Guwahati: The fast-track court set up for speedy trial of the Zubeen Garg death case completed its hearing on the bail plea of accused Shekharjyoti Goswami on Monday but reserved its order. The verdict on the plea will be pronounced on May 28.Shekharjyoti, Zubeen’s bandmate, is lodged in jail along with six others since Sept…
Shillong: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma on Monday accused “politically motivated people” of spreading “fake news” on social media and attempting to take credit for development works carried out by the NPP-led govt.Addressing an event in Damas, North Garo Hills on May 18, Sangma said the govt has kept people at the centre of its development…
Shillong: The ministry of development of north eastern region (DoNER) has taken a major step towards promoting inter-regional collaboration in India’s handloom sector by exploring the fusion of the northeast’s celebrated Eri silk with Rajasthan’s iconic Kota Doria fabric.The initiative aims to create a distinctive, premium textile for domestic and international markets.On Sunday, secretary of…
Shillong: The Meghalaya high court did not hear on Monday the state govt’s petition against bail granted to Sonam, the prime accused in her husband Raja Raghuvanshi’s murder, due to lack of time.The court posted the matter for hearing on May 20.The presiding judge deferred the hearing as he was occupied with other cases.A single…
Aizawl: A meeting of special investigation team (SIT) of south Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district for protection and conservation of riverine reserve forests and reserve forest areas under the jurisdiction of the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) and the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) was held on Monday.District deputy commissioner Donny Lalruatsanga said every possible effort must…
Dimapur: Union minister of development of north eastern region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia and Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio jointly launched the ‘Cluster-based Coffee Value Chain Development in Nagaland’ project at Sanchar Bhavan, New Delhi, on Monday.Nagaland deputy CM TR Zeliang, adviser to the land resources department G Ikuto Zhimomi, senior govt officials, representatives of the…
Dimapur: Nagaland governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Monday reviewed the current status of school education in the state, including governance structures, student enrolment trends, teacher strength and key initiatives aimed at improving learning outcomes and strengthening the education system.Chairing a high-level review meeting on the progress and performance of the school education department at the…
Dimapur: Nagaland tourism department presented an overview of its key initiatives, achievements, challenges, and future plans to governor Nand Kishore Yadav at a review meeting of the department at the Lok Bhavan in Kohima on Monday.During the meeting, tourism secretary Nchumbemo Lotha briefed the governor on the progress of the tourism development in Nagaland, highlighting…
Agartala: The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee’s executive panel deliberated on strategies to rejuvenate the party in the northeast, especially with elections looming in Manipur, and is gearing up for a robust political campaign in the region.Addressing the meeting, MLA and member of the Congress Working Committee Sudip Roy Barman criticised the BJP-led central govt, alleging…
Agartala: The Tripura govt is in talks with the Russian embassy to boost international investment in the state, officials from the industries and commerce department said on Monday.The Tripura govt has invited Russia to be a partner country for the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026, aiming to strengthen collaboration in various sectors such as tourism,…
