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Assam gets three of India's first certified Tea Sommeliers

Guwahati, Aug. 25 -- Assam, India's tea heartland, has secured three places in the country's first batch of formally certified Tea Sommeliers, underlining the growing push to move beyond tea productio... Read More


Manipur: Kuki bodies seek immediate security reinforcement after attacks on villages

Imphal, Aug. 25 -- The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) and the Ihang-Bungpi Working Committee have called for the immediate deployment of additional security forces in Manipur following recent attack... Read More


Assam: Vending to be banned on MS, HB Roads in Guwahati's Fancy Bazar from September 1

Guwahati, Aug. 25 -- Authorities will introduce a new traffic management system in Guwahati's Fancy Bazar from September 1, including a ban on street vending along MS Road and HB Road to ease congesti... Read More


Meghalaya HC seeks faster probe into August 19 violence, notes no further arrests beyond KSU office bearers

Guwahati, Aug. 25 -- The Meghalaya High Court has taken note of the lack of further arrests in connection with the violence reported on August 19, observing that only office-bearers of the Khasi Stude... Read More


Manipur: Electoral Roll Observer directs Pherzawl officials to ensure error-free SIR

Imphal, Aug. 25 -- Electoral Roll Observer Mohan Lal Meena, IAS, on August 25 directed election officials in Manipur's Pherzawl district to ensure an inclusive, transparent and error-free electoral ro... Read More


NSF demands removal of NIT Nagaland director, registrar

Dimapur, Aug. 25 -- The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) on Tuesday demanded the termination of NIT Nagaland director A. Elayaperumal within 30 days, citing vigilance proceedings initiated against him ... Read More


Assam: 15-km ban on polluting industries sought around Tata semiconductor plant in Jagiroad

Guwahati, Aug. 25 -- Environmental concerns surrounding the upcoming Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt. Ltd. (TSAT) facility at Jagiroad have intensified, with a citizen calling on the Assam go... Read More


Arunachal: 19 children rescued, three arrested in suspected trafficking network case

Namsai, Aug. 25 -- Namsai Police have rescued 19 children from across Arunachal Pradesh and arrested three people suspected of facilitating their alleged trafficking and exploitation, as the investiga... Read More


14 Manipur CSOs, community groups seek NRC update, Census deferral before delimitation

Guwahati, Aug. 25 -- Fourteen civil society organisations (CSOs) and community leaders from Manipur have petitioned the Centre to defer the ongoing Census exercise and complete an updated National Reg... Read More


Manipur: Dengue cases cross 750 in Churachandpur as two die

Imphal, Aug. 25 -- Dengue cases have crossed the 750-mark in Manipur's Churachandpur district, with two deaths reported this year, prompting health authorities to step up preventive measures. Accordi... Read More