Aizawl, September 10, 2014: The Mizoram government may ask policemen who are chronic alcoholics or drug addicts to leave the job, an official said. "The state government is considering a proposal to r…
Cannabis worth Rs 2 lakh seized, three arrested
Aizawl, September 10, 2014: In a joint operation Mizoram Excise and Narcotics department officials and personnel of the Assam Rifles 39 battalion seized 47 kgs of ganja (cannabis) at Sesawng village, …
MH17 hit by ‘numerous objects’
London, September 9, 2014: Dutch experts say Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 broke up in mid-air after being hit by “objects” that “pierced the plane at high velocity” in July. The new report also said …
Iraq MPs approve new govt
Baghdad, September 9, 2014: Iraqi MPs approved a new cabinet on Monday but key security posts remained unfilled, as America’s top diplomat prepared to visit the region to build a coalition against jih…
Meghalaya taking al-Qaeda threat seriously
Shillong, September 9, 2014: The Meghalaya government on Monday said it has taken “seriously” the announcement by al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri on the creation of a terror wing in the Indian subcon…
Ceasework from today
Samsul Alam Haflong, September 9, 2014: The employees of North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council today announced an indefinite ceasework from tomorrow in protest against non-payment of salaries for nine…
Bank frauds on the prowl
Shillong, September 9, 2014: Frauds are on the prowl leading to monetary losses for susceptible depositors who willingly share the details of their bank accounts and ATM cards in good faith. From time…
Diesel likely to be cheaper by up to 75 paise/litre
New Delhi, September 9, 2014: Oil marketing companies may cut diesel prices by 50 to 75 paise per litre in their scheduled mid month review due to fall in international crude prices. …
Guns boom at Ukhrul again : 1 police commando killed, 2 hurt in Ukhrul attacks
Mungchan Zimik Ukhrul, September 9, 2014: One police commando personnel was killed while two others sustained serious injuries when suspected NSCN-IM cadres attacked them at two different places along…
NWU protests against ‘unabated assault’
Imphal, September 9, 2014 (NNN): The Naga Women Union (NWU) sponsored sit-in protests were held today in the district headquarters of Tamenglong, Chandel, Ukhrul and Senapati from 11 am to 1 pm to reg…
JCILPS clamps 24 hour bandh
Imphal, September 9, 2014: In a sudden turn of events, Joint Committee for Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) has announced a 24 hour State-wide general strike instead of turning up for a scheduled mee…
UNC likely to lift blockade soon
Imphal, September 9, 2014 (NNN): Though there is a glimpse of hope that the indefinite blockade on all the highways in Manipur will be lifted in a day or two the United Naga Council (UNC) is yet to co…
IGNTU-RCM celebrates foundation day
Imphal, September 9, 2014: The Sixth Foundation Day celebration of the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Regional Campus, Manipur was held today at Amity Hall, Adimjati Complex, Chingmeirong, …
Home Secretary in Imphal
Imphal, September 9, 2014: Soon after learning about the Ukhrul ambush, the Ministry of Home Affairs deputed Special Secretary Prakash Mishra to the State.…
Arms and ammunitions seized at Kiphire
Kiphire, September 9, 2014: Acting on a tip-off, the 46 Assam Rifles post led by its Commander raided the residence of Yanglicho of Kiphire Village early morning today and caught huge arms and ammunit…
Smoking fathers put babies at asthma risk
London, September 9, 2014: A baby has a greater risk of contracting asthma if his or her father smoked prior to conception, finds a new study. “It is important to know how a father’s smoking habit pre…
SETAN extends ultimatum for release of pending salary
Dimapur, September 9, 2014: The Special Education Teachers’ Association of Nagaland (SETAN) has called off the ‘Black Day’ which was scheduled to be observed on September 11 in protest against the non…
Mizoram home dept suggestions for efficient functioning of police
Aizawl, September 9, 2014: Mizoram Home department on Tuesday made several suggestions for more efficient functioning of the state police and observant of austerity measures in the meeting convened by…
Govt withdraws Assamese as official language from Barak valley
Guwahati, September 9, 2014: Assam government today withdrew Assamese as the official language of the Barak valley with immediate effect. “The Government of Assam has withdrawn the circular PLC 14/201…
Consumers exposed to diseased meat in absence of regular surveys
Lamphrang Nongspung Shillong, September 9, 2014: Recent reports about worm-infested pork meat being sold in the markets of Shillong has created quite a scare among the local people. Mr Daminot Wankhar…
One held for selling python meat
Shillong, September 9, 2014: The Wildlife Protection Squad from Stage IV Power House Umtrew apprehended one Pius Pnar (43) while he was trying to sell python meat on Monday night.…
Rape victims’ wait for monetary relief prolongs
Shillong, September 9, 2014: Several rape victims have to wait for long for monetary relief as the earlier Meghalaya Victim Compensation Scheme was de- notified by the State Government following the r…
Man arrested for stabbing Manipuri woman in Dwarka
New Delhi, September 9, 2014: A day after a Manipuri woman was stabbed by two men in Dwarka, police claimed to have solved the case with the arrest of a 31-year-old man. Police said the arrested man, …
Cotton’s Mass Com. institute named after Bhupen Hazarika
Guwahati, September 9, 2014: On the occasion of 88th birth anniversary of Late Bhupen Hazarika, the legendary singer and musician from this land of Brahmaputra River, an institute of Mass Communicatio…
Govt to replace affidavits with self-attested documents
New Delhi, September 9, 2014: The Centre will replace the requirement of furnishing affidavits with self-attested declarations in a major chunk of government-related work and an official order in this…
Massive rescue operations in J&K
Srinagar/Jammu, September 9, 2014: Mammoth multi-agency rescue efforts were underway in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday to rescue lakhs of people trapped in flood-ravaged areas, with IAF choppers and tra…
Villagers facing threat from Hmar militants
Karimganj, September 9, 2014: Villagers of Karkat under Sheoratal Gaon Panchayat situated along the Dholai-Mizoram border are facing threat of aggression from Hmar extremists of Mizoram.…
Trouble-torn Bordoloi Trophy from Sept 16
Guwahati, September 9, 2014: The Guwahati Sports Association (GSA) is bracing up to host the 63rd edition of the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi Trophy Football Tournament from September 16.…
Karbi Langpi dam posing threat to public
Diphu, September 9, 2014: The 100 MW Karbi Langpi Hydroelectric Project located at the high altitude of Baithalangso under Hamren subdivision in west Karbi Anglong is posing a serious threat to the lo…
Centre okays coal linkage to Margherita thermal plant
Kalyan Barooah New Delhi, September 9, 2014: Decks have been cleared to set up the 660-MW Margherita Thermal Power Project with the Centre clearing the Assam Government’s proposal for coal linkage to …
Assam moves Centre on Arunachal power projects
New Delhi, September 9, 2014: Assam has lodged a protest with the Centre, alleging that the Arunachal Pradesh Government has kept it in the dark about the construction of hydro-power projects upstream…
Vector-borne diseases early warning system
Sanjoy Ray Guwahati, September 9, 2014: The Assam Government, in a crucial development, is all set to give the go-ahead to the North East Space Application Centre (NESAC), based in Shillong, to adopt …
Pvt, govt units served 30-day deadline
Guwahati, September 9, 2014: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has directed all commercial, institutional and government establishments situated along the AT Road, GS Road, MG Road, Md Tayabull…
Arunachal has highest proportion of hired workers
Itanagar, September 9, 2014: Arunachal Pradesh has the highest proportion of hired workers among all States, including in sectors like education and health, the 6th Economic Census Report 2013 said.…
Tuki for new higher and tech institutions
Itanagar, September 9, 2014: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today emphasised the need to create infrastructure in existing government colleges, besides creating new higher and technical e…