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Over 600 villagers protest against 2,500 MW dam in Arunachal, fear mass displacement
North East

Over 600 villagers protest against 2,500 MW dam in Arunachal, fear mass...

Guwahati, Oct 6: Hundreds of villagers gathered in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang district to protest against the proposed 12,500 MW hydropower project, Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), recently.Organised by the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum (SIFF), the protest saw around 600 residents...
Ukhrul violence: 80% of looted arms recovered, focus shifts to restoring peace
North East

Ukhrul violence: 80% of looted arms recovered, focus shifts to restoring peace

Imphal, Oct 6: Eighty percent of the weapons that were snatched from the police by a mob during the violence following a standoff between two villages over a long-standing land dispute in Ukhrul town have been recovered.Briefing media persons at the Ukhrul Police Station, 84 km from here this...
10 dead as landslides, floods hit Garo Hills; CM Sangma initiates relief efforts
North East

10 dead as landslides, floods hit Garo Hills; CM Sangma initiates relief efforts

Shillong, Oct 5: Relentless rainfall has led to landslides and flash floods in various parts of Garo Hills, claiming the lives of ten individuals.The incidents primarily occurred in Dalu, located in the West Garo Hills district, and in Hatiasia Songma village under the Gasuapara police station in...
Mizoram Police arrest fugitive tenants accused in murder case after seven-year manhunt
North East

Mizoram Police arrest fugitive tenants accused in murder case after seven-year...

Aizawl, Oct 4: Mizoram Police have arrested a couple involved in a 2017 murder case after a prolonged seven-year search. The accused, Manik Das (44) and his wife, Anjali Devi (40), were taken into custody on September 29 in Dumka district of Jharkhand. The murder had taken place in the couple’s...
Mizoram: Govt decides to form SHRC after Gauhati HC warning
North East

Mizoram: Govt decides to form SHRC after Gauhati HC warning

Aizawl, Oct 4: The Mizoram Government has decided to form the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) following a recent directive from the Gauhati High Court. The decision, along with the creation of 16 posts for the Commission, was made during a meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by the...
Armed men help guest escape Sikkim casino, evading Rs 56 Lakh dues
North East

Armed men help guest escape Sikkim casino, evading Rs 56 Lakh dues

Sikkim, Oct 4: Sikkim Police registered a case after a guest allegedly fled Orange Village Resort in Ranipool without paying Rs. 56 lakh in dues, aided by armed men who threatened the resort staff.The resort's owner, Roshan Raj Shrestha, filed an FIR stating that the guest, Gaurav Mangla, had...
Mob storms Ukhrul PS, 21 arms & ammunition looted amidst clash
North East

Mob storms Ukhrul PS, 21 arms & ammunition looted amidst clash

Imphal, Oct : As many as 21 arms have been looted by a mob from Ukhrul Police Station in Manipur, on Thursday. This comes after a clash broke out between residents of Hungpung village and Hunphun village in Ukhrul town on Wednesday in connection with a land dispute.Reportedly, the mob stormed the...
Meghalaya to introduce QR codes on liquor bottles to curb duplication, boost revenue
North East

Meghalaya to introduce QR codes on liquor bottles to curb duplication, boost...

Guwahati, Oct. 2: In a bid to enhance revenue generation and prevent illegal activities in the liquor market, the Meghalaya government has announced the introduction of a Quick Response (QR) code system for all liquor bottles sold in the state.Revenue and Excise Department Minister Kyrmen Shylla...
Indian Army Chief denies use of drones by militants in Manipur violence
North East

Indian Army Chief denies use of drones by militants in Manipur violence

The Army Chief’s comments stand in stark contrast to numerous reports of drone bombing incidents across various locations in Manipur
Tripura BJP VP launches new party amidst claims of supporters underutilisation
North East

Tripura BJP VP launches new party amidst claims of supporters'...

Agartala, Oct 1: Tripura Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Vice President Patal Kanya Jamatia has caused a stir by floating the Tripura People’s Socialist Party (TPSP), a new political offshoot of her NGO, Tripura People’s Front (TPF), on Monday.This move has raised eyebrows within the state BJP,...
Arunachal seeks special one-time assistance from Centre amid lack of support from external agencies
North East

Arunachal seeks special one-time assistance from Centre amid lack of support...

Guwahati, Oct. 1: Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Chowna Mein, on Monday urged the Union government to grant funds for development projects, highlighting that there is a lack of support from agencies like the World Bank due to the ongoing border row with China. The Deputy Chief...
Monsoons last hurray in NE: Rains to lash Assam, Meghalaya this week
Assam

Monsoon's last hurray in NE: Rains to lash Assam, Meghalaya this week

Early September saw drought-like conditions in Assam, with a 62% rain deficit, but increased rainfall since September 24 reduced it to 48%.
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