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  Assam Floods: Toll reaches 10, over 4 lakh affected; Amit Shah talks to CM as rescue efforts ramp up

  June 01, 2025 23:42 IST

  Floods and landslides in Assam have claimed 10 lives, affected over 4 lakh people, and caused widespread damage, as rescue efforts continue amid heavy rainfall and river flooding.

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  Mizoram weather: Schools closed in Aizawl district today amid torrential rainfall, landslides

  June 02, 2025 0:04 IST

  Mizoram weather: District Emergency Operation Centre has been activated with predictions of more rainfall over the next seven days. Quick Response Team from Disaster Management and Rehabilitation and the State Disaster Response Force, 3rd IR Battalion are all set to act on any emergency situations.

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  Severe rainfall strands over 1,200 tourists in North Sikkim, rescue efforts delayed by landslides

  June 01, 2025 20:59 IST

  Severe rainfall and landslides have stranded over 1,200 tourists in North Sikkim, disrupting evacuation efforts and damaging key infrastructure, with ongoing challenges due to rising river levels and damaged bridges.

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  Seven NCP MLAs join NDPP in Nagaland: Ajit Pawar's delegation to review party poaching allegations

  June 01, 2025 16:29 IST

  Seven NCP MLAs in Nagaland have merged with the ruling NDPP, strengthening the coalition’s majority amid allegations of poaching that Ajit Pawar’s faction plans to investigate.

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  Assam weather: Multiple landslides kill five in Kamrup district amid heavy rains, flooding

  May 31, 2025 13:28 IST

  Assam weather: Nearly 2,000 people have been affected, though no camps or relief distribution centres are operational in the flood-hit urban areas till now. One ‘ring bandh’ (a type of dyke) has been breached under the North Lakhimpur revenue circle.

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  IndiGo to operate non-stop Delhi-Jorhat flight from mid-September among other routes: Assam CM

  May 31, 2025 11:06 IST

  The announcement came after drama’s recent visit to New Delhi, where he met the senior management of the airline and urged them to expand air connectivity to other key locations across Assam, particularly Silchar, Dibrugarh and North Lakhimpur.

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  IMD issues red alert in Assam: Guwahati hit by severe flooding amid heavy rainfall

  May 30, 2025 17:26 IST

  IMD issues red alert for Assam as Guwahati battles severe flooding and heavy rains triggered by a developing low-pressure system.

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  PM Modi to virtually address Sikkim's statehood celebrations, inaugurate projects today

  May 29, 2025 10:03 IST

  PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of several projects, including a 500-bed district hospital worth over Rs 750 crore in Namchi, passenger ropeway at Sangachoeling in Pelling in Gyalshing district.

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  ‘Proximity to Pakistan’ or ‘political cinema’? Himanta Sarma, Gaurav Gogoi clash over 2013 visit

  May 28, 2025 18:01 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused newly appointed Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi of maintaining proximity with the Pakistani establishment, claiming his 2013 visit to Pakistan was facilitated by the country's Home Department and linked to the ISI.

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  Manipur: 44 MLAs ready to form Manipur government, says BJP legislator after meeting Governor

  May 28, 2025 18:46 IST

  Manipur crisis: Independent MLA Sapam Nishikanta Singh said the majority of people in the state want a popular government and that is the reason they came to meet the Governor.

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  Covid-19: Arunachal Pradesh reports first case of coronavirus, pregnant woman tests positive

  May 28, 2025 11:26 IST

  Covid-19 in Arunachal Pradesh: A 34-year-old pregnant woman had initially tested positive through a Rapid Antigen Test on Monday after complaining of fever and mild cough.

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  Two earthquakes in nearly 30 minutes jolt Manipur's Churachandpur and Noney

  May 28, 2025 8:15 IST

  Earthquake in Manipur: The earthquake occurred at a depth of 40 kilometers. In a statement shared on X, the NCS stated, "EQ of M: 5.2, On: 28/05/2025 01:54:29 IST, Lat: 24.46 N, Long: 93.70 E, Depth: 40 Km, Location: Churachandpur, Manipur."

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  Mizoram: Aizawl joins national rail network, becomes fourth northeast capital with rail link

  May 27, 2025 15:43 IST

  Aizawl has been connected to the national railway network via the Bairabi–Sairang line, making Mizoram the fourth Northeast state capital with rail access.

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  Gaurav Gogoi appointed Assam Congress president, replaces Bhupen Kumar Bora

  May 26, 2025 18:13 IST

  The Congress on Sunday appointed MP Gaurav Gogoi as the new president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, replacing Bhupen Kumar Bora. The AICC also named Jakir Hussain Sikdar, Roselina Tirkey, and Pradip Sarkar as working presidents.

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  Assam's Binita Chetry dances into history as first northeastern finalist on Britain's Got Talent

  May 25, 2025 16:43 IST

  9-year-old Binita Chetry from Assam makes history as the first Northeastern finalist on Britain's Got Talent 2025, captivating audiences with her talent and determination.

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  ULFA-I operational commander Rupam Asom arrested near Assam-Arunachal border

  May 24, 2025 16:27 IST

  Rupam Asom, the 'operational commander' of ULFA (I), was arrested by a joint security force near the Assam-Arunachal border, disrupting the group's operations and implicating him in several criminal activities, including the 2018 murder of Bhaskar Kalita.

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  Diversity of Northeast is its biggest strength: PM Modi at Rising Northeast Investors Summit

  May 23, 2025 12:29 IST

  PM Modi said Northeast means bio-economy, bamboo, tea production, petroleum, sports, skill, an emerging hub of eco-tourism, and a new world for organic products.

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  Assam: Armed mob slaughters tiger over "maneater" suspicion, teeth pulled out

  May 22, 2025 19:31 IST

  The adult male tiger had been hiding in a paddy field in Dusutimukh under the Bokakhat subdivision when it was surrounded and attacked by villagers armed with sticks and sharp weapons.

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  Heavy rainfall expected in Sikkim, IMD forecasts floods, landslides, travel disruptions | Updates

  May 20, 2025 18:48 IST

  Sikkim weather: In its advisory, the IMD warned residents and local authorities to remain vigilant as the situation could escalate due to continuous rainfall over the coming days.

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  15 trucks set on fire after road accident led to violent mob attack in Meghalaya

  May 20, 2025 8:42 IST

  After the accident, the cement truck driver allegedly fled the scene as the pick-up van's driver's death sparked immediate outrage. While searching for him, the locals reached the cement company.

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  'Will resign as CM if proven wrong': Himanta Biswa Sarma on Gaurav Gogoi’s Pakistan visit

  May 19, 2025 16:26 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has vowed to resign if his explosive claims about Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s alleged Pakistan visit and ISI links are proven false, promising to reveal evidence.

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  'Gogoi went to Pakistan on invitation of ISI, received training there': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

  May 18, 2025 15:54 IST

  On the inclusion of MPs from the Northeast in the Indian delegation, which will visit several national capitals to brief countries about India's stand in its war against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, Sarma said, "We are very happy that three important MPs from the Northeast have been included."

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  Assam Police busts Pakistan-linked fake SIM racket in 'Operation GHOST SIM', seven arrested

  May 17, 2025 17:37 IST

  Following strategic coordination, joint teams were dispatched to Dhubri and Morigaon (Assam), Sangareddy (Telangana), and Bharatpur & Alwar (Rajasthan). On 16 May 2025, a coordinated operation led to the arrest of 7 individuals.

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  Sikkim celebrates 50th statehood day with grand celebrations and tribute to Operation Sindoor

  May 16, 2025 17:56 IST

  Sikkim celebrates its 50th Statehood Day with a tricolor rally and reflections on progress, unity, and national security, marking half a century since it became India’s 22nd state.

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  National Highway from Sikkim to Kalimpong to remain shut till May 19, here’s why

  May 15, 2025 11:06 IST

  The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) notification stated that the highway will remain closed from 9 am to 6 pm on the three dates.

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  Manipur: 10 militants killed in gunfight by Assam Rifles in Chandel district

  May 15, 2025 2:23 IST

  The Army's Eastern Command said in a post on X, "Acting on specific intelligence on movement of armed cadres near the New Samtal village, Khengjoy tehsil, Chandel district, close to the Indo-Myanmar border, Assam Rifles unit under Spear Corps launched an operation on May 14."

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  Assam panchayat polls: BJP-led NDA secures win, CM Himanta hails party leadership, promises new sche

  May 13, 2025 23:24 IST

  The NDA won 300 of 397 Zilla Parishad seats and 1,436 of 2,192 Anchalik Panchayat seats across 27 districts.

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  'If Indira Gandhi were alive, I would ask why she didn't reclaim PoK in Shimla agreement': Assam CM

  May 13, 2025 21:31 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma slammed Indira Gandhi’s 1971 decisions on PoK and defended India’s current aggressive stance on terrorism post the Pahalgam attack.