Northeast

Railway budget neglected northeast, says Tripura government

Tripura's Left Front government Thursday night criticised Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu for neglecting the northeastern states in the 2016-17 rail budget.

Feb 26, 2016, 00:55 AM IST

Tuki lashes out at RSS, BJP, says Cong govts in NE targeted

Tuki also alleged that Governor J P Rajkhowa and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju worked "to overthrow his democratically elected popular government".

Feb 20, 2016, 17:03 PM IST

Congress to support Centre-NSCN(IM) accord, with a rider

Congress will support the Naga peace accord between the Centre and NSCN(IM), "if the contents of the agreement were in the interest of the Nagas, Northeast and the nation", Nagaland Chief Minister T R Zeliang said.

Feb 20, 2016, 02:34 AM IST

Two light intensity quakes hit northeast in early hours

Two low intensity earthquakes, measuring 3.7 and 3.8, hit northeast region of the country in the wee hours on Tuesday.

Feb 02, 2016, 17:37 PM IST

Centre to file reply in SC today justifying President's Rule in Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa and the Centre are likely to file their replies in the Supreme Court today on petitions justifying the imposition of the President's rule in the state.

Jan 29, 2016, 09:04 AM IST

Arunachal Pradesh crisis: Nabam Tuki files fresh plea in SC against imposition of President's Rule

Former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Nabam Tuki on Thursday filed a fresh plea in the Supreme Court against promulgation of President's Rule in the northeastern state.

Jan 28, 2016, 12:28 PM IST

Chungkham Sanjit encounter: Imphal SP denies head constable's allegations

Imphal Superintendent of Police Akoijam Jhalajit late on Wednesday denied Head Constable Thounaojam Herojit`s charges that he gave orders to kill an unarmed former insurgent.

Jan 28, 2016, 10:20 AM IST

President's Rule in Arunachal Pradesh: SC to hear Congress' plea on Jan 27

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear Congress' plea against Centre's recommendation of President's Rule in Arunachal Pradesh on January 27.

Jan 25, 2016, 19:48 PM IST

Curfew lifted from Imphal, market plan scrapped

An indefinite curfew clamped in some parts of Manipur`s capital city Imphal since Friday evening was lifted on Sunday night.

Jan 25, 2016, 13:41 PM IST

Designated tribunal to hear NSCN(K) case on Jan 14 in Delhi

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal set up by the Centre will hear the case of NSCN(K) having been declared an unlawful association later this month at Delhi High Court,

Jan 05, 2016, 14:44 PM IST

Hundreds injured as quake hits Manipur, northeast

The quake snapped power supply across the state, felled multi-storeyed buildings in state capital Imphal and damaged many vehicles.

Jan 05, 2016, 00:22 AM IST

DNA: Ambitious step - Sikkim's Organic farming mission

Sikkim is the first and the only state in India to be considered as 100 percent organic state. Watch the full report here.

Jan 01, 2016, 00:34 AM IST

Can't hold Army responsible for ''alleged'' encounters: Centre to SC

The Army cannot be held responsible for alleged encounters in Manipur, the Centre has informed the Supreme Court.

Dec 04, 2015, 10:56 AM IST

ISL 2015: Kerala Blasters vs FC Goa - Peview

Goa will hope to join ATK and Delhi in the semi-finals

Nov 28, 2015, 22:40 PM IST

Newly elected Mizoram MLA Lal Thanzara sworn-in

Lal Thanzara, who was elected in the by-election to Aizawl North-III assembly recently, was on Friday sworn-in at a simple programme.

Nov 27, 2015, 16:22 PM IST

Congress wins Mizoram Assembly seat

Former Mizoram health minister Lal Thanzara of Congress was on Tuesday declared elected in the bypoll to Aizawl North-III Assembly seat.

Nov 24, 2015, 13:00 PM IST

Northeast should have special funds for filmmaking: Manipuri director

Manipuri movie maestro Aribam Syam Sharma, for whom a special retrospective will be held at the 46th IFFI, is glad that films from northeast India are finding increased presence at film galas in the country. He however says filmmakers from the region need financial support from the government to make more movies.

Nov 14, 2015, 13:14 PM IST

Villagers give Right of Passage to elephants in Assam

Marking a milestone in efforts to secure a crucial elephant corridor in the Northeast, residents of Ram Terang village in Assam's Karbi Anglong district now have a new address - New Ram Terang village.

Nov 12, 2015, 23:55 PM IST

Two mutilated bodies found at a bomb blast site in Manipur

Two mutilated bodies were found at the the site of a powerful bomb explosion near the residence of an MLA in Manipur's Thoubal district.

Nov 03, 2015, 14:41 PM IST

Police officer arrested for looting bank's money in Assam

The officer-in-charge of a police station here was arrested today on the charges of hatching a conspiracy of looting a private bank's money while being transported to its ATM last week.

Oct 26, 2015, 15:48 PM IST