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Meghalaya targets $100 billion economy by 2047, says CM Conrad K Sangma

Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced that the state is steadily progressing toward its goal of becoming a $16 billion economy by 2032, when the state celebrates its ... Read More


Manipur disrupted by 18-hour general strike on India's 79th Independence Day

Imphal, Aug. 15 -- Normal life in Manipur was disrupted on Friday due to an 18-hour general strike called by ten armed rebel groups. The strike, which began at 5:00 AM, was organized to protest India'... Read More


Assam CM declares 'big war' on 'love jihad,' 'land jihad,' & encroachers on Independence Day

Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said, "We have waged a big war, and it will continue." Speaking at Khanapara in Assam's Guwahati on the occasion of the 79th In... Read More


Manipur: Peace slowly returning to state, says Governor Bhalla on Independence Day

Imphal, Aug. 15 -- Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla stated on India's 79th Independence Day that peace and normalcy are slowly returning to the state through the combined efforts of the government, ... Read More


Tripura Human Rights Commission questions GDMO recruitment over low exam scores

Agartala, Aug. 15 -- The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has expressed concern over the recent selection of General Duty Medical Officers (GDMOs) in the state, following reports that several ca... Read More


Sikkim celebrates 79th Independence Day with flag hoisting and awards

Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- Sikkim marked its 79th Independence Day on Friday, with Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang leading the celebrations at Palzor Stadium by hoisting the national flag. The CM also too... Read More


Tripura among safest states with crime rates below national average, says CM Saha

Agartala, Aug. 15 -- Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday highlighted Tripura's progress in safety, social welfare, and governance during his Independence Day address at the Assam Rifles ground. He sh... Read More


NEET UG 2025 counselling: Round 2 registration expected date and key details

Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the Round 1 results for NEET UG 2025 counselling on August 12, marking a 12-day delay from the original schedule. Round 2 re... Read More


Assam's Sootea Police Station marks first hoisting of the tricolour in 1942

Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- The Sootea Police Station in Assam's Biswanath, formerly part of undivided Darrang, holds historical significance as the first government office in India where the Union Jack was ... Read More


Manipur BSF constable Deepak Chingakham posthumously awarded Vir Chakra for gallantry

Imphal, Aug. 15 -- Constable (late) Deepak Chingakham of the Border Security Force (BSF), a native of Manipur, has been posthumously honoured with the Vir Chakra for his exceptional courage and selfle... Read More