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Nagaland: Tension in Kiphire prompts imposition of Section 163
The order, issued in view of apprehensions of a possible escalation and breach of peace, covers the entire Pungro Sub-Division, excluding Khongsa Block but including Kiusam Circle.
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At least 11 killed, several injured in fresh Manipur violence
Tensions initially erupted in the Kuki-majority Chassad area following an alleged ambush on Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel deployed in Kamjong on Friday evening. The incident reportedly triggered a scuffle between security personnel and suspected Kuki armed group members.
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IGGL conclave pushes for wider natural gas adoption in Northeast
IGGL’s Northeast Gas Grid is designed to connect all eight northeastern states to the National Gas Grid
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Meghalaya DIPR event focuses on media coordination, fact-checking
Information and Public Relations Minister Lahkmen Rymbui, who attended as the chief guest, stressed the need to strengthen ties between DIPR and the print media.
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Explained: Why Mizoram’s autonomous councils are under severe financial crisis
According to figures released by the councils, the salary deficit stands at ₹25.88 crore for the Mara ADC, ₹69.93 crore for the Lai ADC and ₹63.78 crore for the Chakma ADC.
What a Naga moment of regret teaches us about reconciliation
The Naga political story has produced many kinds of leaders: warriors, negotiators, administrators, church leaders, civil society leaders, intellectuals and community leaders
Sensiari II: Why Mizoram is taking its HIV message back to cinema
The state’s adult HIV prevalence currently stands at 2.75%, significantly higher than the national prevalence of 0.20%
Three years after South Lhonak disaster, what has Sikkim learnt?
Climate change is already changing Sikkim’s glaciers, snow, ice and mountain waters, interacting with landslides, avalanches, extreme rainfall and fragile slopes.
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
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
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Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam dismissed from JNU over sexual harassment allegations
Akoijam, who represents the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency, previously served as a professor at JNU’s Centre for the Study of Social Systems under the School of Social Sciences before entering active politics.
Mizoram: Arecanut cultivation spreads across 67,380 hectares
The scale of cultivation was highlighted at a training-cum-seminar on scientific arecanut cultivation and pest management held at Vanapa Hall in Aizawl on Thursday. Chief Minister Lalduhoma inaugurated the programme, which brought together arecanut growers, officials and agricultural experts.
Govt caps cancer drug margins, projects ₹2,500 crore annual savings
Under the new measure, the margins charged in the supply and sale of non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines will be restricted to 30% of the maximum retail price (MRP)
Four Nagaland University faculty feature in world’s top 2% scientists list
The database uses a composite citation indicator, including measures with and without self-citations, alongside other bibliometric indicators to assess researchers’ impact within their fields
Mizoram trains 41 IAS, IPS and forest officers in Mizo culture
The initiative aims to help officers posted to Mizoram communicate more effectively with local communities and improve grassroots administration
Manipur CM meets Amit Shah, seeks Centre’s support for peace
Khemchand Singh informed Shah that the government had resumed the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati bus service, providing much-needed relief to the public
