Meghalaya , Politics , Top News
7 PPA MLA’s join NPP in Arunachal Pradesh
In a big blow to the Peoples Party of Arunachal, 7 of its 9 MLAs have joined the Conrad Sangma led National People’s Party (NPP) today. With this the NPP has become the only regional political party in the region to have its footprint in four northeastern states and one state outside. The MLAs who […]
6 years ago
Meghalaya , Politics , Top News
Meghalaya Dy CM Prestone Tynsong expresses confidence of victory in upcoming Ranikor bypolls
As the Ranikor and South Tura by polls are nearing in, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Thursday expressed confidence while stating that the NPP is up and ready to deal with any odds and that there is nothing to worry for the NPP as far as the by polls are concerned. Despite 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
Assam , Top News
JD(U) opposes Citizenship Bill, terms bill a threat to secularism
Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal-United, an alliance partner of NDA has decided to oppose the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016. The decision to oppose the Bill was taken at the national executive of the JD(U) held at the party’s headquarters yesterday in New Delhi. JDU general secretary, KC Tyagi said that the Bill is a threat to […]
6 years ago
Politics , Top News , Tripura
IPFT to contest alone for next Lok Sabha polls
BJP’s ally in Tripura, the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura, has decided to contest the next Lok Sabha elections all by itself. The announcement was made by the party during a press conference at Agartala yesterday. IPFT assistant general secretary Mangal Debbarma said that the decision was taken in consultation with the party’s units and […]
6 years ago
Top News , Tripura
Tripura journos death probe handed over to CBI
The Tripura state government is initiating a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the murders of journalists Shantanu Bhowmick and Sudip Dutta Bhowmick. While talking to media persons, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb stated that a CBI enquiry into the two sensational murder cases had been one of their agendas during the […]
6 years ago
Manipur , Politics , Top News
Manipur BJP expels Lhukhosei Zou from party
Manipur BJP has expelled Chandel District Council Chairman Lhukhosei Zou from the party. State BJP President Babhananda in an order expelled Lhukhosei Zou from the party for his “anti-party and anti social activities”. Zou was elected in the Autonomous District Council elections in 2016 as an independent candidate. Later he joined the BJP in 2017 […]
6 years ago
Mizoram , Top News
Indefinite hunger strike by former Mizoram rebels
The indefinite hunger strike by members of the Mizoram Underground Returnees’ Association (MURA), entered its 15th day today. The MURA which is a group of former Mizo National Front (MNF) rebels are seeking fulfillment of the political agreement made by the Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee before the 2008 and 2013 Assembly elections. The MURA members […]
6 years ago
National , Top News
PM Narendra Modi faces assassination threat; Assam Police starts investigation for possible Assam link
Police have accessed a sensational letter that reveals about Maoist plans to assassinate Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Maoist’s are discussing plans to assassinate PM Modi in a “Rajiv Gandhi type incident” at one of his political road shows. Pune Police claims to have intercepted a purported letter between Maoist leaders. The letter is addressed to […]
6 years ago
Nagaland , Politics , Top News
70% cast votes till 4pm in by-poll for lone Lok Sabha seat in Nagaland
Over 70 percent polling was reported in Nagaland where the voting for the by-poll to lone Lok Sabha seat in the state was held. The polling was peaceful overall barring an incident where a mob damaged EVM machines. The Neiphiu Rio led Nationalist Democratic Peoples’ Party and TR Zeliang led Nagaland Peoples’ Front are in […]
6 years ago