Aizawl: Following two consecutive days of protest by the Aizawl-based Centre for Environment and Social Justice (CESJ), the Mizoram govt on Sunday temporarily halted felling of trees on a patch of land in Aizawl, which was previously occupied by the Assam Rifles.While the govt proposing to cut 176 trees as part of multiple infrastructure projects…
Aizawl: At least 34 refugees from Myanmar have recently entered Mizoram, the state home department records said.The entry of these refugees, including 31 in south Mizoram’s Hnahthial district, was reportedly due to a forcible attempt by the Chin National Army (CNA), the main Chin insurgent group, to conscript young people aged between 13 and 18.With…
Agartala: Allegations against Tripura BJP MLA Tofazzal Hossain of abusing and intimidating a police officer have unsettled the political landscape in the state, prompting demands for action from the opposition CPM and Tipra Motha, an ally in the state’s ruling coalition.The MLA from Boxanagar in Tripura’s Sepahijala district is accused of intimidating the officer-in-charge of…
Guwahati: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) will host the Northeast NSS Festival from April 21 to 25 at its campus.Based on the theme “Empowered Youth for Viksit Bharat,” the five-day event will bring together National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers from across the northeastern states. The festival aims to provide a dynamic platform…
DIPHU: The body of a missing polling official was found in a nude and decomposed condition in a remote hilly area of Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on Saturday, officials said. The body of Cornelius Kindu was discovered in the Rongwongwey area by locals, who informed the authorities, according to news agency PTI. Kindu, who was…
IMPHAL/CHURACHANDPUR: Two persons, including a retired Indian Army soldier, were killed and three others injured in a militant ambush on NH-202 — Manipur’s new troubled spot in Ukhrul district — on Saturday afternoon. There is no official confirmation yet on the identity of the attackers.Police said the attack took place around 2:30pm between Leingangching and…
Silchar: Assam education department has taken disciplinary action against 66 headmasters of govt and provincialised schools in Cachar district following poor performance in this year’s HSLC examinations, officials said.The crackdown comes after a sharp decline in pass percentages in the schools which recorded results below 20%. District education officials said showcause notices have been issued…
Guwahati: A tense situation unfolded in Guwahati’s Hatigaon area after a family alleged that miscreants attempted to forcibly enter their residence and issued death threats in the early hours of Saturday. The incident has sparked concern among local residents. Police said two persons were arrested in this connection.According to police, the incident took place on…
Dibrugarh: Two men were killed on the spot when a speeding SUV ploughed into their stationary motorcycle on the roadside at Lajum village in Kakopathar, triggering a fierce protest by locals that brought traffic on NH-15 to a standstill for nearly six hours on Saturday.The deceased were Pranjit Das, 21, a resident of Kakopathar and…
Guwahati: Assam assembly leader of opposition and senior Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has raised alarm over what he termed “severe security lapses” at election material strongrooms in Sivasagar, alleging violations of Election Commission of India (ECI) protocols.In a representation to election observer Narasimhugari TL Reddy, Saikia pointed to discrepancies at Rooms No. 12 and 15…
