R N Ravi sworn-in as Governor of Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Sep 18 (PTI) Ravindra Narayan Ravi was on Saturday sworn-in as the Governor of Tamil Nadu, succeeding Banwarilal
Assam: Girl in shorts made to wrap curtain to appear in exam
A 19-year-old girl, who appeared in the entrance test for admission into the Assam Agricultural University (AAU) in Jorhat,
Teaching in the time of COVID-19 Pandemic
NAWAZ SARIF Across all walks of life, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented changes. All sectors have been affected
Assam: Two Bangladeshi nationals held in Dhubri
Police have nabbed two Bangladeshi nationals from western Assams Dhubri for entering India illegally. A team of police on
Top woman Maoist leader surrenders before police
A top woman Maoist leader on Friday surrendered before police at Hyderabad. Jajjeri Samakka alias Sharada is the wife of
No abetment conviction without positive act to instigate suicide: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday said abetment involves mental process of instigating or intentionally aiding a person in doing a
India breaks own COVID-19 vaccination record as birthday gift to Modi
NEW DELHI, Sept 17 (Reuters) India broke its daily COVID-19 vaccination record on Friday by administering over 20 million
India extends lower tax rate on COVID-19 drugs to year end
NEW DELHI, Sept 17 (Reuters) India will extend until the end of the year a reduction on taxes on drugs used for the
India-Nepal joint army training exercise to start from Sept 20
India and Nepal will carry out joint military training exercise in Uttarakhand from September 20, 2021, the Indian Army said
If there is no new variant, 3rd Covid wave will not be as devastating as 2nd,
New Delhi, Sep 17 (PTI) There will not be a third wave of COVID-19 of the size and consequence the country witnessed during
Mizoram extends Covid-19 restrictions in Aizawl till October 2
The Mizoram government on Friday extended the ongoing partial lockdown in theAizawl area and certain Covid-related
Assam reports 9 more Covid19 deaths, 270 new cases
Assam reported 9 more deaths due to Covid19 infection and a total of 270 new positive cases in the last 24 hours. Confirming
Indian opposition party holds street protest demanding jobs
NEW DELHI (AP) Youth members of Indias main opposition Congress party clashed with police during a street protest Friday
Myanmar court to begin Suu Kyis corruption trial from October 1
Myanmars ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi will face a new trial on four charges of corruption beginning on October 1. Myanmar
Almost 90% of people in Indias financial capital have COVID-19 antibodies:
Mumbai, September 17 (Reuters): Nearly 90% of people in Indias financial capital, Mumbai, are estimated to have COVID-19
Meghalaya reports 248 new Covid19 positive cases, 1 death
Meghalaya on Friday reported 1 more Covid19 death and 248 new positive cases in the last 24 hours. With the new cases,
Meghalaya launches MeghEA to promote digital governance and expedite delivery
Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma and Union Information and Technology (MeitY) Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw jointly
Justice Ranjit V More appointed Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court
The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the elevation of eight judges as chief justices of various high courts. The new
3 tax inspectors among 4 held for illegal raid, Rs 11 lakh extortion
Mumbai, September 17 (PTI): Two Sales Tax and one Income Tax inspectors along with one more person were arrested for
Zoramthanga writes to PM Modi, seeks aid for Myanmar refugees
Mizoram CM Zoramthanga has again shot off a letter to PM Narendra Modi, seeking humanitarian aid for thousands of Myanmar
Demand to set up TET exam centres in 7 dists dominated by minorities
Absence of TET examination centres in seven districts, most of which are minority-dominated, not only sparked off severe
NIA chargesheet against Paresh in 2019 grenade explosion case
MyGov launches Planetarium Innovation Challenge for Indian start-ups
MyGov India under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has launched the Planetarium Innovation Challenge for Indian
California fires: Worlds biggest tree wrapped with fire-resistant blanket
Firefighters have been given fire-resistant blankets to wrap ancient trees as fire continues to tear through world-famous
Meghalaya, Assam CMs discuss inter-state border issue, regional panels to
Chief ministers of Assam and Meghalaya, on Thursday, discussed the inter-state border issue. The meeting between the chief
Manipur: ZUF rebel apprehended by Assam Rifles troopers
Troopers of the Assam Rifles have apprehended a rebel belonging to theZeliangrongUnited Front (ZUF) in Manipur. The ZUF cadre
Jagdish Mukhi takes oath as Nagaland Governor
Jagdish Mukhi, on Friday, took oath as the new Nagaland Governor. Jagdish Mukhi was administered oath of office at
Former players back Rohit to replace Kohli as Indias T20 captain
NEW DELHI, Sept 17 (Reuters) Opener Rohit Sharma has demonstrated his leadership qualities in the Indian Premier League (IPL
Bank fraud: UP govt to recover 7.86 crore from dismissed social welfare dept
Muzaffarnagar, Sep 17 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government has directed authorities here to recover Rs 7.86 crore from a
India records 34,403 COVID-19 cases, 320 deaths
New Delhi, Sep 17 (PTI) With 34,403 more people testing positive for COVID-19, Indias overall infection tally has increased
Indian shares scale peaks, eye 2% weekly jump as banks extend rally
BENGALURU, Sept 17 (Reuters) Indian shares touched all-time highs on Friday and were on track to post a more than 2% weekly
For the first time: Super cars hit Arunachal Pradesh roads
For the first time in Arunachal Pradesh, super cars have touched down the state. The bunch of super cars include Lamborghini
Mizoram: Opposition slams state government over appointment of layman as OSD to
The Mizoram government has drawn flak from opposition parties over the appointment of a layman and party worker closed to
Assam schools to re-open for class 10 from September 20
Assam schools will re-open for class 10 from September 20. Re-opening of schools for class 10 was approved by Assam cabinet
Mizorams COVID-19 situation precarious, three more deaths & over 1100 new cases
Mizorams COVID-19 situation remains precarious, as the state has logged over 1100 new cases in the last 24 hours. As many as
Yuvraj Singh Foundation covid care facility inaugurated at Assam Medical
Assam health minister Keshab Mahanta inaugurated a 50-bedded covid-19 critical care facility sponsored by former India
Nagaland reports 2 more Covid deaths, 32 new cases
Nagaland reported two more Covid deaths and 32 new cases on Thursday. There were also 43 recoveries in the last 24 hours.
AAU observers denied girl in shorts to give exam, GIPS had no role: Institute
Principal ofGirijanandaChowdhury Institute of Pharmaceutical Science(GIPS), Tezpur AbdulBaqeehas rubbished media reports
Virat Kohli to quit as India T20 captain after World Cup
NEW DELHI: Star batsman Virat Kohli announced Thursday that he will give up Indias Twenty20 captaincy after the World Cup
Nagaland: NSCN-IM cadre held in Dimapur
An NSCN-IM cadre has been apprehended by security agencies in Dimapur, Nagaland. The NSCN-IM cadre was arrested by security
India inflation path shifting down more favourably than hoped-RBI bulletin
MUMBAI, Sept 16 (Reuters) The softening of prices of various food items is likely to extend into the third quarter and
MS Dhoni Named in 15-member Defence Ministry Panel on NCC
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was named in a 15-member panel constituted by the defence ministry to carry out a comprehensive review
Shutdown affects businesses across Nagaland
All business activities in Nagaland came to a grinding halt during thestate-wideone-day shutdown of all shops and business
Assam: Nearly 2500 rhino horns to be destroyed
Nearly 2500 rhino horns, stored in treasuries across Assam, will be destroyed. The Assam cabinet on Thursday approved
Arunachal Pradeshs Longding district wins Democracy Award for holding fairest
Longdingdistrict of Arunachal Pradesh hasconferred with State Democracy Award for holding fairest elections in the state.
Assam: Treasury department employee caught red-handed taking bribe from
An employee of the Assam treasury department has been arrested after being caught red-handed taking bribe. The incident has
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID
No, there is no scientific evidence showing masks cause harm to kids health despite baseless claims suggesting otherwise. The
Mizoram worries over Centres apathy towards plight of Myanmar nationals
Mizoram is worried and disappointed with the Centres apathy towards the plight and suffering of the innocent people from
Mizoram Covid-19 situation worsens as tally crosses 75,000
Mizoram Covid-19 situation is worsening with each passing day as the state hascontinuouslyregistered a spike, which worried
Indias Sept diesel sales remain below pre-COVID levels
New Delhi, September 16 (Reuters): Indias gasoil consumption slowed in the first half of September from the previous month,
Assam records highest crime rate against women in 2020, says NCRB
Assam recorded the highest rate of crimes against women in the country for the fourth consecutive year, said the annual
Assam: 38-year-old youth arrested for molesting woman in SBI at Dibrugarh
A 38-year-old youth has been arrested for allegedly molesting a woman in upper Assams Dibrugarh. The youth identified as Ritu
Two Myanmar nationals held with arms in Mizoram
Troops of Assam Rifles have apprehended two Myanmar nationals with arms and ammunition in Mizorams Lawngtlai district. Based
NIA files chargesheet against Paresh Baruah, four other ULFA (I) militants in
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary charge sheet before a special court in Guwahati against
Gauhati High Court rejects CBI appeal against acquittal of Bhagya Kalita in
The Gauhati High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by CBI against the acquittal of Guwahati-based contractor Bhagya Kalita
Kanhaiya Kumar meets Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, likely to join Congress
In a major political development, CPI leader and former JNU Students Union president Kanhaiya Kumar has met Congress leader
Single vax dose must to enter Puja pandals in Assam
Assam: Mega Covid-19 vaccination drive to mark PM Modis birthday
Assam: CPI fields lawyer Krishna Gogoi in Thowra against RD client Dhaijjya
The emergence of lawyer Krishna Gogoi as the CPI candidate in the upcoming Thowra by-elections against his former client
Assam Rifles, customs seize foreign cigarettes worth Rs 19.50 lakh in Mizoram
In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles troops deployed in Mizoram along with the
Nagaland govt allows regular classes in schools from Class V-X
The Nagaland government on Wednesday allowed regular classes in schools in the state from Class V-X. The state government
Myanmar nationals arrested with weapons in Mizoram
Acting on a tip-off, Assam Rifles troops and Mizoram Police on Wednesday nabbed two Myanmar nationals near the India-Myanmar
Assam reports 8 Covid19 deaths, 444 new cases
Assam reported 8 more deaths due to Covid19 infection and 444 new positive cases in the last 24 hours. Confirming the news,
Assam Rifles conducts Mini Marathon on Swarnim Vijay Varsh in Mizoram
The Serchhip Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (East) conducted a mini marathon on Wednesday.
Assam government issues new SOP for Durga Puja
The Assam government on Wednesday issued a new SOP for the coming Durga Puja and other festivals celebrated in the autumn
WTI veterinarian removes fishing hook swallowed by endangered turtle in Assam
An endangered turtle got its second life at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) in Assams
Transgender person held for spitting on woman, creating nuisance
A transgender person has been arrested in lower Assams Goalpara district on charges of creating public nuisance, staging
More classes may reopen in phased manner: Assam minister
The state education department has geared up to start offline classes for Class X from September 20. Education minister Ranoj
'People have to cooperate with us, we alone cannot keep city clean
Q. The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has not been able to live up to the expectations of the people because it has
Schools cant debar students from exam over fee dues: Gauhati HC
Hearing a PIL on the problems of students and their parents due to the ongoing pandemic, the Gauhati High Court has ordered
Assam down town University hosts 8th Convocation
Assam down town University (AdtU) on Wednesday hosted virtually its 8th Convocation. Education is the most powerful tool of
Assam police arrests transgender who harassed woman journalist
The police in Assam Goalpara district have arrested the transgender, who allegedly had harassed a woman journalist. The
Assam: Tinsukia-Mohanbari highway to be used by IAF for landing of fighter
The stretch of national highway connecting Tinsukia with Mohanbari in upper Assam has been identified by the Centre for
BJP trying to establish fascist, dictatorial regime: Former Tripura CM Manik
Former Tripura chief minister Manik Sarkar has alleged that the BJP is trying to establish a fascist and dictatorial regime
Confident that people of Nagaland will continue to stand for peace and
Outgoing Governor of Nagaland RN Ravi has said that he is confident that the people of Nagaland will stand for peace and
Government mulls bringing petrol & diesel under GST ambit, move likely to
The government is likely to consider bringing petrol and diesel under the ambit of the GST (Goods and Service Tax). The
Assam: Former ULFA rebel turns into bamboo crafts producer
This former ULFA leader has now turned into an excellent bamboo crafts producer. At a time, when the entire country was
Adani airport takeover next month runs into rough weather; locals resist runway
Farmers and locals of two villages, Koitasiddhi and Raibori, are posing big hurdles for the Adani Group's airport takeover
Mizorams COVID-19 situation precarious, over 1100 fresh cases detected
Mizoram, on Wednesday, reported 1185 new Covid-19 cases, 317 less than the previous day, with the tally increasing to 74,068
Nagaland government failed the people and state: Congress on illegal tax
The Congress party in Nagaland has alleged that the state government has failed the people and the state in regards to
Assam Jatiya Parishad reiterates opposition to CAA
The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has reiterated its opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The AJP has said that
Over 1,800 more Myanmar nationals enter Mizoram in fresh influx
More than 1,800 people from Myanmar have crossed over to Mizoram in the past few days in a fresh influx triggered by a
NEHU teachers body hosts panel discussion on new National Education Policy
The North-Eastern Hill University Teachers Association (NEHUTA) organized an online panel discussion on the importance of the
Cancellation of exams: Lakhs of Assam students stare at bleak future
Finally, as per the wishes of the decision-makers and the bureaucrats, the results of the HSLC and HSSLC examinations- which
Assam tea workers body demands 20% Puja bonus for workers
The Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha (ACMS), the biggest tea garden workers union of the state, has demanded the tea industry to pay
Nagaland govt urges traders body to reconsider state-wide business shutdown on
The Nagaland Government on Tuesday appealed to the Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) to
A day before exit, Ravi arranges hostel facility for remote area patients in
A day ahead of leaving for Tamil Nadu to assume the gubernatorial charge of the state, Nagaland Governor RN Ravi has arranged
Kanhaiya Kumar likely to join Congress
Former Jawaharlal Nehru University students union president and CPI leader Kanhaiya Kumar is likely to join the Congress
Bengal by-election: BJP objects to Mamata Banerjees nomination, cites criminal
The BJP has raised objections against the nomination filed by West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly not
SBI online, Net Banking, App Services to remain suspended for 2 hours; here are
The Internet Banking Application and Online SBI services of the State Bank of India (SBI) would remain unavailable for two