The Congress yesterday locked horns with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the saffron party’s manifesto for Manipur Assembly Elections calling it a bunch of lies. The BJP hit back saying that what the Congress is terming a bunch of lies is the BJP’s initiative to reach out to the underprivileged sections and can’t be […]

Hundreds of students of the Donyi Polo Government College, Kamki in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Siang District staged a peaceful protest today demanding the immediate appointment of lecturers to various posts of the government-owned college. Students carrying placards and banners marched from the college premises and reached Kamba, the ADC headquarters in West Siang district. The […]

As the dates of the Manipur Assembly Elections draw closer political temperature is soaring with every passing day. It was a festive atmosphere at the Apollo Ground in Tamenglong, one of the hill districts of Manipur, as people from all walks of life both young and old, mostly women congregated to take part in an […]

  The BJP today released its manifesto for the ensuing polls promising preservation of the rights of indigenous people and defending Manipur’s territorial integrity besides announcing freebies for students and other beneficiaries. In a manifesto which the party termed as its commitment for the next 5 years, the BJP has reached out to all sections […]

Two persons from Assam have died in an alleged coal mine tragedy in Shallang area of Meghalaya’s West Khasi Hills district. The deceased have been identified as 28 year old Ainuddin Ali and 30-year-old Shukur Ali of Boko in Assam’s Kamrup rural district. As per reports, the incident occurred on the intervening night of February […]

At least 13 women and children died after falling into a well in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar district while performing a marriage ritual. 13 have reportedly died and 10 were injured. The injured are currently admitted to the hospital. The terrifying incident took place at Naurangiya Tola village when the pre-wedding ritual of “Haldi” was performed […]

It seems like the Conrad Sangma government in Meghalaya is facing serious hurdles in setting up medical colleges in the state. This is in sharp contrast to neighbouring Assam which has established as many as 8 medical colleges over a span of just six years. In fact, the 8th medical college was inaugurated recently in […]

Independent candidate of Keishamthong Assembly Constituency Nishikant Singh Sapam rejected the BJP’s claim of getting a majority and forming the government in the forthcoming assembly polls in Manipur. Expressing resentment over the ticket distribution, Sapan said that the way the BJP has distributed tickets to candidates it would be difficult for the Saffron party to […]

The wait is finally over, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to release its manifesto for the ensuing Manipur polls today. The manifesto release will be a high profile affair with BJP national president JP Nadda set to arrive in Imphal for the event. According to sources JP Nadda will land in […]

Showcasing the colourful tradition and rich legacy of the past, the Oriah festival is being observed by the people of the Wancho community at Longding in Arunachal Pradesh. Joining the Oriah festival at Longding in the Wancho heartland, Chief Minister Pema Khandu lauded the Wanchos for preserving their indigenous culture and tradition in its true […]