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Manipur: Drought, conflict deepen agricultural crisis as farmers seek urgent government intervention

Imphal, July 8 -- Manipur's agriculture sector is under mounting pressure as prolonged dry conditions in Imphal East and unresolved compensation claims in Bishnupur have left farmers struggling ahead ... Read More


Assam: Old Saraighat bridge to remain closed for two months from July 13

Guwahati, July 8 -- The old Saraighat Bridge over the Brahmaputra will remain shut to all vehicular traffic from July 13 to September 15 as authorities undertake extensive repair and strengthening wor... Read More


Tripura: Orange alert issued; 17 families evacuated amid floods in Dhalai

Agartala, July 8 -- Heavy rainfall triggered by an active southwest monsoon has affected several parts of Tripura, with the weather office issuing an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall acro... Read More


Assam: Opposition flags migrant worker safety, seeks registration, helpline

Guwahati, July 8 -- The Opposition on Wednesday urged the Assam government to introduce a mandatory registration system and a dedicated helpline for Assamese migrant workers employed outside the state... Read More


FIFA World Cup: Messi leads Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt into quarterfinals

Guwahati, July 8 -- Defending champions Argentina produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the FIFA World Cup 2026, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the Round of 16 on Tuesd... Read More


Arunachal: Two dead, three missing after landslide strikes Lohit district

Dibrugarh, July 8 -- A massive landslide triggered by incessant heavy rainfall struck the Shivaji Nagar area near Tezu in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district, leaving at least two people dead and three... Read More


Manipur: Security forces arrest RPF-PLA, KCP-N cadres and extortionists in joint operations

Imphal, July 8 -- Security forces arrested two insurgent cadres belonging to banned outfits and an alleged extortionist during coordinated anti-insurgency operations carried out across three valley di... Read More


Assam: APDCL suspends Lakhipur sub-division engineer, orders inquiry over power restoration delays

Guwahati, July 8 -- Disciplinary action has been initiated against Lakhipur Electrical Sub-Division engineer Dibakar Das after the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) suspended him over a... Read More


Manipur: Kuki-Zo Christian Forum urges CM to ensure justice, lift blockade

Imphal, July 8 -- The Kuki-Zo Christian Forum (KCF) on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, seeking justice for 14 Kuki-Zo victims, the immediate lifting ... Read More


Manipur: Tangkhul Naga Long condemns deadly attack on Assam Rifles , seeks investigation

Imphal, July 8 -- The Working Committee of the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) has urged the authorities to launch an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the deadly ambush on Assam Rifles personne... Read More