Northeast news

BJP announces 44 candidates for Tripura assembly elections

The announcement of candidates for Tripura assembly polls was made by Union Health Minister JP Nadda.

Jan 27, 2018, 23:38 PM IST

'Come for talks': Manipur CM Biren Singh's invite to insurgents

CM Biren Singh invited insurgents to come for talks for finding a "political solution" to their problems.

Jan 26, 2018, 15:37 PM IST

Hailing PM Narendra Modi's leadership, 23 Arunachal Congress councillors join BJP

Twenty-three Congress councillors of Itanagar Municipal Council (IMC), out of 25, have officially joined the BJP, said reports on Thursday.

Apr 27, 2017, 10:47 AM IST

Centre extends ceasefire with NSCN-R till 2018

The government has extended the ceasefire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) till April 27, 2018, it was announced on Tuesday.

Apr 18, 2017, 14:57 PM IST

Shurhozelie Liezietsu sworn in as Nagaland CM

 Shurhozelie Liezietsu was on Wednesday sworn in as the Chief Minister of Nagaland by Governor P B Acharya here.

Feb 22, 2017, 12:54 PM IST

Congress seeks Kiren Rijiju's ouster over corruption allegations, MoS Home denies charges

The Congress on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju over his alleged involvement in a scam related to the construction of a 450-crore Hydro-electric power project in Arunachal Pradesh.

Dec 13, 2016, 15:29 PM IST

Four sitting TMC MLAs join Congress

All four MLAs of the Trinamool Congress, including the party`s state President Thounaojam Shyamkumar have joined the ruling Congress in Manipur.

Sep 19, 2016, 11:55 AM IST

'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila to end 16-year fast on August 9, contest elections in Manipur

Leading human rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, popularly known as Manipur's 'Iron Lady', will reportedly end her 16-year long fast on August 9 and contest upcoming polls in this north-eastern state.

Jul 26, 2016, 14:05 PM IST

Arunachal crisis: Nabam Tuki seeks more time for floor test, Guv firm on Saturday

Arunachal Pradesh CM Nabam Tuki met Governor Tathagata Roy on Friday and sought ten days time to prove his majority in the house.

Jul 15, 2016, 19:48 PM IST

Arunachal Guv's decision for floor test by Saturday 'hasty', want more time: Nabam Tuki

Nabam Tuki, who was reinstated as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister by the Supreme Court two days ago, has sought more time to prove majority.

Jul 15, 2016, 15:58 PM IST

Newly-appointed Arunachal CM faces floor test today, 8 more Congress MLAs extend support

Newly-appointed Chief Minister Kalikho Pul faces a floor test in he Aruchal Pradesh Assembly on Thursday, which comes a day after eight Nabam Tuki loyalists extended their support to him.

Feb 25, 2016, 09:17 AM IST

Will work with Tuki, disagreement is part of democracy: New Arunachal CM Kalikho Pul

Dissident Congress lawmaker Kalikho Pul, who was on Friday sworn in as the new chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, said that he will soon expand his cabinet and his government will function as per the Constitution of the country. 

Feb 20, 2016, 03:50 AM IST