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

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