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Petrol bomb terror strikes Shillong again: 5 arrested in Dhankheti attack
North East

Petrol bomb terror strikes Shillong again: 5 arrested in Dhankheti attack

Shillong, Aug 12: The Meghalaya police arrested five individuals linked to a petrol bomb attack at Dhankheti, Shillong, on Sunday.The incident occurred around 4 am on August 11 when the accused allegedly hurled a petrol bomb at the bust of JN Bawri. The Laitumkhrah Police, acting swiftly,...
New snake species discovered in Mizoram; scientist names it after state
North East

New snake species discovered in Mizoram; scientist names it after state

Mizoram, Aug 11: A remarkable addition to the world of herpetology has been made with the discovery of a new snake species in Mizoram, named Smithophis mizoramensis.This new species, also known by its Mizo name “Tuithiangrul” (Mizo Brook Snake), marks a significant milestone for the region’s...
Arunachal Home Minister asks Nyishi students’ body to cancel 36-hr bandh
North East

Arunachal Home Minister asks Nyishi students’ body to cancel 36-hr bandh

Itanagar, August 11: Home Minister Mama Natung has urged the All Nyishi Students' Union (ANSU) to call off their planned 36-hour bandh, scheduled from 5 am tomorrow to 5 pm on August 13.Natung, on Sunday, informed that ANSU had submitted a ten-point representation to the government on October 25,...
Assam Rifles initiates probe into alleged assault of student leader in Kohima
North East

Assam Rifles initiates probe into alleged assault of student leader in Kohima

Kohima, Aug 11: The Assam Rifles has launched an investigation into the alleged assault of a student leader by a jawan of the paramilitary force at D Block in Kohima.In a statement on Saturday, the Assam Rifles assured the public that the matter is being taken seriously and informed that the Angami...
Honouring 1962 Walong War heroes: Indian Army kicks off bike rally from Tinsukia to Arunachal
North East

Honouring 1962 Walong War heroes: Indian Army kicks off bike rally from Tinsukia...

Guwahati, August 11: The Indian Army launched a bike rally from Tinsukia to Arunachal Pradesh to mark the 62nd anniversary of the Walong war, on Saturday.The rally, organised by the Spears Corps of the Indian Army, began in Digboi and will travel to Walong in Arunachal Pradesh, culminating on August...
Former MLA’s wife killed in bomb blast at Manipurs Kangpokpi; probe on
North East

Former MLA’s wife killed in bomb blast at Manipur's Kangpokpi; probe on

Imphal, Aug 11: A bomb blast at the residence of a former MLA’s family in Kangpokpi district claimed the life of Charubala, the 59-year-old wife of Yamthong Haokip, on Saturday.The explosion occurred at their home in Ekou Mullam village, located approximately six kilometres southwest of Saikhul...
Will Assams flood mitigation efforts be boosted by atlas & warning systems?
Assam

Will Assam's flood mitigation efforts be boosted by atlas & warning systems?

Guwahati, August 11: In a bid to mitigate the menace of floods in Assam, the North East Space Applications Centre (NESAC) has identified approximately 271 wetlands in the state to channel the overflowing waters of the Brahmaputra and other rivers during the monsoons.The NESAC, under the Department...
Sikkim CM announces return to party-based Panchayat & municipal elections
North East

Sikkim CM announces return to party-based Panchayat & municipal elections

Gangtok, Aug 11: In a significant policy shift, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced on August 10th that panchayat and municipal elections will now be conducted on a party basis, reversing a decision made during his government's first tenure. He criticised the previous system of...
Grenade hurled at Manipur doctors residence
North East

Grenade hurled at Manipur doctor's residence

Imphal, Aug 10: A bomb exploded at the residence of a doctor located at Dhanamanjuri University campus in Manipur's Imphal at around 10 pm on Friday night.Manipur police reported that the bomb exploded at the residence of Dr. Moirangthem Dhanabir (44), son of M. Tomba of Uripok Sorbon Thingel, who...
Assam-Mizoram holds border talks, agrees to maintain peace along interstate border
North East

Assam-Mizoram holds border talks, agrees to maintain peace along interstate...

Guwahati, Aug 10: Assam and Mizoram on Friday agreed to continue fostering and maintaining peace along their inter-state border as part of ongoing efforts to resolve their decades-long boundary dispute.The two north-eastern states held border talks after 20 months, as the last meeting took place in...
Centre intensifies measures to mitigate Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Risks in Himalayan States 
North East

Centre intensifies measures to mitigate Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Risks in...

Gangtok, Aug 9: In light of growing concerns following the Teesta-III Hydroelectric dam collapse in October 2023, the Central Water Commission (CWC) is undertaking a comprehensive review of flood management strategies across the nation's dam infrastructure. This review, which focuses on ensuring...
NE to get 10 X-Band Doppler Weather Radars to boost weather forecasting
North East

NE to get 10 X-Band Doppler Weather Radars to boost weather forecasting

Guwahati, Aug 9: To boost weather forecasting and monitoring capabilities, the government of India has initiated the purchase and installation of ten X-Band Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs).These advanced radars will be installed in the northeastern states of India and the Lahaul and Spiti...
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