Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh govt under CM Pema Khandu on Wednesday announced a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for serving employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners and family pensioners, raising the rate from 58% to 60% of basic pay or pension with effect from Jan 1, 2026.The revision follows the Centre’s decision issued…
Himanta Biswa Sarma calls on Assam Governor Lakshman Acharya Guwahati: Following the BJP-led NDA’s hat-trick of wins in the Assam assembly elections, Himanta Biswa Sarma, as per constitutional protocol, submitted his resignation to governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Wednesday, paving the way for the alliance’s third stint in the state.Accepting the resignation, Acharya asked Sarma…
Imphal: Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday presented Governor’s Unit Citation 2026 to 11 units of central armed forces and Manipur Police in honour of their outstanding service in the state.During the investiture ceremony for the citation held at MSFDS, Palace Compound in Imphal, citations were awarded to 19 Garhwal Rifles, 17 Assam Rifles,…
Imphal: Hundreds of people from diverse communities on Wednesday held a massive peaceful rally in Thoubal district demanding justice for recent civilian killings and raising concerns over alleged human rights violations.The demonstration was organised under the collective leadership of All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO), All Manipur Women’s Voluntary Association (AMAWOVA), Manipuri Students’ Federation (MSF),…
Shillong: The Meghalaya cabinet approved an amendment to Rule 375 of the Assam Excise Rule, 1945 as adapted and amended by Meghalaya, to levy special duty on Bottle in Origin (BIO) in a bid to raise revenue.“This pertains to the revision of the import pass fee on Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) brought in from outside…
Shillong: CM Conrad Sangma on Wednesday said tourism in Meghalaya can succeed only if all stakeholders work together as “part of a larger ecosystem” that makes the state a natural choice for travellers.“When a family sits together and decides where they want to travel, Meghalaya must be visible, attractive and a destination that naturally comes…
Dimapur: An official delegation from Nagaland’s industries & commerce department and members of the Business Association of Nagas undertook a visit to the Dawki land port in Meghalaya to explore avenues for enhancing trade linkages and understanding the operational mechanisms of the port.The delegation, led by the industries and commerce department director, P Tokugha Sema,…
Shillong: The Meghalaya govt has appointed Abhilash Baranwal as deputy commissioner of East Khasi Hills district, which includes the state capital Shillong.Baranwal, who was deputy commissioner of Ri-Bhoi district, replaced Rosetta Mary Kurbah, who has been transferred and posted as commissioner and secretary in the home (police) and tourism departments.DC North Garo Hills Abhishek Saini…
Agartala: Tripura CM Manik Saha on Wednesday said his govt is committed to serving the people and directed all departments to remain vigilant, proactive and accountable in addressing citizens’ concerns.Reviewing departmental performance at a Task Monitoring System meeting, Saha called for regular monitoring to ensure timely delivery of public services and faster resolution of public…
Silchar: Even as Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) posted a resurgence in the Brahmaputra Valley with 10 seats as part of the NDA, the party failed to win a single seat in the Barak Valley, where three high-profile candidates — seen as close to chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma—lost decisively.The defeats have raised questions about AGP’s…
