With specific instructions from Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, a high-level four member team comprising of MPs C Lalrosanga and K Vanlalvena as well as State Planning Board Vice Chairman H Rammawi and MNF Adviser Rosangzuala called on Union Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai at his office on Friday and discussed issues concerning relief […]

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday released his party’s election manifesto for Assam, making ‘five guarantees’ that included Rs 2,000 per month for every housewife and law to nullify the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Releasing the document here, Gandhi said his party will protect the idea of Assam that is being ‘attacked’ by the BJP […]

In a big success for security forces, a notorious smuggler who has long been involved in illicit cattle smuggling was shot dead by BSF jawans at Yakubnagar in Tripura’s North district on late Friday night. Acting on specific inputs, a team of 166th Border Security Force led by DIG Rajiv Doa intercepted the smuggler while […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Congress of supporting those trying to tarnish the image of Assam tea. Addressing an election rally in Chabua, PM Modi said, “India’s oldest party, which ruled India for over 50-55 years, is supporting people who are trying to tarnish India’s image associated with tea. Can we forgive Congress for this? […]

Nagaland has geared up to conduct a free and fair byelection to the Noksen assembly seat, scheduled on April 17. State Chief Electoral Officer Abhijit Sinha on Friday held closed-door meetings with representatives of political parties, officials of Tuensang district where the constituency is located, and journalists. Filing of nominations will commence on March 23 […]

A day after massive fire engulfed Longliang village and burned down 114 houses to ashes and claimed two victims, State PHE Minister Wangki Lowang, accompanied by MLAs Wanglam sawin, Chakat Aboh, Tirap Deputy Commissioner and other district officials visited Longliang yesterday. PHE Minister Wangki Lowang informed that Chief Minister Pema Khandu has assured to provide […]

A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reached out to the tea garden voters, BJP’s mascot for Assam elections, Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Congress. Addressing a mega rally in Rangapara, Sarma said that the Congress had done nothing for the tea gardens during its decades long regime. He […]

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for COVID-19, said the special assistant on national health services, Faisal Sultan on Saturday. This comes days after Imran Khan received his first dose of coronavirus vaccine. Taking to Twitter, Sultan said, “PM Imran Khan has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating at home.” It may […]

India saw 40,953 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, the highest single-day rise recorded in 111 days, taking the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,15,55,284, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday. Registering an increase for the tenth day in a row, the total active caseload has reached 2,88,394, which now comprises […]

A total of 309 candidates have filed their papers for 40 constituencies going to polls in the third and final phase in Assam on April 6, election commission officials said. Friday was the last date to submit nominations. Prominent candidates to file their nominations for the third phase include BJP ministers Himanta Biswa Sarma (Jalukbari), […]