Shillong: The 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC), headquartered in Meghalaya’s capital, will be held on Thursday at the state convention centre in Shillong, under the chairmanship of Union home minister and NEC chairperson Amit Shah.The session will be attended by Union minister for development of north eastern region (DoNER) and NEC vice‑chairperson…
Guwahati: Assam is set to witness a major community‑led environmental initiative this World Environment Day on Friday, with 35 lakh women from self‑help groups (SHGs) joining hands to plant one crore trees across the state.CM Himanta Biswa Sarma described the drive as a strong display of the state’s Nari Shakti, underlining how women are spearheading grassroots environmental action to…
The women protesters on Wednesday Churachandpur: The women’s wing of Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) held a sit-in at the Wall of Remembrance from 11:00am on Wednesday, demanding the release of 14 Kuki civilians allegedly held in captivity by Naga groups and the arrest of those responsible for the killing of three pastors in an…
Shillong: CM Conrad Sangma has emphasized on striking a balance between livelihoods, safety, and environment in relation to coal mining in the state.“I stress on the word balance because that is really what is important. While we have to look at livelihood, we have to ensure that we continue to take care of our people,…
Guwahati: Swimming, diving, or any other activity in the Brahmaputra and its tributaries flowing through Kamrup district has been prohibited by the district administration until further orders, in view of the rising water levels. The move aims to prevent drowning and other river‑related accidents during the monsoon season.During the monsoon last year, six deaths due…
Guwahati: Assam Police intervened to help a 70-year-old woman found wandering on a national highway in Guwahati after she was abandoned by her three daughters, and secured a written agreement requiring the daughters to care for her on a weekly rotation basis.The woman, Kaushalya Das of Srihati in Sualkuchi in Kamrup district, was rescued by…
Aizawl: Mizoram excise & marcotics department, in a joint operation with volunteers of the Central Anti Drugs Squad (CADS) of the Young Mizo Association (YMA), seized 971 grams of heroin at Sihphir Neihbawi village near Aizawl on Tuesday from the possession of four people.State excise & narcotics department spokesperson Peter Zohmingthanga said four persons —…
Aizawl: Union minister of state for information & broadcasting and parliamentary affairs L Murugan on Tuesday said he would encourage major filmmakers to shoot in Mizoram, citing the state’s “beautiful locations,” during a visit to Kolasib district bordering Assam.Murugan made the remarks while addressing representatives of civil society during an interactive session at the Kolasib…
Guwahati: The 17-year-old girl critically injured in a machete attack in Assam’s Nalbari district is “stable but not out of danger”, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) authorities said.“Hee blood pressure is normal today and the haemoglobin level has also improved after blood transfusion. Infection has comparatively recovered. A few tests are yet to be…
Shillong: In the wake of the circulation of “fake news” regarding LPG shortage, the office of the deputy commissioner (supply), East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, has advised people against ‘panic buying’ of fuel and LPG cylinders.An official statement issued on Tuesday informed residents that “contrary to rumours and fake news” circulating on social media concerning…
