After a 6-day break, polling has resumed in Uttar Pradesh today, as voters in the country’s most populous state are casting their votes in the third phase. The state reported an 8.15 % voter turnout till 9 am. In today’s third phase, 627 candidates are in the fray. VIP candidates include Samajwadi Party chief and […]

The voting for the first phase of the Assembly election in Punjab has begun today at 8 am. Polling is being held on 117 Assembly seats in Punjab today. Polling for this phase will be concluded at 6 pm.  4.80 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the first hour of polling in Punjab. Punjab […]

Its the 50 years celebration of the state of Arunachal Pradesh today. A grand function is set to be held at the golden jubilee outdoor stadium at Yupia which also marks the 36th statehood day for Arunachal. Assam chief Minister and the North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convener Himanta Biswa Sarma will be the chief guest […]

NPP has called for additional security for its candidates in Manipur after last night’s incident of pre-poll violence where the father of the party’s Andro Assembly constituency candidate was shot at. Shamjai Singh, father of NPP candidate L. Sanjoy Singh was shot at by unidentified assailants last night when he was out campaigning for his […]

Its the 50 years celebration of the state of Arunachal Pradesh tomorrow. Grand preparations have been made for the official event on the occasion. The official function for the day which also marks 36th statehood day of Arunachal will be held at the Golden Jubilee Outdoor Stadium at Yupia, Itanagar which was inaugurated by Chief […]

Allegations and counter-allegations fly thick and fast over the pre poll violence in Manipur’s Andro Assembly Constituency. NPP candidate from Andro L. Sanjoy Singh has accused rival BJP candidate Th Shyamkumar of orchestrating the attack on his father. Speaking exclusively to Northeast Live NPP candidate L Sanjoy Singh alleged that BJP supporters and brother of […]

The Naga People’s Front is on a blazing campaign trail in the hill districts of Manipur. Today in Ukhrul the NPF concluded its state level campaign. The party from tomorrow onwards will conduct campaigning in the assembly constituencies. NPF president Shurhozelie Liezietsu today made a significant statement as he said that the regional party is […]

With just one week left before the first phase of elections in Manipur, both BJP and Congress are set to bring in their bug guns for campaigning. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will land in Imphal on Tuesday to address a poll rally for BJP. This has been confirmed by sources within the BJP to Northeast […]

Assam’s well-known industrialist and social worker Dipok Kumar Barthakur was today consigned to flames as his last rites were performed with full state honours. The last rites were performed at Guwahati’s Navagarha crematorium. Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma was at the funeral to pay his last respects to the mortal remains of Barthakur. Several […]

Veteran Assamese journalist Pratap Bordoloi passed away today. The veteran journalist breathed his last at the age of 73. Bordoloi leaves behind his wife, Dr Ruma Bordoloi, two daughters and a son. Bordoloi had been the deputy director of the news division of Guwahati Doordarshan Kendra. Also Read: Morphine worth Rs 14 crore seized in […]