastha Nov 24, 2020

Lachit was born on 24th November 1622 to Tai Ahom father Momai Tamuli Borbarua and mother Kunti Moran in Gargaon (present day Sivasagar) which was the capital of Ahom Kingdom, geographically located in the present day Brahmaputra Valley.
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