The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has directed all Kuki-Zo MLAs not to attend the upcoming session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly, scheduled to begin in Imphal on September 2. In a statement issued on Monday, the KIM said the directive would remain in force pending a political settlement to the Kuki-Zo community’s demand for a…
The lack of personal safety has once again created extreme panic. The brutal murder of a popular Haryanvi singer in broad daylight has caused a major sensation across the country. The sensational murder took place outside a gym in the Aryapuri-Nalpatra area of Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh. While the singer was sitting inside his own…
Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister and minister in charge of Home, Y. Patton, has said the State government would not force anyone to sing Vande Mataram.He made the statement amid controversy over the Centre’s directive on singing the national song in schools and official programmes, which has drawn opposition from various Naga civil society organisations, including…
Assam Rifles, along with affiliated units and other security forces, has intensified a series of community outreach and patriotic programmes across Manipur ahead of the 80th Independence Day. As part of the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign and programmes marking 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’, the forces have organised sporting events, cultural and artistic competitions,…
A study by Nagaland University has identified 47 non-timber forest products (NTFPs) across villages in Nagaland and Meghalaya, highlighting their significant contribution to the livelihoods, food security and local economies of forest-dependent tribal communities. The study, conducted across 20 villages covering 250 households, documented 47 plant- and animal-based NTFPs and assessed their collection patterns, utilisation…
A B.Tech student of IIT-Guwahati died after falling into the Brahmaputra river.A police official said the incident took place on Saturday when two students of the institute were walking along the riverbank near the institute.“Suddenly, both of them fell into the river. After being informed, an SDRF team from a nearby camp reached the spot…
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president and MP from Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency, Gaurav Gogoi, visited various flood-affected areas in Upper Assam to take stock of the situation and interact with the victims.The Congress leader reviewed the flood situation in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts.He also visited the flood-affected residents of Borbam Tea Estate under the…
The thrilling journey of the world’s biggest sporting festival, the FIFA World Cup, finally came to an end. Spain defeated Argentina in the final to lift the World Cup trophy for the second time. The European side secured a nail-biting 1-0 win in extra time against Lionel Messi’s Argentina. No team could score during the…
Members of the Northeast Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom came together to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the region at the United Colours of North East India Festival 2026, held at the Indian Gymkhana Club in London. Organised by North East Indians in UK (NEIUK) with support from Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, head…
In a move aimed at improving tea quality and enhancing consumer confidence, the Tea Board of India has officially launched the ‘Tea Mark’ licensing portal along with a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to regulate the certification process for Indian tea. The initiative comes amid increasing concerns over the quality of tea, particularly in the…
