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Manipur: MCPCR flags 'grave violations'; urges restraint in use of force

Imphal, April 17 -- The Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) has issued a statutory advisory expressing concern over recent incidents in the state, highlighting what it termed "gr... Read More


Arunachal launches Census 2027 process, self-enumeration underway

Guwahati, April 17 -- After the state government's announcement, the self-enumeration stage of the houselisting and housing census for Census 2027 started on Thursday, April 16, across Arunachal Prade... Read More


Opposition defeats women's reservation Bill in Lok Sabha

Guwahati, April 17 -- The Lok Sabha on Friday failed to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which sought to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, aft... Read More


Opposition defeats Constitution Amendment Bill, part of delimitation and women's quota in Lok Sabha

Guwahati, April 17 -- The Lok Sabha on Friday failed to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which sought to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, aft... Read More


Opposition defeats Constitution Amendment Bill, part of delimitation, women's quota in Lok Sabha

Guwahati, April 17 -- The Lok Sabha on Friday failed to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which sought to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, aft... Read More


Assam: Teen suicide draws attention as study flags higher risks for young males

Guwahati, April 17 -- Amid an incident of alleged suicide of a teenager in Assam's Kamrup district on Thursday, April 16, a new study reveals that young males are the most affected by economic distres... Read More


Assam: Former Education Minister Jatin Mali passes away at 69

Guwahati, April 17 -- Former Assam Education Minister Jatin Mali passed away on Friday at the age of 69 following a stroke. He breathed his last while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Guw... Read More


Meghalaya to release white paper on Taj Umiam project: CM Conrad K. Sangma

Guwahati, April 17 -- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday, April 16, said the government is ready to release a white paper on the proposed Taj Umiam Luxury Resort & Spa to address pu... Read More


Assam: Spelling error at Khowang toll gate draws flak; locals flag commuter burden

Dibrugarh, April 17 -- A spelling error on a newly installed signboard at the Khowang toll gate in Assam's Dibrugarh district has triggered public criticism, with residents questioning oversight in a ... Read More


Assam: Prosecution begins arguments in fast-track court in Zubeen Garg death case

Guwahati, April 17 -- The charge framing hearing in the death case of noted Assamese singer Zubeen Garg entered a crucial stage on April 17, with senior advocate Devajit Saikia commencing arguments on... Read More