Assam BJP says Cong has no right to criticise state govt

Guwahati, Jul 12 (PTI) The BJP-led government in Assam is committed to dealing with crimes with an iron hand and the Congress has no...

Two more Japanese Encephalitis deaths in Assam, toll rise to 41

Guwahati, Jul 25 (PTI) Two more persons died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Assam on Monday, taking the toll to 41 this month, according...

Meghalaya: SP, DM terrorising’ workers, BJP seeks their removal

Shillong, Aug 1 (PTI) The BJP's Meghalaya unit has alleged that party workers are being terrorised by the superintendent of police and district magistrate...

Himanta issues directives for smooth conduct of recruitment examinations

Guwahati, Aug 10 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday directed officials to ensure smooth conduct of examinations for recruitment of class...

Nagaland needs help in terms of resources, says Sitharaman

Dimapur (Nagaland), Aug 24 (PTI) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that Nagaland requires exposure to get investment and needs hand-holding in...

Three of family among four electrocuted to death in Assam

Hailakandi (Assam), Sep 5: Three members of a family, including a four-year-old child, and a neighbour were electrocuted to death in Assam's Hailakandi district,...

Kohima to be connected with railway network by 2026: Minister

Kohima, Sep 20 (PTI) Nagaland Transport minister P Paiwang Konyak told the Assembly on Tuesday that state capital Kohima would be connected with the...

People of NE region should think about their contribution to nation, not what...

Imphal, 7 Oct: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday appealed to the people of the northeast to think about their contribution to...

Assam: 8,000 litres of stolen condensate oil seized, 4 arrested

Dibrugarh (Assam), Nov 2 (PTI) At least four people were arrested on the charge of stealing 8,000 litres of condensate oil which was seized...

Assam govt inks MoU with IIMB to train young professionals

Guwahati, Nov 14 (PTI) The Assam government on Monday entered into an agreement with the Indian Institute of Management (Bangalore) for a training programme...

Charilam violence glaring example of fascist-style rule in Tripura: Manik Sarkar

Agartala, Dec 2 (PTI) Former Tripura chief minister Manik Sarkar on Friday alleged the deadly violence in Charilam was a glaring example of the fascist-style...

Anti-CAA protest: NESO to observe ‘black day’ on 11 Dec

SHILLONG, 9 Dec: The North East Students' Organisation (NESO) on Friday said it would observe 11 December as a 'black day' across the region...

New board takes charge of Mizoram tribal autonomous body

Aizawl, Dec 22 (PTI) Barely a month after a political stalemate in Mizoram's Mara Autonomous District Council (MADC), a new board was formed on...

NPAC announces bandh over Naga political issue

DIMAPUR, 13 Jan: The Nagaland People's Action Committee (NPAC) has announced a six-hour bandh on Saturday to press for a solution to the Naga...

Assam Police arrests 2044 in crackdown against child marriage; faces protest by women

Guwahati, 3 Feb: In a massive crackdown on child marriage in Assam, the police on Friday arrested 2,044 people including Hindu and Muslim priests...

Millet cuisines of India make waves in China

BEIJING, 21 Feb: Millets, the cereal providing staple food dating back to prehistoric times, made a rousing comeback in Indian restaurants across China as...

Nagaland guv calls for early conclusion of peace talks

KOHIMA, 21 Mar: Nagaland Governor La Ganesan on Tuesday called for an early conclusion of the peace talks and said that the state government...

Foreign investment interest in Nagaland in B20 conference

Kohima, Apr 6 (PTI) Delegates of G20 countries, diplomats of other foreign countries and CII have expressed willingness to invest in various sectors in...

Assam actively working towards eliminating crime against children: NCPCR

Guwahati, 17 May (PTI): The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Wednesday said Assam was pro-actively working towards eliminating crime against...

Heavy rainfall lashes Meghalaya; deaths, landslides reported

SHILLONG, 17 Jun: Bodies of two minor sisters, who were trapped inside their house after it collapsed following heavy rainfall and landslides in Meghalaya's...