Fresh violence erupted in Manipur’s Jiribam district early Wednesday as suspected ‘tribal village volunteers’ set fire to a retired police officer’s house. The three-room residence at Jakuradhor, located 28 km from Jiribam district headquarters and near the Hmar-dominated Pherzawl district, was torched around 3:30 a.m. The officer’s family had previously vacated the property due to…
The Mizoram government has raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs 4 per litre each, effective September 1. This increase is aimed at funding social infrastructure and road maintenance projects. Taxation Minister Dr. Vanlalthlana announced that the price hike includes a new Rs 2 per litre levy for social infrastructure and services cess, and an…
To protect and safeguard land, language and culture of the indigenous people of Assam, 57 recommendations on Clause 6 of Assam Accord to be implemented approved by the Assam Cabinet. Assam CM said, “A decision has been taken to implement 85 per cent of the recommendations and we will take up the remaining with the…
A news of stock market scam is surfaced all over the internet, where Assam Police has uncovered Rs. 2, 200 crore from a 22-years-old boy hailing from Dibrugarh, Assam. In concern of the stock market investors, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has asked people to be aware from such fraudulent. He said, “The promise…
Armed Kuki militants launched an attack on Sinam village in the Khundrakpam Assembly Constituency, Imphal East district, just a day after a similar assault on Koutruk Village in Imphal West. Sources indicate that the militants employed drones to drop bombs on security personnel’s bunkers, destroying three bunkers and damaging property belonging to the forces. The…
Virat Kohli made his cricket debut series in 2008. Former legendary cricketer Harbhajan Singh recalled how Virat Kohli was self-doubting himself wanting to excel in the ground. Recalling an incident during ODI against Sri Lanka, Harbhajan shared, “I remember this one incident. Viru [Virender Sehwag] had gotten injured, I suppose. [Ajantha] Mendis was getting everyone…
Due to continuous rain, Tripura has been grilling under flood since August 19-24 which resulted loss of 32 lives, with two others injured and one person missing in the state. Assam Chief Minster Himanta Biswa Sarma to over the challenges, has announced financial aid package of Rs 5 crore for Tripura. According to the sources,…
Muslims practice of a two-hour break from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Fridays has been scraped by Assam Legislative Assembly. From now on, Muslim lawmakers and staff members will not be allowed to take a break for Friday prayers, or namaz. Breaking the colonial-era practice, the decision was taken to emphasise the Assembly to…
Amitabh Bachchan who has been hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati since 2000. On the first episode of the season Big B begins by sharing a emotional message. Big B begins by saying, “Today marks the start of a new season. But I’m a little short of words today. And that’s because no word has the capacity…
Trinamool Congress government have been facing severe backlash due to rape and murder of a traniee doctor in RG Kar Hospital. Widespread protest have outraged in the country for the failure of the government in the state. Recently during an event, Mamata Banerjee attacked BJP by saying that “if Bengal burns, then Assam and Delhi…
