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Meghalaya: 14 held for illegal coal mining, 7 linked to Thangsko mine blast

India, Feb. 16 -- The East Jaintia Hills police have arrested 14 individuals in connection with illegal coal mining activities, including seven linked to the February 5 Thangsko tragedy that claimed 3... Read More


Arunachal: NSCN (Akato) cadre surrenders in Khonsa

India, Feb. 16 -- An active cadre of the NSCN (Akato) faction surrendered before security forces in Khonsa town of Tirap district in Arunachal Pradesh, on Sunday. The individual has been identified a... Read More


Tripura: "Bubagra will capture the Assembly in 2028," says Tipra Motha chief

India, Feb. 16 -- Tipra Motha Party chief Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on Sunday asserted that his party is poised to form the government in the 2028 Tripura Assembly elections, amid signs of strain with... Read More


Mizoram: Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar announces major push for sports infrastructure

India, Feb. 16 -- Mizoram Sports and Youth Services Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar has announced a major push to strengthen the state's sports infrastructure, stating that a dedicated indoor volleyball h... Read More


Assam: Rhino attack in Kaziranga kills Home Guard, injures another

India, Feb. 16 -- A Home Guard was killed and a forest staff member critically injured in a rhino attack in the Kohora Range of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) on Sunday. The deceas... Read More


Assam: Former APCC president Bhupen Borah resigns from Congress

India, Feb. 16 -- Former Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Bhupen Borah has tendered his resignation from the party, according to sources. Sources said the former president has sent h... Read More


Assam: Final session of 15th Assembly to begin today

India, Feb. 16 -- The final session of the 15th Assam Legislative Assembly will commence on Monday, with Finance Minister Ajanta Neog scheduled to present the Vote on Accounts Budget for 2026-27 in th... Read More


Assam minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass targets Gaurav Gogoi with Pakistan remark

India, Feb. 15 -- Assam minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass on February 15 launched a sharp attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, making controversial remarks during a public event in Pathsala. Speaking at the... Read More


Assam: Public outrage peaks in Ruksin as villagers demand immediate relocation of ferro-silicon plant

India, Feb. 15 -- The long-simmering anger against the ferro-silicon manufacturing unit at the Niglok Industrial Growth Centre (IGC) boiled over today as hundreds of villagers poured onto the streets,... Read More


Naga Folklore, Bachelor's Winter and Indigenous Knowledge

India, Feb. 15 -- Northeastern tribal communities are replete with folklore - some of it almost forgotten now. A Naga folklore narrates that throughout the year, village maidens would weave men's shaw... Read More