Myanmar refugee influx becoming a burden, says Mizoram CM Lalduhoma
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on June 4 said the continued influx of displaced people from Myanmar has become a burden on the state, warning that more refugees may seek shelter…
‘Insult to SC’: Congress on Arunachal CM having ‘control’ over files amid CBI probe
The Congress on June 3 accused the BJP-led government in Arunachal Pradesh of attempting to obstruct a court-monitored Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities in the award…
Arunachal Christian Forum gives 15-day ultimatum to govt over APFRA rules, warns of protests
The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Arunachal Pradesh government, demanding the immediate suspension of the process of framing and notifying rules under the Arunachal…
YMA, churches join hands to intensify fight against drug menace in Mizoram
Concerned over the growing threat of drug abuse and trafficking in Mizoram, the state’s largest civil society organisation, the Young Mizo Association (YMA), and major church bodies have pledged closer…
AAPSU submits memo to CM to safeguard rights, identity
The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) on Tuesday submitted a comprehensive 13-point memorandum to Chief Minister Pema Khandu, seeking urgent constitutional, administrative and legislative interventions to safeguard the rights,…
Indigenous rights and identity non-negotiable, says Arunachal CM after meeting AAPSU
Pema Khandu met the AAPSU Central Executive Body led by Meje Taku and discussed issues affecting the state. He said the talks reflected a shared commitment to protect Arunachal Pradesh’s…
AAPSU rejects Mising body’s demand for ILP exemption in Arunachal
The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has strongly defended the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system and rejected the demand by the Assam-based Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK) for exemption…
Manipur’s Khodang becomes first resettled Kuki-Zo village after 2023 violence
Khodang in Manipur was formally resettled on May 28 after residents fled during the 2023 ethnic violence. The move marks the first return of a displaced Kuki-Zo village and restores…
Mizoram Congress urges state government to suspend fuel cess amid rising prices
The Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee has urged the state government to suspend the cess on petrol and diesel amid rising fuel prices. The party said the levy is worsening transport…
President Droupadi Murmu calls for citizen-friendly policing during Sikkim police honour ceremony
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday, May 28 called for a more citizen-friendly policing system and urged police forces to function as supportive institutions for society while addressing the ceremonial presentation…