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When a village decided its school could not wait
Maitripur, Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh: In a remote village under Diyun Block in Changlang district, Government Upper Primary School, Maitripur, serves around 150 children.
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Manipur: LNC-M declares emergency shutdown across Liangmai Naga areas
In response to the incident, the LNC-M declared an immediate Emergency Total Shutdown across all Liangmai Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur until further notice.
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One killed, three injured in fresh gun attack in Kangpokpi
According to sources, several suspected Kuki armed militants, reportedly armed with sophisticated weapons, attacked the village at around 8 am.
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Meghalaya Cabinet approves resolution opposing uranium mining
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the resolution, cleared during Thursday’s Cabinet meeting, will formally place the state government’s opposition to uranium mining before the Centre.
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Darjeeling Night Run puts spotlight on little-known Himalayan salamander
The event, organised as a celebration of fitness, community and sports tourism, will also shine a light on a lesser-known inhabitant of the Eastern Himalayas — the Himalayan salamander.
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Can the FCRA amendment put church schools and hospitals at risk?
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A prison runs on separation. Walls divide the inside and the outside. Put a volleyball in the middle of it, and for an hour, the rules bend.
The digital glitch fueling Mizoram’s student protests
At the centre of the dispute is the MPSC’s One Time Registration (OTR) system
Three new Cascade Frog species discovered in Northeast India, one named after Kerala social worker
15-year study finds previously undocumented frog diversity in Tripura, Nagaland and West Bengal
Mizoram churches protest in Aizawl against proposed FCRA Bill
Lallawmzuala said the churches would continue to raise their voice
Why does the Centre’s Sikkim tourist count exceed the state’s by 11.18 lakh?
The discrepancy also extends to foreign tourist arrivals
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Arunachal: Militants attack Assam Rifles post in Changlang
According to sources, the 21 Assam Rifles post at Tikhak Taipi village near Longvi was attacked at around 3 am. The attack reportedly involved three to four explosions, followed by heavy gunfire that lasted for more than 45 minutes.
Shillong Airport runway expansion begins; larger aircraft expected by 2027
Briefing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Sangma said the project had faced several challenges, particularly relating to the required clearances, but these were resolved following detailed discussions with authorities in New Delhi.
Nagaland gears up for 80th Independence Day celebration
The programme will feature the hoisting of the National Flag by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, followed by a Guard of Honour by personnel from the State Police, paramilitary forces, Home Guards, ex-servicemen and NCC, among others.
Jewellery worth Rs 40 lakh, cash burgled from Guwahati home
An FIR has been registered at Paltan Bazar Police Station following a complaint of theft of gold and silver jewellery and cash from a residence in Rehabari
Mizoram: Saitual Police seize heroin worth Rs 1.74 cr; 2 held
The seizure was made by a special team of Saitual Police Station during an operation on the outskirts of Keifang on August 13. The suspected heroin was packed in 73 soap cases and was recovered from an Ashok Leyland vehicle bearing registration number NL-06-AA-3077.
