Northeast
Man sentenced to 13 years’ rigorous imprisonment in Meghalaya POCSO case
A special POCSO court in East Jaintia Hills district has convicted a man in a case involving sexual offences against…
Manipur Police Recover Weapons in Kangpokpi Hills, Confiscate Communication Devices in Kakching
Security forces in Manipur recovered a cache of firearms and ammunition from a hill range in Kangpokpi district, underscoring ongoing…
Kuki-Zo Council Calls for Nationwide Candlelight Vigil in Memory of Nengtinlhing Haokip
Lamka: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has issued a notice and appeal urging all Kuki-Zo organisations and communities across India to…
Mizoram Steps Up Energy Infrastructure with ₹676.98 Crore Tuirini Hydro Project
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma laid the foundation stone for the ₹676.98 crore Tuirini hydroelectric power project on Monday, aimed at…
Violence in Assam’s Kokrajhar Claims One Life, Injures Four
One person was killed and four others sustained serious injuries after a violent clash broke out between two groups in…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma carries green energy, semiconductor investment push to Davos
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam must be seen as central to the Northeast’s shared economic future, noting…
CoTU Debunks Allegations of Harassment of Rajasthan School Wushu Team
Kangpokpi: The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), Sadar Hills, has strongly rejected what it termed as “sensational and unsubstantiated” allegations…
Excitement Builds in Arunachal Pradesh Ahead of Pangsau Pass Festival
The much-anticipated Pangsau Pass International Festival in Arunachal Pradesh is set to be held from January 20 to 22 at…
Nagaland Government Proposes ‘Naga Common Platform’ to Address Political Dispute
The Nagaland government’s Political Affairs Committee has called for a ‘Naga Common Platform’ to unite civil society groups and push…
Madrasa Education Has Contributed to India’s Freedom Fighters and Lawmakers: AIUDF MLA Hafiz Rafiqul Islam
Amid the continuing debate over the future of madrasa education in Assam, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Hafiz…
25 kg cannabis seized on Brahmaputra Mail; Bihar man arrested in Assam
The New Bongaigaon Government Railway Police (GRP) thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of cannabis on January 18….
Manipur Gang Rape Survivor’s Death Exposes a National Shame: Brinda Karat
Senior CPI(M) leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Brinda Karat on January 19 described the death of a young Kuki…
Extortion allegations rock Rajasthan Wushu team; police probe ordered
Amid allegations of mismanagement, security lapses, and extortion during the 69th National School Games in Imphal, the Director of Youth…
Assam labourer loses life in illegal coal mine in Meghalaya, triggering official probe
An alleged case of illegal coal mining has claimed another life in Meghalaya. A labourer from Assam died after collapsing…
January 22 Deadline Approaches for Claims and Objections in Assam Electoral Roll Revision
With the deadline for the Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls fast approaching, the Assam Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has…
Tripura Government Pledges to Boost Education Infrastructure, Says Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath
Quality education is vital for fostering a transparent and corruption-free society, said Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath, emphasizing that the…
Second Kerala Tourist Found Dead in Frozen Sela Lake, Arunachal Pradesh
Rescue teams recovered the body of the second Kerala tourist who drowned in the frozen Sela Lake in Tawang district,…
Amit Shah scheduled to visit Dibrugarh on January 30 for foundation-laying of second Assam Assembly complex
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Dibrugarh on January 30 to lay the foundation stone for Assam’s second Legislative…
Manipur conflict: Sexual violence survivor dies after three years of trauma and medical complications
A young Kuki-Zo woman who was allegedly abducted and subjected to brutal sexual violence during the early days of Manipur’s…
“‘Emerging Leader’ Award Goes to Sikkim at National Startup Day 2026”
The Government of Sikkim was awarded the prestigious ‘Emerging Leader’ Award on the occasion of National Startup Day 2026, commemorating…
TRLM Allocates ₹1.07 Crore for Mushroom Spawn Unit in West Tripura
In a significant move to strengthen women-led agriculture and entrepreneurship, the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) has approved ₹1.07 crore…
Guwahati to Witness Over 10,000 Artists Perform Bagurumba Dance During PM Modi’s Assam Visit
Over 10,000 performers are set to bring the Bagurumba dance to life at Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Stadium on Saturday, coinciding…
PM Modi to Showcase Assam’s Cultural Heritage and Announce Major Infrastructure Projects on Two-Day Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a high-profile two-day visit to Assam starting January 17, combining a celebration of…
Assam to Present Silpi Awards 2026; Late Samar Hazarika and Dhanada Pathak Among Honourees
The Assam government has announced the 2026 Silpi Awardees, including late singers Samar Hazarika and Dhanada Pathak, honoring outstanding contributions…
Manipur Police Nab Four Active Cadres in Coordinated Raids Linked to PREPAK and RPF/PLA
Manipur Police, along with security forces, have arrested four active members of banned militant groups PREPAK (Pro), PREPAK, and RPF/PLA…
Fire Razes Dhubri Medicine Shop, Losses Over ₹10 Lakh
A fire broke out late on January 16 at a wholesale medicine shop in Dhubri, Assam, causing losses estimated over…
Pradyot Kishore Manikya Stresses Tribal Unity as Crucial for Safeguarding Future Generations
Royal scion of Tripura and founder of the Tipra Motha Party, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, on January 16 said the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…