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Manipur hikes pay of VDF personnel after fortnight-long strike

India, Jan. 16 -- The Manipur government on Thursday announced a hike in the monthly honorarium of Village Defence Force (VDF) personnel, following a fortnight-long "Pen Down, Gun Down" strike by the ... Read More


Assam: Lakhimpur Medical College receives first cadaver as retired professor donates body

India, Jan. 16 -- Assam's Lakhimpur Medical College and Hospital (LMCH) has received its first cadaver following the death of Fakir Mohan Nayak, a retired English professor from Panigaon Om Prakash Di... Read More


BJP rule needed in Assam, Tripura, Bengal to curb infiltration: Himanta Biswa Sarma

India, Jan. 16 -- Assam Chief Minister and NEDA convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said BJP governments were essential in Tripura, Assam, and West Bengal to protect the Northeast from the threat... Read More


Mizoram conducts statewide earthquake mock drill to test emergency response

India, Jan. 16 -- A statewide mock exercise on earthquakes was conducted on Thursday across all districts of Mizoram to test emergency response, relief operations, and enhance public safety mechanisms... Read More


Nagaland CM urges tribal unity, flags Naga political issue, ILP and Article 371A

India, Jan. 16 -- Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio delved into the multifaceted challenges currently facing Naga society, including the Naga political issue. Addressing the 70th conference of the ... Read More


Tripura reports no Nipah cases; Health Department intensifies preventive measures

India, Jan. 16 -- Tripura Health Department on Thursday said there are no reported cases of Nipah Virus Disease (NVD) in the state, and adequate preventive and preparedness measures are in place, even... Read More


Manipur: 54 grams of methamphetamine seized in Imphal East; husband-wife duo flees

India, Jan. 16 -- A joint security force in Manipur recovered 54 grams of WY tablets (methamphetamine) from a house at Kairang Masjid Maning under Heingang police station, Imphal East district, on Thu... Read More


Assam: Guwahati welcomes FIFA World Cup Trophy as global tour reaches Northeast India

India, Jan. 16 -- Football fans in the Northeast got a rare treat as the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola returned to India after 12 years, stopping in Guwahati on Thursday ahead of the FIFA Wo... Read More


Mizoram aims for new identity through rubber mission following ginger success

India, Jan. 16 -- Efforts are underway to transform Mizoram into a major rubber-producing state, Chief Minister Lalduhoma said on Thursday. Addressing a training on scientific rubber cultivation, har... Read More


Manipur scholars to represent state at global democracy conference in New Delhi

India, Jan. 16 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 from 21st to 23rd January 2026 at Bha... Read More