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Top News , Tripura

Tripura CM Biplab Deb announces reconstruction of CPI (M) leader Baidyanath Majumdar’s statue

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb announces reconstruction of CPI(M) leader Baidyanath Majumdar’s statue. The CPI(M) had earlier accused BJP workers behind demolition of the statue, however Biplab Deb denied it and said that their party doesn’t indulge in such petty politics and announced that the present state government will rebuild the statue of the […]

6 years ago

Meghalaya , Politics , Top News

BJP ‘unsure’ of backing Conrad in South Tura

There seems to be no end to the twist and turns in Meghalaya politics. While the NPP in all probability will end up battling its own coalition partners in the Ranikor by-poll, the by-poll in South Tura too may not be a smooth ride for the party. The state BJP which is a part of […]

6 years ago

Meghalaya , Politics , Top News

Ranikor bypoll: Fate of candidate will be decided on July 10, says PN Syiem

Volatility continues in Meghalaya politics with People’s Democratic Front Chief PN Syiem stating that a final decision on the common candidate for Ranikor will be taken on July 10. Talking to Northeast Live today, Syiem said the fate of the common candidate will be decided following a meeting at the residence of UDP president Donkupar […]

6 years ago

Assam , Politics , Top News

Assam Congress mulling for a new front against BJP

Amidst speculations over the formation of a second front against the BJP led government in Assam; the Congress has clearly said that it is ready to go ahead with the Asom Gana Parishad and other like minded parties in this regard. Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Ripun Bora categorically maintained that everything is possible in […]

6 years ago

Assam , Entertainment , Music , Top News

Papon makes public appearance

Renowned singer Angaraag Papon Mahanta made his first public appearance in Guwahati yesterday since the infamous kissing controversy. Talking to media on the sidelines of the event Papon supported Zubeen Garg in the recent controversy after BJP MLA Shiladitya Dev had stated that an artist should not indulge in politics on stage. Papon said, an […]

6 years ago

Assam , National , Politics , Top News

BJP national president Amit Shah to attend crucial NEDA meeting of BJP and allies in Guwahati tomorrow

The third meet of NEDA will be held tomorrow, this was informed by NEDA Convener and Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. BJP national president Amit Shah is also slated to attend this all important meet. All the Chief Ministers of the BJP ruled States are expected to be present in the meet. The NEDA […]

6 years ago

National , Top News

Row over Karnataka Pro Tem speaker

In another departure from trend, Governor Vajubhai Vala appoints BJP’s KG Bopaiah as Pro Tem speaker. By convention, the Pro Tem speaker is usually the senior most MLA in the House. Even though there are no such eligibility criteria defined by the Constitution, however, a well established tradition is that the senior most MLA in […]

6 years ago

Manipur , Politics , Top News

Manipur Congress demands removal of Biren Singh cabinet in state

In the mean time, this verdict of the Supreme Court has given a big boost to the Congress in the region. In a major fallout of the developments in Karnataka Politics, the Congress in Manipur has submitted a memorandum to the governor asking him to dismiss the BJP led government in the state. Leader of […]

6 years ago

Nagaland , Politics , Top News

NDPP-NPF kick off LS by-poll campaign

The ruling NDPP and opposition Naga People’s Front have kicked-off their by-poll campaign for the lone Lok sabha seat in Nagaland on a fierce note, leveling charges and counter charges, increasing political temperatures in the state that had received a fractured mandate in the just concluded Assembly elections. Addressing a rally in Dimapur on Tuesday, […]

6 years ago

Politics , Sikkim , Sports

Former Footballer Bhaichung Bhutia starts new journey

Indian Football star Bhaichung Bhutia has stepped into a new journey. Bhutia has started ‘Yuwa Yatra’ to gain opinions from people on whether he should join politics or not. Bhaichung in his Facebook post wrote, “Starting my Yuwa Yatra with few close friends today. I shall travel to different places of my state Sikkim, venture […]

6 years ago