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“We must learn from you”: French ambassador on conservation of Meghalaya’s Mawphlang groves
North East

“We must learn from you”: French ambassador on conservation of Meghalaya’s...

Shillong, May 12: France’s Ambassador to India, Thierry Mathou after visiting the sacred groves at Mawphlang said the world needs to learn more about environmental and biodiversity protection from the people of Meghalaya.Mathou on his maiden visit to Meghalaya, said: “I had the pleasure to...
Manipur: Gas and mud eruption hits Imphal West during land excavation
North East

Manipur: Gas and mud eruption hits Imphal West during land excavation

Imphal, May 12: Eruption of a mixture of gas and mud created potential health hazards for the locality in Manipur’s Imphal West on Saturday. The District Magistrate Imphal West informed that the incident happened at Langthabal Kunja Awang Leikai at around 5:56 pm on May 11, 2024. The incident...
Fresh Covid case detected in Manipur after several months
North East

Fresh Covid case detected in Manipur after several months

Imphal, May 11: Manipur on Friday reported one fresh case of Covid-19, prompting the health authorities to take steps to contain the spread of the virus.According to a statement issued by the office of the Medical Superintendent, JNIMS Hospital, Porompat, Imphal East, a 62-year-old woman from...
Sikkim to make Cannes International Film Festival debut with Tara: The Lost Star’
North East

Sikkim to make Cannes International Film Festival debut with 'Tara: The Lost...

Gangtok, May 11: In a first-of-its kind moment for Sikkim's film industry, "Tara: The Lost Star" is set to premiere at the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival 2024, marking the region's first-ever appearance at the esteemed event. Directed by Samten Bhutia and produced by Sabitri Chettri...
Itanagar Police bust sex racket; rescues four minors trafficked from Assam
North East

Itanagar Police bust sex racket; rescues four minors trafficked from Assam

Itanagar, May 11: The Arunachal Pradesh Police rescued four girls who had reportedly been trafficked from Dhemaji in Assam and arrested 15 persons in connection with the case. The victims were rescued during a raid on an alleged brothel in the vicinity of Chimpu in Itanagar.The rescued minors,...
Sikkim’s Jorden Lepcha conferred with Padma Shri for artistic excellence
North East

Sikkim’s Jorden Lepcha conferred with Padma Shri for artistic excellence

Gangtok, May 10: Renowned bamboo craftsman hailing from Sikkim, Jorden Lepcha, was bestowed with the prestigious Padma Shri award by the President of India at the Civil Investiture Ceremony held in New Delhi on Thursday.Born on July 28, 1971, in the picturesque village of Rubeyam Ram in the Mangan...
Security forces held two UNLF(K) cadre in Manipur
North East

Security forces held two UNLF(K) cadre in Manipur

Imphal, May 10: Two cadres of the proscribed organisation UNLF(K) were arrested by security forces in Manipur on Thursday.The arrested individuals have been identified as Huidrom Jitangit Singh, aged 36 and Nigtham Oinam, aged 43.The police confirmed the arrest and said that some cash, around Rs....
CRPF jawan abducted, brutally assaulted in Manipur
North East

CRPF jawan abducted, brutally assaulted in Manipur

Imphal, May 9: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel stationed at the Tactical Training Hub (TTH) in Chil Chil, Kangpokpi District, was reportedly waylaid and abducted by miscreants on Wednesday.The incident was reported on National Highway 2 when the CRPF jawan was en route to his...
95 more Myanmar nationals enter Mizoram
North East

95 more Myanmar nationals enter Mizoram

By Zodin Sanga AIZAWL, May 8: In the last week alone, Mizoram has witnessed an influx of a total of 95 more refugees from Myanmar, with 89 fleeing from the Paletwa township in Chin state to seek refuge in Lawngtlai district OF south Mizoram. According to officials, six other nationals from that...
Historic Tripartite Agreement of Sikkim 1973 completes 51 years: A Landmark in South Asian Diplomacy
North East

Historic Tripartite Agreement of Sikkim 1973 completes 51 years: A Landmark in...

Sikkim, May 8: In the annals of South Asian history, the Tripartite Agreement of Sikkim in 1973 stands as a significant milestone, marking the culmination of a complex political journey and the dawn of a new era for the erstwhile tiny Himalayan kingdom. This historic agreement, signed between the...
Student bodies request re-examination of NEET in Jaintia Hills
North East

Student bodies request re-examination of NEET in Jaintia Hills

SHILLONG, May 7: Two students unions have requested the state government to conduct a re-examination of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for students of Jaintia Hills as there were discrepancies during conduct of Sunday’s examination. The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) and the...
Schools & colleges to remain closed for two days in Manipur
North East

Schools & colleges to remain closed for two days in Manipur

Imphal, May 6: The Manipur government announced to close all schools in the state for two days on May 6 and 7 in view of the widespread destruction caused to many dwelling houses, habitation areas and agricultural fields across the state due to a heavy hailstorm on Sunday.The Directorate of...
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