Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is all set to hold an all-party meet today on the issue of resolving the inter-state border row with Meghalaya. The meeting would see the participation of organisations such as the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), All Assam Rabha Students’ Union (AARSU) and others. The […]

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma when asked about his take on the illegal coal mining issue, said that the government has been very clear in its stand. Conrad Sangma maintained that strict directives have been issued to all the district administrations and police authorities to keep a close tab and act accordingly on illegal mining […]

The politics over illegal coal mining is back in the hill state of Meghalaya ahead of the assembly elections. Senior Trinamool Congress leader and former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma today lashed out at the Conrad Sangma led government in the state for allegedly turning a blind eye to the rampant illegal mining of coal in […]

Even as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned Bihpuria MLA Amiya Kumar Bhuyan’s for his threatening remarks on Bihpuria police station OC Puspakamal Borah, the MLA has yet again made a sensational statement saying that the cop should not face dire consequences during his tenure as an Officer in-charge. Notably, this fresh statement by the […]

Suspected Iran-backed rebels have reportedly carried out a drone attack at the Abu Dhabi airport in the UAE. As per reports, three oil tankers have been hit by the drone strike at Abu Dhabi airport. This has led to a fire at a construction site near the airport. According to reports, the attack was carried […]

International badminton player Lakshya Sen became the first Indian to win an Indian Open men’s singles title on his debut in the tournament. On Sunday (January 16) in New Delhi, Lakshya Sen upset world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore, 24-22, 21-17, in the final. Sen defeated Loh Kean Yew, who had won a surprise […]

The Hamro Sikkim Party has accused the Sikkim Government of gross negligence in the health infrastructure of the state. Dr. Bina Basnet, the party’s president, addressed the media on Sunday and cited a recent incident in which a 36-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn baby from Sikkim’s Khamdong died due to alleged medical negligence. The […]

The war on drugs continues unabated in Assam. In a massive crackdown on the drug trade in the state, Assam Police seized a huge drug haul and also apprehended two drug peddlers from Karbi Anglong district. As per sources, Police recovered the contraband heroin weighing 1.6 kg from Khot-khoti in Bokajan under Karbi Anglong district. […]

Itanagar Capital Region DC Talo Potom has informed that the government has decided to release around 20 detained members of the All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) including general secretary Bengia Tada at the earliest. As many as 50 activists from Itanagar and 7 from Naharlagun were arrested on January 13 during the 36-hour bandh called […]

The Congress is aiming high as far as the impending assembly election in Manipur is concerned. As political parties have stepped up efforts to woo the voters, Congress is confident of sweeping the poll battle. Talking to Northeast Live, former Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh exuded confidence and said that his party will be able […]