The Assam Congress has issued a whip for its two MLAs Sherman Ali and Shashikanta Das. The Chief Whip of the Congress legislature party has summoned Sherman Ali to appear them today at 9:30 am and Shashikanta Das has been sumoned at 10 am. Also Read: Northeast gears up for Christmas as Yuletide sets in […]

Hectic preparations are underway in the Arunachal capital Itanagar for the Christmas festivities. The Christian Revival Church in the heart of the town is all decked up for the big occasion. Christmas trees can also be in and around the main locations in the city. The markets are also abuzz with activity as people indulge […]

Day after the crucial Chief Ministerial meet on the inter-state border dispute with Assam, Meghalaya Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui today said that the state government was optimistic of resolving the issue soon. Rymbui said that both states are showing a keen interest in solving the matter once and for all. It may be mentioned that […]

In a major setback for Meghalaya Congress, state legislative assembly speaker Metbah Lyngdoh on Thursday recognised the merger of the 12 Indian National Congress MLAs with the All India Trinamool Congress, as provided under the provisions of  Paragraph IV of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution. The 12 legislators — Dr. Mukul Sangma, Marthon Sangma, […]

India won the bronze medal at the Asian Champions Trophy men’s hockey tournament on Wednesday, defeating Pakistan 4-3 in a pulsating play-off for the 3rd and 4th position. India fought their way through a resilient Pakistani side finishing third in the five-team event. South Korea won the gold medal after a remarkable comeback in the […]

After China’s Xi’an city reported 52 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, authorities ordered a strict lockdown and instructed its millions to stay home. So far, 143 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Xi’an. China’s National Health Commission (NHC) official Lei Zhenglong had warned that the country cannot “let its guard down” with the Omicron cases […]

A bomb explosion at a court premise has killed two people in Punjab’s Ludhiana. Reportedly four people have been injured grievously in the blast. Read More: Arunachal Chakma Hajong row: Chakma Body opposes relocation cry The explosion took place at about 12:22 on the second floor of the building at a public washroom. The blast […]

Amid the growing resentment over the special census and relocation issue concerning the Chakma community, now, the Chakma Rights and Development Organization or CRDO has also come forward opposing the relocation of the community from Arunachal Pradesh. Speaking on the matter, Anton Chakma, general secretary of CRDO said that the Chakma stands united against the […]

A regional alliance is on the cards in the hill state. Senior UDP leader and Meghalaya Assembly speaker Metbah Lyngdoh on Wednesday indicated that the UDP would like to work together with the HSPDP. The modalities of the alliance will be finalised post New year, Metbah Lyngdoh informed. Ruling out unification of both parties, Lyngdoh […]

In a proud moment for Meghalaya and the entire Northeast, the state was adjudged the Most Improved Small State in the sectors of Education, Inclusive Development and Tourism in the State of the States Conclave 2021 organised by India Today. Apart from this, Manipur has emerged as the overall most improved small state as per […]