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  Manipur: Meitei community body accuses MLA of 'supplying weapons' in Jiribam

  March 21, 2025 9:22 IST

  The apex body of the Meitei community in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Thursday charged an MLA with supplying weapons to miscreants.

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  Assam: Shops to remain open for 24 hours in Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar | Check details

  March 20, 2025 22:47 IST

  This decision to allow shops to operate 24 hours will help small businesses and eventually lead to the generation of more jobs due to an increased number of shifts.

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  Punjab Police to transport seven aides of Amritpal Singh from Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam today

  March 20, 2025 12:52 IST

  Amritpal Singh along with Papalpreet Singh and Varinder Singh Johal will continue to be held under NSA, with their detention scheduled to expire in June.

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  FM Nirmala Sitharaman Commits to restoring normalcy, supporting Manipur's economic recovery

  March 18, 2025 18:38 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured the Rajya Sabha of the central government's commitment to restoring normalcy and supporting Manipur's economic recovery amid ongoing violence.

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  Mizoram sheltering 41,000 from Myanmar, Bangladesh: CM Lalduhoma seeks help from Centre

  March 17, 2025 14:31 IST

  Mizoram is sheltering 41,000 displaced people from Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Manipur, with Chief Minister Lalduhoma urging the Centre for urgent support to address the growing humanitarian crisis.

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  Congress made fun of Bodo agreement, but it brought peace, development: Amit Shah in Assam

  March 16, 2025 16:18 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that 82 per cent of clauses of the Bodo accord have been implemented and the remaining will be done in the next two years.

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  Amit Shah inaugurates first phase of Lachit Barphukan police academy in Assam's Golaghat

  March 15, 2025 12:53 IST

  In the first phase of the police academy, a museum, parade ground, a five-story building housing smart classrooms, a weapon simulator, research labs and administrative offices, among others.

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  Planning to visit Sikkim? Here’s how much you will now have to pay as tourist entry fee

  March 14, 2025 22:06 IST

  The Sikkim government has introduced a ₹50 entry fee for tourists under new rules aimed at boosting sustainable tourism. The fee, collected at hotel check-ins, will be used to improve infrastructure, connectivity, cleanliness, and tourist services across the state.

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  Assam: Woman critically injured after being assaulted on suspicion of witchcraft in Romai Tea Estate

  March 11, 2025 12:59 IST

  A 62-year-old Adivasi woman in Assam was critically injured after being assaulted by a mob on suspicion of witchcraft, highlighting the ongoing issue of witch hunting in the region.

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  Assam govt presents Rs 2.63 lakh crore budget for 2025-26: Key announcements and welfare measeures

  March 10, 2025 13:52 IST

  Assam's 2025-26 budget, presented by Finance Minister Ajanta Neog, allocates Rs 2.63 lakh crore with key provisions for social welfare, including financial aid for tea workers, women's empowerment, and pension reforms.

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  Manipur: Uneasy Calm in Kangpokpi as additional security forces deployed amid indefinite shutdown

  March 09, 2025 12:55 IST

  Tensions remain high in Kangpokpi district of Manipur, where violent protests and an indefinite shutdown continue amidst clashes between Kuki-Zo protesters and security forces.

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  Manipur violence: Protester killed in Kangpokpi; shutdown in Kuki-Zo areas from midnight

  March 08, 2025 20:49 IST

  The deceased has been identified as Lalgouthang Singsit. The 30-year-old received bullet injuries during the clashes at Keithelmanbi and died on the way to hospital, police said.

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  Manipur: Inter-district bus attacked on first free movement day, security forces retaliate

  March 08, 2025 16:26 IST

  Union Minister Amit Shah recently held a meeting and directed officials to ensure free movement across the state from March 8. Earlier in December 2024, the administration tried to ensure free movement, but no passengers showed up back then.

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  Civil Aviation Minister to approach MHA for opening customs check-post at Tripura’s Agartala airport

  March 06, 2025 21:43 IST

  Before an airport can be declared an international airport, the Union Home Ministry must approve the establishment of a customs check-post for immigration services.

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  Two earthquakes hit Manipur, 5.7 magnitude tremors felt across northeast

  March 05, 2025 15:27 IST

  Two earthquakes struck Manipur on Wednesday, with a 5.7 magnitude quake jolting Imphal East and tremors felt across Assam, Meghalaya, and other Northeast states. A second 4.1 magnitude quake hit Kamjong district. No casualties reported, but buildings sustained cracks.

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  Assam's Electronic City to be named after Ratan Tata: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma | Video

  March 05, 2025 6:50 IST

  Assam: Industrialist-philanthropist Ratan Tata passed away on October 9 at the age of 86. He was the Chairman of Ratan Tata Trust and Dorabji Tata Trust, two of the largest private-sector-promoted philanthropic trusts in India.

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  Assam CM alleges Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi received 'wedding gift' from cash-for-job scam accused

  March 04, 2025 9:26 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi received a wedding gift from 'cash-for-job' scam accused Rakesh Kumar Paul, calling it a case of corruption.

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  Ex-Assam CM's daughter assaults driver | Here's what she said after video goes viral

  March 03, 2025 23:54 IST

  The viral video shows the daughter of former CM Prafulla Mahanta hitting the driver in the MLA hostel area in Dispur. She said that the driver used to hurl abuses and comment on her in a drunk condition.

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  People voluntarily surrender 20 more firearms across four districts in violence-hit Manipur

  March 03, 2025 10:41 IST

  As per a police officer, three firearms, including two 9mm pistols, were surrendered at the SDPO office at Porompat in Imphal East district, while four firearms, three grenades and other items were surrendered before the BSF in Bishnupur district.

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  From Assam to UK: CM Sarma cheers Binita Chhetry for dazzling Britain's Got Talent performance

  March 03, 2025 7:27 IST

  Eight-year-old Binita Chhetry from Assam wows judges on Britain’s Got Talent, earning praise from CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and inspiring fans worldwide.

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  Manipur: 42 firearms surrendered, 5 illegal bunkers destroyed amid ongoing ethnic conflict

  March 02, 2025 11:12 IST

  Manipur authorities reported the surrender of 42 more firearms and the destruction of five illegal bunkers as part of ongoing efforts to curb violence amid ethnic conflict in the state.

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  Bangladeshi smuggler killed by BSF in Tripura, one guard injured

  March 01, 2025 17:01 IST

  As per the BSF, one of its guards was also injured in the attack by the smugglers, he is under treatment at Bishalgarh hospital.

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  Manipur: Militants open fire at Meitei religious site, none injured

  February 28, 2025 17:40 IST

  After the firing incident, agitated locals from nearby villages came out on the streets and blocked vehicular traffic to register their protest.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 5 hits Assam’s Morigaon district

  February 27, 2025 10:27 IST

  According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 16 kilometre at around 2:25 am, hitting the Morigaon district of the northeastern state.

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  Work on road projects worth Rs 80,000 crore to soon commence in Assam: Nitin Gadkari

  February 26, 2025 17:52 IST

  Highlighting Assam’s potential in the bamboo-based new-age industry, Nitin Gadkari stressed its role in fuel manufacturing and other economic sectors.

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  Centre to spend Rs 4,800 crore for developing waterways in Assam in next five years, says Sonowal

  February 26, 2025 15:08 IST

  Sonowal said a centre of excellence in maritime education will also be established in the state, which will provide 5,000 skilled youth to the shipping industry annually.

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  Manipur violence: Large cache of firearms surrendered as Governor-announced deadline nears end

  February 26, 2025 12:21 IST

  On Tuesday alone, 87 firearms and ammunition were surrendered in seven districts of Manipur. Earlier on Sunday, the Manipur Chief Secretary warned that the action will be taken after the expiry of the time period.

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  PM Modi at Advantage Assam Investment Summit: ‘Northeast going to start new future from today’

  February 25, 2025 12:29 IST

  PM Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 Infrastructure and Investment Summit 2025, aimed at fostering innovation and sustainable development in the state.