As the center’s decision to extend AFSPA in Nagaland draws sharp reactions in the state Assam Chief Minister and NEDA convener Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma hoped for a positive outcome once the panel constituted to look into the repeal of  AFSPA submits its reports. Interacting with editors of leading media houses and senior journalists from […]

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today said that the era of tribal insurgency is over in the state even as he indicated that Armed Forces Special Powers Act may be withdrawn from the state in the year 2022. Interacting with editors of leading media houses and senior journalists from Assam on the first day […]

Sikkim Chief Minister P.S. Golay has hoped that 2022 will be the year of health and happiness even as the threat of the Coronavirus still looms. CM Golay, extending his New Year greetings to the people of Sikkim, said “As we bid farewell to 2021, a year filled with challenges emerging from the pandemic, I […]

The ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) has expressed shock and anguish at the recent notification of the MHA declaring the whole of Nagaland as a disturbed area leading to the extension of Armed Forces Special Powers Act for another 6 months. A release issued by the party stated that the notification belittled the high […]

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, rung in the New Year by taking to the streets of Guwahati shortly before yesterday midnight to personally oversee the anti-drunk driving campaign. Chief Minister Sarma was seen visiting various places before midnight and inspecting the police checking of the vehicle to prevent any case of drunk driving. […]

The stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine, which happened on the first day of the year, where twelve pilgrims have died and over a dozen others injured. The stampede was triggered by a massive rush of devotees, officials said today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “personally monitoring and keeping track” of the tragic situation, a minister […]

Unsatisfied with the government releasing a portion of the pending salaries the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan teachers of Meghalaya has vowed to carry on their stir. They have warned of further agitation if their demands are not fulfilled by January 14, 2022. The government had released salaries two months salaries with dues for almost three months […]

The year 2021 has been full of action when we speak in the context of the Northeast. From big developments in politics to key issues affecting the Northeast, the year 2021 has been witness to it all. Apart from the key political developments like Himanta Biswa Sarma taking the reigns as the Chief Minister of […]

After a brief respite from the Covid-19 restrictions, residents of Meghalaya may have to face them yet again due to the emergence of Omicron. Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) chairman, Saleng A Sangma on Friday, December 31st said that the state government needs to re-impose some of the COVID-19 restrictions in view of the rise […]

The Chinese attempt to rename 15 locations in Arunachal Pradesh which it calls ‘Zangnan’ has evoked strong reactions in the Indian state. Pasighat MLA Ninong Ering said that China is indulging in such unnecessary activities to take the focus away from its internal problems. He condemned the latest Chinese move and called it ‘unfortunate’. He […]