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Meghalaya education minister slams cow-protection rally, brands organisers as ‘extremists
North East

Meghalaya education minister slams cow-protection rally, brands organisers as...

Guwahati, Sept. 17: The Meghalaya government has condemned a cow-protection group for planning a rally in the state on October 2, stating that “the issue is not supported by the people of Meghalaya”.Education Minister Rakkam Sangma criticised the group, asserting that rallies advocating issues not...
Tripura State Rifles celebrates Vishwakarma Puja by worshiping arms & ammunition
North East

Tripura State Rifles celebrates Vishwakarma Puja by worshiping arms & ammunition

Agartala, Sept. 17: Soldiers of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) celebrated Vishwakarma Puja with a distinctive twist at their 3rd Battalion headquarters in RK Nagar on Tuesday.In a unique tradition, the soldiers paid homage to their arms and ammunition, seeking divine blessings of Lord Vishwakarma...
Nagalands Mon district massacre: SC ends criminal proceedings against Army personnel
North East

Nagaland's Mon district massacre: SC ends criminal proceedings against Army...

Guwahati, Sept 17: The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, closed criminal proceedings against army personnel involved in a botched counter-insurgency operation that resulted in the deaths of 14 civilians in Nagaland’s Mon district in December 2021.The court, however, left open the possibility of the case...
Manipur lifts Internet ban in 5 districts; CM defends govt policies
North East

Manipur lifts Internet ban in 5 districts; CM defends govt policies

Imphal, Sept 16: The Manipur government, on Monday, lifted the temporary internet suspension in five valley districts of the state with immediate effect.Commissioner (Home) N Ashok Kumar announced that the decision followed a thorough review of the law and order situation. “The state government...
5 Bangladesh nationals detained in Mankachar; total 65 infiltrators held since unrest
Assam

5 Bangladesh nationals detained in Mankachar; total 65 infiltrators held since...

Dhubri, Sept. 16: The Mankachar police detained five Bangladesh nationals along the Assam-Meghalaya border on Sunday evening.The individuals were intercepted while travelling in an auto-rickshaw at around 9 p.m., following a tip-off that foreign nationals were attempting to cross into Assam from...
Tripura: Minor raped, search on for accused
North East

Tripura: Minor raped, search on for accused

Agartala, Sept. 16: In a recent incident, a minor girl was abducted and allegedly raped at Hrishyamukh in South Tripura district on Sunday, the police confirmed. The prime accused in the case is reportedly on the run as the police had launched a search operation followed by registering an FIR. ...
Meghalaya’s online investment scam: Over 700 duped, police probing nationwide links
North East

Meghalaya’s online investment scam: Over 700 duped, police probing nationwide...

Meghalaya, Sept 16: After Assam, Meghalaya has fallen prey to fraudulent online investment schemes that have duped over 700 people out of more than Rs 1 crore.Superintendent of Police (Sadar) and Cyber Wing head, Pankaj Kumar Rasgania, informed The Assam Tribune that so far, eight cases have...
Mizoram braces fuel crisis: Tanker drivers suspend operations on damaged highways
North East

Mizoram braces fuel crisis: Tanker drivers suspend operations on damaged...

Aizawl, Sept 15: The Mizoram Oil Tanker Driver Association (MOTDA) and the Petroleum Entrepreneurs’ and Transporters’ Union of Mizoram (PETUM) have announced a complete halt of oil tanker operations on National Highways 306 and 6, effective from tomorrow.The decision stems from growing concerns over...
Manipur police appeal for peaceful protests as attacks on security forces escalate
North East

Manipur police appeal for peaceful protests as attacks on security forces...

N Herojit Singh, DIG Range 1 expressed concerns over anti-social elements using lethal weapons against police personnel.
Researcher discovers rare dung beetle species in Meghalaya during personal trip
North East

Researcher discovers rare dung beetle species in Meghalaya during personal trip

The discovery is notable for its it was found in elephant dung.
Meghalaya taxi association slams govt for leaning on Assam for revenue
North East

Meghalaya taxi association slams govt for 'leaning' on Assam for revenue

Guwahati, Sept 15: The All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA) has slammed the Meghalaya government for failing to develop the state’s revenue-generation model.The association's comments come in response to recent statements by Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh, who highlighted Assam's...
STF nabs self-styled ‘finance secretary’ of Kuki insurgent group in Guwahati
North East

STF nabs self-styled ‘finance secretary’ of Kuki insurgent group in Guwahati

Imphal, Sept. 15: The Special Task Force (STF) in Guwahati has apprehended a self-styled “finance secretary” of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA), a Kuki insurgent group operating in Northeast India and Upper Myanmar.Identified as LS Yosef Chongloi, 34, he was arrested from the Beltola area of...
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