Union minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the return of the Sarbananda Sonowal government in Assam with a decisive mandate is a foregone conclusion due to the all-round development carried out by it in the last five years and restoration of peace in the state. Singh, Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), […]

The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), an ally of the ruling BJP on Thursday released its second list of candidates for the ensuing Assam assembly elections. In the list, the party has announced the names of 6 candidates. As per a statement from the Asom Gana Parishad, Bishnu Das has been given the party ticket for […]

Indian football skipper Sunil Chhetri on Thursday informed that he has tested positive for COVID-19. However, he is feeling “fine” and is recovering. In a tweet from his official handle, Chhetri said he would soon be back on the football field. “In a not-so-happy update, I’ve tested positive for COVID-19. In better news, I feel […]

Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Thursday informed the state assembly that the construction of the Bailey bridge across the Umiam river is expected to be completed by March 31. The Deputy Chief Minister responding to a query raised by Umroi MLA, George V Lyngdoh during the question and answer round in the state […]

In a tragic incident, a 6-year-old girl who was living with her uncle in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her relative’s house on the night of February 28. As per reports, an FIR was lodged by the victim’s uncle suspecting unnatural death at the Woman Police Station in Itanagar. However, […]

In Assam, the National People’s Party (NPP) on Thursday announced its second list of candidates for the upcoming State Assembly elections. The Conrad Sangma-led regional party in its first list announced the names of 5 candidates. Bhaben Baruah has been given party ticket to contest the Chabua seat while Arbin Kumar Baruah will contest the […]

The construction of a cross-border road between Mizoram’s Lawngtlai town and Myanmar’s Sittwe port under the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMMTTP) is nearing completion, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga informed the state assembly on Wednesday. Zoramthanga, who also holds the Public Work Department (PWD) portfolio, said that the construction of a 87.18 km long road […]

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday flagged off 5 mobile digital movie theatre vans in presence of Information and Public Relations minister, Bamang Felix and other dignitaries at the DK Convention Centre in Itanagar. The mobile theatre initiative is taken by the Department of Information and Public Relations. Taking to Twitter after the […]

A 38-year-old Tripura State Rifles (TSR) jawan shot himself with his service weapon at the police headquarters in Agartala on Wednesday night. The deceased has been identified as Bijan Karmakar. Karmakar, a trooper of the 1st battalion of the TSR joined the squad responsible for managing security of the police headquarters on February 14 last. […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother, Heeraben Modi, received her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday. “Happy to share that my mother has taken the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today. I urge everyone to help and motivate people around you who are eligible to take the vaccine,” PM Modi tweeted. The Prime […]