With Durga Puja festivities culminating in grand immersion processions across Assam, the Guwahati Police has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory for idol immersion at Lachit Ghat on October 5 and 6, 2025. The announcement aims to ensure smooth vehicular movement, crowd control, and public safety during one of the city’s most vibrant cultural events. The…
Nagaland has recorded a sharp rise in crimes under Special and Local Laws (SLL) between 2021 and 2023, even as offences under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) have remained relatively stable, according to the latest Crime in India 2023 report released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The northeastern state registered a total of…
In a dramatic development in the ongoing investigation into the death of iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, two key accused—festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and the singer’s manager Siddharth Sharma—were produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) at his residence in Guwahati on October 1, 2025. The move came amid heightened public interest and tight security…
A wave of discontent has swept across Nagaland’s administrative corridors as government employees launched a coordinated protest against the recent changes in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) selection process. The protest, led by the Nagaland Government Employees’ Federation (NGEF), centers around the alleged withdrawal or alteration of the original vacancy circular for IAS posts under…
The swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) government in Assam has been officially postponed to October 5, 2025, in view of the ongoing Durga Puja festivities across the state. The decision was taken after consultations between the BTC leadership and the Assam state government, with the aim of ensuring smooth logistics…
Assam’s cultural and political landscape witnessed a moment of emotional resonance as Minister Pijush Hazarika publicly thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for paying tribute to legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. The Prime Minister’s remarks, made during his address at the Northeast Cultural Integration Summit in Guwahati, acknowledged Garg’s contribution to Assamese music, cinema, and youth…
In a major breakthrough in its ongoing counter-insurgency operations, Manipur Police arrested two suspected militants and an arms smuggler in coordinated raids across Imphal East and Kangpokpi districts on September 24, 2025. The arrests led to the recovery of a cache of weapons, ammunition, and components used in assembling improvised explosive devices (IEDs), raising fresh…
In a decisive move to address growing concerns among educators, the Meghalaya government has stepped in after multiple banks reportedly denied loan applications submitted by teachers working under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and aided schools. The denial, which has affected hundreds of teachers across districts like East Khasi Hills, West Garo Hills, and Ri-Bhoi,…
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…
