NORTHEAST
NEUFC ropes in Jamaican forward Deshorn Brown
Deshorn Brown has made the move having scored seven goals in 20 appearances for Bengaluru since joining the Indian Super League club in 2020.
Meghalaya: Cabinet approves online gaming to generate revenue
The views of the law department and finance department had been sought and both have given their approval.
BREAKING: 10 Rohingyas held while traveling from Agartala
They crossed over to India on Sunday from Comilla on the Bangladesh side to Sonamura on the Indian side
NEUFC sacks head coach Gerard Nus
Khalid Jamil has been appointed as the new interim head coach for the remainder of the current season
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Sikkim: Mountaineer Shanti Rai scales Mt Ama Dablum
Shanti Rai, an instructor of Chemchey, who is also a reputed mountaineer from Sikkim, is the lone mountaineer representing the country for the expedition.
SC suggests Nagaland Lokayukta to resign
The Nagaland government had sought removal of the Lokayukta, alleging various acts of bad taste
WATCH: Nagaland Villagers Pull Out A Truck From Gorge with Ropes? All Details Here
With no machinery available to drag the truck out, the villagers decided to use their determination and strength to do the job
BREAKING: Dzukou wildfire doused, Damage assessment soon
Forest officials and volunteers would remain stationed at the base camp to keep a watch on the situation for the next few days
Arunachal girl alleges sexual misconduct at ISBT in Guwahati
The incident occurred at ISBT in Guwahati, where Chello Meme who hailed from Arunachal accused a man of trying to have inappropriate conduct with her.
Dzukou wildfire under control but operations to continue
The IAF choppers will continue dropping essential supplies for the ground teams at the base camp, conducting aerial surveys and undertaking Bambi Bucket operations
Sikkim: Young footballer Reeya Lepcha passes away
The 15-year-old footballer was diagnosed with a brain tumour and the first surgery was conducted on October 28, 2020.
Arunachal signs MoU with Assam Agri University for GI tag of Khamti
The GI tag for quality assurance, packaging, branding needs to be promoted for exportable commodities
Dzukou Wildfire: Additional Firefighting Equipment and NDRF Personal Airlifted
One NDRF assistant sub-inspector N Binoy Meetei from Manipur who was engaged in the firefighting operations in the valley died too
Justice JK Maheswari sworn as Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court
The Collegiums’ proposal to have the Chief Justices of Andhra Pradesh High Court and Sikkim High Court switch places has been greenlit by the central Government
NDRF official engaged in Dzukou Valley operation dies: Fresh fire erupts in Nagaland side
The NDRF has so far deployed seven teams to fight the fire, of which three teams are in Nagaland
Dzukou Wildfire: Firefighting Continues Even After One Week
IAF choppers have made at least 56 sorties were done till Monday evening and some 75000 litres of water were dropped
Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar ran from Guwahati to Cherrapunji to end 2020
After the run, the couple also went on a small trek to the iconic double-decker living root bridge in Nongriat kick start the year
Dzukou Wildfire: NDRF team airlifted; Firefighting continued
Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh after taking an aerial survey of the valley sought the Centre’s help to control the wildfire
PM Modi laid foundation for lighthouse projects in Agartala
This project will take place at Akhaura Gol Chakkar for the economically weaker sections
Arunachal Pradesh: CM Khandu donates for Ram Janmabhoomi
With Khandu’s contribution, Arunachal Pradesh began to collect donations for the construction of the Ram mandir on Thursday
BREAKING: MHA declares entire Nagaland a ‘Disturbed Area’ under AFSPA
Naga peace process met with a deadlock after NSCN-IM started pressing for a separate flag and Constitution for the state
NE’s first Sports School to start in Meghalaya this January
These schools provide education to children of its soldiers and also the local population
Arunachal: CM Khandu releases e-calendar
The newly launched e-calendar will serve as a guidebook for tourists as they will be able to access vital information regarding various events held in the state.
Arunachal: 1000-yr-old Monpa Handmade Paper Industry brought alive
The 1000-year old heritage art – the Monpa Handmade Paper of Arunachal Pradesh – which was driven to the extinction, has come to life once again
New Coronavirus: Meghalaya Bans Entry of British Tourists
All those who have entered Meghalaya from the U.K. in the past four weeks were requested to self-monitor for development of symptoms
Darjeeling toy trains to welcome passengers from Christmas
Three daily services of the Joy Ride train will run between Darjeeling to Ghum and back to Darjeeling.
BREAKING: Niki Sumi led NSCN-K Declares Ceasefire
The NSCN-K had signed a ceasefire with the Centre in 2001 but later unilaterally abrogated it in 2015
Centre approves Mawshynrut to Hahim road project
A sum amount of Rs 99.76 Crores has been sanctioned for the construction of the 37 Km long highway connecting Meghalaya and Assam.
13 Rohingyas held in Assam
Police have also seized both Indian and Bangladeshi currencies amounting to Rs 4000 and fake Bangladeshi aadhar cards
Sikkim: Ama Dablam Expedition Begins
Shanti Rai, an instructor of Chemchey, South Sikkim, is the lone mountaineer representing the country for the expedition.
Arunachal: 2 OIL employees abducted from site in Changlang
Around 15 armed miscreants abducted the two persons from the drilling site. The incident took place around 6:30 in the evening.
Shillong-New Delhi direct flight service inaugurated
Meghalaya transport minister Snoawbhalang Dhar flew from Delhi to Umroi airport in Shillong in the inaugural direct flight.
Tripura Student Open LED Bulb Factory: Gives Jobs to Those Who Lost Jobs in Pandemic
It all started when he ran into a problem with a dysfunctional LED bulb at his home in March
Meghalaya reopens for tourism on Dec 21
Travelers, however, will have to adhere to a host of guidelines and health protocols to visit the ‘land of Clouds’.
BREAKING: Four Army Jawans Died in Accident near Indo-China Border
The vehicle carrying the army personnel fell down from the cliff after it skidded off the road due to snow
Naga Peace Marcher Allegedly Beaten Up for Carrying National Flag
Carrying the national flag in one hand and the Naga flag on his back, Mashungmi began walking from Dimapur on December 8
Interstate Border Dispute: Assam to Upgrade 50 BOPs
Senior officers of the Home, Border Protection and Development Department apprised the CM of the prevailing condition along the border areas
Sikkim: Half-burnt woman body found; suspected murder
During investigation, the deceased was identified as Kamala Limboo, a resident of Toyang Busty who was reportedly missing for past few days.
India-Bangladesh reopens Chilahati-Haldibari rail link after 55 years
The rail link was cut off during the 1965 India-Pakistan war. This rail link was part of the broad gauge main route from Kolkata to Siliguri.
Over 250 Jews from Manipur, Mizoram Immigrated to Israel
The Menashe tribe is one of the ten tribes pushed into exile by the Assyrians some 2700 years ago
CM Sonowal ‘Failed’ Assam: Lurinjyoti Gogoi joins AJP
Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Manipur stand fully excluded from the ambit of the CAA
Five NE states have no gap in revenue on account of GST implementation
So far, an amount of Rs.42,000 crore has been borrowed by the Central government through the special borrowing window
Night Curfew in Meghalaya Continues
Daily the curfew will be in force between 10 PM to 5 AM
Topcem Cement rubbishes news of appointing Bangladeshi diplomat’s wife
It added that the brand is committed towards the locals and would always give preference to any eligible locals for any kind of recruitment
Over 2,300 uncovered villages in Arunachal, Assam to get 4G ready by 2022
The project envisages providing mobile coverage to 2,374 uncovered villages, 1683 in Arunachal Pradesh and 691 in two districts of Assam
Solve border disputes with Mizoram, Meghalaya & Arunachal Pradesh: PIL seeks GHC intervention
Assam Mizoram border dispute flared up on October 9 after a farm hut and plantations were damaged on the disputed land near
Meghalaya CM Sangma tests positive for COVID-19; under home isolation
Urging the people who came in contact with him to watch on their health, the CM said he is under home isolation.
Drugs worth Rs 165 Cr seized in Manipur
At least six persons including two Myanmar nationals were arrested by the forces in connection worth the case
Shillong bypass closure: Goods supply and transportation hit badly
Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma discussed the issues related to the Umiam bypass bridge
Manipur director’s ‘I Rise’ wins best documentary at Mumbai Film Festival
Manipur based director Boron Thokchom’s documentary ‘I Rise’ has bagged the award in the Best Documentary category at Mumbai Film Festival.
Meghalaya government to re-open tourism from December 21
After almost 9 months of restrictions on the tourist entry in Meghalaya, government has decided to reopen tourism starting December 21, 2020.
Meghalaya Police ‘harassed’ SC lawyer Upamanyu Hazarika’s family: Probe Demanded
Police alleged Hazarika of circulating a ‘controversial’ document on social media having allegations of illegal nexus between the ‘Mining Mafia’ and elected officials
IN PHOTOS: Snowfall wraps Tsomgo lake area in white blanket
Tourists, who braved the early morning chill to get the view, were in for a treat, as it started to snow in the Tsomgo lake area
Lower Subansiri project along Assam-Arunachal border to commission by March 2022
The cost of the project has escalated to Rs 20,000 crore from the previous estimate of Rs 6,900 crore because of prolonged delay.
Mizoram enters into the solar map of India
The SPV power plant is spread over 5 acres and has 5,340 solar modules and is expected to generate 3 million units annually
Union Minister lays foundation stone for 15 NH projects of Rs 4.1K cr in Nagaland
The 15 national highway projects will cover a total distance of 270 kilometers and will be constructed at a cost of Rs 4,127 crore.
BREAKING: Nathu La Pass opens for tourists
Though Sikkim had opened up for tourists’ in October, entry to Nathu La Pass was restricted so far in view of the Covid 19 situation
Over 1500 kg explosive seized in Meghalaya
A case has been registered under the Explosives Act and other relevant sections and an investigation was on
Manipur tops the list of 10 best performing police stations in India
Apart from Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh bagged the 3rd position while Sikkim was listed in 7th position for the year 2020.
Bridging Gender Gap: Over 30% of PM Kisan Beneficiaries are Women in NE
Surprisingly, the most dominant agricultural state, Punjab, is figured at the bottom where the women beneficiaries account for the lowest percentage at 0.003%
Meghalaya: State DGP takes up safety of Khasi villagers in Cachar
The Hmar People’s Convention – Democratic (HPC-D) had allegedly demanded Rs 8 lakh from the Khasi residents of Cachar district.
Aizawl records the best air quality amongst Indian cities
The 24-hour Air Quality Index of the northeast city was recorded at 14 at 4 pm on Sunday
Mizo girl gets selected for Miss India beauty pageant after overcoming Dyslexia
The 5.6 feet tall beauty ousted its rival Celina Chakma in on online interview for the national level beauty pageant held on Sunday.
HIV/AIDS situation in Northeast India alarming: Report
AIDS-related deaths were estimated to have declined from 2010 to 2019 across the country excluding Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Assam
Assam-Nagaland Border Row: Economic Blockade Resumed
Border row between Assam and Nagaland began on November 10 following the construction of a temporary structure reportedly by Mokokchung administration within Jorhat Forest Division
Midalis Lyngdoh: A Woman Farmer who Turned a Meghalaya village-A Kiwi haven
Visitors now can pluck the exotic Kiwi fruit which until some years ago was imported from New Zealand
Manipur: Night curfew imposed from 6pm to 4 am till Dec 31
A night curfew in Manipur had been imposed up to December 31 or until further orders whichever is earlier, an official statement read.
In Photos: Indian Army averts major fire in remote east Sikkim Village
The troops quickly formed a human chain from the water point to the incident site and a water bowser was immediately pressed into action.
Direct flight between Meghalaya and Delhi soon: Sangma
Previously, Sangma said that the Shillong-Delhi flight was likely to start in November
Geologists to probe ‘diamond discovery’ in Nagaland
Images and videos of diamonds being found at Wanching village of Mon district of Nagaland have gone viral on social media
NE to spur socio-economic development of Atma Nirbhar Bharat: Experts
The resources of the NE region have the advantage of bio-diversity and being environment friendly
Construction of longest bridge connecting Assam-Meghalaya to begin soon
The four-lane bridge would run over the Brahmaputra river on the national Highway 127 B from Dhubri to Phulbari.
Bru Refugee crisis: One killed, many injured in Tripura violence
Police reportedly opened fire after agitators reportedly started pelting stones and blocked National Highway 8
Troubled Borders: Solution continues to evade Assam
Border pillars, demarcating the 512 km long boundary between Assam-Nagaland, were allegedly removed
Local trains to resume in Assam? Railway Ministry may consider soon
In a letter to Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways, Saikia said that due to the suspension of the local train services in Assam, commoners have been facing hardship in travelling
Sikkim: Paykong Airports successfully conducts trial of SpiceJet Q400 Bombardier
The commercial flights will begin its service from January 28 next year after the higher authority’s approval.
Arunachal Pradesh records best sex ratio in country; Manipur at lowest
The figures also show Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland registered top two slots respectively followed by Mizoram and Kerala
Manipur CM Biren Singh tests positive of COVID-19
So far, Manipur had registered 21,636 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 3,084 active and 18,334 recoveries.
Gauhati High Court orders normal traffic flow on NH-306
The division bench has directed the railways to ensure movements of trains from Silchar in Assam to Bhairabi in Mizoram for ferrying of goods and traffic.
Mild earthquake of 5.2 magnitude hits Northeast India
The epicenter of the quake was in Champhai district of Mizoram. The tremor hit around at 2.20 pm this afternoon.
Sikkim: Saffron starts flowering in Yangyang
The possibility of Saffron cultivation in Yangyang in Sikkim was explored jointly by NECTAR and Sikkim University
Mizoram govt issuing land pattas for Assam land: Pradesh Congress finding
Mizoram government has been extending water pipelines, setting up offices, etc within Assam's land
Brown Sugar worth over Rs 287 crore seized in Manipur
Last month, Thoubal district police busted an illegal drug factory and recovered around 41 kg of brown sugar
BREAKING: Top ULFA (I) leader Dhristi Rajkhowa in police net in Meghalaya; To be brought to Assam today
He is the second most important man after ULFA(I) chief Paresh Baruah in the banned outfit
Tripura: Agartala airport readying for a facelift
The airport terminal has been designed to process 1000 domestic and 200 international passengers during peak hours
Assam Mizoram Border Row: Talks continue to fail; Road blockade returns
After 12 days of economic blockade on NH-306, traffic movement had resumed between Assam and Mizoram on Monday
In Arunachal students turn masons, carpenters to build community library
The construction was executed in 40 days in which students of universities, colleges and schools had lent their service
‘Third force’ involved in instigating Assam-Mizoram border tension: Assam Forest Minister
After 12 days of economic blockade on the National Highway-306 connecting the two states, traffic movement resumed between Assam and Mizoram from Monday
Border Row: Blockade lifted; Vehicular movement resumed between two states
Mizoram agreed to partially withdraw its forces and to deploy BSF along the Assam-Mizoram disputed areas
Arunachal: Government procures 60,000 Tri-color masks for students
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) have supplied the ‘high-quality khadi cotton face masks’ of Arunachal Pradesh government
Mizoram man sentenced to 20 yrs RI to be followed by life imprisonment for murdering 5
According to the verdict, the convict has been sentenced to undergo life imprisonment, under section 320 (punishment for murder) of the IPC
BSF to man Assam-Mizoram border: Mizoram to partly withdraw forces
Due to the recent flare-ups along the disputed areas; all highways from Assam into Mizoram have been blockaded for the past 12 days
Khandu launches 6 bulletproof vehicles dedicated for Arunachal Pradesh Police
Khandu said, “They are the first responder to every cry for help and risk their own lives to keep us safe.”
Breaking: Former Chief Minister of Sikkim Sanchaman Limboo passes away at 73
Sanchaman Limboo was the fourth chief Minister of Sikkim who served from June 17 to December 12 in 1994.
Nagaland: Hornbill Festival to go virtual this year
The decision to go completely virtual was taken by the Government of Nagaland considering the COVID-19 situation in the state.
Indian Army sponsors coaching classes for HS students in Arunachal Pradesh
The children in rural areas with poor internet connectivity have suffered the most and online class is often a distant dream.
Sarusojai Sports Academy to be upgraded as Khelo India Centre of Excellence
They will now be upgraded in an effort to identify and groom Olympic level talent
Prevalence of smokeless tobacco use in Assam up by 9 percent: GATS
Cancers related to the use of any form of tobacco were highest in the northeastern region of the country
IN PHOTOS: Lachung village in Sikkim draped in snow
The picturesque mountain village of Lachung is embraced by snow capped mountains peaks, breathtaking waterfalls, sparkling streams and apple orchards.
Mizoram occupying 1.5 km of Assam area: Forest Minister Suklabaidya
Earlier, Cachar DFO while visiting the Kulichara inner line reserve forest area was restricted by Mizo security forces
Arunachal Pradesh: Indian Army rescues 2 women from drowning in Siyom River
Two local women were trapped at the junction of Siyom and Pitgong rivers due to a sudden increase in the water level of both the rivers
Chinese National apprehended near Nathula border
According of highly places sources, the 30-year-old Chinese national is currently under the custody of ITBP
BREAKING: Sikkim bans bursting of firecrackers
Sikkim police were asked to take all measures and necessary action to ensure compliance with the order
Border Row: Mizoram requests Assam govt to ensure safety of Mizos living in Assam
Assam chief secretary said that the Assam-Mizoram conflict has already been discussed at the Centre and a settlement would be reached shortly
OPINION
Opinion: Taking a cue
The better we cooperate and coordinate, the better we fight the evils in society
Government must amend India’s Tobacco Control Act
India has the second-largest number of tobacco users (268 million adults) in the world – of these at least 1.2 million die every year from tobacco-related diseases
Method to the Madness
The breaks can be a mid-day snooze or a workout regime, it can be a good movie hour or reading escapade
About ‘Coronavirus’ & it’s Recommendations
There are two domains in the S1 subunit which Coronavirus recognize as a variety of host receptors, leading to the viral attachment
Communication and ‘Mitigated Speech’ in COVID affected World
“Mitigated speech” is inherent in communication between subordinates and the superiors, especially in Asian cultures like ours
Turning Crisis into Opportunity: Kanyaka, Pabhoi Greens way
Pabhoi Greens also produces around 300 metric tonnes of pure organic vermicompost manure along with neem-based biopesticides
Many Unanswered Questions Plumed in the Smoke of Baghjan Blaze
Oil and Petroleum Ministry needs to keenly observe the nexus of corrupt oil officials and insurance companies, where there is suspicion
TRENDING
‘ST status granted to six communities of Assam’: JP Nadda ‘goof-up’ in Silchar
The CCTOA has been objecting to the demands of granting ST status to the six communities
Chinese Pangolin Rescued in City: Two Held
There is a huge demand for these mammals in China and southeast Asia where pangolin meat is considered a delicacy and a tonic food
Arunachal girl alleges sexual misconduct at ISBT in Guwahati
The incident occurred at ISBT in Guwahati, where Chello Meme who hailed from Arunachal accused a man of trying to have inappropriate conduct with her.
62 Bangladeshis held along Indo-Bangla border since 2019: BSF
Over 44,645 cattle heads and 47,940 bottles of Phensedyl cough syrup were seized too
Sports promote peace and positivity in society: CM Sonowal
The Chief Minister also presented the champions trophy to Prag News which won the final match by defeating Asomiya Pratidin team.
‘Save Laika-Dadhia dwellers’: Debabrata Saikia writes to NHRC
Rehabilitation of these forest villagers – mostly flood-hit – has been a long-pending issue since 1986