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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

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

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

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

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 Pradesh is ramping up its disaster response capabilities by organizing routine mock drills and simulation exercises centered on a hypothetical 7.8 magnitude earthquake. These initiatives aim to bolster preparedness, streamline resource deployment, and foster seamless coordination among various departments, according to State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) Secretary Dani Sulu. During a recent tabletop exercise … Read more