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Tripura: VHP wants legislation to stop conversion of Hindus to Christianity

Agartala: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) working president for the South East chapter, Alok Kumar, expressed concern on Monday over the reported rising incidences of Hindu conversions to Christianity.He observed that early implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)...

Protest over killing of woman affects normal life in Manipur

Imphal: A 12-hour general strike called by the United Naga Council (UNC) affected normal life in some parts of Manipur.Naga-dominated areas experienced deserted roads and closed shops during a strike from 6 am to 6 pm, protesting the killing...

Manipur: FIR lodged against Tapta over ‘genocide’ song against Kukis

Imphal: The Zomi Students’ Federation, a Churachandpur-based student body, lodged an FIR against Jayenta Loukrakpam, also known as Tapta, a popular Manipuri singer, for his controversial song that calls for the genocide of the Kukis.The first information report (FIR),...

Three Radar Doppler Stations to be installed in Arunachal: Rijiju

Itanagar:  Union Minister of Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju on Friday announced that instruments for extensive weather reading and 3 large Doppler Radar Stations will be installed in Arunachal Pradesh soon.Chairing a one-day farmers’ awareness programme here at Dorjee Khandu...

Manipur Governor meets NPP, religious leaders

Imphal: Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey discussed the crisis in Manipur with a delegation of the National People’s Party (NPP) and Inter-faith Forum for Peace and Harmony on Friday at Raj Bhawan. Three National Vice – Presidents of NPP, Y. Joykumar...

Tripura CM launches mission re-naming 75 border villages after freedom fighters

Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Saturday launched a mission renaming as many as 75 flanking villages of the state along the 856 –km border with Bangladesh after the freedom fighters of India’s independence to mark the...

Focus now on ‘purpose-driven’ approach: Meghalaya CM

Shillong: The Meghalaya government has shifted its focus from scheme driven approach to a “purpose-driven” one to address the challenges and problems for the growth of the state, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said on Thursday.“Our government has started to...

Security forces bust major narco-terror nexus in Arunachal’s Tirap district

Itanagar: In a significant operation launched by the Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles in conjunction with Arunachal Pradesh Police on Thursday, one suspected lady operative affiliated with illicit groups was apprehended in Khonsa town in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap district...

Three more illegal coke plants flattened in Meghalaya

Shillong: Three more illegal coke oven plants were demolished on Wednesday through a controlled explosion in Meghalaya, an official said.Two of the illegal coke plants, M/S Halari coke plant at Sutnga Elaka and M/S Shauryansi Coke at Wah Samsier,...

Customised industrial policy with incentives on offer for investors: Assam CM

Guwahati: For making Assam the most preferred investment destination in the country, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that a customised industrial policy with incentives is being offered to investors for speedy industrial development of the...

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44 Manipur youths receive NSDC certificates, job offers

Imphal: In a significant stride towards regional socio-economic growth, Assam Rifles facilitated the successful culmination of its Skill Development...