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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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