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Can Dispur Secretariat be a launchpad for a spaceship?
The purpose of this write-up is to address and dispel conspiracy theories rooted in questions such as these.
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Mizoram rolls out India’s first digital census with Guv leading enumeration
During the event, enumerator H. Lalremruati entered the required details using the Self Enumeration ID generated from the Governor’s self-enumeration conducted on April 7, formally completing his houselisting and housing census.
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Manipur: United Naga Council reviews crisis in Naga areas
The closed-door meeting was held at the Tangkhul Baptist Church Imphal (TBCI) hall in Imphal and was attended by thousands of Naga leaders representing various civil society organisations, intellectuals, church leaders, student bodies, and concerned citizens from Naga-inhabited districts across the state.
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Meghalaya govt approves ordinance to recognise Khasi, Garo as official languages
Announcing the decision, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma described it as “historic,” saying it would significantly impact governance, promote indigenous languages, and create new opportunities for the youth.
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Mizoram Congress flags high fees in universal health scheme
RTI data cited by the party shows that enrolment and usage remain limited across categories, with 17,715 people enrolled in the general ward category and 16,498 availing benefits, while the numbers drop sharply in higher categories such as semi-cabin and private cabin.
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Act East, lagging Northeast: Why India’s connectivity push falls short
What makes this stagnation more striking is the shifting global context.
Bhutan wasp found in Arunachal, study maps Tawang’s insect diversity
Using a combination of pan trapping, transect walks, and sweep netting, they documented 19 species of vespid wasps across 10 genera.
176 trees, one city: The battle brewing over Aizawl’s green core
Spanning 16.9 hectares, the area is home to 480 trees representing 80 species across 31 families and 59 genera.
Hidden in plain sight: New snake species discovered in Meghalaya
The discovery traces back to Oragitok in Rongram Block, a forested landscape that researchers say still holds largely undocumented biodiversity.
Selling Politics: The changing face of election advertising in Assam
While identity politics has long been a characteristic of Assam’s electoral landscape, its expression in recent advertising appears more intentional and amplified on modern media platforms.
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How Hulao Mara keeps Assamese traditions alive in Meghalaya villages
The Hulao Mara festival was held at the Kochu Khua Beel in Lake Marngar on Bohag Bihu to mark the Assamese New Year.
Tripura researcher clears EU Marie Curie Fellowship evaluation
The proposed project has been allocated a maximum grant amount of 325,434.90 euros for a duration of 30 months.
Arunachal: ULFA-I overground worker arrested in Longding
The individual has been identified as Dhoroni Mech alias Bashanta Asom (26) of Dibrugarh district.
Sikkim Express marks 50 years; CM hails role in state’s journey
Founded in 1976, a year after Sikkim became India’s 22nd state, Sikkim Express emerged during political uncertainty and restricted press freedom.
Tawang emerges as winter sports hub with National Ski Championship
The championship featured multiple categories, testing participants in ski mountaineering disciplines that combined snowboarding and downhill skiing across snow-covered terrain.
Kohima Police seize suspected counterfeit cosmetics; 5 held
A case has been registered at North Police Station under North PS Case No. 0011/2026 under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, read with Section 63 of the Copyright Act, 1957.
