Indian Railways expansion plans in NE include laying tracks till China border

In order to strengthen the rail network in the country’s northeastern region, Indian Railways plans to lay railway tracks all the way up to the China border in Arunachal Pradesh, connecting all state capitals as well as neighbouring Bhutan. As per ANI report, Indian Railways will build railway lines from Bhalukpong to Tawang along the […]

Assam : DGP holds meet bodies overseeing Madrassa functioning

DGP Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta held a crucial meeting with all the parental bodies overseeing the functioning of Madrasas in the state today.

Stage all set for Sikkim Panchayat polls tomorrow

Sikkim Panchayat Polls will take place in 1,147 polling stations for the 122 Zilla Panchayat Territorial Constituency and 1147 Gram Panchayat Wards.

Shocking : 16 stray dogs ‘poisoned’ to death in Assam’s Sorbhog; FIR lodged

In a hair raising incident reported from Assam’s Sorbhog under Barpeta district, over 16 street dogs were killed by a group of people allegedly by poisoning. According to sources, the dogs frequently roam the streets and were killed after being served poison-laced waste meat near the meat market at Highway Chowk in Sorbhog. Many people […]

224th Maha Raas festival kicks off in Tripura

The 224th Maha Raas festival began yesterday in Tripura. Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha attended the event as the chief guest. Speaking to North East Live CM Saha said that he is very delighted to attend the event as it is for the first time he is attending the grand celebration as the Chief Minister […]

Sikkim mandarin oranges affected by disease; fruits destroyed

The Sikkim Mandarin Orange, the Himalaya state’s most important commercial fruit, has been hard hit this season after an unknown disease destroyed the harvest, causing farmers to suffer heavy losses. In view of the disease outbreak, CP Dhakal, a retired State Information Commissioner who is now a Progressive farmer, stated that oranges fell from the […]

‘Operation Marvel’: Cops dressed as Avengers carry out a drug bust in Peru

Four Peruvian police officers dressed as ‘Avengers’ figures burst into a residence in Peru on Halloween after being warned off about the presence of narcotics dealers. According to the news agency AFP, the officers disguised as Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor, and Black Widow and mingled in with trick-or-treaters during Halloween celebrations to conduct the major […]

M’laya: Corruption accused GK Iangrai arrested

Corruption-accused senior police official GK Iangrai has been arrested, said sources.

Justice for Tapi Mra : Youth Cong seeks high level comm in matter

The family members of missing Arunachal Everester Tapi Mra and his assistant Niku Dao are setting up of an high-level enquiry committee to probe alleged irregularities in the search and rescue operations.