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Why are Tripura colleges facing a massive faculty shortage?
The situation appears so grave that even the combined strength of guest lecturers and assistant professors falls far short of the UGC-prescribed number of teachers.
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Meghalaya LPG supply improves to 70% as govt moves to ease commercial shortage
Earlier this month, on March 11, the Centre had imposed a cap limiting commercial LPG supply to 20 per cent due to disruptions in imports triggered by tensions in the Middle East.
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Mizo Chiefs’ case: Did the Supreme Court ignore historical disparities?
Since the early 1990s, descendants of Mizo chiefs have been raising demands for compensation, arguing that their loss of authority and land was never adequately addressed.
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At IIMC Aizawl, education comes with a five-kilometre trek
Unlike the Mizoram University students, IIMC students have no bus facility.
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Hanging by a thread: Northeast Bat populations under severe threat
Pollution, though less studied, is increasingly seen as a potential risk, particularly in wetlands and cave ecosystems.
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How an invasive catfish could destroy Deepor Beel’s biodiversity
Its high adaptability and rapid reproduction further heighten the risk, allowing it to colonise new environments quickly and dominate local ecosystems.
Why Pradyot Debbarman rejected BJP alliance for TTAADC polls
Several leaders had argued that an alliance would ensure electoral success and help the party overcome financial constraints during the campaign, said Pradyot.
Why Manipur’s Census faces a crisis of trust
What is being questioned here is not timing but authority. That doubt sits against a backdrop of renewed tension in the hills.
Are flyovers solving Guwahati’s problems—or deepening them?
With elections approaching, it will be interesting to see whether the construction of flyovers translates into political gains for the current government.
How a CAG audit exposed deep governance failures in Manipur
At the heart of the findings lies a pattern of non-compliance with established financial rules and contractual safeguards.
Treaty of Yandabo at 200: How it recast India’s Northeast
By extinguishing Burmese influence, Yandabo enabled the gradual integration of Assam and neighbouring regions into British India.
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Kohima DC issues order to tighten monitoring of commercial LPG distribution
The order mandates the maintenance of proper stock registers and transaction records, which must be produced for inspection by the District LPG Monitoring Committee or other authorised officials.
Meghalaya Police crack down on prostitution near religious sites
Police also seized one Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire car and two scooties, which were reportedly used in the commission of the alleged offences.
Manipur: Killings of four NSCN cadres trigger outrage
The GHQ Naga Army clarified that no directive had been issued to strike or go on the offensive against any group or faction at this critical juncture.
Nagaland: Vishü Rita Krocha elected as Kohima Press Club president
The election process was conducted by a three-member commission headed by Chizokho Vero, with Atou Liezietsu and Wapangsungla Longkumer as members.
Arunachal: Four, including child, killed in Anjaw road accident
The accident occurred due to poor visibility, as it was foggy and there was also light rain.
Northeast delegation flags Trans Bill concerns to Kiren Rijiju
The delegation cited cases where individuals were unable to update gender markers in official records despite repeated attempts.
