Northeast
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Manipur: Hmar apex body terms agreement with Meiteis to restore peace 'null and void'
Manipur | Aug 03, 2024, 04:54 PM ISTRepresentatives of the Meitei and Hmar communities had reached an agreement at a meeting held at a CRPF facility in adjoining Assam's Cachar on Thursday.
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Tripura: GRP arrests 23 Bangladeshi nationals at Agartala Railway Station
Tripura | Jul 28, 2024, 05:46 PM ISTThe Government Railway Police is investigating the arrested individuals and working to uncover any broader connections and networks involved.
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Manipur: Four UNLF militants, involved in firing incident, arrested in Imphal West
Manipur | Jul 28, 2024, 01:24 PM ISTThe police also arrested one active member of proscribed outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (Taibangnganba) from Tejpur IVR in Kakching District.
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Assam: Nearly 2 lakh people continue to suffer as flood situation persists
Assam | Jul 20, 2024, 12:50 PM ISTAround 2 lakh people in the state are still affected with Nagaon being the worst hit, according to sources. Cachar and Dhubri are the other two worst-affected districts in the state.
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Assam: Fire breaks out in coaches of Gandhi Dham Express in Bongaigaon | VIDEO
Assam | Jul 17, 2024, 07:45 PM ISTA massive fire has been reported in some coaches of the Gandhi Dham Express while it was passing from Bongaigaon in Assam.
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Assam flood situation slowly improves; two more die, nearly six lakh affected
Assam | Jul 15, 2024, 08:22 AM ISTEmbankments, roads, bridges and other infrastructure have also been damaged by flood waters in Dhemaji, Golaghat, Nagaon, Tamulpur, Cachar, Chirang, Darrang, Dhubri, Goalpara and Karimganj, it said. The Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger mark at Nimatighat, Tezpur and Dhubri.
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Why Assam reels under devastating floods every year? EXPLAINED
Explainers | Jul 10, 2024, 07:55 PM ISTAssam faces the wrath of floods every year. More than 2 million people were affected by floods this year. Even the animals in Kaziranga National Park died due to floods. Why has flood become a common phenomenon in Assam? Know details.
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Manipur: Shots fired at under-construction installation in Imphal, security heightened
Manipur | Jul 05, 2024, 10:53 AM ISTThe incident occurred at around midnight, after which the security was tightened in the area, the police said.
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Arunachal flood: Majority of rivers flowing above danger mark, many districts witness landslides
Arunachal Pradesh | Jul 02, 2024, 10:36 PM ISTA high flood alert has been sounded in Namsai district and Wakro circle of Lohit district of the state as water levels of all the rivers have crossed the danger marks.
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Mizoram taking steps for smooth implementation of three new criminal laws: Police
Mizoram | Jun 29, 2024, 06:03 PM ISTThe three new criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — will replace the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure Act of 1898, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872, respectively.
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Assam Police seizes narcotics worth 9.5 crore, arrests 6 peddlers in Cachar district
India | Jun 02, 2024, 07:11 PM ISTThe latest operation marks the second huge seizure and arrest in nearly 10 days. Earlier, narcotics worth Rs. 8.5 crore was seized while 4 peddlers were arrested on May 24.
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Cyclone Remal: Over 30 killed, several others injured, missing in Northeast, Mizoram worst hit
India | May 29, 2024, 07:17 AM ISTCyclone remal created havoc in Northeastern states killing more than 30 people and injuring several others. Severe Cyclonic Storm Remal was a moderately intense and damaging tropical cyclone which also affected West Bengal and Bangladesh.
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IMD issues rainfall alerts in Bengal, Northeast region as cyclone Remal nears | Check details
India | May 26, 2024, 04:30 PM ISTAs Remal cyclone is expected to make landfall by midnight, the IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has said that the rainfall has started around Sagar Island area and the rainfall is expected to exceed 25 cm. Meanwhile, the IMD has also issued rainfall alerts in Northeast and Bengal for upcoming days.
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Mizoram: NIA arrests man for smuggling arms, ammunition in north-eastern states
Mizoram | May 25, 2024, 09:51 PM ISTThe individual identified as Solomona alias Hminga is the second accused to be arrested in the case. According to NIA, he had established a network in the bordering areas of Myanmar to procure and smuggle arms and ammunition along with explosives into Mizoram and Manipur.
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Mizoram records over 50 per cent growth in GST collection in April
Mizoram | May 04, 2024, 11:30 AM ISTChief Minister Lalduhoma claimed that the state's financial condition is moving towards stability due to the austerity measures being implemented by legislators and officials.
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Indira Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi also took husband's surname: Tripura royal over sister's surname row
India | Apr 25, 2024, 05:08 PM ISTKriti Devi Singh changed her surname to Kriti Devi Debbarman by an affidavit before filing her nomination papers, as the Tripura East Lok Sabha seat is reserved for Scheduled Tribe candidates.
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Mizoram: Heavy rains and hailstorm cause extensive damage to over 450 houses
Mizoram | Apr 25, 2024, 02:31 PM ISTWeeks after a massive devastation in a thunderstorm causing damage to over 2500 homes, Mizoram faces another hit by heavy rainfall accompanied by a hailstorm.
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PM Modi on Manipur: 'Marked improvement in situation due to timely intervention by Centre'
India | Apr 09, 2024, 06:17 AM ISTPM Narendra Modi said that Manipur, which witnessed ethnic violence for months, has marked improvement in situation due to timely intervention by the Centre and efforts by the state government.
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Northeast a significant partner in India's development: Jagdeep Dhankhar at Mizoram Assembly
Mizoram | Feb 26, 2024, 08:32 PM ISTDhankhar lauded the legislators for maintaining discipline and decorum in the House, which according to him, is emulated by others. He also said that Mizoram has enormous potential in tourism, horticulture, local arts and products that need to be fully exploited.
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North East Festival 2023 concludes leaving vistors mesmerised with multi-cultural extravaganza
India | Dec 25, 2023, 08:42 AM ISTShyamkanu Mahanta, Chief Organiser, North East Festival said, “The North East Festival stands out as the liveliest celebration in Delhi, offering an impressive showcase of authentic products and a vibrant display of culture and foods.