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Will Assam icon Zubeen Garg get solace amid poll fever?
The upcoming Bihu festival (beginning on 14 April) will haunt the Assamese once again, as the hugely popular Bihu functions will be devoid of Zubeen and his melody.
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Mizoram: Over 25,000 youth pledge to stay drug-free
Survivors of drug addiction also share their personal experiences to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.
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Iran vs US and Israel: A war of faiths or a clash of histories?
Today we have a crisis which, if not solved, will affect not just mythical claims but the real-world economy in which all of us live.
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AI in Assam’s hospitals: Innovation sans governance could be risky
Deploying AI in district hospitals with unreliable power or poor connectivity will not close the healthcare gap; it will widen it.
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Assam’s tea industry at a crossroads: Why wages deserve centre stage
Wages in Assam’s tea sector have seen a gradual increase over time, largely through periodic revisions rather than long-term settlements.
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Beyond rhetoric: Why Assam’s voters must read manifestos before voting
Voters should move beyond selective issues and assess party manifestos and vision documents to determine if parties truly plan for holistic development.
Vantara in Mizoram: Corporate conservation or political signal?
Back in Mizoram, the proposed engagement with Vantara has triggered concern among activists and environmental groups.
Nagas at a crossroads: When leaders lose the people
The problem has deepened as they, along with their families, increasingly display their wealth publicly, altering public perception of their involvement in corrupt practices.
Can this Arunachali ‘soap tree’ disrupt the shampoo industry?
The study was carried out by Dr Temin Payum of the Department of Botany at Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat.
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.
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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Meghalaya: GHADC row deepens; BJP seeks SIR rollout
Thanking the Governor for approving the ST certificate amendment in ADC rules, the party downplayed fears that the SIR would target only the Muslim community.
From loss to Gold: Mizo teen triumphs at Tribal Games
His victory was marked by an emotional moment as he was embraced by his uncle, who has played a key role in supporting his journey.
Silkim: BJP, Independent candidates set for contest in ULB polls
State BJP is the only political party that has fielded candidates with the other opposition parties SDF and CAP Sikkim having already announced to boycott the upcoming civic body polls citing reservation issue and party basis elections as concern.
Manipur: NSCN-IM constitutes enquiry panel to probe Hongbei incident
According to the NSCN-IM’s appointment order, Salem Gangmei, a member of the collective leadership (MCL), will chair the enquiry committee.
Centre, Nagaland govt push convergence to accelerate MSME growth
The meeting was chaired by Additional Chief Secretary and Agriculture Production Commissioner V. Shashank Shekhar (IAS), who said the objective was to bring all concerned departments onto a common platform to enhance synergy between the Centre and the state for maximising benefits to the people.
Manipur: Total shutdown in Ukhrul after killing of four NSCN cadres
The public demanded clarification from the concerned authorities and Tangkhul civil society organisations regarding the Hongbei incident, where four NSCN cadres were shot dead in an alleged shootout operation on Saturday night.
