North-East

Manipur violence: State govt authorises District Magistrates to issue “Shoot at Sight” orders in ‘extreme cases’

Imphal: 9,000 people were rescued by the forces from the violence-hit areas, and given shelter, a defence spokesperson said on Thursday

BY / Thursday, 4 May, 2023

Mary Kom: “My state Manipur is burning, kindly help @narendramodi..”

Imphal: Mary Kom, the famed Indian Boxer and former Rajya Sabha MP, hails from Kagathei village, Moirang Lamkhai in the Churachandpur district

BY / Thursday, 4 May, 2023

Whistle-blower in APPSC paper leak scam, Gyamar Padang dies after prolonged illness

Itanagar: Padang's death was condoled by state political leaders, including Chief Minister Pema Khandu and his deputy Chowna Mein

BY / Thursday, 4 May, 2023

Manipur violence: Army conducts flag marches, 7,500 people shifted to safer places, CM appeals for peace

Imphal: The Chief Minister of neighbouring Mizoram, Zoramthanga, wrote to Singh, expressing concern over the violence

BY / Thursday, 4 May, 2023

Coal mining to resume in Meghalaya after 9 years: CM

Shillong: The National Green Tribunal had in April 2014 imposed a blanket ban on coal mining and transportation of coal in Meghalaya causing a massive blow to the revenue of the state

BY / Thursday, 4 May, 2023

ATSUM rally: Internet suspended for 5 days in Manipur, total curfew in 8 districts

Imphal: Thousands of tribals who make up about 40 pr cent of the population, joined the processions, waved placards and raised slogans opposing ST status for the Meitei community

BY and / Wednesday, 3 May, 2023

NESO condemns eviction of indigenous settlers in Manipur

Imphal: NESO also urged the different indigenous communities to maintain peace and calm and to uphold the age-old relationship that has developed over the generations

BY / Wednesday, 3 May, 2023

ZSF says granting ST Status to Meitei/Meetei will further marginalise the tribals to total subjugation, asks for autonomous district

Churachandpur: ZSF claimed that the State government has adopted various oppressive measures against the interests of the tribal populace of the state using fraudulent documents

BY / Wednesday, 3 May, 2023

UPSC rejects Arunachal govt’s plea to conduct recruitment exams

Itanagar: Responding to the demand of the ANSU and PAJSC, the state government had written to the UPSC to conduct the examination.

BY / Wednesday, 3 May, 2023

Assamese Braille dictionary adjudged largest by Guinness World Records

Guwahati: The first Assamese language dictionary Hemkosh was compiled by late Hemchandra Baruah in the last part of the 19th century

BY / Wednesday, 3 May, 2023

Manipur facing threat of illegal immigration from Myanmar, ILP must : Biren Singh

Imphal: Biren Singh also condemned MZP for saying that it should not be held responsible for anything that happens to Manipur Meitei community residing in Mizoram

BY / Tuesday, 2 May, 2023

Srinivas seeks 10-days time to appear before Dispur Police

Guwahati: The police had registered an FIR under various sections of the IPC related to harassment of women and the IT Act

BY / Tuesday, 2 May, 2023
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