A major controversy has erupted in Meghalaya after state authorities claimed that 4,000 tonnes of coal, reported missing from a designated storage site in the state’s South Garo Hills district, may have been “washed away by rainwater into Bangladesh.” The explanation, offered by a senior Meghalaya minister during a press briefing, has triggered widespread political…
In a controversial move set to impact thousands of residents, the Assam government has announced a large-scale eviction drive targeting over 2,000 families occupying approximately 10,000 bighas of land in the Rengma Reserve Forest in the Golaghat district. The action, part of the government’s ongoing campaign to free forest and protected land from encroachment, is…
In a significant leap forward for public health innovation, Arunachal Pradesh’s East Kameng district has successfully implemented drone-based delivery of hepatitis vaccines, becoming a pioneering model for last-mile healthcare delivery in India’s remote and mountainous terrain. This breakthrough is expected to revolutionize immunization logistics in hard-to-reach areas and improve access to life-saving vaccines in time-sensitive…
In a pioneering move aimed at transforming the sports ecosystem of Northeast India, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has launched the True North Center for Sports Excellence in Shillong. With an initial investment of ₹1 crore, the facility is poised to become a game-changer in leveraging sports as a driver of economic growth, youth…
In a significant step toward preserving the legacy of Assam’s freedom fighters and martyrs, a high-level review meeting was held to assess the progress of the prestigious Swahid Smarak Kshetra project in Guwahati. The project, which has a sanctioned budget of ₹100 crore, is set to become a monumental tribute to the countless brave souls…
In a strategic move aimed at formalising the records of refugees and strengthening security protocols, the Mizoram government is set to launch a comprehensive biometric data drive for over 35,000 Myanmar refugees residing in the state. This initiative, planned for July, marks the first structured effort to digitally catalogue refugees who have fled from Myanmar’s…
In a significant development in Assam’s energy and employment discourse, the Tinsukia District Human Rights Protection Council (TDHRPC) has urged authorities to resume coal mining operations in Margherita, highlighting rising unemployment, economic distress, and alleged violations of livelihood rights. The council’s demand comes at a time when the closure of several coal mines in Margherita…
In a decisive administrative move, the District Commissioner (DC) of Jiribam, Manipur, has issued a directive mandating the removal of all unauthorised structures within the district by July 18, 2025. The order comes in the wake of heightened security concerns and ongoing efforts to restore law and order in the region, which has witnessed sporadic…
In a pioneering move to mitigate human-elephant conflict (HEC), the Assam government has launched a comprehensive plan to create elephant habitats enriched with food stock across 80 identified conflict hot spots. This initiative is aimed at preventing wild elephants from venturing into human settlements in search of food, thus ensuring both wildlife conservation and farmer…
The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has recorded a robust 27% surge in sales volume during the April–June quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, driven by strong demand from domestic blenders, packeters, and exporters. This growth reaffirms GTAC’s position as the largest CTC tea auction centre in the world, highlighting Assam’s…
