Manipur Uni students protest over show-cause notice to professor

The registrar had issued a show cause notice to Assistant Professor Naorem Sanatomba allegedly over criticism of the state government.

PDYF rebuff RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s ‘all Indian are Hindus’ comment

According to the PDYF working president, Egenstar Kurkalang the Khasis have their own customs, culture, and civilization.

Torch rally in Manipur against liquor legalisation

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh informed that the government is preparing a blueprint or a white paper as demanded by the CADA.

AFSPA extended in 9 districts of Nagaland, 3 of Arunachal

The Centre took the step following a further review of the law and order situation in Nagaland as well as in Arunachal Pradesh.

Arunachal team leaves for Subroto Cup Int’l Football Tournament in Delhi

The Arunachal team for the Subroto Cup international football tournament in Delhi was flagged off last evening from Mebo IB ground in East Siang district.  Notably, the Deputy Director of School Education, East Siang district, Odhuk Tabing, flagged off the team of 18 member players from Government Higher Secondary School, Mebo, including team Coach, Mibom […]

Process to start scientific mining underway in Meghalaya

Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma, on Thursday informed the public that the process to start scientific mining in the state has begun with a long list of individual miners applying for prospecting licenses.  Speaking to media, Chief Minister Sangma said the state has received applications for prospecting licences from 15 or 18 individual miners. […]

M’laya Edu Infra boost: Govt to renovate & construct 2000 school buildings

In order to significantly improve Meghalaya’s educational infrastructure, the state government plans to renovate and build new school buildings for over 2,000 schools at a cost of Rs 200 to 300 crores.  Speaking to the media, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma stated that the government will set aside approximately 48 lakhs for schools that require new […]

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Myanmar, tremors felt in parts of NE

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar today, in wee hours. The tremors are felt in parts of the northeast including Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Assam. According to the National Centre For Seismology, the earthquake hit Myanmar at 3:52 am at a depth of 140 km.  Also Read : Assam: DC, ADC of Hojai suspended following misbehaviour […]

M’laya Gaming Act Row: CM reiterates commitment not to set up casino

Amidst stiff resistance from pressure groups to scrap the Meghalaya Gaming Act, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has reiterated his commitment that the government will not set up any casinos in the state and urged stakeholders and pressure groups to take his commitment seriously.  According to the Chief Minister, people should believe him as he has […]