Manipur , National , Top News
SC asks Parliament to rethink Speaker’s power to disqualify MLAs
The Supreme Court on Tuesday suggested the setting up of an independent mechanism to take decisions regarding the disqualification of members of legislative assemblies. A bench headed by Justice R F Nariman left it to the Parliament to rethink whether the Speaker of the House, also a member of a political party, should have the […]
5 years ago
National , Politics , Top News
JP Nadda elected BJP president unopposed
Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday was elected unopposed as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following the party’s organisational poll process. Several party leaders including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Nitin Gadkari were present during the announcement. Nadda will replace Amit Shah who is currently serving as Union Home Minister in the […]
5 years ago
National , Top News
Amit Shah sets 2024 deadline for nationwide NRC
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has set 2024 deadline for the nationwide NRC. Asserting that each and every infiltrator will be identified and expelled before the next General Elections, Amit Shah has set 2014 deadline for implementation of NRC across the nation. It may be mentioned that Shah had recently stated in the Rajya Sabha […]
5 years ago
Mizoram , Politics , Top News
Mizoram: BJP defeats MNF in MADC bypolls
The Bharatiya Janata Party won the by-election to the 1-Tokalo Mara Autonomous District Council constituency in Mizoram. BJP’s M Laikaw secured 484 votes defeating Chotha Hlychho of the Mizo National Front by a margin of 155 votes. BJP State General Secretary Vanlalhmuaka said that the winning of the by-election in the MADC shows the BJP […]
5 years ago
International , Manipur , Politics , Top News
Two Manipur dissident leaders announce a ‘government in exile’ in London
Two dissident leaders from Manipur claiming to represent King Leishemba Sanajaoba has announced the launch of the Manipur Government in exile in London. Yamben Biren and Narengbam Samarjit addressed a press conference in London claiming to be the Chief Minister of Manipur State Council and Minister of External Affairs of Manipur State Council. They claimed […]
5 years ago
Meghalaya , Politics , Top News
UDP wins big in Shella by-election
In a record breaking victory, the United Democratic Party (UDP) not only managed to retain the Shella assembly seat but also broke the trend of small winning margin by 6,221 votes. UDP’s Balajied Synrem defeated his nearest rival and independent candidate Grace Mary Kharpuri by 6,221 votes. Synrem got 12,002 votes while Kharpuri his nearest […]
5 years ago
Sports , Top News
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly takes over as BCCI president
Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly took over as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) here on Wednesday. Ganguly was elected as the president during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which is being conducted at the BCCI headquarters. Ganguly was the only candidate to file his nomination for the post and […]
5 years ago
Assam , Top News
Bypolls in 4 Assam LACs peaceful, estimated 75% turnout till 5pm
By-elections in four legislative assembly constituencies in Assam ended peacefully with an estimated 75% aggregate turnout recorded till 5 pm. Bypolls in Assam were held in Ratabari, Sonari, Rangapara and Jania following the election of the MLAs to the Lok Sabha in the general elections. While the estimated turnout at Jania till 5pm was 78.21%, […]
5 years ago
Meghalaya , Politics , Top News
Four-cornered contest in Shella bypoll
It is a four cornered contest in Meghalaya, NPP backed UDP candidate Balajeid Synrem who is the son of Late Dr Donkupar Roy is one of the key candidates. Congress’ Batyngshain Ryngnga, PDF’s Mosjo Wanswett and BJP’s Joshua Warjri are also in the battlefield. Apart from them, Grace Mary Kharpuri is also fighting the elections […]
5 years ago
Assam , Politics , Top News
Assam bypolls: Voting underway in 4 seats of Jania, Sonari, Ratabari, Rangapara
Today by-elections are underway in four states of the Northeast. Four seats from Assam, one from Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh each and three seats from Sikkim. Voting is underway in full swing at four Assembly Constituencies of Assam — Jania, Sonari, Ratabari and Rangapara. The polling began at 7 am today at polling booths across the […]
5 years ago