In a significant diplomatic development, senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Gloria Gangte has been appointed as India’s next ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the appointment on September 23, 2025, marking a proud moment for Manipur and the entire Northeast region. Gangte, a seasoned diplomat with over…
A political and cultural debate has erupted in the Northeast after Manipur Congress MP Bimol Akoijam publicly praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for acknowledging the sudden demise of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, while simultaneously questioning the Prime Minister’s silence on the passing of Manipuri theatre legend Oja Ratan Thiyam. The MP’s remarks, posted on social…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has made a definitive statement on the long-standing issue of ‘D’ (Doubtful) voters, asserting that “anyone who came before 1971 is 100 per cent Indian.” The remark, made during a press briefing in Guwahati on September 9, 2025, signals a major shift in the state’s approach to resolving citizenship…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has made explosive allegations against Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer Nupur Bora, who was arrested on September 16, 2025, following raids conducted by the Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell. The officer is accused of illegally transferring land belonging to Hindu individuals and religious institutions in exchange for money during…
In a landmark move to modernize higher education in Assam, Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya chaired the inaugural meeting of the expert committee tasked with implementing the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) ‘Professor of Practice’ (PoP) initiative across state universities. Held at Raj Bhavan on September 16, 2025, the meeting marked the beginning of a transformative academic…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered a high-level inquiry into the recent police action against members of the Koch Rajbongshi community during a protest demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status and constitutional recognition. The directive came after videos of baton charges and detentions during a peaceful rally in Dhubri district went viral, triggering widespread…
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s likely visit to Manipur on September 13 draws closer, several organisations representing the Kuki-Zo community have issued statements welcoming his presence while firmly opposing any celebratory dance programmes planned as part of the official reception. The groups have called for a solemn and empathetic approach, citing the ongoing trauma and…
In a scathing critique of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby has accused the BJP-led government of deliberately dividing the state along religious lines. Speaking at a memorial event marking the first death anniversary of former CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury in Guwahati on September 9, 2025, Baby called for a…
In a dramatic escalation of Assam’s political tensions, Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi has issued a bold ultimatum: either Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi goes to jail, or Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma must resign from office. The statement, made on September 9 during a press briefing in Gogamukh, comes ahead of Sarma’s…
In a significant development that could reshape the socio-political landscape of Manipur, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has welcomed the recent peace agreement signed between the Union Home Ministry and representatives of the Kuki community. Speaking at a press briefing in Jodhpur on September 7, 2025, RSS national publicity in-charge Sunil Ambekar said the pact…
