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Manipur faces acute shortage of Rs 50, Rs 100 stamp papers; black market thrives

India, Feb. 1 -- Manipur is currently facing a critical shortage of non-judicial stamp papers, particularly in the denominations of Rs 50 and Rs 100, causing significant disruptions to legal, property... Read More


Arunachal: Government pushes sustainable farming, MLA urges end to jhum

India, Feb. 1 -- Honchun Ngandam, MLA and Advisor to the Minister for PWD, has appealed to the Wancho community in the Tirap, Changlang and Longding (TCL) region to gradually move away from the tradit... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on Assam's Tier-2, Tier-3 cities

India, Feb. 1 -- Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities in Assam are likely to emerge as key beneficiaries of the Union Budget 2026-27, as the Centre has renewed its focus on improving infrastructure, civic ameniti... Read More


Manipur: Ukhrul villagers threaten 72-hour NH-202 blockade over delayed compensation

India, Feb. 1 -- Residents of Hungpung, Shangshak Phunghon, Shangshak Khullen and Hatha villages in Manipur's Ukhrul district have threatened a 72-hour blockade along National Highway-202 from Februar... Read More


Nagaland: Naga political groups mark 47th NSCN Raising Day

India, Feb. 1 -- Naga political groups on January 31 marked the NSCN Raising Day with commemorative programmes, tributes to fallen Naga heroes, and appeals for unity, discipline, and renewed dedicatio... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27 proposes duty waiver on cancer, rare disease drugs, NIMHANS 2

India, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026?27 on Sunday proposed major healthcare and welfare initiatives, including customs duty waivers on key drugs for cancer and rare diseases, the establishment of a ... Read More


Manipur: Malem Thongam launches signature campaign for free movement on highways

India, Feb. 1 -- Transgender activist and social worker Malem Thongam on Sunday launched a mass signature campaign to gather public support for a Supreme Court petition seeking unrestricted movement o... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: Northeast sees incremental gains, share remains marginal

India, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 once again speaks to the Northeast in the familiar vocabulary of promise-connectivity, culture, agriculture and strategic integration, even as allocations for... Read More


Assam: Rona Sobha in Bajali marks 345 years of cultural and spiritual legacy

India, Feb. 1 -- Rona Sobha, one of Assam's oldest and most revered traditional religious assemblies, continues to remain firmly on course as it completes an extraordinary 345 years of existence in Ba... Read More


Assam: CM attends Chilarai Divas in Darrang, unveils Maharaj Krishnanarayan statue

India, Feb. 1 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday attended the celebrations marking the 516th Biswa Mahabir Chilarai Divas at Pipora Dookan in Darrang district. The programme was org... Read More