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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%.
Economic reliance may keep India-China war at bay: Sources
National

Economic reliance may keep India-China war at bay: Sources

Guwahati, Sept 30: Despite a façade of harmony in diplomatic meetings, the ground realities between India and China remain tense along the 3,488-km Line of Actual Control (LAC).China's ongoing efforts to bolster its defence infrastructure have prompted India to ramp up troop deployment and...
Hundreds march in Agartala to demand protection for Bangladeshs persecuted minorities
North East

Hundreds march in Agartala to demand protection for Bangladesh's persecuted...

Agartala, Sept 29:In a powerful display of solidarity with the persecuted minorities of Bangladesh, thousands of protesters took to the streets of Agartala, on Saturday.The rally, organised by the newly-formed Forum for Protection of Minorities in Bangladesh (FPMB), attracted people from all walks...
Mizoram tribals more vulnerable to heart disease than Assam’s: Study
North East

Mizoram tribals more vulnerable to heart disease than Assam’s: Study

Guwahati, Sept 29: A recent study has revealed that Mizoram's tribal population, previously considered largely immune to heart diseases due to their active lifestyle, is now facing a growing risk of cardiovascular issues.The study, conducted by researchers in Assam and Mizoram, took into...
Delay in Assam-Meghalaya border talks due to complexity; to resume in Oct: CM Sangma
North East

Delay in Assam-Meghalaya border talks due to 'complexity'; to resume in Oct: CM...

Guwahati, Sept 29: After a halt of several months, the next round of the second phase of border talks between Assam and Meghalaya is slated to resume this October.Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma announced the development on Friday, attributing the previous delay to the “complexity”...
Heavy rains trigger landslides in Sikkim; several houses damaged
North East

Heavy rains trigger landslides in Sikkim; several houses damaged

Gangtok, Sept 28: Continuous heavy rainfall has caused multiple landslides in the Daramdin area of Soreng District, resulting in damage to several houses and leaving residents in a state of disruption. The landslides have blocked roads, creating hazardous conditions and impeding movement in the...
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