Several activists of the United Committee Manipur besides common people took part in a mass rally in Imphal urging the Centre not to compromise with the territorial integrity of Manipur while signing the Naga Peace Accord. Meanwhile, UCM secretary general KH Athouba talking to Northeast Live demanded that the idea of Manipur remains intact. The […]

On the occasion of the 143rd birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a ‘Run for Unity’ was organised in every part of the country. Run for unity’ was also organised across Assam to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Commemorating former Deputy Prime Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 143rd birth anniversary, Assam Chief […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Statue of Unity, built as a tribute to freedom movement icon Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 143rd birth anniversary today. Built at a cost of Rs. 2,989 crore, the statue depicts Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Home Minister, wearing a traditional dhoti and shawl, towering over the Narmada River. […]

There is a possibility that an agreement might be inked between the pro-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Centre before the Lok Sabha elections next year. Parleys are going on between the ULFA and the Union Home Ministry. A team of ULFA is having talks with government interlocutor AB […]

Justice Vijay Kumar Bist has been sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court on Tuesday. The oath was administered to Justice Bist by Sikkim Governor Ganga Prasad at Ashirwad Hall, Raj Bhawan. Justice Vijay Kumar Bist succeeded Justice SK Agnihotri. The office of Chief Justice fell vacant after Justice Agnihotri’s retirement […]

Imphal west police in a follow up action after the Nagamapal blast on October 20 arrested 5 persons including the president of a civil society organisation namely National Identity Protection Committee or the NIPCO. The 42-year-old President, O Premjit, along with his wife Pinky were arrested from their residence at Nambol, 25 km away from […]

A massive eviction drive is being carried out by the District Administration at the Gana-Kuchi Reserve Forest in Barpeta District of Assam. The eviction drive is being carried out by the district authorities under direct orders of Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The eviction is carried out to clear the lands belonging to the Forest […]

Assam remembers the victims of the Oct 30 serial blasts, it’s been 10 years since the horrific blast rocked the state of Assam. Around hundred people had died and over 500 were injured in the serial blasts that ripped apart state capital Guwahati besides Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon and Barpeta Road. Altogether nine bombs had exploded simultaneously […]

Two policemen and a cameraperson of national broadcaster Doordarshan has been killed in a Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district on Tuesday, which is going to polls next month. Reportedly the Doordarshan crew was attacked in Aranpur village to record a documentary film when Maoists attacked them. Two policemen also received severe injuries in the attack. […]

The North East States Youth Conclave and Amalgamation 2018 kick started today with an opening ceremony at Manan Bhawan in Gangtok. Organized by the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, the 3-day event aims at the promotion and encouragement of sports and sports-related activities in the northeastern region. Sikkim Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs […]