Aizawl, September 2, 2014: Despite instructions from the Indo-Bangla Border Fencing Compensation Demand Committee's (IBBFCDC), at least 450 families, mainly from Chakma and Bru communities, are yet to…
‘Fenced-out’ tribals yet to shift to Mizoram
Mizoram to lift total prohibition
Aizawl, September 2, 2014: The newly legislated Mizoram Liquor Prohibition and Control Act, 2014, which lifts total prohibition and allows drinks for people above 21 years of age will be in force in t…
Churachandpur Police begin refresher course
CCPur, September 01, 2014: The district Police Churachandpur has today begun a month long refresher course for police personnels posted in the district to enliven their knowledge and remain updated to…
‘NACO-NRHM integration will increase HIV infections’
Kolkata, September 1, 2014: Number of HIV infections in India will increase if the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) is closed and its activities merged with the National Rural Health Mission …
"Chakmas are indigenous residents of the western part of Mizoram": CNCI
Aizawl, September 01, 2014: State Level Organizing Committee of Chakma National Council of India (CNCI) in its release declared that the Chakmas in Mizoram are indigenous residents of the western part…
Special group set up to fast track development in NE India
Mumbai, September 1, 2014: Continuing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s focus on development of north-eastern region, the prime minister’s office has directed the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) to f…
Delhi Police inducts 10 more NE representatives
New Delhi, September 01 2014: Delhi Police has inducted another ten North East representatives for Delhi Police on August 31 by Special Commissioner of Police for Law and Order Deepak Mishra, IPS, at …
DESAM for clear-cut reservation policy on medical admission
Imphal, September 01 2014: Contending that aspirants seeking to pursue medical profession are kept in dark over whether Central Reservation Policy or State Reservation Policy will be implemented while…
'IM' not happy with NE Study Centre
Dimapur, September 01, 2014: NSCN-IM has advised the Sanjay Hazarika-headed Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research to be more rationale in choosing resource persons when they come to speaki…
2 families ousted by AR for 'involvement in IED blast'
Imphal, September 01, 2014: Assam Rifles ousted two families from their village on the allegation that they were involved in the attack by lasting an IED at Old Samtal in Chandel District, neighboring…
Most disabled person in village are victim of domestic violence says Project Officer, MANEDA
Kangpokpi, September 01, 2014: Mangboi Singsit, Project Officer of Manipur North Economic Development Association (MANEDA) speaking during a seminar on the Rights of Persons with Disability held yeste…
'President Mukherjee rejected 97 pc of mercy petitions'
New Delhi, September 01, 2014: The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) in its report, "India: Death Penalty Has No Deterrence" stated that President of India Pranab Mukherjee has rejected 97 percent …
UNC boycotts State Govt
Imphal, September 01 2014: The United Naga Council (UNC) has decided to boycott the Government of Manipur in all Naga areas with immediate effect.…
UNC retaliates with indefinite bandh
Mungchan Zimik Ukhrul, September 01, 2014: Tens of thousand of Naga people today attended the funeral service of Mayopam Ramror and Ramkashing Vashi at TNL ground here.…
Four NE states violence-prone
Shillong, September 1, 2014: Meghalaya is one of the four northeastern states, the others being Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, which continue to account for the bulk of insurgency-related violence in th…
Union Govt to increase DA to 107 per cent
New Delhi, September 1, 2014: The Government is likely to approve a hike in dearness allowance (DA) to 107 per cent from the existing 100 per cent, benefiting around 30 lakh Centre’s employees and its…
DDA launches Housing Scheme 2014
New Delhi, September 1, 2014: The DDA on Monday launched its much- awaited ‘Housing Scheme 2014′ offering over 25,000 flats across various categories, amid a huge response from people.…
Video recording of Tatkal booking
Guwahati, September 1, 2014: In order to ensure that no touts take advantage of Tatkal booking facility by depriving genuine passengers, video recording of Tatkal booking at PRS Rangiya under Northeas…
Tripura govt not to reduce tax on aviation fuel
Agartala, September 1, 2014: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar today made it clear in the assembly that unless the private airlines make commitment to reduce the passenger fare, the state government…
Complete ban on alcohol inside NEHU campus
Shillong, September 1, 2014: The North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) has decided to adopt a zero tolerance policy against anyone found to be consuming alcohol in the University campus.…
Coal transportation guidelines issued
Shillong, September 1, 2014: Bringing a relief to those connected with coal business, the committee constituted by National Green Tribunal (NGT) asked the Meghalaya Government to issue notification al…
3 UTPs escape in Arunachal
Itanagar, September 1, 2014: Three under-trial prisoners (UTPs), accused in crimes like murder and kidnapping for ransom, gave police the slip and escaped from judicial custody of Chowkham police out-…
Tripura unaware of mega block from Oct 1
Agartala, September 1, 2014: Train services would come to a standstill on the Lumding-Silchar section from October 1 to March 31 with the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) moving forward to undertake B…
Solung fest celebrated in Arunachal
Itanagar, September 1, 2014: Solung, the most popular festival of Adi community of Arunachal Pradesh, was celebrated across the State including Pasighat – the ‘heartland’ of Adis on Monday with tradit…
India become sole No. 1 in ODI rankings
Dubai, September 1, 2014: Their dominating performance against England coupled with Australia’s shock loss to Zimbabwe today made India the sole number one team in the latest ICC ODI rankings issued h…
Assam State Archives’ website launched
Guwahati, September 1, 2014: Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi launched the website of the Assam State Archives www.assamarchives.gov.in at a function held at his Secretariat’s Conference Room here today, sa…
40 ‘rescued’ minors brought to city
Guwahati, September 1, 2014: For 17-year-old Mira Narzary of Sonitpur (name changed), the feelings were mixed once she reached the Guwahati railway station under tight security vigil in a special coac…
Govt notifies new pension rules
New Delhi, September 1, 2014: In a step aimed at checking harassment of government employees in grant of pension, a head of office will now be responsible for any failure to ascertain non-qualifying s…
4 killed, 6 injured in AGCL pipeline blast
Dibrugarh, September 1, 2014: At least four persons were charred to death and six sustained burn injuries in a high decibel gas pipeline blast in Hingrijan Tea Estate near Moranhat town in Sivasagar d…
Indo-Bangla MoU soon on human trafficking
New Delhi, September 1, 2014: Bangladesh and India are likely to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation for prevention of human trafficking and rehabilitation of the victims…
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