Naharlagun Police have recovered 12 two-wheelers, gold and silver ornaments and other suspected stolen property during an ongoing investigation into a series of theft cases reported from Naharlagun, Banderdewa, Nirjuli and adjoining areas of Arunachal Pradesh. The recoveries were made in connection with Naharlagun Police Station Case No. 84/2026, registered under Section 305(a) of the…
Electoral Roll Observer for Siaha district, Pu K. Lalthawmmawia, IAS, on Wednesday reviewed the progress of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 of electoral rolls and held discussions with election officials and other stakeholders at the DC Conference Hall in Siaha. The meeting was the second review of the ongoing SIR exercise in the district….
Two men have been arrested for allegedly leading a mob attack on three people suspected of theft at Mawngap in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district, police said. The incident took place around 5.40 am on August 23, when police received information that three suspected thieves had been caught by members of the public at 11…
The Joint Tribes Council Manipur (JTCM) has called for the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur before the Census or any delimitation exercise is undertaken in the state. Expressing concern over what it described as continued cross-border influx and demographic changes, the council said a verified record of genuine citizens and…
Mizoram Home Minister K. Sapdanga has called for a clear government policy to address the growing influx of Zo ethnic people and other refugees fleeing the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) of Bangladesh, saying the issue requires careful planning and urgent attention. Speaking at a seminar titled “The Potential Impact on Mizoram by the Increasing Subjugation…
The Tripura government will continue to preserve the heritage of the historic Chaturdash Devta Temple while improving infrastructure and visitor facilities to develop it as one of the state’s leading religious tourism destinations, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Thursday. The Chief Minister made the announcement while inaugurating the seven-day Kharchi Puja and fair at…
The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, today on 17th July 2026, virtually inaugurated the redeveloped Majbat in Rangiya Division (Assam), Jalpaiguri Road in Alipurduar Division (West Bengal) and Haldibari in Katihar Division (West Bengal), marking a momentous occasion for the states and the Northeast region. This event stands out as a landmark…
Chinese activity along the India-China border has again raised alarm. A local welfare organisation has made serious allegations that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has occupied Indian territory in the Taktsing area of Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district and built military camps, roads, and bridges. The organisation has sought immediate intervention from the state…
At the President of India’s Republic Day high tea at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Assam’s traditional cuisine played a major role in the Northeast culinary exhibit. The official menu featured dishes from Assam, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh. Assamese specialties including Til Pitha, Til Laru, and Narikol Laru—all strongly connected to Magh Bihu and the state’s…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, said the Northeast is fast emerging as a key economic growth region for India. He stressed that Assam may not be a large state with thousands of investment proposals, but it treats every investor as a “VIP investor” and gives focused…
