GUWAHATI The minority-based All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma should not be under the illusion that the State’s Muslims would not combat the amended Waqf Act. The AIUDF reacted to the Chief Minister’s claim on social media that Assam had remained peaceful “despite having nearly 40% Muslim population”, […]
YouTuber and stand-up comedian Jaspreet Singh on Saturday (April 12, 2025) appeared before the Assam Police in connection with a case filed against him and four others for allegedly promoting obscenity on a publicly accessible online show, an officer said. Mr. Singh appeared before the investigating officer (IO) of the Guwahati Police’s Crime Branch in […]
The Yimkhiung Tribal Council (YTC), apex tribal body of the Yimkhiung Naga community in Nagaland, on Saturday carried out a protest rally at its sub-headquarters in Pungro Town, voicing strong opposition to the proposed fencing along the Indo-Myanmar border and the recent scrapping of the Free Movement Regime (FMR). According to a local source, the […]
Guwahati: In a thrilling leap for conservation science, six new species of scarab beetles have been discovered in India’s ecological treasure troves—Northeast India and the Western Ghats. Published in the journal Zootaxa, this discovery adds vibrant new threads to the rich tapestry of India’s insect diversity and underscores how much of the natural world is […]
Guwahati: The fifth edition of the Assam Downhill Championship (ADC) 2025, held at the stunning Monkey Temple Trail in Bortila Hills, concluded successfully on 6th April 2025 with a spectacular display of courage, control, and speed by the country’s best downhill mountain bikers. Organised by Spokehub Racing, this year’s edition drew over 50 participants and […]
Guwahati: On a misty April morning in 2021, deep within the subtropical forests of Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang Valley, a team of researchers carefully turned over a damp stone. What they found beneath it would rewrite history—a tiny, velvety creature with stubby legs and a soft, segmented body. It was Typhloperipatus williamsoni, a species lost to science for […]
Imphal: Thousands of Meitei Pangals (Muslims), including women on Friday took to the streets opposing the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 in different parts of the Imphal area. Demonstrations were reported from Kshetrigao, Mantripukhri, and Hatta Golapati in Imphal opposing the bill and accusing the BJP-led government of targeting Waqf properties. Demanding the withdrawal of the […]
Despite multiple directives from the Supreme Court of India urging the Manipur government to protect and restore properties abandoned due to the ongoing ethnic violence, public and private buildings across the state continue to be illegally occupied by community-based organizations and local groups. From the valley to the hills, the breakdown in enforcement has become […]
Kohima: A massive forest fire broke out near Tseminyu town on Friday afternoon, causing extensive damage to plantations and farmlands in the area. While no casualties have been reported, the incident has raised urgent concerns about the lack of fully operational fire and emergency services in the district. According to Rengma Selo Zi president, Kegwayhun […]
Aizawl: In a move to promote sports, youth empowerment, and regional pride, Mizoram is set to host the inaugural Aizawl International Half Marathon (AIHM) on April 26, 2025. The event, a first of its kind in the state, is being jointly organised by the Government of Mizoram and Innovations India, aiming to spotlight the Northeast […]
