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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.
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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.
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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)
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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
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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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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
Meghalaya Dy CM calls for community cooperation to ensure women’s safety
Responding to concerns over crimes against women, Tynsong said the government was “on the job” to deal with criminal activities but stressed that ensuring safety also required the participation of citizens.
Nagaland: Education partners meet stresses need for data-driven ecosystem
The meet aimed to move away from fragmented initiatives towards greater collaboration, data sharing and technology-enabled governance in education.
Meghalaya intensifies anti-drug drive; focuses on supply control, rehab
Tynsong said the government’s anti-drug mission, DREAM is headed by retired IGP Francis Kharshiing, has already started work with a team comprising officials from the police, social welfare and other departments.
Nagaland Congress observes Black Day, condemns alleged mistreatment of opposition leaders
In a statement, the DCC said the protest reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the Constitution, democratic rights and free and fair elections.
