Assam’s expanding infrastructure network—from highways and medical colleges to oil exploration sites—has resulted in the felling of more than one lakh mature trees across the state since 2016, according to information obtained through the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

A media delegation comprising 10 members from Meghalaya reached Gangtok today as part of a six-day media exposure tour to Sikkim organised by Press Information Bureau (PIB) Shillong. The delegation was warmly received by officials of PIB Gangtok upon their arrival.

Imphal, Mar 8: The Manipur government will make a budgetary provision of ₹350 crore to support around 3.5 lakh women across the State, Chief...

The recent developments in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, where the word ‘Jaintia’ was reportedly “minus” from the Khasi-Jaintia category of the reservation policy by an elected public representative, have ignited a heated debate across the state. The remarks, particularly coming from a leader who often projects himself as a champion of the people and proudly invokes the phrase “Maya Jeit-bru” while placing “Jeit-bru” before political agendas, have triggered widespread verbal arguments and literary confrontations.

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday expressed confidence that many women under the Lakhpati Didi initiative will soon emerge as “Crorepati Didis”, highlighting the growing economic empowerment of women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs).

Tourism to the iconic high-altitude Gurudongmar Lake in North Sikkim is slowly reviving after more than two years of disruption caused by the devastating Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) of October 2023, which destroyed key bridges and road networks in the region.

Agartala, Mar 8: Security personnel on Saturday detained a Bangladeshi national from the Batadola border area under Sonamura subdivision of Tripura’s Sepahijala district for...

The world today marks International Women's Day, a global celebration of women’s achievements and a renewed call for gender equality. Observed annually on March 8, the day highlights the social, economic, cultural, and political contributions of women while drawing attention to the challenges that persist.

Tura March 7: A road accident occurred near the gate of Government Boys Higher Secondary School on Saturday evening after a Maxicab collided with...

Guwahati, Mar 7: Cachar police arrested a 26-year-old man on Friday for allegedly raping a four-and-half-year-old girl from the same neighborhood. The accused was arrested...