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Assam: Political activity picks up in Makum ahead of maiden Assembly poll

India, Jan. 21 -- Political activity has gathered pace in the newly constituted 85 No. Makum Legislative Assembly Constituency in Assam's Tinsukia district, which is set to go to the polls for the fir... Read More


Assam: Second edition of Guwahati Asian Film Festival to open on January 22

India, Jan. 21 -- The second edition of the Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) will begin on January 22 at Jyoti Chitraban in Guwahati, showcasing 26 regional, national and international films from 1... Read More


Meghalaya: Rare 'ghost orchid' rediscovered after 175 years

India, Jan. 21 -- A rare, leafless orchid species last recorded during the British colonial era has been rediscovered in Meghalaya's Khasi Hills after a gap of 175 years, marking the oldest documented... Read More


Mizoram Health Minister calls for Northeast to be seen as 'land-linked' region

India, Jan. 21 -- Mizoram Health Minister Lalrinpuii on Tuesday suggested that the Northeast be referred to as a "land-linked" region instead of "landlocked," highlighting the significant improvements... Read More


Manipur: Police arrest NSCN (IM) cadre in Imphal

India, Jan. 21 -- Commandos of the Manipur Police, with assistance from central security forces, arrested an alleged cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) [NSCN (IM)] durin... Read More


Mizoram: Myanmar national arrested with foreign currency, smuggled goods

India, Jan. 21 -- A 37-year-old Myanmar national was arrested with foreign currency notes worth over ?1 crore, along with smuggled tobacco and foreign cigarettes valued at ?1.8 lakh, in south Mizoram'... Read More


Mizoram set to celebrate Chapchar Kut from March 9

India, Jan. 21 -- Mizoram is set to celebrate Chapchar Kut, the most important festival of the Mizos in March. A meeting of the Chapchar Kut Organising Committee, chaired by Chief Minister Lalduhoma,... Read More


Guwahati comes alive as King and Bloodywood perform at Yaari Jam concert

India, Jan. 21 -- On a high-energy night filled with music, lights and loud cheers, Guwahati witnessed a rare coming together of pop and metal as the House of McDowell's Soda Yaari Jam tour rolled int... Read More


Tezpur University researchers develop waste-to-energy solution using municipal solid waste

India, Jan. 20 -- A new research study from Tezpur University has demonstrated that everyday municipal waste such as food scraps and garden debris can be converted into clean, renewable energy, offeri... Read More


Arunachal: NSCN-KYA cadre surrenders in Longding

India, Jan. 20 -- An NSCN-KYA cadre surrendered to security forces during a joint operation in Arunachal Pradesh's Longding district on Monday. The surrendered cadre has been identified as Akha alias... Read More