Incessant rains for the past several days have resulted in the Siang River, including its tributaries like Siyom, Simang, Yamne and Siku flowing above the danger level mark. As per latest report, Siang river has crossed danger level mark and flowing at 154.22 till 8 am today. The East Siang district administration has also issued […]

As India administered over 1 crore vaccine doses against COVID-19 on Friday until 10 pm, which is the highest vaccination that happened in a single day, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, chief scientist, World Health Organization (WHO), congratulated the country for vaccinating 50 per cent of the adult population with the first dose. Dr Soumya Swaminathan tweeted, […]

After bringing his three-year stint with Serie A club Juventus to an end, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo said that the club will always hold a dear place in his heart. “Today I depart from an amazing club, the biggest in Italy and surely one of the biggest in all of Europe. I gave my heart […]

The Assam Police is on full alert after fresh tension was reported along the inter-state border with Mizoram. The escalation was reported at Dholai’s Khulichara in Cachar district. The fresh dispute erupted after a group of around 15 unidentified persons along with Mizoram police personnel objected to the construction of a road under the Pradhan […]

India on Friday administered a record one crore vaccine doses, the highest single day tally achieved since the rollout of the COVID-19 immunisation drive on January 16. As per the provisional data, the country reported 1,00,64,032 vaccinations on Friday and crossed 62 crore cumulative vaccinations. On Friday, Uttar Pradesh reported the maximum vaccinations in the […]

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman who is on a two-day visit to Tripura, inaugurated a host of development projects and reviewed the progress of Emergency Assistance Projects (EAP) in the state. The Union Finance Minister arrived at Agartala this morning. She was given a warm reception by State finance minister Jishnu Dev Varma and state […]

In spite of the growing demand for suspension of two police officials involved in the killing of former Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council leader Cheristerfield Thangkhiew, a conglomeration of 11 organisations from Mawlai under the banner of ‘Ka Sur ki Nong Mawlai’ (the Voice of Mawlai people) have come out to intensify its agitation by organizing […]

Incessant rainfall have triggered flood-like situation in several districts of Arunachal Pradesh, causing damage to crops and infrastructure, besides affecting normal life on Friday. The water level of various rivers in Siang district rose with reports of largescale damage to agriculture and horticulture crops, including bamboo groves. Pangin-Boleng MLA Ojing Tasing said he is in […]

India on Thursday condemned the deadly bomb blasts near Kabul airport that targeted crowds trying to flee Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, saying the world needs to stand united against terror. India also expressed sympathy for the families of those killed or injured in the attacks. “India strongly condemns the bomb blasts in Kabul. We extend our heartfelt […]

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday announced reopening of the state’s tourism sector from September 1 with relaxations of COVID protocols for travellers. Tourists, who have been fully inoculated, will be allowed to visit Meghalaya, while negative COVID test reports, conducted 72 hours before arrival in the state, will be mandatory for those who […]