Author: Nibir Deka

Mizoram elections: MNF, BJP engage war of words amid party switching

GUWAHATI: Former Speaker of the Mizoram Assembly, Lalrinliana Sailo, officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during a ceremony attended by Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland, Y Patton. Sailo’s move came shortly after his resignation as the Speaker earlier in the week. In the previous election, Sailo secured the Chalfilh seat as a candidate for […]

Dengue crisis in Manipur: 5 suspected fatalities spark alarm

GUWAHATI: Manipur is facing another health crisis as the dengue outbreak worsened, with 1,338 officially reported cases as of Friday. This marks the highest number of infections the state has seen in recent memory. In 2021, there were just 203 reported cases of dengue, which increased to 503 cases in 2022. The State Health Directorate […]

Turning over a new leaf: From poppy to tea in Manipur’s hills

GUWAHATI: Manipur, a region plagued by deforestation linked to extensive poppy cultivation in its hilly terrain, is now witnessing a groundbreaking endeavour by a private tea company to replace narcotic plantations with thriving tea gardens. Meckley Tea India, a new entrant in the Indian tea industry, is spearheading an initiative to transform the landscape of […]

Assam woman declared Indian citizen after 6-year-long legal battle

GUWAHATI: Dulubi Bibi, a 50-year-old resident of Udharbond in Assam’s Cachar district, has finally been recognised as an Indian citizen after a prolonged legal battle that began with her being declared an illegal migrant from Bangladesh in 2017 due to discrepancies in voter lists. Bibi’s journey through the Indian legal system was a challenging one. The […]

Sikkim: Man sponsors education of boy who lost entire family in floods

The 11 year old had lost both of his parent and his eight year old sister in the devastating floods Guwahati: A man from Darjeeling has decided to sponsor the education of a child who had lost both parents during the floods in Sikkim. 11 year old Adon Khawas had lost both his parents Binod […]

Congress, just like Pakistan, only talks about Palestine: Assam CM

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma has slammed the Indian National Congress (INC) over its stand on the Israel-Palestine War. The Congress Working Committee, the party’s highest-decision-making body, expressed its “dismay and anguish” over the war and underlined its support of the Palestinian people’s right to “land (and) self-government, and to live with […]

Manipur: Pork frenzy in Imphal Valley as prices plunge amid health concerns

GUWAHATI: Pork is currently available at prices ranging between Rs 150 and Rs 200 per kg, nearly half the typical retail price of Rs 350 – Rs 380. The reason behind this price reduction remains uncertain, although the Manipur Progressive Pig Farmers’ Association reported that numerous pigs had died due to an unidentified disease in […]

Bihar train accident: 4 dead, 21 trains diverted as Northeast Express derails

The 12506 North East Express train has been derailed near Raghunathpur railway station in the Buxar district of Bihar at around 9.35 pm on Wednesday, October 11. Several trains have been cancelled and diverted after more than 12 coaches of the 12506 Delhi-Kamakhya North East Express derailed. As per reports, four people have lost their […]

Manipur welcomes avian guests amidst unrest

TAMENGLONG (MANIPUR): An environment of gloom still shrouds the Zeliangrong Naga-dominated Tamenglong district in ethnic violence-hit Manipur. Nonetheless, there is no let down in Manipuri hospitality. In quiet corners of the city and in surrounding jungles and near water bodies, forest officials and passionate animal enthusiasts are gearing up to greet and safeguard their avian guests, […]

Mizoram poll: Church bodies, parties oppose Sunday for vote count

GUWAHATI: Church leaders and political parties in Mizoram have opposed the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to hold the counting of votes for the Mizoram Assembly elections 2023 on Sunday, December 3. The Mizoram Church Leaders Committee (MKHC) called for an emergency meeting on the issue following the ECI’s announcement on Monday. “We are […]

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