Dimapur, August 26, 2014: With the intention of exploring and providing a platform for “hidden talent” of the North East, Sanchita Production, a Guwahati based media production house, has conceptualiz…
The iPhone 6 will launch 2 weeks from today
London, August 26, 20145: The wait for Apple’s iPhone 6 is nearly over, according to the latest leak. Promotional box art seems to confirm the announcement for Apple’s next smartphone as being Tuesday…
ISIS using IM to recruit poor Muslims in Kerala, TN, J&K
New Delhi, August 26, 2014: Even as the whole of Iraq and Syria cower under ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) threat, central security agencies in India say that the terror group may be spreading…
Vajpayee, Advani, Joshi dropped from BJP Parl Board
New Delhi, August 26, 2014: Bharatiya Janata Party under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems to be doing a complete overhaul of the ruling party, with party patriarchs Atal Bihari Vaj…
Tourism industry urged to be ‘eco-sensitive’
New Delhi, August 26, 2014: The government today asked all stakeholders in the tourism industry not to over-exploit natural resources for short-term gains and sought development of the sector with min…
Trilateral Highway to connect India-ASEAN
Hanoi, August 26, 2014: Taking its first important step to ensure that the connectivity corridors with ASEAN are utilised when ready, India has proposed that it, Myanmar and Thailand begin talks on a …
'Repeal AFSPA, Save Sharmila' call reverberates
Imphal, August 26, 2014: Calls to save Irom Sharmila and repeal AFSPA reverberated at a mass rally cum public meeting held today. The mass rally cum public meeting was jointly organised by 27 NGOs.…
Fake Encounter: HC awards Rs 3.50 lac each as compensation to 2 victims
Imphal, August 26, 2014: A division bench of High Court of Manipur comprising Chief Justice Laxmi Kanta Mohapatra and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh have awarded Rs 3.50 lakh each as compensation…
Imphal Airport to operate as an international airport from next year: CM
Imphal, August 26, 2014: With necessary works in Imphal Tulihal Airport going on in full swing in tandem with the Central Government's acknowledgement as an international airport, the airport will sta…
ATSUM for no monetary demand
Imphal, August 26, 2014: The All Tribal Students' Union, Manipur (ATSUM-Tombing) has appealed to a particular underground group to withdraw its demand of Rs 50 lakh served to the SK oil dealers in Man…
Army Chief on sets forth agenda for NE vigil
Imphal, August 26, 2014: On taking over as the Army Chief earlier this month, General Dalbir Singh had set forth an agenda of ensuring high level of preparedness and vigil by the troops along Northern…
NHM targets institutional child delivery
Imphal, August 26, 2014: National Health Mission (NHM), Manipur Project Director Okram Ibomcha has said that NHM is committed to encourage institutional child delivery among expecting mothers.…
MUTSU reiterates stance on reservation issue
Imphal, August 26, 2014: The Manipur University Tribal Students' Union (MUTSU) in its executive meeting held today, unanimously resolved to reiterate its firm stand that the Central Educational Instit…
MSF protests frequent changes of Governors in Mizoram
Aizawl, August 26, 2014: The Mizo Students Federation on Tuesday accused the NDA government of using the state as a “dumping ground” of governors appointed by the UPA government and said it was not go…
Central assurance to Arunachal on sanitary and safe water
Itanagar, August 26, 2014: Union Rural Development Minister Nitin Gadkari has assured Arunachal Pradesh on implementation of the ‘Swachch Bharat Abhiyan’ to cover sanitary and safe water for all by 20…
Mizoram put on high alert to face Ebola
Aizawl, August 26, 2014: The Mizoram governemnt on Tuesday placed the state health services department on high alert for any eventuality of Ebola break out in the state. …
Israeli air strikes target more Gaza high-rises
Jerusalem, August 26, 2014: Israel bombed more of Gaza’s tallest structures Tuesday, bringing down a 13-storey apartment and office tower and destroying most of a 16-floor residential building after w…
Pentagon laying ground work for attack on IS targets in Syria
Washington, August 26, 2014: The US military is seeking to fly drones over Syria to gather intelligence information about the Islamic State militant group, laying the groundwork for a possible expansi…
Six persons quarantined at Delhi airport
New Delhi, August 26, 2014: Six people including two women and a child who arrived at the Delhi airport here today from and around the Ebola-hit Liberia, were quarantined and taken for further tests.…
Tripura assembly session to begin Friday
Agartala, August 26, 2014: The monsoon session of the Tripura assembly will begin Friday and the opposition Congress is expected to raise a host of issues, including the malaria epidemic.…
Rare butterfly discovered in Arunachal
Itanagar, August 26, 2014: Discovery of a rare butterfly in Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh has brought smiles to many experts in the country.…
Man gets 10-yr RI for raping minor
Jowai, August 26, 2014: A local court has sentenced a person to 10-year rigorous imprisonment (RI) for raping a minor girl. The District and Session Judge B Giri passed the judgement on Thursday convi…
"Skinning or doing post-mortem on Himalayan Python in a jungle ?"
Rangpo, August 26, 2014: It is been barely two days when a dead Himalayan Python was spotted on bank of river Teesta in Bardang East Sikkim on 24 August. The locals informed the Wild Life Department a…
RIMS director Dr Sekharjit removed prematurely from post
Imphal, August 26, 2014: Prof L Sekharjit Singh has been removed prematurely from the post of director, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS).…
Highways in Manipur to be completely developed within six months: State BJP
Imphal, August 26: The Union Surface Transport and Shipping Minister has assured to sanction Rs15, 000 crores for the completion of National Highways in Manipur connecting with the rest of India. The …
AR personnel injured in IED explosion
Imphal, August 26, 2014: A havildar of the 3 Assam Rifles was hit by splinters during an Improvised Explosive Device attack this morning around 6:15 at Old Somtal, Chandel district along the Indo-Myan…
Two killed, several injured in separate road mishaps
Imphal, August 26, 2014: Two men were killed while ten others were injured in two separate road mishaps in the State since yesterday.…
Ukhrul DC not to allow breach of peace or misconduct by police
By R Lester Makang Ukhrul, August 26, 2014: Maintaining that the strategic deployment of increased State security forces in Ukhrul district headquarters is to basically pre-empt any untoward situation…
HNLC blames Lapang for derailed peace process
Shillong, August 26, 2014: The Meghalaya militant outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has blamed the derailment of the peace process with the outfit on the then Chief Minister DD Lap…
Tuki urges MHA to set up 8 more ITBP battalions
Itanagar, August 26, 2014: In a bid to bolster protection of border areas in the State, Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has requested the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to set up eight more new Indo-Tibetan…
GNRC signs MoU with Pawan Hans
Guwahati, August 26, 2014: The GNRC recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pawan Hans Limited for facilitating medi-chopper service to remote areas of the north-eastern region.…
India-Bangla talks from Sept 2
New Delhi, August 26, 2014: The three-day Home Secretary- level talks between India and Bangladesh will be held in Dhaka beginning September 2, reports PTI.…
Over 12 lakh people hit by flood
Guwahati, August 26, 2014: The overall flood situation in the State remains almost unchanged with the Brahmaputra and several of its tributaries still flowing above their respective warning or danger …
SC verdict can solve problem: Pillai
Guwahati, August 26, 2014: The Governments of the North Eastern region should hold regular talks at different levels, right from the level of the Chief Minister, regularly to solve the boundary disput…
Uproar in House over illegal migrants
Guwahati, August 26, 2014: Speaker Pranab Gogoi today referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Legislative Assembly and asked what action the AIUDF would take against him for his repeated menti…
Judicial probe into Priya’s killing
Guwahati, August 26, 2014: The State Government today announced a judicial inquiry into the killing of teenager Priya Basumatary by NDFB(S) militants.…
Four new Governors appointed
New Delhi, August 26, 2014: Yet another UPA-appointed Governor, Sheila Dikshit resigned today as the Narendra Modi government named former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh as the nominee for …