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Meghalaya deploys teams, drones to curb illegal mining following 33 deaths in Thangsko

India, Feb. 16 -- Following the tragic death of 33 miners in the Thangsko coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills, the state government has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining activities. ... Read More


Nearly 300 brick kilns in Tripura on verge of closure within 10 days

India, Feb. 16 -- Nearly 300 brick kilns in Tripura are facing closure within the next 10 days as coal supplies to the state have remained suspended for the past 15 days, the Tripura Brick Manufacture... Read More


Assam-Nagaland border row: Fresh escalation at Merapani

India, Feb. 16 -- Farmers under the banner of the Merapani Seed Farm Bhumi Adhikar Dabi Samiti have filed a complaint at the Merapani Police Station against the Nagaland Agriculture Department followi... Read More


Assam: APSC cancels CCE 2024 results within hours of release citing technical error

India, Feb. 16 -- In a surprising move, the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has cancelled the results of the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024, originally released on Monday, February... Read More


Assam Rifles and Manipur Police seize smuggled cigarettes worth Rs 2.9 crore

India, Feb. 16 -- In a series of successful, coordinated operations, Assam Rifles, in close collaboration with Manipur Police Commandos, dealt a significant blow to illegal activities in the state by ... Read More


Sikkim: Hydropower in Eastern Himalayas fuels climate maladaptation risks, experts warn

India, Feb. 16 -- Over the past two decades, hydropower has reshaped development pathways in the Himalayas. It has been aggressively promoted as clean energy that can meet climate goals, while also dr... Read More


IPFT hits out at Tripura CM Manik Saha over Kokborok script remarks

India, Feb. 16 -- The Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT), a junior ally of the BJP, on Monday criticised Chief Minister Manik Saha over his remarks on the script to be used for Kokborok, sayi... Read More


'Monkobita' at Santiniketan: A Celebration of Bhupen Hazarika and Nabakanta Barua's Works

India, Feb. 16 -- The creations of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and Nabakanta Barua, although primarily Assamese, have inspired and enriched every enthusiast of Indian languages, literature, and culture. This ... Read More


'Habitual and repeated offender': Senior advocates challenge SC refusal on Assam CM hate speech petitions

India, Feb. 16 -- The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain petitions seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over alleged remarks targeting the Muslim community in the... Read More


Tripura: Assam Rifles, DRI seize Yaba tablets worth Rs 45 crore

India, Feb. 16 -- In a major anti-drug operation, Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized around 4.5 lakh Yaba tablets, valued at approximately Rs 45 crore, in Tripura's ... Read More