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A lifetime lost: Tripura man reunites with family after 37 yrs in Bangladesh jail
North East

A lifetime lost: Tripura man reunites with family after 37 yrs in Bangladesh...

Agartala, Aug 21: In an emotional homecoming, Shahjahan Miah, a Tripura native, has reunited with his family after spending 37 years in a Bangladesh prison.Miah, also known as Bilash, was freed and returned to India on Tuesday, marking the end of a decades-long ordeal that began with his arrest in...
23-yr-old employee molested by NEC cashier in Shillong; accused sent to 14-day custody
North East

23-yr-old employee molested by NEC cashier in Shillong; accused sent to 14-day...

Shillong, Aug 21:A cashier with the North Eastern Council (NEC) has been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody for allegedly molesting a 23-year-old employee at his official quarters in Motinagar on Monday.East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police, Sylvester Nongtnger, confirmed to the press on...
NSCN-Khango withdraws ‘capital punishment’ against Angami contractor after talks
North East

NSCN-Khango withdraws ‘capital punishment’ against Angami contractor after talks

Kohima, Aug 21:The Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland’s (NSCN) Khango faction has withdrawn the “capital punishment” issued against a contractor over non-payment of “tax”.The decision to withdraw the issued death threat against K Rulho comes after a crucial meeting between the NSCN-Khango and...
Heavy rains ravage Tripura: Seven dead, over 1000 displaced amidst floods
North East

Heavy rains ravage Tripura: Seven dead, over 1000 displaced amidst floods

Agartala, Aug 20: Devastating heavy rains have paralysed Tripura, displacing over thousands on Tuesday.Landslides have compounded the crisis, resulting in four fatalities in the state. In Debipur ADC village, South Tripura, three members of a family—Trisankar Chakma, his wife Ranjani Chakma, and...
Dimapur’s nightclubs on notice: NSCN-Niki bans underage drinking & employment
North East

Dimapur’s nightclubs on notice: NSCN-Niki bans underage drinking & employment

Guwahati, August 20: The Nikki faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-Nikki) has issued a stern warning to nightclubs, bars, lounges, and restaurants in Dimapur, demanding an immediate ban on alcohol service and employment to minors.The directive, announced by the NSCN-Niki's...
Mizoram’s HIV crisis: Over 16,000 current cases; 5,000+ deaths over two decades
North East

Mizoram’s HIV crisis: Over 16,000 current cases; 5,000+ deaths over two decades

Aizawl, August 20: Mizoram is grappling with a severe HIV crisis, with current figures showing 16,217 individuals living with HIV in the state, according to the latest report from the Mizoram State AIDS Control Society (MSACS).The report also highlights that 5,021 HIV-related deaths have been...
Congress’ Meghalaya crisis: Three MLAs join NPP, party strength plummets to 1
North East

Congress’ Meghalaya crisis: Three MLAs join NPP, party strength plummets to 1

Guwahati, Aug 20: The Congress suffered a major blow in Meghalaya on Monday as three of its legislators defected to the ruling National People's Party (NPP).Celestine Lyngdoh, Gabriel Wahlang, and Charles Marngar formally joined the NPP, reducing the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee’s...
Chief Minister Saha mandates prescription for syringe sales after HIV spike in Tripura
North East

Chief Minister Saha mandates prescription for syringe sales after HIV spike in...

Agartala, Aug 19: In response to escalating HIV/AIDS cases, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha announced on Monday that prescriptions will now be mandatory for purchasing syringes in the state.This measure aims to curb the spread of HIV among injectable drug users. Speaking to the press...
North East think tank SHARE calls for strengthened bilateral ties after political crisis in Bdesh
Assam

North East think tank SHARE calls for strengthened bilateral ties after...

Guwahati, August 19: In the wake of the recent political crisis in Bangladesh, following the ousting of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League on August 5, India finds itself navigating a complex and potentially volatile regional landscape.The Society to Harmonise Aspirations for Responsible Engagement...
Tripura BJP accuses CPIM for party worker’s death in post-poll violence
North East

Tripura BJP accuses CPIM for party worker’s death in post-poll violence

Agartala, Aug 18: The Tripura unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Sunday, accused the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPIM) of orchestrating violence that led to the death of one of its workers, Asish Paul.The incident occurred on August 12, during the counting of votes for the three-tier...
Northeast braces for heavy rains: IMD issues yellow alert until August 22
Assam

Northeast braces for heavy rains: IMD issues yellow alert until August 22

Guwahati, August 18: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the Northeast will experience moderate to heavy rainfall until August 24, issuing a yellow alert for the region until August 22.According to the IMD’s notification issued on Sunday, Assam and Meghalaya are expected to...
Massive landslide on NH-29 spurs evacuation in Nagaland’s Dzüdza Village
North East

Massive landslide on NH-29 spurs evacuation in Nagaland’s Dzüdza Village

Kohima, Aug 18: A massive landslide on National Highway 29 (NH-29) at Dzüdza Village, located between Kohima and Dimapur, triggered an immediate evacuation of nearby residents on Saturday.The landslide, which occurred between chainage KM 163+980 and KM 164+030 (RHS), has prompted urgent action from...
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