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Why Assam Must Act Now to Save the White-Winged Wood Duck

India, Nov. 26 -- The White-winged Wood Duck, known lovingly in Assam as the Deo Hanh or "spirit duck," is more than just a rare bird. It is a living part of the state's cultural identity, a symbol of... Read More


Mizoram Governor honors 149 scouts, guides with Rajya Puraskar award

India, Nov. 26 -- Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh on Tuesday said that the spirit, discipline, and community ethos of the Mizo people are sources of inspiration for others. While presenting the Ra... Read More


Tripura: Man allegedly beaten to death over suspected superstitious beliefs in Gomati

India, Nov. 26 -- A 58-year-old man, Jaban Bhakta Jamatia, was allegedly beaten to death at Khupilong in Tripura's Gomati district, police said on Wednesday. Authorities suspect the attack may have b... Read More


Assam among states flagged for Jal Jeevan Mission failures; centre freezes funds

India, Nov. 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered a freeze on new funding for the Jal Jeevan Mission after inspections found widespread discrepancies between reported tap connections and actu... Read More


BJP, Assam CM tried to end democracy, weaken media, create monarchy: Gaurav Gogoi

India, Nov. 26 -- The state unit of the Congress staged a 'Samvidhan Diwas' Padyatra on Wednesday, carrying the national flag in Assam's Nagaon. Speaking to reporters, Assam Pradesh Congress Committe... Read More


Manipur Governor urges citizens to 'reject violence', promote unity on Constitution Day

India, Nov. 26 -- The Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, urged the people to strengthen democratic values, promote unity, and carry forward the ideals envisioned by the framers of the Constitutio... Read More


Assam activist Pranab Doley represents India at UN forum on indigenous rights

India, Nov. 26 -- A human rights activist, Pranab Doley from Assam's Bokakhat, represented India at the 14th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights in Geneva on Tuesday, as indigenous right... Read More


Mizoram CM approves Thenzawl Peace City Greenfield framework for Rs 150 crore funding

India, Nov. 26 -- A Core Committee meeting on the Thenzawl Peace City project was held on Thursday at the Chief Minister's Conference Hall, chaired by Chief Minister Lalduhoma, to review progress on t... Read More


Union Minister seeks NHIDCL report on 'deplorable' condition of alternative Tripura highway

India, Nov. 26 -- Union Minister for Tribal Welfare Jual Oram has requested a detailed report from the National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) on the deplorable condition... Read More


Manipur BJP MLA raises alarm over infiltration, land encroachment in Zeliangrong areas

India, Nov. 26 -- Dinganglung Gangmei, a Manipur BJP MLA elected from the 54-Nungba (Scheduled Tribe) Assembly Constituency in the northwestern part of Manipur, has raised concern over the growing iss... Read More