Month: January 2026

Posted in Manipur Northeast

Manipur Governor Meets COCOMI and IDP Representatives to Discuss Resettlement, Security Issues

Amid ongoing concerns over the humanitarian and security situation in Manipur, representatives of the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI)…

Posted in Northeast Tripura

Tripura CM seeks Assam’s support for Churaibari check post expansion

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on January 12 said he would take up the issue of expansion and…

Posted in Assam Northeast Politics

“Assam’s Unity Is Non-Negotiable,” Himanta Biswa Sarma Says, Criticising Congress

ssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, January 12, launched a sharp attack on the Congress while invoking the…

Posted in Assam Northeast

RBI Report Places Assam Among India’s Strongest States in Fiscal Management

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, January 12, strongly rejected Congress allegations regarding the state’s fiscal management, asserting…

Posted in Governance Manipur

YPA Resolves Non-Participation in Manipur Government Formation

Lamka: The Young Paite Association (YPA), General Headquarters, has categorically stated that Kuki-Zo legislators and people will neither participate in…

Posted in Assam Northeast

From Tihu to Assam’s Tables: The Rise of ‘American Curd’ This Bhogali

As Assam gears up for Bhogali Bihu celebrations, a unique yet traditional delicacy is drawing attention in Nalbari district’s Tihu…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Dumper Truck Slams Into House in South Kamrup, Assam; Two Dead

Borbhitha village, South Kamrup – Tragedy struck on January 11 when a speeding dumper truck collided with a residential house,…

Posted in Mizoram Northeast

Mizoram Assembly to Commence Budget Session on February 17

The Mizoram Legislative Assembly is set to begin its Budget Session on February 17, an official announced on Monday, January…

Posted in Manipur Northeast

Manipur Police Seize Yaba Tablets Worth Over ₹1 Crore, Three Arrested in Tengnoupal

Manipur’s Tengnoupal district police arrested three suspected drug traffickers and recovered 5.89 kg of yaba tablets during a checkpoint operation,…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Cachar Police Nab Another Fake Doctor, Seize Forged MBBS Certificate

Cachar Police have apprehended another individual for allegedly practising medicine using forged credentials, as part of their ongoing crackdown on…

Posted in Nation

New Lighthouses to Illuminate Bogibeel, Silghat, Pandu, and Biswanathghat on the Brahmaputra

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced that four new lighthouses will be constructed along National Waterway–2…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Assam: Kokrajhar Shuts Down Following Alleged Assault on Mentally Challenged Woman

Kokrajhar (Assam): Life in Assam’s Kokrajhar district came to a standstill on Sunday as markets and businesses remained closed and…

Posted in Nagaland Northeast

Nagaland: Director of Mining Company Detained Over Rs 53.28 Crore GST Fraud

Dimapur: A director of two mining companies has been arrested in Nagaland for allegedly defrauding the government of Rs 53.28…

Posted in Northeast Sikkim

Sikkim CM Mourns Prashant Tamang, Celebrating His Talent and Humility

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang expressed deep sorrow on January 11 over the passing of actor and singer Prashant…

Posted in Assam Northeast Politics

Rashtriya Ulama Council accuses Assam government of targeting minorities over electoral roll issues

The Rashtriya Ulama Council has expressed serious concern over the current political situation in Assam, alleging irregularities in the ongoing…

Posted in Manipur Northeast Rights

Manipur Congress unit accuses Modi-led BJP of weakening Right to Work

The Sadar Hills District Congress Committee (SHDCC) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi-led Central government, accusing…

Posted in Nation Politics

Congress Takes Aim at Himanta Biswa Sarma, Asks: Why Has India Never Had a Dalit PM?

The Congress on Sunday, January 11, criticised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his remarks related to the hijab…

Posted in Assam Northeast Politics

I Would Have Shoved Them Out,” Says Assam CM on Congress Leader’s Statement on Tinsukia, Sivasagar

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, January 11, launched a sharp attack on the Congress over a statement…

Posted in Mizoram Northeast Politics

Political Shift in Mizoram as Five ZPM Members from Chakma Autonomous District Council Join BJP

Five members of the ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) in Mizoram joined the…

Posted in Rights

KHRC Rejects Meitei Claims Over Kuki Territory, Reiterates Demand for Separate Administration

Lamka: The Kuki Human Rights Council (KHRC) has strongly rejected claims made by Arambai Tenggol chief Korou Ngamba regarding the…

Posted in Insurgency Nagaland

NPF Expresses Deep Concern Over Gunfight Between Naga Armed Groups in Myanmar

Kohima: The Naga People’s Front (NPF) has expressed deep concern over an incident of gunfighting between two Naga armed groups…

Posted in Manipur

ITLF, Vaiphei Bodies Back Kuki-Zo Council Decision, Reject Participation in Manipur Government

Lamka, January 10, 2026: The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) and the Vaiphei Peoples’ Council (VPC) have endorsed the decision…

Posted in Manipur Northeast

Manipur Sees 830+ Road Fatalities in 3,000 Accidents, Surpassing National Average

Road accidents in Manipur are significantly above the national average, with a fatality rate of around 29% compared to India’s…

Posted in Assam Law & Order Northeast

Assam Advocate General: Decision on High Court Relocation Lies with Chief Justice, Not State Government

Amid rising protests over the proposed foundation stone laying of the Gauhati High Court at Rangmahal, Assam Advocate General Debajit…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Assam: Kaliabor Tea Estate Workers Protest Over Rs 33 Crore Pending Dues

Tension gripped the Kaliabor Tea Estate in Silghat on Saturday, January 10, as tea workers staged a protest demanding the…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Crackdown on Corruption: 32 Public Servants Arrested in 2025, Assam CM Says

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 10 said that 32 public servants were arrested in 2025 by the…

Posted in Northeast Tripura

Growing Support for BJP Governance in Tribal Areas, Claims Tripura CM

As the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections draw closer, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday, January…

Posted in Assam Northeast

10,000 artistes rehearse as Assam readies historic Bagurumba dance for world record Short and crisp

Preparations are underway for one of Assam’s most ambitious cultural events, as nearly 10,000 artistes gear up to perform the…

Posted in Manipur Northeast

ISBT Imphal Transport System Nears Launch to Tackle Congestion and Enhance Road Safety

In a bid to ease traffic congestion and improve road safety in Imphal, the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) is expected…

Posted in Nation Society

AIUDF Leader Rafiqul Islam Calls for Respect for Individual Choice in Dress

Reacting to a recent remark by AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) General Secretary and MLA…

Posted in Law & Order Meghalaya Northeast

Meghalaya: Tura Hosts Peace Meeting Following Rajabala Incident; Authorities Urge Calm, Caution Against Rumours

TURA, January 10 — A peace and communal harmony meeting was held today at 11 am at the Conference Hall…

Posted in Manipur Northeast Sports

Wahengbam Sudhir Meetei from Manipur Excels at Khelo India Beach Games 2026

Wahengbam Sudhir Meetei of Manipur has scripted an extraordinary tale of resilience and determination by winning the state’s first-ever gold…

Posted in Assam Northeast Politics

Himanta Biswa Sarma says India’s PM will remain Hindu

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 10 made a statement regarding the religious identity of India’s political leadership,…

Posted in Health Manipur Northeast

Babina Healthcare to Offer Treatment Concessions for Manipur Journalists

Imphal, January 9 – The Manipur-based Babina Group of Companies has announced special healthcare concessions for journalists in the state,…

Posted in Law & Order Manipur Northeast

Manipur Crackdown: 20-Acre Poppy Field Destroyed, Explosives Seized in Churachandpur

Security forces recovered explosives and destroyed a poppy plantation during an anti-insurgency operation in Churachandpur district, Manipur, officials said on…

Posted in Assam Northeast Politics

Kamrup Metro DEO Addresses Voter List Discrepancy, Denies Multiple Entries Under Single House Number

The Office of the District Election Officer (DEO) for Kamrup Metropolitan issued a statement on January 9, rejecting claims that…

Posted in Health Northeast Sikkim

Indian Army Initiates Pilot Program for Home Delivery of Medicines to Veterans in Sikkim

In a major step to enhance veteran welfare, the Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps has launched a pilot project to deliver…

Posted in Health Mizoram Northeast

Mizoram Ranks Higher in HIV Prevention, Yet Faces Highest Adult Prevalence Rate

Mizoram has made significant strides in its efforts to combat HIV, climbing to third place in the national rankings for…

Posted in Northeast Sikkim

Sikkim Sees Record-Breaking Tourist Arrivals in 2025, Surpassing 17 Lakh; December Reports Peak Traffic

Sikkim’s tourism sector has experienced a strong post-pandemic rebound, with tourist arrivals exceeding 17 lakh in 2025, building on the…

Posted in Assam Law & Order Northeast

Eviction Threat Hangs Over 688 Bighas and 879 Families in Assam’s Bongaigaon

Tension has escalated across several villages in the Boitamari Revenue Circle of Bongaigaon district following the issuance of eviction notices…

Posted in Assam Development Northeast

Dibrugarh in Assam to Host Northeast’s First Highway Emergency Landing Strip

Assam is set to unveil the Northeast’s first highway-based emergency landing strip, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma….

Posted in Meghalaya Northeast

Youth Fatally Beaten in Meghalaya; Police Arrest Three Suspects

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has strongly condemned the brutal killing of a youth in West Garo Hills, assuring that…

Posted in Assam Development

MGNREGA Wages Denied to Villagers as JCBs Take Over Manual Labor in Assam’s Boko

Concerns have arisen over the implementation of an MGNREGA road project in the Boko Development Block, with accusations of mismanagement…

Posted in Arunachal Pradesh Development Northeast

Centre Accelerates Arunachal’s Growth with Multi-Sector Development Boost as NEC Disburses Major Funds

Arunachal Pradesh received substantial developmental support from the Centre last year, with the North Eastern Council (NEC) allocating funds for…

Posted in Development Mizoram Northeast

NEC Allocates Rs 4.89 Crore for Development Projects in Mizoram, Disburses Rs 76.78 Crore Across Northeast

The North Eastern Council (NEC) has allocated Rs 4.89 crore for various development projects in Mizoram, reinforcing its ongoing commitment…

Posted in Development Tripura

SHGs Boosting Rural Economy in Tripura, Says Agriculture Minister

Tripura’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Ratan Lal Nath, underscored the significance of preserving cultural traditions for maintaining health and…

Posted in Assam Governance Northeast

Major Irregularities Alleged in Government Office Renovation in Assam’s Sribhumi

Serious allegations have emerged regarding widespread irregularities in a renovation project at a government office in Sribhumi district, casting doubts…

Posted in Development Sikkim

Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba Highlights Delayed NH Projects, Urges Intervention from Union Minister

On January 9, Sikkim’s Lok Sabha MP, Indra Hang Subba, met with Harsh Malhotra, the Union Minister of State for…

Posted in Governance Politics Tripura

Tripura Considers Establishing Health University as CM Advocates for Growth in Medical Education and Investment Opportunities

On January 9, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha revealed plans for the establishment of a dedicated health university in the…

Posted in Law & Order Northeast Politics Tripura

Tripura CPI(M) Hits Back at DGP’s Crime Reduction Claim, Accuses Breakdown of Law and Order

On January 9, Jitendra Chaudhury, a senior CPI(M) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Tripura Assembly, strongly criticized…

Posted in Law & Order Manipur Northeast

Security Forces Intensify Operations in Manipur: Poppy Fields Eradicated, Militants Detained

Security forces in Manipur ramped up their operations on January 8 and 9, leading to the dismantling of large-scale poppy…

Posted in Mizoram Northeast Politics

Congress–MNF Alliance Seeks Mandate to Form New Executive Body in Mizoram’s Lai Council

The Congress–MNF alliance has officially staked its claim to form the next executive body in the Lai Autonomous District Council…

Posted in Northeast Sikkim

Sikkim Initiates Fast-Track Regularization for Temporary Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ Employees

The Sikkim government has instructed all departments to expedite the regularization of eligible temporary employees in Group ‘C’ and ‘D’…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Assam Govt Presses Ahead with Guwahati Ring Road Project Despite Land and Environmental Concerns

The Assam government’s push for the Guwahati Ring Road project took a dramatic turn on Thursday in Sipajhar’s Kuruwa area,…

Posted in Mizoram Northeast

Quarry Collapse in Mizoram Claims Life of Manipur Worker, Two Others Trapped

A sudden quarry collapse in Sihphir Neihbawih, Mizoram, on the afternoon of January 9 claimed the life of one worker…

Posted in Manipur Northeast

Petrol Stations to Remain Closed Indefinitely Following Bomb Attack on Moirang Kumbi Road in Manipur

A bomb blast at Elidas Fuel Station on Moirang Kumbi Road has led petrol pump owners in Manipur’s valley and…

Posted in Northeast Tripura

Tripura CM Defends VBG RAMG Act, Claims It Signals a Shift in Rural Employment Policy

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on January 9 hailed the VBG RAMG Act as a transformative policy aimed at boosting…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Himanta Biswa Sarma to Unveil Details on Gaurav Gogoi’s Alleged Pakistan Ties This Month

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ramped up the political heat on January 9, stating that documents allegedly linking state…

Posted in Assam Development

Purabi Dairy Launches New Milk Booth at Shradhanjali Kanan, Guwahati

Guwahati : Purabi Dairy, the flagship consumer brand of West Assam Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Limited (WAMUL), has opened a…

Posted in Nagaland Northeast

Nagaland Collaborates with WRI India to Launch Energy Access Explorer for Clean Energy Planning

Kohima, January 7, 2026 – In a move to strengthen evidence-based energy planning, the Nagaland GIS and Remote Sensing Centre…