Kamrup Metropolitan Administration Imposes Strict Curbs in Guwahati Ahead of Final Nomination Day for Assam Assembly Elections 2026

Guwahati: To manage anticipated crowds and ensure smooth, orderly filing of nomination papers on the last day of the process, the Kamrup Metropolitan district administration has enforced prohibitory restrictions across key areas of Guwahati. The measures, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, come into effect immediately and target high-traffic … Read more

Arunachal Man Arrested for Threatening to Shoot Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma via WhatsApp

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Police have arrested a 29-year-old man from Naharlagun for allegedly sending a death threat to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma through WhatsApp. The accused, identified as Krishna Dornal, a resident of Dolahtphulbari village (under Dolahat Police Outpost in Lakhimpur district, Assam), was taken into custody on Thursday following intelligence inputs shared … Read more

Arunachal Pradesh Bids to Host 4th North East Games 2026 in Itanagar, Submits Detailed Proposal to IOA

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh has thrown its hat in the ring to host the prestigious 4th North East Games in 2026, with the Arunachal Olympic Association (AOA) formally submitting a proposal to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) seeking approval to stage the multi-sport extravaganza in the state capital, Itanagar. The bid comes on the heels of … Read more

Indian Army Organises Outreach Programme at Tuting Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh to Strengthen Civil-Military Ties on International Day of Happiness

Itanagar/Tuting: The Indian Army conducted a special community outreach programme at Tuting Monastery in Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness. The event brought together Army personnel and 83 monks from the monastery to foster compassion, wellbeing, and stronger civil-military relations in this strategically important border region. Held on March … Read more

Tension Erupts During Eid Gathering in Assam’s Bongaigaon; On-Duty Police Constable Injured in Clash

Bongaigaon: An unpleasant incident marred Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Assam’s Bongaigaon district when tensions flared up at a large public gathering, resulting in injuries to an on-duty police constable. The clash occurred in the Srijangram Borghola area, specifically on a bridge over the Aie River, where heavy crowds had assembled to mark the festival. Police had … Read more

Kuki-Zo Council Holds First Direct Talks with Manipur CM in Nearly Three Years of Ethnic Conflict, Focuses on De-escalation and Justice

Guwahati/Imphal: In a significant development toward reconciliation in Manipur’s prolonged ethnic strife, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) held its inaugural official meeting with Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on March 21 in Guwahati, Assam. The session, lasting approximately one hour and 45 minutes, served as an ice-breaking dialogue after nearly three years of tensions that … Read more

Thousands Converge at Dhubri Eidgah in Assam for Grand Eid-ul-Fitr Prayers Amid Festive Atmosphere

Dhubri: In a vibrant display of faith and unity, thousands of devotees gathered at the historic Dhubri Eidgah Maidan in western Assam’s Dhubri district to offer special Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, marking the culmination of Ramadan 2026. The large open prayer ground, one of the prominent Eidgah sites in the region, witnessed massive participation from local residents … Read more

Zeinguang Beach Emerges as Manipur’s Hidden Gem in Tamenglong, Draws Thousands Despite Severe Lack of Basic Facilities

Tamenglong: Zeinguang Beach, a scenic sandy riverbank along the Barak River in Bamgaijang village, Tamenglong district, has rapidly become a sought-after tourist destination in Manipur. Developed entirely by local volunteers using bamboo and other indigenous materials, the site was inaugurated on December 1 last year and has since welcomed over 10,000 visitors, including tourists from … Read more

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Congratulates Tingong Wangpan on Gold Medal and National Record at Senior National Para Athletics Championships

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has extended heartfelt congratulations to para-athlete Tingong Wangpan from Longding district for securing the gold medal in the men’s 100m T35 category at the 24th Senior National Para Athletics Championships held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Adding to the pride, Wangpan also shattered the existing national record in the event, … Read more

Prof. Mahendra P. Lama Addresses Myanmar Parliamentarians, Spotlights Northeast India’s Key Role in Regional Cooperation

Nay Pyi Taw: Renowned academician, economist, and expert on Northeast India Prof. Mahendra P. Lama delivered a significant address to a large gathering of nearly 600 newly elected parliamentarians from both houses of Myanmar’s parliament. The event, part of the Forum on the Dawn of a New State focusing on Trust, Stability & Development, took … Read more