Additional DGP Mukesh Agarwal informed that the TMC delegation comprising 5 MP’s a minister and an MLA has been put under preventive detention. Senior police and district officials are still in discussion with the TMC delegation. Agarwal also informed that all facilities due to elected MP’s and MLA’s are being provided to the visiting TMC […]

The Meghalaya government has referred the proposal of the Khasi Students Union for an NRC like exercise in the state to the political department to study the need of such a mega exercise. Talking to Northeast Live, Meghalaya deputy chief minister Prestone Tynsong said that since the issue is quite sensitive the government does not […]

A team of Japanese Embassy and bamboo artisans from Japan are on a 2-day visit to Agartala to discuss possibilities of India-Japan cooperation in bamboo craft sector. Economic Minister at Embassy of Japan in India, Kenko Sone said that Japan is focusing on collaboration with India in north-east.

Five Myanmar nationals were apprehended by Assam Rifles with 218 gold bars weighing 36.316 Kgs worth Rs 11 Crores. The five individuals were travelling on three motorcycles along Vaphai Saikhumpha Road when they were intercepted by Assam Rifles and Customs and Excise Department of Mizoram, approximately 3.5 km from the Indo Myanmar Border. The apprehended […]

In the aftermath of the heavy destruction’s to life and property due to massive landslides triggered by incessant rains for the past few weeks in Nagaland. The State Government has written to the Centre seeking immediate assistance from the Central Government and its various agencies including the Army, Para Military and the National Disaster Response […]

Floods continues to create havoc in Assam with many parts of the State reeling under water. The State’s Lakhimpur district is the worst affected with as many as 15 villages reeling under flood waters. Numerous schools, houses and even government offices have been submerged as the Gabhoru river has breached several embankments in Laluk. Meanwhile, […]

Names of as many as 39 declared foreigners from Morigaon district of Assam have found a place in the Final Draft NRC. All the 39 names that have been included in the NRC Final Draft have been declared foreigners by the Foreigners Tribunals. This has been informed to Northeast Live by Morigaon Deputy Commissioner.

The 7-member Trinamool Congress delegation comprising 6 MP’s and 1 minister has landed at the Silchar airport. The delegation is still inside the airport and in all probability will not be allowed to move out of the airport as section 144 has been clamped in the entire district. The Deputy Commissioner and the district SP […]

Special Border Personnel Meeting between India and China was held today in Nathu La to celebrate 91st Anniversary of foundation of the People’s Liberation Army. The PLA troops interacted with the visiting Indian delegation and presented a cultural programme comprising several events to celebrate the occasion. As a gesture of goodwill, the Indian side also […]

The first medical college of Arunachal Pradesh, Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences began its maiden academic session from Wednesday as Chief Minister Pema Khandu handed out letter of admission to the first batch of MBBS students at the premises of the institute. Speaking at the event, Khandu thanked all former Chief Ministers late […]