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  BJP ally NPP withdraws support from Biren Singh government in Manipur amid unrest

  November 18, 2024 0:04 IST

  The fresh incidents of violent protests took place on Saturday night even as an indefinite curfew was clamped after people, agitated by the killing of three women and three children by militants in Jiribam district, attacked the residences of three state ministers and six MLAs earlier on Saturday.

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  Manipur govt urges centre to withdraw AFSPA

  November 17, 2024 9:51 IST

  The Manipur government has requested the Centre to withdraw the reimposition of AFSPA from six police stations, citing public interest and a push for peace and normalization in the state.

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  Manipur CM Biren Singh's house attacked amid fresh escalation after six protestors killed

  November 17, 2024 8:15 IST

  Apart from Biren Singh, the residence of three ministers and six MLAs were also attacked by the protesting mob. The protestors torched the properties of three legislators.

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  Curfew imposed, internet suspended in 7 Manipur districts amid protests over kidnapping, killings

  November 16, 2024 20:09 IST

  Manipur faces escalating violence after six bodies were discovered in Jiribam, prompting curfews, internet suspensions, and state security measures. Protests over the kidnapping and killing of six individuals have led to property destruction, MLA house raids, and increased tensions.

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  Manipur: Three bodies suspected to be of missing civilians found in Jiribam

  November 16, 2024 14:23 IST

  On November 12 six civilians were reported missing since the encounter that broke out between security forces and insurgents in the state's Jiribam district.

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  PM Modi lauds peace accord in Assam at Bodoland Mahotsav: 'Over 10,000 youths lay down arms'

  November 16, 2024 8:57 IST

  PM Modi praises Assam's peace accords at Bodoland Mahotsav, highlighting the integration of over 10,000 youths into mainstream society and the region's development.

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  Good news for northeast: Vande Bharat Express to connect Silchar and Agartala soon

  November 15, 2024 12:18 IST

  Vande Bharat Express trains are set to launch soon, connecting Silchar and Agartala, boosting travel, connectivity, and economic growth in Northeast India.

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  Centre declares parts of Manipur as ‘disturbed areas’ under AFSPA | List of affected regions

  November 14, 2024 16:32 IST

  The Union Government has declared areas in Manipur as “Disturbed Areas” under AFSPA amid ongoing unrest. Find out which police station jurisdictions are affected and what the AFSPA designation entails for local security measures.

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  Mizoram Police, Assam Rifles seize huge cache of explosives, two arrested

  November 14, 2024 12:52 IST

  The Assam Rifles statement said that acting on specific intelligence, a team from Assam Rifles, in collaboration with Mizoram Police, established a mobile vehicle check post at Lawipu junction near Aizawl.

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  ISRO sets up first space education lab in Arunachal Pradesh

  November 14, 2024 12:45 IST

  ISRO has launched its first-ever space education lab in Arunachal Pradesh. The lab set up in Keyi Panyor district, was inaugurated by state Education Minister Pasang Dorjee.

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  Manipur violence: Security forces seize arms, ammunition from Jiribam, Churachandpur districts

  November 14, 2024 12:41 IST

  The security forces during cordon and search operations in Champanagar, Narayanpur and Thangboipunjre areas of Jiribam district recovered arms and ammunition.

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  Centre deploys 20 additional CAPF companies in Manipur amidst fresh violence

  November 13, 2024 10:37 IST

  Manipur violence: Ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities since May last year in Manipur left more than 200 dead and thousands homeless.

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  Manipur Police launches search operation to trace six missing civilians after Jiribam encounter

  November 12, 2024 18:38 IST

  At least ten suspected insurgents were killed after a gunfight broke out with security forces in Manipur's Jiribam district on Monday (November 11).

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  Manipur: 11 Kuki insurgents killed, two CRPF jawan injured in armed clashes with security forces

  November 12, 2024 0:00 IST

  The incident occurred in Manipur's Jakurador Karong area, where security forces engaged in a heavy exchange of fire with armed militants in a retaliatory attack that killed 11 of them.

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  Manipur: Woman killed in Vishnupur district amid ongoing communal violence

  November 09, 2024 15:46 IST

  A woman was shot dead in Manipur’s Vishnupur district, intensifying communal violence. Rising tensions follow similar violence in Jiribam, where multiple homes were burned. Read the latest updates on the ongoing Manipur conflict.

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  Northeast Frontier Railway introduces QR code ticket for cashless convenience across major stations

  November 04, 2024 23:30 IST

  This opening of bids was done after the Indian Army carried out trials for the Tata vehicles which could be used for towing the howitzers in field areas.

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  Assam Cabinet approves 3 per cent hike in dearness allowance for state government employees

  October 27, 2024 16:02 IST

  The Chief Minister said that Cabinet also decided to celebrate Bhasha Gaurav Saptah (language pride week) from November 3 to November 9, 2024, to honour the Assamese language and its recent status as a classical language approved by the Union Cabinet.

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  After Delhi, this state implements odd-even scheme, but not for pollution | Reason, dates, inside

  October 26, 2024 14:23 IST

  To tackle traffic congestion, Sikkim’s Gangtok city implements an odd-even vehicle rule from Nov 5, 2024, during peak hours. Get full details on dates, timings, exemptions, and specific routes here.

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  Assam bypolls 2024: AGP picks Diptimoyee Choudhury, wife of 8-time MLA; UPPL announces candiadates

  October 21, 2024 18:31 IST

  The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) have announced their candidates for Assam's upcoming by-elections, with AGP fielding Diptimoyee Choudhury for Bongaigaon and UPPL nominating Nirmal Kumar Brahma for Sidli, as parties prepare for polls on November 13.

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  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches Mission Basundhara 3.0 to grant land rights

  October 20, 2024 17:23 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 to grant land rights to indigenous communities, emphasising digitization and accessibility while declaring it the final phase of the initiative.

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  Fresh violence erupts in Manipur after militants attack village in Jiribam

  October 19, 2024 11:49 IST

  Fresh violence broke out in the highly sensitive area of Jiribam while the security forces were moving the elderly people, women and children to safer places. The militants opened fire using sophisticated weapons and also charged bombs.

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  'Illegal infiltrator from Bangladesh apprehended, sent across border,' informs Assam CM Sarma

  October 19, 2024 10:23 IST

  Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has been very vocal about infiltration, asserted that it is everyone's responsibility to stop infiltration, not just that of the Union government.

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  Assam: Restoration underway after 8 coaches of Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express derail

  October 18, 2024 9:25 IST

  Restoration is underway after eight coaches of the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Express derailed in Assam’s Dimahasao district. No injuries were reported, and several trains have been cancelled or suspended. Relief efforts are ongoing.

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  Assam Assembly bypolls: 5 seats to vote on November 13, results on November 23

  October 15, 2024 16:36 IST

  Assembly bypolls: The five seats are Dholai, Sidli, Bongaigaon, Behali, and Samuguri.

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  Assam Rifles, Mizoram Police seize nearly 40,000 detonators near Indo-Myanmar Border, suspects flees

  October 15, 2024 9:10 IST

  A huge number of detonators were confiscated after the security forces received specific intelligence about the movement of war-like stores near the Indo-Myanmar border. The confiscated detonators have been handed over to Mizoram Police for further action.

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  Earthquake jolts parts of Assam, tremors felt up to Bhutan

  October 13, 2024 10:43 IST

  The earthquake was mild and was centred near Udalguri. The tremors were felt across Northeastern states including Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland. The tremors were also felt in neighbouring country Bhutan.

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  Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi launches 'Agniastra' multi-target detonation device in Gangtok

  October 12, 2024 7:05 IST

  Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi launched the ‘Agniastra’ multi-target detonation device in Gangtok, designed for conventional warfare and counter-terrorism. The new device offers extended range and selective target detonation, enhancing military capabilities.

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  Assam: Four children killed by speeding car in Dhubri district

  October 11, 2024 17:34 IST

  Three children died on the spot, while another died on the way to a hospital, Singh said. The victims were identified as Mariyam Khatoon, Jouai Rahman, Abu Raihan, and Mehedi Husein.