North-East
Security has been heightened along sensitive stretches of the India–Bangladesh border in Tripura following intelligence inputs suggesting possible movement of cadres belonging to two Bangladesh-based armed groups — the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) and...
The Assam government will transfer ₹2.90 crore—the state’s GST share earned from Roi Roi Binale, the final film of late singer Zubeen Garg—to the Kalaguru Foundation established by the legendary artiste. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma...
Following Nitish Kumar’s strategy to win votes, Himanta Biswa Sarma announces ‘gifts’ for women and stipends for students in Assam
The 2026 Assam Assembly Elections are looming. While the equation in Assam once seemed smooth for the BJP, it no longer appears so. The...
Conviction rate in Assam nearly doubles after new criminal laws: Police
The conviction rate in Assam has nearly doubled since the implementation of the three new criminal laws around a year and a half ago,...
Dehradun Authorities Deny Racial Motive in Fatal Assault of Tripura Student
The death of 24-year-old Anjel Chakma, an MBA student from Tripura who succumbed to injuries 17 days after a brutal assault, has sparked a...
Over 1,000 springs mapped in Manipur; 173 critical sources marked for revival
In a significant step towards water conservation and ecological restoration, Manipur’s Directorate of Environment and Climate Change (DoECC) has mapped more than 1,000 springs...
Indian Authorities Refute Claims of Bangladeshi Fugitives Entering Meghalaya
Indian security forces and Meghalaya Police have officially denied claims made by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) regarding the alleged escape of prime suspects in...
Cancellation of Guwahati–Badarpur Vistadome Express set to dent tourism in Assam’s Dima Hasao
The tourism sector in Assam’s hill district of Dima Hasao is bracing for a setback following Indian Railways’ decision to permanently cancel the Guwahati–Badarpur–Guwahati...
Assam: Karbi Organizations Call for Calm as Unrest in West Karbi Anglong Claims Two Lives
Following a significant escalation of violence in Assam's West Karbi Anglong that has left two people dead and nearly 50 injured, several Karbi organizations...
India eyes fourth Army base in Mizoram to strengthen security of Siliguri Corridor
After establishing three new Army bases in an arc spanning West Bengal, Bihar and Assam to safeguard the strategically sensitive Siliguri Corridor—popularly known as...
Assam: Rajdhani Express derails after collision with herd, 8 elephants die on track, one critical
Eight elephants were killed in a collision with the Rajdhani Express in Assam. A baby elephant has been severely injured in the accident which...
Assam police seize 90,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 27 crore in Cachar, Two arrested
In a significant crackdown on illegal drug trafficking, Assam Police on Tuesday night seized 90,000 Yaba tablets valued at approximately Rs 27 crore in...
Shillong MP urges Centre to protect Barapani Botanical Garden from NH-6 project
Shillong Member of Parliament Ricky A J Syngkon has sought urgent intervention from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to prevent...
Meghalaya extends VAT exemption on fruit wine to 10 years to boost wine economy
The Meghalaya government has extended the Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption on fruit wine from three years to 10 years, Excise Commissioner Matsiewdor War...