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Man kills wife, infant in Tripura, later hangs self
North East

Man kills wife, infant in Tripura, later hangs self

Agartala, Sept 9: Tripura Police on Monday found three members of a family dead inside a locked room at Nabaram Para of Debdaru under South Tripura district. Prima facie evidence suggests that 30-year-old Biranta Tripura killed his wife and daughter, and later Biranta took his own life by hanging...
Tensions rise in Manipur as students defy holiday to protest for peace, clash with police
North East

Tensions rise in Manipur as students defy holiday to protest for peace, clash...

Imphal, Sept. 9: Despite the state government declaring a two-day holiday on September 9 and 10 due to the escalating law and order situation in Manipur, students took to the streets in large numbers from early Monday morning, demanding urgent action to restore peace in the state.The student...
Against all odds: 2 Manipur filmmakers shine at Toronto & Kazan film festivals
Entertainment

Against all odds: 2 Manipur filmmakers shine at Toronto & Kazan film festivals

Guwahati, Sept 8: It’s impossible to banish art to oblivion, and the filmmakers of Manipur have proved it yet again. At a time when the state has been reeling under ethnic violence for over a year, two filmmakers from the state—Lakshmipriya Devi and Haobam Paban Kumar—have captured the world’s...
Three new ‘Dancing Girls’ ginger species discovered in Meghalaya, Mizoram
North East

Three new ‘Dancing Girls’ ginger species discovered in Meghalaya, Mizoram

Guwahati, Sept 8: In an exciting addition to the world of botany, researchers have discovered three new varieties of ginger with a distinctive appearance resembling graceful ballerinas. These newly discovered species, collectively named “dancing girls" ginger species, were found in Mizoram and...
Manipur CM holds closed-door meeting with Guv, fuels resignation rumours
North East

Manipur CM holds closed-door meeting with Guv, fuels resignation rumours

Guwahati, Sept 8: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh convened a closed-door meeting with Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Saturday evening, sparking speculation about his potential resignation amidst ongoing violence in the strife-hit state.The meeting, which took place shortly after ruling...
Air Chief Marshal stresses tech upgrades to counter China-Pakistan modernisation efforts
North East

Air Chief Marshal stresses tech upgrades to counter China-Pakistan modernisation...

Shillong, Sept 8: The Eastern Air Command (EAC) held its two-day annual Commanders' Conference at its headquarters in Shillong on September 6. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, addressing the gathering, highlighted the importance of the Indian Air Force (IAF) being “agile and adaptive”, especially in...
Guwahati to host 3rd edition of ‘India-Japan Education Conclave’ on September 28
Assam

Guwahati to host 3rd edition of ‘India-Japan Education Conclave’ on September 28

Guwahati, Sept 7: The third edition of the “India-Japan Education Conclave” is scheduled to take place in Guwahati on September 28, marking a significant milestone in the deepening Indo-Japan relations.The event will be hosted at Cotton University, and Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, on Saturday,...
Surrendered rebels in Tripura to get ₹6,000 monthly & ₹4 L aid under new Peace Accord
North East

Surrendered rebels in Tripura to get ₹6,000 monthly & ₹4 L aid under new Peace...

Agartala, Sept 7: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has unveiled details of the peace and rehabilitation package for militants under the recently signed tripartite peace accord with the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF).The memorandum of...
Violence erupts in several Manipur districts; 3 dead, govt shuts schools
North East

Violence erupts in several Manipur districts; 3 dead, govt shuts schools

Imphal, Sept 7: Violence in Manipur continued on Saturday, claiming three lives and leaving several others injured in fresh attacks allegedly carried out by hill-based militants across various districts.In Jiribam district, about 7 km from its headquarters, an elderly man identified as Kulendra...
BSF, BGB meet to discuss security issues
North East

BSF, BGB meet to discuss security issues

Shillong, Sept. 06: The Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) held a Sector-Commander level meeting on Thursday near the Barsora Land Customs Station in Bangladesh to discuss about border and security issues between the two countries.The meeting was conducted to ensure...
Assams Dhola-Sadiya Bridge lighting is now solar-powered: Assam CM
Assam

Assam's Dhola-Sadiya Bridge lighting is now solar-powered: Assam CM

Guwahati, Sept. 06:Assam Chief Minister, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Thursday announced that the lighting on Assam’s Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, officially known as Dr Bhupen Hazarika Setu, is entirely solar powered.Notably, Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu is the second-longest bridge in India and connects Dhola...
CM PS Tamang holds key meeting with Union Minister Scindia in Sikkim
North East

CM PS Tamang holds key meeting with Union Minister Scindia in Sikkim

Gangtok, Sept 6: Chief Minister PS Tamang (Golay) held a meeting at Samman Bhawan with Union Minister for DoNER, Jyotiraditya Scindia, focused on accelerating Sikkim’s development initiatives. The review session, attended by Minister Raju Basnett, senior officials, and departmental heads, centred on...
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