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 […]

The year 2021 has finally come to an end and the Northeast has seen its fair share of political developments in the region. Be it  Himanta Biswa Sarma taking the reigns as the Chief Minister of Assam, Nagaland going opposition-less, or TMC blitzkrieg in Tripura and Meghalaya the political landscape in the Northeast has seen […]

On the occasion of New year eve celebrations, the administration has announced relaxations in night curfew in Guwahati. Hotels, bars, and restaurants in Guwahati can remain open till midnight for New Year revellers with prior permission from the authorities. This was informed by the Kamrup Metropolitan district administration on Thursday. A task force has been […]

The India Meteorological Department has predicted dense fog in isolated pockets in night and morning hours very likely over Northeast India during the next 2-3 days. During the week from 30th December 2021 to 5th January 2022, light to moderate isolated to scattered rainfall is very likely to occur over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya & […]