Imphal: Two villagers were killed and two others injured after unidentified armed men opened fire on Langka Naga village in Kangpokpi district on Friday morning.The attack reportedly took place at around 7:30 am as villagers gathered for farming activities. All four victims were residents of Langka Naga village.The deceased were identified as Wiriliangbou Chawang and…
The recovery sparked anger in Bazaricherra and Chhagalmowa, with residents taking to the streets carrying sticks BJP booth president Bikash Dhar The recovery sparked anger in Bazaricherra and Chhagalmowa, with residents taking to the streets carrying sticks BJP booth president Bikash Dhar The recovery sparked anger in Bazaricherra and Chhagalmowa, with residents taking to the…
Police said the consignment arrived from Manipur and was to be transported to Punjab Guwahati: Assam Police’s Special Task Force seized 10.48 kg of suspected heroin, estimated to be valued at around Rs 80 crore, and arrested a Punjab man in Guwahati on Friday.Acting on intelligence, STF raided a rented apartment in the Six Mile…
BJP party members during a meet Aizawl: BJP Mizoram Pradesh has welcomed Centre’s decision to refer the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), saying it reflects willingness to consider concerns raised by Christian organisations across the country.In a statement, BJP Mizoram state general secretary and chief spokesperson Delson…
Itanagar: An indefinite bandh called by community-based organisations, students’ unions and NGOs in Lekang circle of Namsai district started at 5 am on Friday, demanding protection of govt employment opportunities for domicile and resident certificate holders.Protesters are enforcing road blockades at Banka Bridge, Bordumsa Gate and Dirak Gate.Horojit Morang, a leader of the groups, termed…
Agartala: Three separate complaints were filed on Friday against former Tripura CM and senior CPM leader Manik Sarkar at two police stations in Mohanpur subdivision of West Tripura, alleging that his recent statement — that “the country and the state will go on the path of militant movement” — could incite unrest and disturb public order. The…
Guwahati: IPS officer Sudhanshu Dhama, originally from Arunachal Pradesh, has been selected for the prestigious Medal for Gallantry. Four officers from the northeast are also among the 92 awardees chosen for the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), while 29 personnel from the region are among the 664 selected for the Medal for Meritorious Service…
Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Guwahati: Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has expressed solidarity with Assam after devastating floods claimed 104 lives.In an Aug 3 letter to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, the king highlighted the region’s shared vulnerability to climate change and the need for collective action.“The people of…
17-year-old Jorhat karateka Janmoni Konwar won gold at the 20th All India Independence Cup Karate Championship 2026 on Aug 9 Guwahati: Floods submerged Janmoni Konwar’s home but failed to drown her dream; now, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has stepped in to support her training.The assistance comes days after the 17-year-old Jorhat karateka won…
Aizawl: The executive committee of Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), the apex Mizo student organisation, on Friday objected to any move making it mandatory to sing or render all stanzas of “Vande Mataram” in educational institutions.In a press release, MZP said it had earlier opposed MHA directive mandating the singing or playing of the revised “Vande…
