Shillong: House-listing operations (HLO) under Phase-I of the first fully digital Census 2027 will begin in Meghalaya on May 16, following the conclusion of the state’s self-enumeration campaign on May 15.In preparation, the general administration (B) department organised a training conference of the State Level Census Coordinating Committee (SLCCC) on May 7. FR Kharkongor, principal…
Shillong: The Meghalaya high court has directed the state govt to submit an affidavit within three weeks on the status of drug cases lodged at four Garo Hills police stations and on police patrolling in areas known for drug peddling.A division bench comprising Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice W Diengdoh issued the order…
Aizawl: Assam Rifles personnel recovered a cache of arms and explosive materials during an operation conducted in the Saikumphai hamlet of Mizoram’s Champhai district on Saturday, according to an official statement issued on Monday.The operation was launched following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of concealed arms and explosives in the area, which is located…
Dimapur: Altogether 402 cases were taken up, out of which 220 cases were disposed of during the second quarter National Lok Adalat held across Nagaland.An official statement on Monday said 11 benches were set up in the district headquarters of the district legal services authorities under the aegis of the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority….
Dimapur: A Nagaland University-led international study is exploring the use of ‘biochar’ as a practical and affordable solution to address water scarcity and soil degradation in the hilly regions of Nagaland.Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced by heating crop residues and organic biomass in low-oxygen conditions.The findings highlight how converting agricultural waste into biochar can…
Silchar: The 75th Foundation Day of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) was celebrated with grandeur at the NCHAC secretariat field at Haflong on Monday.Council leaders highlighting peace, preservation of tribal traditions and regional development on the occasion.Addressing the gathering, chief executive member Debolal Gorlosa extended greetings to the people of the district and…
Agartala: Tripura Pradesh Congress accused BJP-led coalition govt of deliberately fostering ethnic divisions and creating an atmosphere of unrest across the state in the run-up to the elections for Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (ADC).In a press conference, Tripura Congress spokesperson Prabir Chakraborty alleged that the two primary partners in the state’s ruling alliance…
Agartala: Dudhu Miah, a matriculate govt schoolteacher, lost his job in March 2020 during a high court-ordered scrutiny of 10,000-odd recruitments across rural Tripura. This week, he reclaimed his pride and dignity by clearing the Class 12 board exam — an achievement made sweeter by the fact that his daughter Ruma Akter was the other…
Aizawl: Mizoram CM Lalduhoma on Monday flagged off the first batch of 144 Mizoram youths selected for the 166 Infantry Battalion Territorial Army (Home & Hearth), Assam.The batch includes 135 males and nine females, and will leave for Shillong on May 15 for training-related formalities ahead of the start of training next month.Addressing the event,…
Guwahati: Congress MLAs will boycott Himanta Biswa Sarma’s swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday at the Veterinary College Ground in Khanapara, where around one lakh people are expected.Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi told reporters in Guwahati on Monday that Congress legislators would not attend the event, describing such ceremonies as “an election stage” for BJP. Congress secured…
