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Sikkim: Hydropower in Eastern Himalayas fuels climate maladaptation risks, experts warn

India, Feb. 16 -- Over the past two decades, hydropower has reshaped development pathways in the Himalayas. It has been aggressively promoted as clean energy that can meet climate goals, while also dr... Read More


IPFT hits out at Tripura CM Manik Saha over Kokborok script remarks

India, Feb. 16 -- The Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT), a junior ally of the BJP, on Monday criticised Chief Minister Manik Saha over his remarks on the script to be used for Kokborok, sayi... Read More


'Monkobita' at Santiniketan: A Celebration of Bhupen Hazarika and Nabakanta Barua's Works

India, Feb. 16 -- The creations of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and Nabakanta Barua, although primarily Assamese, have inspired and enriched every enthusiast of Indian languages, literature, and culture. This ... Read More


'Habitual and repeated offender': Senior advocates challenge SC refusal on Assam CM hate speech petitions

India, Feb. 16 -- The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain petitions seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over alleged remarks targeting the Muslim community in the... Read More


Tripura: Assam Rifles, DRI seize Yaba tablets worth Rs 45 crore

India, Feb. 16 -- In a major anti-drug operation, Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized around 4.5 lakh Yaba tablets, valued at approximately Rs 45 crore, in Tripura's ... Read More


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