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Tripura shuts educational institutions indefinitely amid worst floods in decades
North East

Tripura shuts educational institutions indefinitely amid worst floods in decades

Agartala, Aug 22: Tripura is grappling with its worst floods in decades, prompting the state government to announce the closure of all educational institutions until further notice.The directive affects government, government-aided, and private schools and colleges across the...
Ri-Bhoi Police foil IED attack in Meghalaya on August 15, 3 suspected HNLC cadres held
North East

Ri-Bhoi Police foil IED attack in Meghalaya on August 15, 3 suspected HNLC...

Guwahati, August 22: Ri-Bhoi Police thwarted a potential IED attack on August 14 and 15 in Meghalaya’s East Khasi and Jaintia Hills, arresting a suspected member of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) along with two accomplices.The operation marks a significant blow to the banned...
Manipur WRD urges action against alleged illegal encroachments near Khuga Dam
North East

Manipur WRD urges action against alleged illegal encroachments near Khuga Dam

Imphal, August 21: The Water Resource Department (WRD) of Manipur has called for the urgent removal of alleged illegal and unauthorised constructions on land adjacent to the Khuga Dam in Churachandpur district.In a formal complaint lodged with the Churachandpur Police, Chitam Chongtham,...
Tripura CM seeks Central assistance as floods ravage state, death toll rises to nine
North East

Tripura CM seeks Central assistance as floods ravage state, death toll rises to...

Agartala, August 21: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has requested urgent assistance from the Centre to manage the worsening flood situation in the state, including the deployment of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel.Speaking to the press on Wednesday, Dr. Saha confirmed that...
A lifetime lost: Tripura man reunites with family after 37 yrs in Bangladesh jail
North East

A lifetime lost: Tripura man reunites with family after 37 yrs in Bangladesh...

Agartala, Aug 21: In an emotional homecoming, Shahjahan Miah, a Tripura native, has reunited with his family after spending 37 years in a Bangladesh prison.Miah, also known as Bilash, was freed and returned to India on Tuesday, marking the end of a decades-long ordeal that began with his arrest in...
23-yr-old employee molested by NEC cashier in Shillong; accused sent to 14-day custody
North East

23-yr-old employee molested by NEC cashier in Shillong; accused sent to 14-day...

Shillong, Aug 21:A cashier with the North Eastern Council (NEC) has been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody for allegedly molesting a 23-year-old employee at his official quarters in Motinagar on Monday.East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police, Sylvester Nongtnger, confirmed to the press on...
NSCN-Khango withdraws ‘capital punishment’ against Angami contractor after talks
North East

NSCN-Khango withdraws ‘capital punishment’ against Angami contractor after talks

Kohima, Aug 21:The Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland’s (NSCN) Khango faction has withdrawn the “capital punishment” issued against a contractor over non-payment of “tax”.The decision to withdraw the issued death threat against K Rulho comes after a crucial meeting between the NSCN-Khango and...
Heavy rains ravage Tripura: Seven dead, over 1000 displaced amidst floods
North East

Heavy rains ravage Tripura: Seven dead, over 1000 displaced amidst floods

Agartala, Aug 20: Devastating heavy rains have paralysed Tripura, displacing over thousands on Tuesday.Landslides have compounded the crisis, resulting in four fatalities in the state. In Debipur ADC village, South Tripura, three members of a family—Trisankar Chakma, his wife Ranjani Chakma, and...
Dimapur’s nightclubs on notice: NSCN-Niki bans underage drinking & employment
North East

Dimapur’s nightclubs on notice: NSCN-Niki bans underage drinking & employment

Guwahati, August 20: The Nikki faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-Nikki) has issued a stern warning to nightclubs, bars, lounges, and restaurants in Dimapur, demanding an immediate ban on alcohol service and employment to minors.The directive, announced by the NSCN-Niki's...
Mizoram’s HIV crisis: Over 16,000 current cases; 5,000+ deaths over two decades
North East

Mizoram’s HIV crisis: Over 16,000 current cases; 5,000+ deaths over two decades

Aizawl, August 20: Mizoram is grappling with a severe HIV crisis, with current figures showing 16,217 individuals living with HIV in the state, according to the latest report from the Mizoram State AIDS Control Society (MSACS).The report also highlights that 5,021 HIV-related deaths have been...
Congress’ Meghalaya crisis: Three MLAs join NPP, party strength plummets to 1
North East

Congress’ Meghalaya crisis: Three MLAs join NPP, party strength plummets to 1

Guwahati, Aug 20: The Congress suffered a major blow in Meghalaya on Monday as three of its legislators defected to the ruling National People's Party (NPP).Celestine Lyngdoh, Gabriel Wahlang, and Charles Marngar formally joined the NPP, reducing the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee’s...
Chief Minister Saha mandates prescription for syringe sales after HIV spike in Tripura
North East

Chief Minister Saha mandates prescription for syringe sales after HIV spike in...

Agartala, Aug 19: In response to escalating HIV/AIDS cases, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha announced on Monday that prescriptions will now be mandatory for purchasing syringes in the state.This measure aims to curb the spread of HIV among injectable drug users. Speaking to the press...
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