The Assam Rifles has recovered 120 bags of smuggled human hair without any valid documents near Chhungte area under the Champhai district near India-Myanmar border. Based on specific information, a joint operation was carried out by a team of Assam Rifles and Customs Department of Champhai district. The illegal consignment worth Rs. 1.80 lakh was handed […]

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone of the Institute of Wildlife Health and Research (IWH&R) at Dinjan, Dibrugarh on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, Sonowal said that Assam stands out globally due to its rich natural heritage especially by the variety of flora and fauna and the setting up of such a […]

As many as 197 people are missing while 20 people have died due to floods in Uttarakhand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah told Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. In a separate tunnel in the NTPC project, it is estimated that around 25 to 35 people are stuck inside, he said, adding “rescue operation to evacuate these […]

Actor-director Rajiv Kapoor, son of celebrated filmmaker-actor Raj Kapoor, died on Tuesday due to heart attack. He was 58. Neetu Kapoor, wife of late actor Rishi Kapoor, was the first to confirm the news on Instagram. She wrote “RIP” alongside a picture of her brother-in-law. Brother Randhir Kapoor said Rajiv Kapoor died due to heart […]

Rajya Sabha witnessed emotional scenes on Tuesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the contribution of Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad to the country, the House and also his party. An emotional Prime Minister Modi bid adieu to Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, who is retiring from the House and recalled […]

India’s COVID-19 daily new cases continues to manifest a sustained downward trend with only 9,110 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Tuesday. As per the health ministry, the low number of daily cases and rising recoveries have ensured a sustained fall in the […]

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Delhi and informed him about the progress of construction of the new state Assembly building and invited him to visit the hill state, officials said. The chief minister was accompanied by state Assembly Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh. “Apprised him on […]

The Budget session of Mizoram Assembly will be held from February 23 to March 17, an official said. The meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) chaired by Assembly Speaker Lalrinliana Sailo on Monday chalked out the detailed programme for the upcoming budget session as per which the session will last till March 17, Assembly […]

The Assam Police on Tuesday morning recovered illegal arms and ammunitions from the Belguri area in Kokrajhar. According to the police, a team conducted a search conducted in the jungle area of Belguri under the Serfanguri police station at 3 am after receiving specific information about concealed illegal arms and ammunition. During the search, the […]

Northeast is heading on the road of development and Assam is playing a significant role in it, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while adding that it is exemplary how Assam’s collective efforts yield good results. “Northeast is heading on the road of development and Assam is playing a significant role in it. Assam is an […]