Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday exuded confidence that his state would be able to defeat COVID-19, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of vaccination preparedness across the country over a video conference. Sangma asserted that better days were ahead for the people of the state. “Attended meeting via VC chaired by […]

Top Business magnate and Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk has officially overtaken Microsoft’s Bill Gates to become the world’s second-richest person after Jeff Bezos, who is currently the world’s richest person with a net worth of USD 183.6 billion. American philanthropist Bill Gate’s net worth stands at USD 127.7 billion after giving away USD 27 billion […]

The Mizoram government has provided at least 74 days of wage employment to job cardholders under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) from January to October this year. This was informed at a meeting of the state employment guarantee council, presided over by state rural development minister Lalruatkima. He further informed that 7 […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the government is keeping a close eye on COVID-19 vaccine development and clarified that the dosage and price of the vaccine were uncertain as of now. “The government is keeping a close track of vaccine development. We are in touch with Indian vaccine developers and manufacturers. We […]

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Tuesday issued an order under section 69A of the Information Technology (IT) Act for blocking access to 43 mobile apps. According to an official statement, “This action was taken based on the inputs regarding these apps for engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to Bir Lachit Borphukan on the occasion of Lachit Diwas. The Prime Minister recalled Borphukan as an outstanding leader and strategist, who played a pivotal role in protecting the unique culture of Assam. “On the special occasion of Lachit Diwas, we bow to the courageous Lachit Borphukan. […]

Assam Rifles on Tuesday seized heroin worth Rs 20 lakh along the India-Myanmar border in Mizoram’s Champhai district. Acting on a tip-off, Assam Rifles personnel seized 261.4 gm of heroin, an illegal Chinese Kenbo motorcycle smuggled from Myanmar and a Beretta pistol along with four cartridges in Zokhawthar village. The operation was conducted in collaboration […]

The COVID-19 death toll touched the 100-mark in Sikkim after one person succumbed to the virus on Monday. An 89-year-old man with co-morbid conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, died of the infection at the STNM Hospital. The state registered 14 new cases in the past 24 hours, taking the overall tally to 4,736. The total active cases […]

The sudden demise of veteran Congress leader and former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi has come as a major loss for the political landscape in the region. The Chief Ministers and leaders of eight northeastern states mourned the demise of the veteran leader, whose political career spanned over five decades. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said […]

Arunachal Pradesh police special investigation cell (SIC) on Monday filed chargesheet against 19 people allegedly involved in the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) cash-for-job scam. The persons chargesheeted in the scam, include Under Secretary Kapter Ringu, Yabi Ringu and Tame Yassum. The chargesheet comprising over 800 pages was filed in the court of the […]