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Why Mirabai Chanu’s gold medal is a lesson in resilience
Mirabai’s latest gold reminds us that strength cannot be measured only in kilograms, it is measured in resilience
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Indo-China border trade from Nathula reopens, traders demand more items
The reopening marks another step towards economic exchanges between the two countries after recent efforts to restore cross-border engagements, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through the Nathula route.
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Dimapur Police bust interstate cocaine trafficking syndicate; 5 held
A case has been registered at West Police Station, Dimapur, under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
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Union Minister recommends Mirabai Chanu for Arjuna Award 2026
Minister Jadhav noted that Mirabai Chanu has already received several of the country’s highest sporting recognitions, including the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award and the Padma Shri, in addition to winning an Olympic medal.
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Meghalaya: JNC questions police action during Shree Cement public hearing
According to the JNC, its leaders were travelling to express solidarity with residents of Elaka Sutnga and neighbouring villages when they were intercepted by police at Umpleng.
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How Nagaland’s Viswema village keeps an ancient promise to its daughters
Once rooted in the indigenous religious beliefs of the community, the festival celebrated young girls through rituals of thanksgiving, food-sharing and communal fellowship
Assam: Blind, blood-red eel discovered in Goalpara well
Second underground fish found from the same Goalpara village raises hopes of more undiscovered species in Northeast India’s aquifers.
Meghalaya: Convicted IFS officer’s case resurfaces amid NEET outrage
The case concerns M. Balakrishna Reddy, a 1993-batch IFS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, who was convicted in a criminal case linked to alleged malpractice during the 1996 Civil Services Examination.
Assam’s floods are as much political as they are natural
The extent of devastation witnessed in Sivasagar district offers a glimpse of the broader transformations with historical consequences.
‘End reservation?’ Academics say caste inequity persists
The movement has gathered momentum online, anchored by an Instagram page called ‘Reservation Hatao Movement’, which had crossed 5.8 million followers at the time of writing.
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Manipur: DC visits flood-hit Churachandpur, reviews operations
The flood-affected areas visited by the DC and his team included Sielmat, Lower Chapel Lane, Hiangtam Lamka, Chiengkonpang and Beulalane within Churachandpur town
Meghalaya govt debunks claim of woman giving birth in stranded car
While the woman was indeed in labour and remained stranded for about 45 minutes after roads were dug up, she did not deliver the baby in the vehicle
Meghalaya: Shree Cement public hearing marred by access row, protest allegations
Despite the protests, several local traditional leaders who attended the hearing backed the proposed project, saying it could bring economic growth and employment opportunities to the region
Nagaland mourns demise of NMA president Vilanuo Angela Yhome
In a condolence message, Governor Nand Kishore Yadav said he was saddened by the sudden demise of Yhome, describing her as a leader whose unwavering commitment and dedicated service left a lasting impact on society.
Nagaland: Landslide disrupts NH-2 connecting Manipur
Deputy Commissioner of Kohima B. Henok Buchem, accompanied by Senior Superintendent of Police Krodi Rhetso, along with officials from the District Administration, PWD (R&B), National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), Southern Angami Public Organisation (SAPO), Phesama Village Council and other stakeholders, inspected the affected stretch on Thursday.
Meghalaya steps up anti-drug drive with actor John Abraham
The anti-drugs awareness programme, organised by the Social Welfare Department in collaboration with the Drug Reduction, Elimination and Action Mission (DREAM), was held at the State Guest House, Taraghar, under the theme “Pulse of the Hills: Every Beat Against Drugs.”
