National , Top News
Hamburg’s India Week promotes tourism potential of the Northeast
In a news that is certain to bring cheer to those associated with the tourism sector of the Northeast, the 9th edition of the weeklong India Week being observed in Hamburg Germany will specially promote Northeast India as a tourist destination. Day-long special events showcasing India’s Northeast are being earmarked for November 11. The biennial […]
3 years ago
International , Top News
US completes withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan after 20-year war
The Pentagon on Monday announced that the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan has been completed, after 20 years of US military operations. General Kenneth McKenzie, commander of US Central Command, announced the completion of US withdrawal from Afghanistan during a Pentagon news conference. “I’m here to announce the completion of our withdrawal from Afghanistan […]
3 years ago
Assam , Top News
Assam Police arrests 14 over social media posts supporting Taliban
The Assam Police has arrested around 14 people across the state for allegedly posting on social media sites regarding the activities of the terrorist group Taliban. Two persons each were arrested from Kamrup Metropolitan, Barpeta, Dhubri and Karimganj districts. Six people were arrested from Darrang, Cachar, Hailakandi, South Salmara, Goalpara and Hojai districts. Special Director […]
3 years ago
Arunachal Pradesh , Top News
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu gives nod to NFR’s ‘Toy Train Project’ in Tawang
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday gave his nod to the proposal of the North-East Frontier Railway (NFR) to implement a ‘Toy Train Project’ in the picturesque town of Tawang. The proposal was presented to the Chief Minister by NFR General Manager Anshul Gupta. He assured the Chief Minister that once everything is […]
3 years ago
National , Top News
Moderna’s mRNA COVID-19 vaccine likely to reach India this week: Reports
US giant drug maker Moderna’s COVID-19 messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine is likely to reach India this week, reported news agency ANI on Monday citing sources. Moderna’s vaccine is the fourth COVID-19 jab to be available in India after Covishield, Covaxin and Sputnik. The vaccines will be distributed among government hospitals across the country. “On behalf […]
3 years ago
Assam , Top News
COVID-19: Assam extends lockdown restrictions till June 16
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has issued an order which states that the imposed restrictions in the state, which were supposed to come to an end on June 5, have now been extended till June 16. Government in its revised SOP has allowed markets to remain open till 12 noon and that curfew will be imposed […]
3 years ago
Assam , Top News
Assam: 3 wanted criminals arrested after encounter in Nalbari
Assam Police on Friday apprehended three notorious criminals in an encounter that took place at Bala Mugkuchi in Nalbari district on Friday wee hours. The criminals who sustained bullet injuries were involved in cattle smuggling, drugs trade and other criminal activities. The operation was jointly carried out by Nalbari and Ghagrapar police stations. The arrested […]
3 years ago
Assam , Top News
Assam: ULFA-I releases abducted ONGC employee after Himanta Biswa Sarma’s intervention
ONGC employee Ritul Saikia, who was abducted from an oil field in Assam’s Sivasagar district last month, has been released by the banned United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) near the Indo-Myanmar border in Nagaland on Saturday morning. Saikia, who was abducted by the ULFA-I on April 21 along with two other ONGC employees, was […]
3 years ago
International , Top News
Death toll in Gaza climbs to 198 as Israel-Palestine conflict continues
The death toll in Palestine due to Israeli airstrikes has reached 198 on Monday, said Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza. Citing the Ministry, The Times of Israel reported that the toll includes 58 children while 1,300 people have been injured in the Israeli offensive in Gaza. In the ongoing Israel and Palestine conflict, Israel has […]
3 years ago
Assam , Top News
ULFA-I claims third abducted ONGC employee not in their custody
The United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent or ULFA-I has gone on record to say that the missing Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) employee Ritul Saikia is not in their custody. ULFA-I Commander-in-chief Paresh Baruah has categorically denied Assam Police’s statement that said Saikia was still in the custody of the outfit. Speaking to group […]
3 years ago