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Normal activities ceased in Manipur to protest killing of 13 people

Imphal: People of Manipur, especially those belonging to Meitei Naga, Muslim, and Hindi-speaking people, stopped their activities on Sunday across the state as a mark of respect to the 13 people, mostly young teenagers, who were killed by armed...

Evaluate leaders based on performance, not religious affiliations: Arunachal BJP chief

Itanagar: In view of the forthcoming Assembly elections in the State, Arunachal Pradesh BJP president Biyuram Wahge has urged the public to “prioritize” collective development over individual gains and emphasized “the need to evaluate leaders based on their intentions...

Centre allocates Rs 1,241 cr for enhancement & expansion of Phulbari-Tura road in Meghalaya

Shillong: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday announced an allocation of Rs. 1,241 crore for the enhancement and expansion of the Phulbari-Tura segment on National Highway 127B in Meghalaya.“The road infrastructure aims to enhance...

Manipur: Kidnapped college student rescued, 8 kidnappers nabbed

Imphal: A 22-year-old youth who was kidnapped on Friday was rescued here on Saturday by Manipur Police.Imphal West SP Ksh Shivkanta said the 22 year old lone son of Laishram Shyamchand Singh of Ngaikhong Siphai, Bishnupur District was kidnapped...

Assam CM announces plans for zoo development

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa on Saturday announced Rs 350 crore plans to develop the Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden. Himanta Biswa visited the zoo and inspected the facilities there.Later, he also enquired about the progress of the...

Congress urges Manipur MPs to speak on State crisis

Imphal: A team of Manipur Congress urged the three Members of Parliament from Manipur to raise the Manipur crisis during the ongoing Parliament session.Amir Hussain, Gen Secy of Congress, said the team was led by Hareshwar Goshwami, Vice President,...

Manipur govt decides to lift liquor ban

Imphal: The Manipur government has decided to lift the ban on production and sale of liquor in the state with immediate effect, according to a gazette notification. The fresh order was issued on December 6, but the gazette notification was...

Meghalaya police nab Army JCO for ‘stealing’ ammunition

Shillong: Meghalaya police on Friday arrested a Junior Commissioned Officer of the Indian Army after recovering a huge cache of military-grade ammunition and illegal wildlife items from his house in Ri-Bhoi district, an official said.Based on and Military Intelligence...

Assam CM announces ambitious plans to transform Guwahati into Gateway of SEA

Guwahati: The Government of Assam is undertaking measures to transform Guwahati into the Gateway of South-East Asia, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, during the inaugural address for the North East States Conclave on Urban Planning...

Sikkim CM leg delegation submits memorandum

Gangtok:  Chief Minister PS Tamang led delegation was assured of the request made when they called on Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah.CM submitted a memorandum regarding the inclusion of 12 communities of Sikkim, in Article 342 of...

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PIB Shillong hosts workshop on financial inclusion & digital empowerment

Shillong: Highlighting the remarkable progress made in financial inclusion and digital empowerment over the past twelve years, the Press...