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Inside Chautari, the Jangpura cafe where Sikkim’s food and politics share a table
Tucked away on Birbal Road, Chautari was started by friends to help Beena Aunty open a Sikkimese cafe in Delhi
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Central team visits Nagaland’s Mon to assess monsoon damage
The visit was part of the PDNA being undertaken in Nagaland following the monsoon-related damage reported across the state.
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Burmese-Manipuri souvenir released to mark Rajarshi Bhagyachandra’s 228th death anniversary
The souvenir has been brought out by the Rajarshi Bhagyachandra Cultural Foundation, Manipur, in association with the Indo-Myanmar Fraternal Alliance, and is to be distributed during the Punyatithi observance of Rajarshi Bhagyachandra scheduled to be held at Mandalay, Myanmar, on October 13.
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Amit Shah likely to visit Manipur in October: CM Khemchand
Khemchand was responding to reporters’ questions during a press briefing at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Mantripukhri, Imphal East, after a Cabinet meeting.
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GPS study tracks elephant movement across Assam, highlights key habitats
Between 2021 and 2026, researchers fitted GPS collars on four female-led elephant herds and one solitary male in Udalguri, Sonitpur and Biswanath districts, all areas affected by human-elephant conflict.
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EastMojo Exclusive: Confusion over PAP is ruining foreigners’ trips to Mizoram
Travellers say the main issue is that a PAP cannot be applied for beforehand
Rivers don’t send push notifications: Lessons from Dzongu to Bangkok
From Dzongu to Bangkok, whether choked by arsenic or concrete or destabilised by an unravelling climate, rivers will continue to push through whatever barriers we build around them
Nagaon bypoll is a test of Assam’s changing political equations
The numbers would suggest a clear advantage for a candidate who can consolidate the Muslim electorate, but there lie certain underlying intricacies
How a tribute to Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha led to a soundtrack for the stars
The song “Rabha” was a collaboration with American saxophonist George Brooks, lyricist Ibson Lal Baruah and animator Samudra Kajal Saikia
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Meghalaya admin seeks reports after death of 3-year-old in West Khasi Hills
The administration has sought reports from the Block Development Officer, Rambrai Block, the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO), West Khasi Hills, and the Executive Engineer, PWD (Roads), to establish the sequence of events and assess the healthcare, transport and road connectivity challenges faced by residents of the remote village.
Manipur Govt working tirelessly to facilitate return of IDPs: CM Khemchand
The Government has held several rounds of talks with representatives of various civil society organisations (CSOs) to bridge the trust deficit that has emerged due to the crisis.
Nagaland: Two arrested in Kohima with 20,000 suspected Yaba tablets
The vehicle, a Hyundai Venue bearing registration number AS01EB0630, was intercepted during routine vehicle checking. Police personnel reportedly noticed modifications to the vehicle, including a portion of the floor that appeared to have been recently welded and painted.
Dimapur job fair to offer private-sector opportunities on October 9
According to the District Employment Officer, Dimapur, the initiative aims to connect jobseekers with prospective employers and facilitate suitable employment opportunities.
Two Mizo players help India end 44-year wait for Asian Games Hockey Gold
The victory secured India’s direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Mizoram’s Neuhof School Band wins Yamaha Teens Rock 2026
The band, which represented the Northeast Zone, was crowned the winner after competing against five other finalist bands at the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts in Bengaluru. The competition was organised by Yamaha Music India and powered by Trinity College London.
