Dimapur, August 25, 2014: In Zunheboto district, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays see the maximum number of patients visiting health care centres—in rural areas with no private clinics, Mondays see th…
IRB kills colleague, injures two
Dimapur, August 25, 2014: In a shocking incident Monday, a policeman hacked to death one of his colleagues and severely wounded two others. The incident occurred at Tzudikong, Tuli sub-division in Mok…
Expedite investigation into August 23 killing: WVVU
Dimapur, August 25, 2014: Western Viyixe Village Union (WVVU) has asked the authorities to expedite the probe into the killing of a student named Itoka Yeptho on August 23 in Khaghaboto, Dimapur by un…
Nagaland Speaker disqualifies 3 MLAs
Kohima, August 25, 2014: Sixty nine days after three NCP legislators claimed a split in the party and announced merger with the BJP; their fates were sealed when the speaker of the Nagaland Legislativ…
Richard Attenborough Dies At 90, Actor-Director Well Known For 'Jurassic Park' And 'Gandhi'
By Gregory Katz London, August 26, 2014 (AP): Acclaimed actor and Oscar-winning director Richard Attenborough, whose film career on both sides of the camera spanned 60 years, has died. He was 90. The …
Syria ready to cooperate with U.N. to fight terror
By Jethro Mullen and Yousuf Basil Syria, August 26, 2014: The Syrian regime says it's ready to accept support from the United States and others working under the U.N. umbrella to fight "terrorists." T…
Downpour Hits Badly : All Is Not Well Here In Sikkim
Gangtok, August 26, 2014: Torrential rain havoc continue to disrupt normal lives in several parts of state of Sikkim past two weeks. Landslide and road blockade heavily affects West Sikkim , in severa…
Teen Raped Inside Vehicle; Abandoned In Forest
Namchi, August 23, 2014: As per the report from South District Headquarter Namchi, two person named Saimon Damai aged 26 years and Asish Pariyar aged 18 years were arrested on raping 17 years old mino…
12 Feet Dead Python Found
Rangpo, August 24, 2014: Sikkim is the hidden land of vivid flora and fauna, phenomenal species of Himalayan Biodiversity flourish throughout the mountainous mixture of sub-tropical and tropical fores…
Delhi under PR till Feb, no decision on holding polls
New Delhi, August 25, 2014: Government is undecided on holding elections in Delhi and President’s Rule is likely to stay valid in the capital city till February 2015, sources said on Monday.…
New Lokpal rules to be notified soon: Govt
New Delhi, August 25, 2014: Government will soon notify new rules for modifying mandate of Lokpal search committee, tasked with recommending names for appointment of chairperson and members of the ant…
Khuga Dam canal breach shocks JAC
CCPur, August 25, 2014: Taking serious note of the alleged irregularities and misappropriation of funds for construction of Khuga Dam Multipurpose project, the Joint Action Committee of the Khuga Dam …
Murderer sentenced to life in Mizoram
Aizawl, August 25, 2014: In a judicial verdict, the District and Sessions Court, Aizawl on Saturday sentenced Raju Shamir Das to life imprisonment and asked him to fine Rs.5000 after being found guilt…
Over 1200 Mizo youths sent for training so far this year
Aizawl, August 25, 2014: Over 1200 Mizo youths sent for training so far this year. Meanwhile, in continuation of the initiative of Mizoram Youth Commission for the jobless youths in the State, 30 Mizo…
426 Hill villages are under 19 Valley Police Stations
Imphal, August 25, 2014: As many as 426 villages situated in hill districts are under the jurisdictions of 19 police stations located in the valley districts.…
Cocaine worth Rs 8 crore seized
Imphal, August 25, 2014: Troops of the Red Shield Division apprehended two civilians with 1.550 kg of cocaine worth Rs 8 crore from Tuibong RM 1938, Churachandpur District today.…
Mid Day Meal to employ SMS service
Imphal, August 25, 2014: In what could be seen as an innovative application of modern technology, more precisely information technology in implementation of Mid Day Meal Scheme, necessary arrangments …
UPF, KNO in dark over SoO extension
New Delhi, August 25, 2014: Its been already three days the current term of Suspension of Operation (SoO) pct signed between the Government, the Kuki National Organisaion (KNO) and the United Peoples'…
India seeks Bangla action on North East ultras
New Delhi, August 25, 2014: India asked Bangladesh on Sunday to again mount a crackdown on the insurgents of the North Eastern Region operating from that country, even as the Border Security Force (BS…
‘Myanmar to act against NE militant groups’
Nay Pyi Taw, August 25, 2014: Promising all possible support to India’s fight against terrorism, Myanmar has said it will bust training camps of North East militant groups on its soil if India provide…
‘I quit as I did not want to go to Mizoram’
Mumbai, August 25, 2014: K Shankarnarayanan, who resigned as Maharashtra Governor after being shunted to Mizoram, on Monday suggested that the Centre’s action against him was not in good taste and sai…
Ward’s Lake turns into suicide spot
Shillong, August 25, 2914: Ward’s Lake, a favourite destination for local and visiting tourists, has become a suicide spot over the years. Ten people have committed suicide in the Lake in the last thr…
School teacher joins HNLC
Shillong, August 25, 2014: After a KSU leader, now a school teacher, identified as Sromwel Mawdoh, has joined the proscribed HNLC.…
Sonowal for more forces along Nagaland border
Jorhat, August 25, 2014: After interacting with several inmates at the relief camps set up at Uriamghat, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that the chief ministers of Assam and Nagaland should wo…
Arunachal may get its third tiger reserve
Itanagar, August 25, 2014: Arunachal Pradesh may get its third tiger reserve after the Dehradun-based Wildlife Institute of India conducts a detailed survey at Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary bordering Chin…
Money disbursed to 173 Bru families
Aizawl, August 25, 2014: Mizoram Government has disbursed money under rehabilitation and resettlement package to all the 173 Bru families who returned to Mizoram from six relief camps in neighbouring …
Manipur NGO launches outsider verification
Imphal, August 25, 2014: A verification drive to examine and study the number of outsiders who are staying in Manipur without proper identification documents, was launched by an NGO in the State today…
Home Ministry team to visit Reang camps today
Agartala, August 25, 2014: A seven-member joint team headed by Additional Secretary of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Ranjib Gauba arrived here to visit Reang refugee camps in North Tripura’s Kanchanp…
Meghalaya facing financial crunch
Shillong, August 25, 2014: Meghalaya is facing a financial crunch and projects have witnessed roadblocks due to delay in approval of the annual plan by the Centre.…
Landslide claims one more life in Arunachal
Itanagar, August 25, 2014: Flash floods and landslides triggered by incessant heavy rains for the last couple of days have claimed one life and completely damaged three houses at Sagalee, the hometown…
Meet on Juvenile Justice Act concludes
Guwahati, August 25, 2014: With key suggestions focused on the importance of leveraging technology to improve coordination among various government departments, generate awareness and sensitization an…
2 top leaders of new Karbi ultra outfit nabbed
Diphu, August 25, 2014: Newly formed Karbi ultra organisation Karbi Land Protection Force’s (KLPF) chairman and general secretary were apprehended today during a joint operation launched by the Assam …
NESO bid to improve ties in border area
Guwahati, August 25, 2014: The North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) has decided to take steps to improve relations between the people living on both sides of the inter-state boundary between Assam…
Schoolgirl killing rocks Assembly
Guwahati, August 25, 2014: The brutal killing of Class X school student Priya Basumatary by NDFB (S) militants rocked the State Assembly today, with members cutting across party lines condemning the d…