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Imphal: Fresh violence was reported in Manipur on Tuesday after two children were killed and their mother injured in a suspected projectile attack in Tronglaobi village of Bishnupur district, officials said. According to sources, the attack took place in Moirang Tronglaobi in the early hours, when a projectile, suspected to be a rocket launched by suspected Kuki militants, hit a civilian residence. The blast killed a five-year-old boy and his five-month-old sister, while their mother sustained ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) in Meghalaya has urged the Centre to adopt a "balanced approach" to the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), warning that some provisions could affect property rights and disrupt welfare services. In a representation submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party expressed "deep concern" over clauses that may allow the government to take over or control assets of organisations whose FCRA registration is canc ...Read More >
Dimapur: One person lost his life in pre-poll violence at Longkhum village in Nagaland's Koridang Assembly constituency under Mokokchung district, following a clash between supporters of rival candidates late Sunday night. Polling for the bye-election in the constituency is scheduled to take place on April 9. Nagaland Deputy CM Y. Patton, who also holds the Home portfolio, strongly condemned the death of Imrongsungba Imchen in the pre-poll violence at Longkhum village. He expressed deep sorro ...Read More >
Agartala: As many as eight BJP workers were injured after supporters of the Tipra Motha party allegedly launched an unprovoked attack on them at Bubhiram Chowdhury Para under the Nalchar Assembly constituency in Tripura's Sepahijala district on Sunday. The party workers were inspecting the site of a makeshift party booth office, which had been set ablaze the previous night. Local MLA and Minister Kishor Barman rushed to the spot early in the morning to assess the situation. He visited the site ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Congress on Monday, 6 April, approached the Election Commission, seeking cancellation of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's nomination, alleging that his poll affidavit did not include details of his wife's purported overseas assets. The complaint follows a set of questions raised by the party a day earlier, asking whether Sarma's wife or family holds property in Dubai, operates companies in Wyoming in the United States, or has investments routed through shell firms. The Chief M ...Read More >
Imphal: An eight-year-old girl, who had been staying at a government-run relief camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs), was found murdered on the Imphal riverbed early on Monday morning. The victim, identified as Oinam Chanu, daughter of Oinam Basant, was discovered at the riverbank under the Singjamei bridge within the jurisdiction of the Irilbung police station in Imphal East district around 1 a.m. She had been reported missing from the Singjamei Akampat relief camp since 1 p.m. on Satu ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register a preliminary enquiry within two weeks into the award of public works contracts in Arunachal Pradesh to firms allegedly linked to family members of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. A Bench led by Justice Vikram Nath said the enquiry -- and any subsequent investigation, would cover the award and execution of public works, contracts and work orders in the state between January 1, 2015, and December 31, ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Congress on Sunday intensified its attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, pressing for answers over allegations of undisclosed foreign assets and multiple passports linked to his family. At a press conference in Guwahati, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi, flanked by party leaders Pawan Khera and Bhupesh Baghel, said the party had documentary evidence pointing to financial interests abroad and called for a thorough investigation. The Cong ...Read More >
Guwahati: Tobacco consumption has risen significantly across India over the past decade, with several states in the Northeast emerging among the highest consumers in the country, according to a new analysis based on national household data. The findings come from a working paper, "Rise in Tobacco Consumption and Policy Implications: An Analysis of Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2011-12 and 2023-24," authored by Shamika Ravi, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minis ...Read More >
Guwahati: The political sparring between the Congress and the BJP intensified ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, with Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi launching a fresh attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma following allegations raised by the party leadership. Gogoi described the Chief Minister as "an embarrassment for Assam and India" and sought answers over allegations relating to undisclosed foreign assets and obtaining of passports of three different ...Read More >
Imphal: Former MLA and past president of the Tangkhul Naga Long, K. Envy Mashangva, passed away at the age of 101 in Dimapur, Nagaland, on Saturday. Family sources said his mortal remains will be taken to his native village, Choithar (Rithar), in Ukhrul district of Manipur for the last rites. Born in 1925, Mashangva was elected to the Manipur Legislative Assembly in 1974 and served as Minister of State for Industry. He later led the Tangkhul Naga Long, the apex body of the Tangkhul Naga commun ...Read More >
Dimapur: Nagaland Chief Minister and Naga People's Front (NPF) president Neiphiu Rio on Saturday said that while the Naga people are yet to be physically integrated, the party remains committed to achieving their "political integration" across borders. Addressing a consultative meeting of the NPF at Chiephobozou, Rio reiterated the party's commitment to safeguarding the welfare, identity and traditions of the Naga people. He described the NPF as a party rooted in Naga history and positioned as ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: The newly carved Khowang Assembly constituency is set for a keen contest between sitting BJP MLA Chakradhar Gogoi and Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP) president Lurinjyoti Gogoi, with both sides intensifying campaigns ahead of polling. Lurinjyoti Gogoi, who contested the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Dibrugarh but lost to Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, has shifted focus to the Assembly polls and is making his debut from Khowang. The constituency, with an electorate of around 1.7 lakh v ...Read More >
Guwahati: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of corruption and pursuing divisive politics, as campaigning intensified ahead of the Assembly elections. Addressing a public rally in Biswanath, Gandhi alleged that Sarma is "the most corrupt Chief Minister in the country" and accused him of fostering hatred. "Assam's chief minister spreads hatred and says all the wrong things," he said. He f ...Read More >
Guwahati: Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera on Saturday levelled a series of allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, raising questions over alleged foreign assets and citizenship status. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters, Khera claimed that Riniki Bhuyan Sarma holds passports from three countries -- Egypt, the UAE and Antigua & Barbuda, and sought clarification on whether this amounted to dual or multiple citizenship, ...Read More >
Imphal: On the second day of his visit, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited the Inter-State Truck Terminus at Lakhipur, Jiribam, on Sunday to conduct a comprehensive review of its existing infrastructure and operational systems. He closely examined the facilities to assess their readiness and identify areas for improvement, with a core focus on enhancing operational efficiency and functionality. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Yumnam Khemchand Singh wrote ...Read More >
Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said on Saturday that Jiribam has created history by becoming the first district in Manipur where all communities have come together to restore peace after three years of unrest. Addressing the gathering during a "Community Interaction Programme" held at New Alipur Rongmei Naga village in Bidyanagar, Jiribam, the Chief Minister said that as his government completes two months in power, he decided to visit Jiribam for the second time because ...Read More >
Guwahati: International footballer Gilbertson Sangma passed away on April 4 at his residence in Kahilipara, Guwahati. He was 71. Family sources said he breathed his last around 7 am after a prolonged illness. Widely regarded as the "golden boy of Assam football," Sangma was a towering figure in the state's sporting landscape and a respected name in Indian football. His death has been mourned across the football fraternity, with tributes pouring in for his contribution to the game. Born in Dibr ...Read More >
Guwahati: Delegations from several foreign election management bodies will visit Assam for a two-day programme beginning April 8 under the International Election Visitors' Programme (IEVP), ahead of the Assembly elections. According to an official release, the visiting delegation will comprise representatives from countries including Angola, Bhutan, Egypt, Portugal, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Benin and Croatia. Assam's 126-member Assembly is scheduled to go to the polls in a single phase on April 9, w ...Read More >
Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday announced that the state Government would frame a comprehensive transfer policy for medical staff after reviewing healthcare services during his visit to Jiribam district. The announcement followed an inspection of Jiri District Hospital at Ningshingkhul, where the Chief Minister assessed infrastructure, service delivery and staffing. While noting that services were largely satisfactory, he flagged a shortage of manpower and said ...Read More >
Agartala: Tipra Motha Party founder and royal scion Pradyot Kishore Debbarma on Saturday claimed that Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha was surrounded by leaders who had started their political careers with the CPI(M) and later joined the BJP for better opportunities, and that his stance appeared "anti-Tiprasa." Debbarma was addressing a public meeting in support of the party's candidate for the TTAADC elections in Kanchanpur. "All BJP leaders are not bad. Many leaders in the BJP are well awar ...Read More >
Guwahati: Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate for the 36 Guwahati Central constituency, Kunki Chowdhury to lodge an FIR at the Panbazar Cyber Crime Police Station alleging circulation of an AI-generated deepfake video that purportedly distorts her statements. According to sources, the complaint seeks a detailed investigation into the origin and dissemination of the video, which has been widely circulated on social media. Chowdhury has alleged that the manipulated clip is aimed at misleading vo ...Read More >
North Lakhimpur: A man allegedly killed his minor daughter inside a running train in Assam's Lakhimpur district on Sunday morning. The incident occurred between Kathalpukhuri and Silanibari railway stations aboard the 15813 Dekargaon-Murkongselek passenger train. The accused has been identified as Sunil Murmu, a resident of No. 2 Kadamguri in Dhemaji district. According to eyewitness accounts, passengers discovered the body of a child with a severed head inside an empty compartment, while the ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: ICAR-National Research Centre on Yak (ICAR-NRC on Yak), Dirang successfully conducted a yak re-introduction programme at Mechuka Block of Arunachal Pradesh's Shi-Yomi district on Friday. The programme was organized under the chairmanship of Mihir Sarkar, Director, with the objective of promoting livestock-based livelihoods, enhancing eco-tourism opportunities, and conserving the traditional cultural heritage associated with yak rearing in the region. The programme was implemented in ...Read More >
Guwahati: Congress leader Pawan Khera sharply criticised the BJP's election manifesto at a Barpeta press conference on April 3, calling it a recycled document that vanishes after the polls, and accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of shielding individuals in the Zubeen Garg case, promising immediate action and reforms if Congress returns to power. Khera said Congress's manifesto was developed with extensive public feedback and included specific timelines to ensure every promise is fulfill ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi criticised Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of entrenched corruption and calling for an investigation into his reported ties with businessman Shyamkanu Mahanta during a rally held on Friday, April 3. Speaking at a large rally in Sarupathar, Golaghat, Gogoi backed Congress candidate Jiban Chutia and claimed the BJP-led administration has created a system that benefits a select few while ordinary residents fa ...Read More >
Imphal: Manipur has once again established its dominance on the national sports stage, securing an outstanding tally of five gold medals and one bronze medal at the 28th Sub-Junior National Sepak Takraw Championship, held at the Mega Sports Complex in Ranchi, Jharkhand, from March 23 to 27, 2026. In recognition of their stellar performance, the Manipur government, led by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, organised a reception on Friday at the Chief Minister's bungalow to honour the athlete ...Read More >
Guwahati: Even as the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has put an immediate stay on the Assam government's decision to deploy over 1,600 Assam Forest Protection Force (AFPF) personnel for election duty, the state's forest department appears to be preparing for a legal pushback instead of compliance -- raising serious questions over intent and priorities. A two-member bench of the NGT's Eastern Zone, comprising Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi and Expert Member Ishwar Singh, on Thursday stayed the March 19 ...Read More >
Guwahati: Meghalaya is likely to experience above-normal temperatures and below-normal rainfall during the April-June period this year, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In its latest seasonal outlook, the weather office stated that both maximum and minimum temperatures across the state are expected to remain higher than usual. However, it clarified that heat wave conditions are not anticipated during this period. The forecast also points to a likely rainfall deficit acro ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi on Friday strongly criticised Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over alleged remarks about Kunki Chowdhury and her family in Sarupathar. Speaking to reporters after a campaign event in Sarupathar, Gogoi said that targeting a woman in this way reflects poorly on the Chief Minister. He added, "Attacking a woman like her says more about the Chief Minister than about anyone else and shows the low standard of his behaviour." He note ...Read More >
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