Arunachal Deputy CM Chowna Mein Spotlights State’s Massive Hydropower Potential at National Energy Summit, Calls for Extended Policy Support

New Delhi/Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein underscored the state’s pivotal contribution to India’s renewable energy goals, revealing that Arunachal’s hydropower potential constitutes over 38 per cent of the country’s total estimated capacity. Speaking at the Power Ministerial Meet and India Electricity Summit 2026 held at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Mein urged central authorities … Read more

Akhil Gogoi–Gaurav Gogoi Alliance Sealed: Congress Allocates 11 Seats to Raijor Dal for Assam Assembly Elections 2026

Guwahati: In a major development boosting opposition unity in Assam, the Indian National Congress has finalized an alliance with Raijor Dal, allocating 11 Assembly seats to the regional party ahead of the 2026 Legislative Assembly polls. The breakthrough, involving Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi, comes after … Read more

Nagaland Police Issue Advisory for Assam-Bound Travelers Amid Intensified Election Security Checks

Dimapur/Kohima: Nagaland Police have issued a public caution to commuters traveling to Assam, urging them to carry valid identification and necessary documents amid heightened security measures triggered by the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.The advisory, released by the Dimapur police commissionerate, highlights the increased checkpoints and … Read more

Garo Hills Situation Eases as Internet Services Restored After Weeks of Unrest: Meghalaya CM Briefs Governor

Shillong: The law and order situation in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills region has significantly improved, with mobile internet services restored across the five districts following violent protests linked to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma personally briefed Governor CH Vijayashankar at Raj Bhavan on March 19, providing a detailed … Read more

Manipur Police Arrest UPPK Cadre in Imphal East, Recover Cache of Arms and Ammunition in Chandel District

Imphal: In a significant anti-insurgency operation, Manipur Police arrested an active cadre of the banned United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) from Mantripukhri area in Imphal East district. The arrest occurred on March 19, as part of sustained efforts to dismantle militant networks operating in the valley regions.The arrested individual has been identified as Chungkham … Read more

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Welcomes Union Cabinet’s Approval of Small Hydro Power Development Scheme for 2026-31

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has warmly welcomed the Union Cabinet’s recent approval of the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for the period 2026-31, hailing it as a major step forward for clean energy generation and rural economic upliftment in the Northeast region. In a post on X, CM Khandu described the … Read more

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Welcomes Union Cabinet’s Approval of Small Hydro Power Development Scheme for 2026-31

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has warmly welcomed the Union Cabinet’s recent approval of the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for the period 2026-31, hailing it as a major step forward for clean energy generation and rural economic upliftment in the Northeast region. In a post on X, CM Khandu described the … Read more

Baksa DC Kimnei Changsan Holds Key Meeting with Political Parties in Mushalpur for Smooth Assam Assembly Elections 2026

Mushalpur, Baksa: In a crucial step to ensure free, fair, and transparent conduct of the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections, District Commissioner and District Election Officer (DEO) of Baksa district, Kimnei Changsan, IAS, chaired a high-level coordination meeting with representatives of various political parties. The session took place at the DC Conference Hall in Mushalpur … Read more

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Announces Plans to Contest 31 Seats in Assam Assembly Elections, Targets Tribal and Tea-Tribe Votes

Guwahati/Ranchi: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), led by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has decided to field candidates in 31 assembly constituencies in the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections. This move marks the party’s strategic expansion beyond its home state, aiming to position itself as a stronger national player while championing the cause of tribal … Read more

Assam and Meghalaya Strengthen Border Coordination for Peaceful 2026 Assembly Elections

Guwahati: In a proactive step to ensure smooth and violence-free polling in sensitive inter-state border areas, senior civil and police officials from Assam and Meghalaya held a joint inspection and coordination meeting at Lumpi along their shared boundary. The initiative focuses on facilitating free, fair, and peaceful voting during the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections … Read more