North East

24 Feb

Mizoram Holds Consultative Meeting on Fresh Produce Market

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

The Mizoram Agricultural Marketing Board (MAMB) today organised a consultative meeting on the fresh produce market for seven districts in Mizoram. The meeting was held at the I&WR Auditorium, MINECO, Aizawl. Representatives from Aizawl, Serchhip, Champhai, Kolasib, Mamit, Khawzawl and Saitual districts attended the meeting. Members of the District Agricultural Marketing Committees (DAMCs), heads of Secondary Collection Centres (SCCs), and leaders of different societies were present. The meeting was chaired by Pi Ramdinliani, Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department and Member Secretary of MAMB. Dr. K.C. Lalmalsawmzauva, Adviser to the Chief Minister (HHP) and Co-Chairman of MAMB, delivered…

10 Feb

Amit Shah Likely to Visit Tripura Ahead of TTAADC Polls

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to undertake a daylong tour of Tripura on February 20, highly placed sources within the state BJP said. The proposed visit is seen as politically significant ahead of the upcoming elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). “Even as the final itinerary is yet to be officially communicated, we have learnt that Amit Shah will be arriving in Tripura on February 20,” a BJP source said. During his visit, Shah is likely to attend a government programmer highlighting key developmental initiatives undertaken by the Centre in Tripura. He is also…

28 Jan

7,200 km of National Highways Added in NE in 11 Years, President Murmu Says

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

President Droupadi Murmu announced that over 7,200 kilometers of National Highways and more than 80,000 crore rupees have been invested in rail development in the Northeastern region over the past 11 years, enhancing accessibility to remote areas. She highlighted the newly established broad-gauge rail connections among the capitals of Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, and Mizoram, resulting in economic and tourism opportunities. The introduction of Vande Bharat trains further progresses the railway infrastructure. Murmu emphasized health initiatives, mentioning the establishment of a State Cancer Institute and medical colleges in the region, which bolster healthcare facilities. Additionally, she noted Assam's potential in semiconductor…

19 Jan

Rising Wolf Attacks Threaten Gayal-Rearing Tradition in Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Repeated wolf attacks severely threaten the traditional practice of gayal rearing in the remote villages of Mizoram’s Serchhip district, causing significant losses to farming families and endangering a crucial aspect of Mizo culture. In villages like Sailulak and Leng, located near the Myanmar border, packs of wolves attack gayals, locally known as sial, primarily at night, targeting newborn and young calves. This disruption affects the semi-domesticated rearing system relying on free grazing in forested areas, leaving gayals vulnerable to predators. Since its inception in 2017, when only five families reared about 50 gayals, the practice has grown to involve approximately…

09 Jan

40 mobile medical units have been authorized to improve healthcare in border areas in Arunachal

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh, North East

In its first meeting of 2026, which was chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, the Arunachal Pradesh State Cabinet approved a wide range of policy decisions intended to improve public safety, strengthen healthcare delivery, increase employment and educational opportunities, improve urban governance, and strengthen environmental and wildlife conservation throughout the State. The Cabinet authorized the establishment of diagnostic infrastructure throughout the State by HLL Lifecare Ltd., a Government of India firm under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, which will significantly improve public healthcare. 256 Sub-Centers, 82 Primary Health Centers (PHCs), 25 Community Health Centers (CHCs), and 64 Block…

06 Jan

Hidden in plain sight: Researchers discover new reed snake species in Mizoram, resolve taxonomic error

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

A collaborative effort between scientists from Mizoram, Russia, Germany, and Vietnam has led to the identification of a new species of reed snake, named Calamaria mizoramensis, correcting a taxonomic misidentification and contributing to the unexplored reptile fauna of India. The revelation was made by Prof. H.T. Lalremsanga of Mizoram University's Department of Zoology, and details were published in the peer-reviewed journal Zootaxa. This species was first collected in Mizoram in 2008 but was previously misclassified as a member of a widely distributed Southeast Asian species. The current research establishes that the population from Mizoram represents a unique evolutionary lineage. The…

02 Jan

70% Reduction in Violent Incidents in Northeast Under Modi Government: Centre

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

There has been 70 per cent reduction in violent incidents and 85 per cent in civilian causalities in the North East under the Modi government, a statement issued by the Central government on Friday stated. It further said that along with the establishment of peace in the region, the Centre is also giving emphasis on cultural development in the region through promotion of various events and activities. On the situation in strife-torn Manipur, the statement said the Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remains fully committed to restoring lasting peace in Manipur and providing all…

02 Jan

PIL in SC against racial violence targeting NE people

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

A PIL was filed in the Supreme Court seeking judicial intervention to address the “continuing constitutional failure” to prevent and respond to racial discrimination and violence against citizens from northeastern states and other frontier regions. The PIL was filed in the backdrop of the brutal killing of Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura, who succumbed on December 26 to grievous injuries sustained in a racially motivated attack in Selaqui area of Dehradun. Anjel from Unakoti district’s Machmara went to Dehradun after completing his graduation from Holy Cross School, Agartala, to pursue MBA, where he was stabbed to death…

31 Dec

Assam man sets Guiness record by growing tallest okra tree

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

A 40-year-old man from Assam's Karbi Anglong district has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for growing the tallest okra (lady's finger) plant.The okra plant, grown by him in his kitchen garden at Diphu, Karbi Anglong has attained a height of 26.90 feet (8.2 meters).Risim attempted this record in loving tribute to their parents, inspired by cherished family memories tied to okra.Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council chief Tuliram Ronghang has congratulated him for the feat.

31 Dec

Donyi Polo Day Observed Across Arunachal Pradesh with Cultural Enthusiasm

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

The Donyi Polo Day was celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh by indigenous faith believers who offered prayers to the Nature gods, specifically the Sun (Donyi) and Moon (Polo), in traditional prayer halls. Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized the significance of Donyi Polo as a core aspect of their identity, asserting that it reflects their ethics and relationship with nature. Governor K T Parnaik called for efforts to preserve the state's cultural traditions, while MP Tapir Gao highlighted the day's importance for followers of Donyi Poloism, acknowledging Donyi and Polo as divine powers essential to sustaining life on Earth.