Itanagar: A delegation of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) on Thursday set out for Taksing, a remote border village in Upper Subansiri district, amid concerns over alleged activities of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) along the international frontier.The delegation, led by AAPSU general secretary Mato Bui, was flagged off from the union’s headquarters…
Imphal: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a man in connection with the April 7 improvised explosive device (IED) attack on a house at Tronglaobi Awang Leikai in Manipur’s Bishnupur district that killed two minor children and injured their mother, the agency said late Wednesday.The case was initially registered at Moirang police station after…
Shillong: Meghalaya cabinet on Thursday approved a draft resolution, opposing uranium mining in the state. It will be tabled during the autumn session, beginning August 24.“The cabinet has approved the draft ‘Resolution against the mining of uranium in the State of Meghalaya’. The resolution will be moved in the upcoming autumn session of the Meghalaya…
Shillong: The United Democratic Party (UDP), a constituent of the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance govt, has raised concerns with Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi over proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).An eight-member delegation of the party, led by cabinet minister Lahkmen Rymbui, said the proposed changes could affect the functioning…
Guwahati: The Assam Christian Forum (ACF) expresses its gratitude to the Centre for its decision to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) for detailed examination.While welcoming the referral of FCRA Amendment Bill to the JPC, the ACF said in a statement on Thursday it was a prudent…
A mahout bathes an elephant at Pobitara Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon Guwahati: A proposal for three wildlife rescue centres has brought fresh hope for elephant and wildlife conservation in Assam.Anant Ambani’s Vantara has offered to help establish the centres, including one exclusively for Asian elephants, and hand them over to state govt free of encumbrances.CM…
Aizawl: CM Lalduhoma has welcomed the Centre’s decision to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint parliamentary committee (JPC), saying it would allow wider consultation on concerns raised by stakeholders.Lalduhoma thanked Union home minister Amit Shah for moving the motion in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.“I welcome the motion in the Lok…
Agartala: Former Tripura power minister and CPI(M) leader Manik Dey has urged the state govt to investigate allegations of inflated electricity bills and additional charges linked to smart meters.Dey said consumers had reported higher bills and service-related problems but had not received satisfactory explanations from the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd (TSECL). He accused the…
Dibrugarh: Sivasagar district banned drones and other unmanned aerial devices ahead of Independence Day celebrations.District magistrate Mridul Yadav issued the order on Thursday under Section 163 of the BNSS, 2023. It will remain in force from Aug 14 to 15.The order cited security inputs and assessments calling for enhanced precautions to protect public safety, order…
The programme featured laboratory visits, demonstrations of scientific instruments and diagnostic techniques, exhibitions, quizzes and interactions with researchers The programme featured laboratory visits, demonstrations of scientific instruments and diagnostic techniques, exhibitions, quizzes and interactions with researchers The programme featured laboratory visits, demonstrations of scientific instruments and diagnostic techniques, exhibitions, quizzes and interactions with researchers The…
