Major fire at Lalabazar in Assam’s Hailakandi destroys three establishments
A major fire broke out at Lalabazar in Assam’s Hailakandi district on October 19, gutting a furniture shop, a warehouse and a hotel in front of the Lalabazar Circle Office.…
Manipur outfit calls 48-hour statewide strike, demands Dy CM Nemcha Kipgen’s resignation over civilian killings
The Native People Committee Manipur (NPCM) has called a 48-hour statewide general strike from midnight on October 19, demanding the resignation of Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen and decisive action…
Akhil Gogoi calls for human chain in Dispur demanding justice for Zubeen Garg
Akhil Gogoi has called for an October 20 human chain outside Janata Bhawan seeking justice for Zubeen Garg. The appeal underscores continuing accountability demands and seeks an unobstructed programme with…
Meghalaya speaker recognises merger of 8 UDP MLAs with BJP; party strength rises to 10
Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma has recognised the merger of eight legislators from the United Democratic Party (UDP) with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), taking the BJP’s strength…
Siang project: HRA seeks impartial probe into reported meeting between former ABK (U) chief and Arunachal CM
The Human Rights of Arunachal (HRA) has called for an impartial inquiry into a reported meeting between former Adi Baane Kebang (United) president Thomas Borang and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister,…
Suspected petrol bomb incident mars Durga Puja festivities in Shillong
A suspected petrol bomb incident partially burnt an abandoned scooty near a momo stall in Mawbah. Police are verifying the device as Durga Puja festivities continue across Shillong. Durga Puja…
Kuki-Zo Council accuses governments of failing to protect civilians in Manipur’s Kamjong, seeks central forces
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) on October 18 accused the Central and Manipur governments of failing to protect civilians in Kamjong district, alleging that four Kuki civilians had been killed in…
Bandhs, blockades disrupting students’ education: Manipur CM calls for peace, reconciliation amid unrest
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday, October 18 called on communities to promote peace, reconciliation and mutual understanding, urging church leaders, teachers and students to help restore harmony…
Baichung Bhutia meets Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang, triggers speculation over political move
Former India football captain Baichung Bhutia met Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang in Gangtok on Sunday, October 18 triggering speculation about a possible political move to the ruling Sikkim…
Nagaland’s Chakhesang youth body calls off agitation after settlement with forest department
The Centre Chakhesang Youth Organisation (CCYO) on October 15 called off its non-cooperation movement and indefinite picketing of three forest offices in Nagaland’s Phek district after reaching an agreement with…