Month: January 2026
Sela Lake Tragedy: Two Kerala Tourists Drown in Arunachal Pradesh
Two tourists from Kerala drowned in Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district on January 16. The body of one…
MP CM Says No Leniency for Guilty in Assamese Student Assault; Non-Bailable Sections Invoked
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on January 16 said that those responsible for the assault on an Assamese student…
Easy Money’ Crypto Trap Snags Two in Gangtok, Police Sound Alarm
In yet another reminder of the rising threat of cyber fraud, two residents of Gangtok district have fallen prey to…
Crackdown in Kakching: Manipur Police Nab Four, Seize Illegal Liquor and Unregistered Vehicles
Manipur Police on January 15 intercepted two unregistered Gypsy vehicles at Pallel Maning Leikai under Pallel Police Station in Kakching…
Post-Election Border Talks with Assam and ILP-like Law on Agenda: Meghalaya CM
Talks between Meghalaya and Assam to resolve the remaining interstate border disputes will resume only after the completion of the…
Pre-poll survey reaffirms Himanta Biswa Sarma as frontrunner for chief minister’s post
Himanta Biswa Sarma continues to emerge as the clear favorite for Assam’s Chief Minister, securing overwhelming support for another term….
Ex-Manipur CM N. Biren Singh Heads to New Delhi Amid Speculation on Government Formation
Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh traveled to New Delhi on January 16, sparking speculation about potential steps to…
African Swine Fever Inflicts Heavy ₹114.64 Crore Loss on Mizoram in 2025
Mizoram suffered a financial loss of ₹114.64 crore in 2025 due to an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF), which…
Manipur Academics to Represent State at Global Democracy Summit in New Delhi
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026…
PM Modi to Visit Assam on Jan 17–18, Unveils New Trains and Lays Foundation for Kaziranga Elevated Corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Assam on January 17 for a two-day trip, marking his second visit…
Buffalo Fights Conducted in Assam’s Morigaon Amid Magh Bihu Despite Supreme Court Ban
Despite a Supreme Court ban on animal fights, traditional buffalo fights, locally called Moh juj, were held in parts of…
UN Security Council Convenes Emergency Session to Address Iran Crisis
The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session in New York on January 15 to address the escalating crisis…
Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize Winner Honors Trump With Her Medal
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump during…
Himanta stresses Assam probe is separate from Singapore inquiry in Zubeen Garg case
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 15 declined to comment on the proceedings in Singapore’s coroner’s court concerning…
Manipur SSC Vows Fair, Transparent Recruitment for Subordinate Positions
The newly formed Manipur Staff Selection Commission (MSSC) on Thursday, January 15 reiterated its commitment to ensuring a transparent, corruption-free…
Arambam Ongbi Memchoubi to Be Honoured with Amar Ujala’s Akashdeep Award
Eminent Manipuri writer Arambam Ongbi Memchoubi will be conferred with Amar Ujala’s prestigious Akashdeep Award, the publication announced on January…
MP University Expels Five Students Following Assault on Assamese Postgraduate
Five students have been expelled and booked for allegedly assaulting a 22-year-old postgraduate student from Assam at a hostel of…
Hmar Sahitya Sabha Holds Committee Meeting in Guwahati
Guwahati: The Assam committee of the Hmar Sahitya Sabha (HLS) held a meeting in Guwahati yesterday, with representatives from the…
Maharashtra Civic Polls LIVE: State Election Commission Declares Erasing Voter Ink Mark a Punishable Offence
Voting began on Thursday (January 15, 2026) in 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, with Mumbai drawing the most attention. In…
Five Militants Caught in Raids Across Imphal Valley Districts
Security forces in Manipur have arrested five militants associated with banned organizations from various districts in the Imphal Valley, police…
Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor Daughter in Dhubri
Authorities in Assam’s Dhubri district have arrested a man for allegedly sexually assaulting his teenage daughter, officials reported on January…
Tripura’s Roman Script Debate Heats Up as Tipra Leaders Caution About Long-Term Impact
Tripura is witnessing a renewed push for the adoption of the Roman script for Kokborok/Kau Bru, with Tipra Motha chief…
Debabrata Saikia Fires Back at Rejaul Sarkar: ‘A BJP Agent Couldn’t Survive a Decade in Congress
Assam Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia has firmly denied allegations made by former All Assam Minorities Students’ Union (AAMSU)…
NGT Asks CPCB and Assam Government to Respond After Train Accident Kills Seven Elephants
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought responses from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and other authorities following the…
Michael Carrick Appointed Manchester United Head Coach for Remainder of the Season
Manchester United has appointed former player Michael Carrick as head coach in a bid to steady their faltering season. Carrick…
CM Rio Highlights Naga Political Issue, Calls for End to ‘Blame Culture’ at 70th AKM Meet
Nagaland Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio attended the 70th Ao Kaketshir Mungdang (AKM) Conference on Tuesday as the special guest…
Call for Gauhati High Court Bench in Barak Valley Reaches Court via Senior Advocate
A senior advocate from Silchar has petitioned top constitutional authorities, seeking the establishment of either a Circuit Bench or a…
Assam CM orders strict enforcement of ₹2,670 paddy price, warns traders against exploiting farmers
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 14 issued a strong warning against the exploitation of farmers during…
Mizoram Minister Inspects Tripura–Mizoram Gas Pipeline in Agartala, Completion Expected by 2027
Mizoram’s Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Pu B. Lalchhanzova, visited Agartala on Wednesday, January…
Escalating Iran crisis: Jaishankar speaks with Iranian FM, India issues exit advisory
Amid worsening security conditions in Iran after weeks of nationwide unrest, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday held a…
Manipur BJP Hits Back at Congress, Labels VB-GRAM-G Opposition as Political Propaganda
The Manipur Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday hit back at the Congress for its criticism of the Centre’s…
Garoland Group Calls for Restriction of Non-Tribals in Business, Employment, and Elections in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills
The Garoland State Movement Committee (GSMC) has passed a series of contentious resolutions imposing restrictions on non-tribal residents in the…
Devotees Gather in Large Numbers at Malinithan Temple, Likabali, to Celebrate Makar Sankranti
Thousands of devotees thronged the historic Malinithan temple in Likabali, Lower Siang district, to celebrate Makar Sankranti, highlighting Arunachal Pradesh’s…
Coroner’s Court: Zubeen Garg Drowned Near Singapore Island After Swimming Intoxicated Without Life Vest
Indian singer Zubeen Garg drowned while swimming near Lazarus Island in Singapore in September 2025, police told a coroner’s court…
Assam Student Hospitalised Following Alleged Assault at IGNTU Hostel in Madhya Pradesh
A troubling incident involving an alleged unprovoked attack on a student from Assam has been reported at the Indira Gandhi…
Frontier State Development Workshop Kicks Off in Gangtok, Spotlight on Northeast Growth
Gangtok hosted the Frontier State Development Workshop on January 14, focusing on development challenges and opportunities in the North-East. The…
Kerivoula titania, a rare woolly bat, spotted in Meghalaya — India’s first record
In a breakthrough for India’s wildlife research, scientists have recorded Titania’s woolly bat (Kerivoula titania) in Meghalaya for the first…
Security Forces Eradicate 95 Acres of Poppy Cultivation in Senapati and Chandel, Manipur
On 13 January 2026, joint operations by Manipur’s security forces and Forest Department resulted in the destruction of extensive poppy…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to Visit Tripura Sundari Temple, Hold Talks with Tripura CM on Jan 15
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to visit Tripura on January 15, with plans to offer prayers at…
Arms Manufacturing Equipment and Live Ammunition Seized in Tripura; One Person Arrested
Tripura Police arrested a man and recovered tools and materials used for arms manufacturing, along with live cartridges, during a…
Telangana Sees Mass Dog Culling: 500 Killed in a Week to Honor ‘Election Pledge
Allegations of mass killings of street dogs have surfaced in Telangana, with reports that around 500 dogs were poisoned in…
Greenland’s PM Prefers Denmark to the US, Says Leader
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has stated that his territory would choose Denmark over the United States if forced to…
Trump Says U.S. Will Act ‘Very Strongly’ if Iran Carries Out Protester Execution
President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will take “very strong action” against Iran if it executes anti-government…
Digboi Congress Reshuffle Reflects Party’s Aggressive Drive Ahead of 2026 Assam Elections
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee’s (APCC) recent organisational reshuffle is being seen as a strategic move ahead of the 2026…
Tripura BJP Leader Refutes Joining Tipra Motha, Accuses Ruling Ally of Spreading False Claims
A BJP leader in Tripura on Tuesday accused the Tipra Motha Party, a ruling ally in the state, of falsely…
DoNER initiative leverages Manipur’s polo heritage for economic development
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) is actively promoting polo in Manipur as both a cultural heritage…
Mizoram Govt to Start Ginger and Broomstick закуп under Bana Kaih Scheme from Feb 2
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Saturday announced that the state government will begin direct procurement of ginger and dry broomsticks…
Meghalaya Orders Fish Testing in Markets Following Metal Contamination Reports in Assam
Meghalaya’s health authorities have ordered statewide testing of fish sold in local markets following reports of heavy metal contamination in…
Manipur’s Kuki-Zo Groups Press for Union Territory with Legislature by 2027
Representatives of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) groups, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), and Kuki-Zo elected Members of the Legislative Assembly…
Family Alleges Racial Attack in Dehradun Killing of Tripura Student, Demands CBI Inquiry
The family of Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura who was killed in Dehradun, has demanded a probe…
ISRO Faces Another Hurdle as PSLV Mission Strays from Trajectory
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) suffered a major blow on Monday when its first launch of the year, the…
Renowned Assamese Singer Samar Hazarika Dies in Guwahati
Samar Hazarika, a celebrated Assamese singer and the youngest brother of Bharat Ratna awardee Bhupen Hazarika, passed away on Tuesday…
JNMDA Dance and Sankirtana Teams Head to Delhi to Showcase Manipur at Republic Day Parade 2026
A 50-member Manipuri dance troupe from the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA), Imphal, left for New Delhi on Monday…
Seismic Safety Takes Center Stage at NEDFi Conclave in Guwahati
A seismic safety awareness programme organised by NeFocus in collaboration with RVC was held today at the NEDFi Auditorium, highlighting…
Himanta Biswa Sarma voices support for Hindus in Bangladesh, calls on Centre to act against alleged atrocities
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 13 said that the people of Assam stand in solidarity with Hindus…
Kuki Students’ Body Seeks Governor’s Intervention on Displacement, Discrimination at IGNTU-RCM
The Kuki Students’ Organisation–General Headquarters (KSO-GHQ) has submitted a memorandum to the Governor of Manipur seeking urgent intervention in issues…
Manipur Situation Stabilised in 2025 Following Security Steps and Government Efforts: Army Chief
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on January 13 said the security situation in Manipur showed significant improvement in 2025,…
Act or Pay: Supreme Court Warns States of Heavy Fines for Dog-Bite Deaths
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a stern warning to the Centre and state governments while hearing a case on…
Government Refutes Claims of Mandating Smartphone Companies to Share Source Code
New Delhi: The Centre on Monday dismissed international media reports claiming that India intends to compel smartphone manufacturers to share…
Boost for Women Entrepreneurs: Himanta Biswa Sarma Disburses ₹10,000 Seed Capital to 33,800+ in Karbi Anglong
Reaffirming the Assam government’s commitment to women-led economic empowerment, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, January 12, distributed seed…