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48-hour petrol pump bandh across NE postponed
North East

48-hour petrol pump bandh across NE postponed

Guwahati, Mar 30: The 48-hour petrol pump strike called by the Northeast India Petroleum Dealers’ Association (NEIPDA), scheduled to begin on March 30, has been postponed.This comes after the state government directed the oil companies to ensure the smooth purchase and sale of petroleum products...
Manipur govt declines transportation arrangement for UPSC exams outside state, offers reimbursement
North East

Manipur govt declines transportation arrangement for UPSC exams outside state,...

New Delhi, Mar 29: The Manipur government has informed the Delhi High Court that it will not organise transportation facilities for students from hill districts to UPSC Civil Services Exam centres located outside the state.This decision, presented in response to a PIL filed by the Zomi Students...
Mizoram solemnly observes Good Friday
North East

Mizoram solemnly observes Good Friday

Aizawl, Mar 29: Christians across Mizoram solemnly observed Good Friday on Friday, which commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus on the cross at Golgotha, which is on the outskirts of Jerusalem.Good Friday, which is also known as Black Friday, is observed by Christians across the world to reflect on...
Five suspected militants arrested by Assam Rifles in Indo Myanmar Border
North East

Five suspected militants arrested by Assam Rifles in Indo Myanmar Border

Imphal, March 29: The Assam Rifles captured five suspected militants along the Indo-Myanmar border. The breakthrough came at a place called Y-Junction under Chakpikarong Police Station in the Chandel District of Manipur.The arrested persons are identified as Thangkhonglal Haokip around 44 years’...
Northeast Petroleum Dealers Association calls for 48-hour petrol-pump strike
North East

Northeast Petroleum Dealers' Association calls for 48-hour petrol-pump strike

Guwahati, Mar 29:The Northeast India Petroleum Dealers’ Association issued a notification on Thursday in which they declared a 48-hour petrol pump strike. According to the notification issued, the association held a general meeting in its office at Uzanbazar, Guwahati, wherein it was...
Mizoram: All 6 MP candidates passed scrutiny
North East

Mizoram: All 6 MP candidates passed scrutiny

Aizawl, Mar 28: Six candidates nominated for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Mizoram Parliamentary Constituency passed the scrutiny on Thursday. Congress candidate Lalbiakzama, ZPM candidate Richard Vanlalhmangaiha, BJP candidate Vanlalhmuaka and MNF candidate and sitting Rajya Sabha MP K....
Muted and colourless Holi in violence-hit Manipur this year
North East

Muted and colourless Holi in violence-hit Manipur this year

Imphal, Mar 28: With the ongoing turmoil in the north-eastern state of Manipur, a colourless Holi was celebrated this time in the state.The five-day extravaganza festival of Yaosang, which is known as “Holi” in other parts of the country, is celebrated with pomp and gaiety in normal time. However,...
Nagaland: AFSPA extended in eight districts; 21 police stations declared disturbed area
North East

Nagaland: AFSPA extended in eight districts; 21 police stations declared...

Nagaland, Mar 28: The Central Government has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in eight districts and 21 police stations across five districts of Nagaland, declaring them 'disturbed areas' for a period of six more months.The order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will...
Security forces seize warlike stores in Manipur’s Gwarok Hill
North East

Security forces seize warlike stores in Manipur’s Gwarok Hill

Imphal, Mar 28: In a major breakthrough for security forces, warlike stores were recovered deep inside a forest area in Manipur. The breakthrough came when a combined team of security forces conducted a special operation on Wednesday at Gwarok Hill in the Thoubal district of Manipur. According to...
Mizoram’s three main political party MP candidates file nominations
North East

Mizoram’s three main political party MP candidates file nominations

Aizawl, March 27: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Mizo National Front (MNF), and Congress MP candidates filed their nominations on Wednesday to Aizawl District Deputy Commissioner and Returing Officer for the upcoming Lok Sabha election, Nazuk Kumar. The BJP candidate Vanlalhmuaka stated that...
Th Basanta Kumar Singh named BJP candidate for Inner Manipur LS seat
North East

Th Basanta Kumar Singh named BJP candidate for Inner Manipur LS seat

Imphal, Mar 26: After a prolonged wait, Th Basanta Kumar Singh has been announced as the BJP candidate for the Inner Manipur Parliamentary constituency.Though the election is scheduled to be held in the first phase, the ruling party took the longest time to announce its candidacy. Th. Basanta Kumar...
BJP announces MP candidate for Mizoram Lok Sabha seat
North East

BJP announces MP candidate for Mizoram Lok Sabha seat

Aizawl, Mar 25: Vanlalhmuaka, the designated BJP contender for the Lok Sabha seat in Mizoram, has articulated his strong Christian identity and committed himself to championing the interests of the state if entrusted with the role of MP. At the heart of his appeal lies the assertion that his...
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