Assam has witnessed a massive spike in Covid -19 cases. A total of 6,982 new cases have been detected in the last 24 hours pushing the tally to 65,3,717. As compared to Sunday’s figures of 2,709 cases, Assam reported an increase of 4,273 new cases, which is more than double. Meanwhile, the positivity rate has […]

In a major development, the All Nyishi Youth Association has decided to defer the 48-hour bandh in Itanagar Capital Region following the government’s decision to release the detained ANYA members. Briefing the media after a meeting with Itanagar DC Talo Potom, ANYA president Byabang Joram said the Association has decided to defer the bandh call […]

In a bid to resolve the long pending Assam-Meghalaya border dispute, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a crucial closed door meeting with his Meghalaya counterpart, Conrad Sangma, in Guwahati on January 17. When asked about the details of the meeting, the Meghalaya chief minister said that efforts are being made to improve on […]

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 […]