North East
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Meghalaya Bypoll Results Highlights: CM’s wife Mehtab Sangma wins Gambegre bypoll
Meghalaya | Nov 23, 2024, 04:06 PM ISTMehtab Chandee, wife of Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma, wins Gambegre by-election with 12,678 votes, marking a significant victory for the NPP.
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Assam: Six elephants rescued after being trapped in brick factory pit in Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary
Assam | Nov 21, 2024, 01:35 PM ISTSix elephants were rescued after being trapped in a brick factory pit near Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam, highlighting concerns over human-wildlife conflict due to habitat encroachment.
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Manipur govt urges centre to withdraw AFSPA
Manipur | Nov 17, 2024, 09:51 AM ISTThe 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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Good news for northeast: Vande Bharat Express to connect Silchar and Agartala soon
Assam | Nov 15, 2024, 12:18 PM ISTVande 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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After Delhi, this state implements odd-even scheme, but not for pollution | Reason, dates, inside
Sikkim | Oct 26, 2024, 02:23 PM ISTTo 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 CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches Mission Basundhara 3.0 to grant land rights
Assam | Oct 20, 2024, 05:23 PM ISTAssam 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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AFSPA extended in four districts of Assam amidst concerns over Bangladesh disturbances
Arunachal Pradesh | Oct 08, 2024, 10:56 PM ISTThe AFSPA has been extended for six months in four districts of Assam due to disturbances in Bangladesh, despite ongoing calls for its repeal amid concerns over human rights violations.
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Manipur CM says violence-affected people returning to native places, time now for healing wounds
Manipur | Oct 08, 2024, 06:48 AM ISTManipur CM N Biren Singh said that violence-affected people have started returning to their native places, and now the focus should be on healing the wounds instead of blaming one another.
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Search continues in Meghalaya for seven family members buried in landslide amid heavy rainfall
Meghalaya | Oct 05, 2024, 07:44 PM ISTRoad connectivity between Dalu and Baghmara has been disrupted by multiple landslides, prompting the Chief Minister to direct the identification of alternative routes to restore access.
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Indian Railways announces festival special trains for Northeast: Check list, schedule, route
Assam | Oct 04, 2024, 05:27 PM ISTThe Northeast Frontier Railway is set to operate two pairs of special trains, including a Puja special from Anand Vihar to Katihar, to accommodate increased passenger traffic during the festive season.
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Manipur violence: Suspected militants launch fresh attack in Jiribam district
Manipur | Sep 18, 2024, 09:46 AM ISTManipur violence: In the last few couple of days, villagers have seen multiple drones flying above Mongbung Meitei village, a police officer said, quoting villagers.
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Internet suspended in Manipur for five days amid student protests
Manipur | Sep 10, 2024, 05:08 PM ISTManipur's Home Department has suspended internet services across the state for five days due to escalating student protests. The shutdown is intended to prevent the spread of misinformation that could exacerbate the situation.
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Manipur: Man shot dead in sleep, four others killed in fresh violence in Jiribam
Manipur | Sep 07, 2024, 12:44 PM ISTOne person was shot dead in his sleep while four others were killed in subsequent exchange of fire, the police said on Saturday.
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Retired police officer house torched in fresh unrest in Manipur
Manipur | Sep 04, 2024, 04:57 PM ISTThis incident took place despite an agreement between representatives of Meitei and Hmar communities to restore normalcy and prevent further arson during a meeting held on August 1 at a CRPF facility in Assam’s Cachar district.
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Centre signs peace pact with 2 insurgent groups of Tripura in Delhi
Tripura | Sep 04, 2024, 04:51 PM ISTThe memorandum signifies the central and state government's commitment to establishing lasting peace in Tripura. It is part of a broader strategy to address insurgency and promote development in the Northeastern region of India.
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NorthEast United defeat Mohun Bagan Super Giants on penalties to clinch 2024 Durand Cup
Football | Sep 01, 2024, 01:38 AM ISTCaptain and star defender Subasish Bose missed the defining penalty for Mohun Bagan Super Giants as NorthEast United pulled off a thrilling 4-3 win to clinch their maiden Durand Cup title at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium.
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'Why should I resign, have I stolen anything': CM Biren Singh on Manipur violence
Manipur | Aug 30, 2024, 12:06 PM ISTEmphasising that dialogue is the only way, not violence, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said he is confident of peace and reconciliation in six months.
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Mizoram rains: Landslide causes collapse of newly constructed Kawnpui Railway Station | VIDEO
Mizoram | Aug 29, 2024, 01:27 PM ISTHeavy rains in Mizoram triggered a landslide, causing the partial collapse of the newly constructed Kawnpui Railway Station. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. The state has been experiencing severe weather since August 20, leading to landslides across several districts.
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BSF fires one round, prevents Bangladeshis from infiltrating Tripura border using inclement weather
Tripura | Aug 12, 2024, 11:38 PM ISTBangladesh interim government’s Home Affairs Adviser Brigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain on Monday asked protesters to surrender by August 19 all illegal and unauthorised firearms, including the rifles looted from law enforcers during the recent violence.
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AFSPA removed from most parts of northeast: Govt in Parliament
Assam | Aug 06, 2024, 06:44 PM ISTThe Union Minister said the decision to lift AFSPA from northeastern states was based on a careful assessment of the security environment, indicating a return to normalcy and peace in regions that were once affected by insurgency and violence.