North East

21 Oct

North East states are setting up more medical colleges

Banasree SarkarNorth Eastmedical college

While other Northeastern states are building more medical colleges—whether with or without government support—Nagaland only has one district medical college, which opened its doors lately, in Kohima. The second district medical college, which is located in Mon, is operating slowly. Other states that have demonstrated confidence in their ability to have the necessary teaching faculty include Mizoram, Assam, Manipur, and Meghalaya, which have previously built private medical colleges. The National Medical Council (NMC) has approved the PA Sangma International Medical institution of the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), meaning that Meghalaya will soon have its first private medical…

18 Oct

CM Lalduhoma explain the reason behind the hike of fuel price

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has announced that his government will not reverse its decision to hike fuel prices, despite protests from commercial vehicle owners. The prices of petrol and diesel, which were increased on September 1, will remain unchanged, he confirmed after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday. The hike raised petrol prices from ₹93.93 to ₹99.24 per litre, and diesel from ₹82.62 to ₹88.02 per litre. Lalduhoma explained that the increase is intended to fund social infrastructure, road maintenance, and other development projects. VAT on petrol has been raised from 5.23% to 10%, while VAT on diesel went from 16.36%…

07 Oct

Aizawl-Delhi flights increase from 5 to 10 weekly

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

In a significant boost to air travel, IndiGo Airlines has announced the doubling of its flight services between Aizawl, Mizoram’s capital, and Delhi, effective October 5. The low-cost carrier has increased its weekly flights from five to ten, aiming to improve connectivity for passengers. The expanded service will feature daily flights, with additional operations scheduled on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, allowing greater flexibility for travelers, as confirmed by an official statement on Sunday. Chief Minister Lalduhoma inaugurated the expanded flight operations at Lengpui Airport near Aizawl, personally distributing boarding passes to passengers. Expressing gratitude to the Ministry of Civil Aviation…

08 Sep

Vol.No. 02 Issue – 21 – NEBM

nebmJournal, North East

19 Aug

Rajinikanth’s upcoming film “Vettaiyan” is set to release in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada

editorNorth East

Rajinikanth's "Vettaiyan" is set to release on October 10 in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada, according to the makers. The movie, directed by TJ Gnanavel, known for his role in "Jai Bhim," is supported by Lyca Productions. Rajinikanth's 170th feature film, "Vettaiyan," will feature the superstar as a police officer, blending entertainment with message. "VETTAIYAN" is set to release in cinemas worldwide on October 10th, 2024, targeting audiences worldwide. Lyca Productions announced that Superstar will be starring as Supercop in the upcoming film release in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. "Vettaiyan" will face competition at the box office with Suriya's…

16 Aug

Free India from the menace of illicit tobacco trade

Business BureauBusiness, North East

This Independence Day, Philip Morris International’s (PMI) India affiliate, IPM India, reinforces its commitment towards illicit tobacco trade prevention to safeguard India’s economic interest & protect consumers. Illicit tobacco trade is a major threat and growing challenge worldwide. India has witnessed a significant rise in illicit in recent years and it only seems to rise with time. As per 2022 FICCI Cascade study, the overall market for illegal cigarettes in India is estimated to be at ₹22,930 crore. As per the reports, the total loss to the Govt. of India estimated for 2022, on account of the illicit markets in…

12 Aug

BPSEA declared a strike on August 6 with clashes between police and students across the country

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"Protesting police officers in Bangladesh have agreed to drop their strike after being sure that most of their demands will be met," media reports said on Monday. The Bangladesh Police Subordinate Employees Association announced a strike on August 6 following a fight between police and students across the country through a large spread of protests against Sheikh Hasina's government over the controversial job quota system.

04 Aug

Vol.No. 02 Issue – 16 – NEBM

nebmJournal, North East

01 Aug

Mizoram and Assam collaborate on drug smuggling issues

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Mizoram Excise & Narcotics Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar met with officials from the Assam Excise Department in Guwahati on Wednesday to discuss collaborative efforts in tackling the drug menace affecting both states. Originally slated to meet with his Assam counterpart, Minister Hmar instead engaged in a productive phone discussion after his counterpart’s cancellation. The meeting included Assam Excise Department Secretary Indreswar Kalita, IAS, and Commissioner of Excise Jitu Doley, IRS. Minister Hmar highlighted the issue of heroin smuggled from Myanmar into Mizoram, which is allegedly processed in Assam and rebranded as 'Bagha Cap' before being smuggled back into Mizoram. He also…

31 Jul

MPYCC investigates ZPM adviser’s illegal occupancy

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

The Mizoram Pradesh Youth Congress Committee (MPYCC) has accused a ZPM party adviser of unlawfully occupying an official staff quarter at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET). In a press release on Tuesday, MPYCC revealed that during their visit to the DIET principal and staff quarters, they discovered that Chief Minister Lalduhoma’s campaigner was residing in one of the DIET staff quarters without authorization. The MPYCC emphasized that these quarters are designated for DIET staff, who are currently facing a severe shortage of housing. Upon further investigation, the MPYCC identified the occupant as Lalthansanga, a ZPM Party PAC…