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Handcrafted Hope: Dibrugarh’s Potters Illuminate Diwali with Tradition Amidst Market Flood of Artificial Lights

As Diwali approaches, the pottery industry in Dibrugarh is alive with energy, with local artisans pouring dedication into creating earthen diyas, the traditional lamps that have lit up homes during the festival of lights for generations

War Hero Subedar Deepak Lama, Veteran of Three Wars, Passes Away at 94

Born in 1933 in a small village in Darjeeling, Lama joined the Indian Army at just 16 in 1949, serving with the 8th Battalion, The Gorkha Rifles. Over a career that spanned decades, Lama participated in the 1962 Sino-Indian War, the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War, and the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, displaying remarkable courage on each front.

Tripura: Tribal woman found dead in her home; husband on the run

A 44-year-old tribal woman was found dead in her home in Debapur village, under the jurisdiction of the Sidhai police station in West Tripura district.

Hundreds of youngsters turn up for Cricket Talent Hunt in Ri Bhoi

The Ri-Bhoi District Cricket Association (RBDCA) on Saturday successfully conducted the one-day Cricket Talent Hunt in collaboration with the Seng Samla Shnong Umran Niangbyrnai.

In a first, centre to compensate dual land claims to fast-track Mizoram highway project

In a first of a kind land compensation in probably the history of India, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has decided to award compensation to two parties claiming same plot of land so that the construction work for four-lane highway between Vairengte and Sairang can begin.

Anirudh’s ton helps Meghalaya defy Maharashtra

Shillong, Oct 26: Anirudh B, one of Meghalaya’s guest professionals, struck an unbeaten 140 as Meghalaya posted an impressive 274/8 on the first day...

Snowy Delights Draw Tourists to Gangtok! Sikkim Rolls Out Odd-Even Rule to Keep the Magic Moving

With the season’s first snowfall turning Gangtok into a magical winter retreat, tourists are flocking to Sikkim to soak in the snowy vistas.

Northeast Foresters Equipped with Cutting-Edge Tools for Accurate Elephant Population Estimates

Foresters in Northeast are now being trained to estimate elephant populations correctly with Spatially Explicit Capture-Recapture (SECR) being the latest one.

Comilla Cotton’s Eco-Friendly Makeover: Innovations Pave the Way for Sustainable Products

Comilla cotton, a unique variety from the Garo Hills in Meghalaya, is being revitalized through innovative initiatives aimed at producing eco-friendly products.

Akashvani Assistant Director invites Meghalaya Governor for Regional Workshop

The Assistant Director of Akashvani, Ferdinand A. Dkhar paid a courtesy call to the Governor of Meghalaya, C.H. Vijayashankar, at Raj Bhavan Shillong on Friday.

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