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Meghalaya orders testing of fish from Assam over heavy metal contamination

India, Jan. 14 -- Meghalaya health authorities have instructed testing of fish sold in local markets after reports of heavy metal contamination in fish supplied from Assam. Officials said samples fro... Read More


Mizoram: Centre waives Rs 5.23 crore for vacated Assam Rifles bases in Aizawl

India, Jan. 14 -- The Centre has waived Rs 5.23 crore in depreciated costs payable by the Mizoram government for buildings and infrastructure vacated by the Assam Rifles in Aizawl, Mizoram Chief Minis... Read More


Assam: Retired IAS officer Bir Bhadra Hagjer passes away at 75

India, Jan. 13 -- Former Assam MLA and retired IAS officer Bir Bhadra Hagjer passed away at GMC Hospital in Assam at the age of 75. The BJP Dima Hasao unit expressed deep condolences on the demise of... Read More


Mizoram Congress releases first list of candidates for Aizawl Municipal Corporation polls

India, Jan. 13 -- Mizoram's opposition Congress on Monday released the first list of its candidates for elections to the 19-member Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC), the date of which is yet to be an... Read More


Assam becomes 14th state to partner with BBSSL for quality seed distribution

India, Jan. 13 -- The Assam State Cooperative Federation on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) to improve access to quality agricultur... Read More


Mizoram CM Lalduhoma says Rs 63.11 crore liabilities repaid in two years

India, Jan. 13 -- Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday said the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) government has repaid committed liabilities worth Rs 63.11 crore within two years of assuming office... Read More


Assam: Kokrajhar rape accused injured in police firing during alleged escape attempt

India, Jan. 11 -- Assam's Kokrajhar witnessed high tension on Sunday after police injured Rafikul Islam, the main suspect in the rape of a mentally challenged woman, during an alleged escape attempt. ... Read More


Tripura Congress urges MNREGA restoration, calls VB-G-RAM-G Act threat to citizens' rights

India, Jan. 11 -- The Tripura Congress staged a silent protest on Sunday, demanding the repeal of the VB-G-RAM-G Act, which they say undermines citizens' rights and imposes additional financial burden... Read More


5 Unmissable Places to Visit in Shillong on a Weekend

India, Jan. 10 -- Shillong is the kind of hill town that rewards short, unhurried escapes. Even a two-day weekend is enough to experience its misty landscapes, music-loving culture, and quiet pockets ... Read More


Meghalaya: NGO member killed in mob attack, three arrested, curfew imposed

India, Jan. 10 -- A mob attack killed an NGO member in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district on Friday evening. Police arrested three people and tightened security in Goalgaon village under the Rajabal... Read More