PM Modi dons ‘Leirum Phee’ a stole from Manipur on Republic Day function

On the occasion of the 73rd Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was spotted dressing a Leirum Phee (Lengyan), a stole from Manipur. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh thanked Prime Minister Modi for representing the state’s culture and tradition in front of the world and showering immense affection on the Northeast region. “On this […]

Northeast celebrates 73rd Republic Day, remembers sacrifices of freedom fighters

Along with the rest of the country, the Northeastern states are also celebrating the 73rd Republic Day today with vigour and patriotic fervour. In Assam, Republic Day celebrations are all being held under strict covid protocols. All official functions are seeing limited attendance while being demarcated into different levels. Only double vaccinated people would be […]

Covid induced night curfew timing extended in Tripura

In view of the surge in Covid-19 cases, the Tripura government has extended the duration of the night curfew by an hour with effect from Thursday. The curfew timings in the state have now been revised as 8 pm to 5 am till January 31. Earlier the night curfew timing was from 9 pm to […]

Tripura: 12 hour TSF bandh in protest of alleged ‘Youth Assault’ called off

The 12-hour strike called by the Twipra Student’s Federation (TSF) has been called off following a crucial late-night meeting of TSF leaders with Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Sushanta Chowdhury. Both parties agreed on the point that a bandh is not a solution to any issue. The minister also assured justice to the two youths […]

Legendary Kathak Dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj passes away at 83

Legendary Kathak Dancer Birju Maharaj, fondly called Pandit-ji or Maharaj-ji by his disciples is no more. The Kathak maestro breathed his last at his home in the wee hours of Monday after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 83. As per reports, Maharajji was reportedly playing with his grandsons when his health unexpectedly deteriorated, following which […]

Tripura CM Convoy Row: Inquiry ordered into alleged ‘Police assault’ of students

Tripura Police has ordered an investigation into the allegations of ‘physical assault’ on youths whose vehicle had broken down ahead of the arrival of CM Biplab Deb’s convoy on January 13 in Telimura. TheYouths identified as Angle Reang and Abhijit Debbarma had lodged complaints based on which the inquiry has been ordered on January 15th. […]

Tripura: All classes from pre-primary to class 7 suspended amid Covid scare

As the number of Covid-19 infections is rapidly increasing in the state, Tripura’s Education Department has decided to suspend all classes from pre-primary to class seven and close down all hostels for students, however, classes for students from eight to 12 shall continue and with 50 percent students attending classes on alternate days with the […]

Tripura: Youths beaten by cops as car breaks down before ahead of CM convoy

Two youths were allegedly beaten up by traffic police officials and taken in custody on Thursday after their vehicle reportedly broke down in the road just before the arrival of Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb’s convoy. According to reports, the vehicle of Angle Reang and Abhijit Debbarma had a breakdown in the road just […]

Stage set for PM Modi’s visit to Manipur and Tripura today

All eyes are set on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s crucial visit to poll-bound Manipur today, and also the state of Tripura which goes to assembly elections in 2023. As per sources, the Prime Minister is expected to land in Manipur around 10. 30 a.m. today. During his visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay […]