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…
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has raised a stark warning about the looming environmental, strategic, and livelihood threats posed by China’s mega hydropower projects on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet, known as the Brahmaputra in India. Calling it a “ticking water bomb,” he urged the Centre to prioritise proactive diplomatic and mitigation measures…
In a bid to restore normalcy and support livelihoods affected by prolonged ethnic violence in Manipur, Bishnupur district administration chaired a high-level security meeting this week focusing on two core priorities – ensuring farmers can resume cultivation without fear and expediting the resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the region. Deputy Commissioner Lourembam Bikram…
In a strong statement amid ongoing tensions over land eviction drives in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has justified the government’s action to clear encroachments, asserting that state land must be freed for public welfare and development. He warned the All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) of a “stern response” if it continues what…
In a strong and unequivocal statement, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu asserted India’s sovereignty over the state, countering China’s repeated claims by highlighting historical facts and the state’s shared border with Tibet, not directly with China. Context: China’s Persistent Claims Over Arunachal Pradesh China has long claimed the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh as…
In a significant environmental and community mobilisation initiative, Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district on Monday carried out a massive tree plantation drive under the national campaign ‘Ek Pedh Maa Ke Naam’, reinforcing India’s commitment to green development, environmental restoration, and mass participation. About The Campaign The ‘Ek Pedh Maa Ke Naam’ (A Tree In Mother’s Name)…
