Guwahati: Scientists have discovered a new mosquito species in the forested villages of Tripura that looks almost identical to the known dengue and chikungunya vector Aedes albopictus, but is genetically distinct. The finding, published in Scientific Reports, reveals the existence of a cryptic species, provisionally named Aedes nr. albopictus — marking the first such discovery […]
Nearly 200 vehicles and almost 800 tourists were stranded between Tsomgo Lake and Thegu in East Sikkim following a sudden snowfall and hailstorm were successfully evacuated. The joint efforts of the Sikkim Police and the Indian Army ensured the safe rescue of hundreds of tourists and locals caught in the unexpected weather conditions. The evacuation […]
Guwahati: Tucked away in the northern folds of Sikkim, shielded by the mighty Kanchenjunga and cradled between the Teesta and Talung Rivers, lies Dzongu — a sacred, almost mythical homeland of the indigenous Lepcha people. Here, amidst dense forests, cascading streams, and a breathtaking mosaic of subtropical to alpine landscapes, flourishes a treasure trove of […]
GUWAHATI Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced a crackdown on Aadhaar cardholders who do not figure in or did not apply for inclusion in the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Assam undertook the exercise to update the NRC of 1951 at an estimated cost of ₹1,600 crore after a notification was issued […]
GUWAHATI Sibsagar MLA and Raijor Dal president has apologised for saying Muslims who vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party are kafirs and would be punished by God. He made this remark while campaigning for the panchayat polls in areas under the Naoboicha Assembly constituency in northeastern Assam’s Lakhimpur district on Saturday (April 26, 2025). The […]
At least 14 people have been arrested in Assam so far for making ‘seditious comments’ in the wake of the Pahalgam attack, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday (April 26, 2025). Pahalgam attack LIVE updates, April 27, 2025 He warned that if required, these people would be booked under the National Security Act […]
Kohima: In the wake of the recent terrorist attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, the Nagaland Police have issued an advisory warning citizens against falling prey to misinformation and false propaganda being spread through social media platforms. Citing reliable sources, the police said that inimical and anti-national forces are expected to use various tactics […]
Kohima: The Combined Technical Association Nagaland (CTAN) and the Nagaland NET Qualified Forum (NNQF) on Saturday met with the Higher Education Minister following a formal invite from the minister. The CTAN and NNQF informed that during the meeting at the minister’s residence, it was agreed that the Cabinet order dated 17th December 2024, concerning the […]
Kohima Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday inaugurated the Centre of Excellence Industry 4.0 – Srujan at the Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre (NTTC), New Industrial Estate, District Jail Junction (Tinali), NH-36 Road, Dimapur. Speaking at the inaugural programme, Rio said the centre represents more than just a facility — it stands as a […]
Imphal: The Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur (COHSEM) on Friday announced the results of the Class 12 board examinations for 2025, recording an impressive overall pass percentage of 94% across all three streams — Science, Arts, and Commerce. A total of 28,909 students appeared for the examinations held across 112 centres statewide. Of these, […]
