A police commando lost his life during an anti-drug operation in Manipur’s Thoubal district after being allegedly attacked by a suspected drug peddler, highlighting the growing dangers faced by law enforcement personnel engaged in the state’s ongoing campaign against narcotics trafficking. The incident occurred during a targeted operation launched by security personnel based on intelligence...
The Assam government has announced an ambitious roadmap to transform the State into a ₹10 lakh crore economy by 2028, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighting infrastructure expansion, industrial investment, employment generation, and administrative reforms as key drivers of growth. Speaking during discussions linked to the State’s economic and developmental agenda, the Chief Minister...
The Assam government has introduced a landmark Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state assembly, seeking sweeping reforms in personal and family laws. The proposed legislation aims to prohibit polygamy across communities and make the registration of live-in relationships mandatory, marking one of the most significant legal reform efforts undertaken by the state in...
Recent official data on narcotics-related crime trends in Northeast India indicates a shifting and increasingly complex drug trafficking landscape, with Assam recording the highest number of drug trafficking cases in the region, while Manipur has emerged as a major heroin hotspot. Assam’s position at the top of the list is largely attributed to its strategic...
Normal life across several hill districts of Manipur remained severely disrupted on Monday as shutdowns and indefinite blockades linked to the ongoing hostage crisis continued to intensify tensions in the violence-hit northeastern state. Public transport, commercial activities, educational institutions, and the movement of essential goods were heavily affected, leaving residents struggling amid deepening uncertainty and...
A fragile calm returned to parts of Manipur after several civilians from the Naga and Kuki communities, who had been held hostage amid escalating ethnic tensions, were released following intensive negotiations involving community leaders, civil society organisations, and government officials. The latest crisis unfolded against the backdrop of renewed violence in the hill districts of...
Security forces in Manipur have carried out a major crackdown targeting militant activity and narcotics trafficking networks, resulting in the arrest of nine individuals allegedly involved in insurgent operations and illegal drug trade. The coordinated action also led to the recovery of a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and contraband substances, underscoring ongoing efforts to...
Itanagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, accusing it of ignoring the Northeast region and burdening citizens with heavy taxes during its tenure. Speaking at a public gathering after inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹5,100 crore in Arunachal Pradesh, the Prime...
Guwahati: A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Dhekiajuli in Assam at 4:41 PM on Sunday, sending strong tremors across the state and neighboring countries. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the epicenter was located approximately 16 kilometers from Dhekiajuli. The quake was powerful enough to cause noticeable shaking in Guwahati and other nearby regions, prompting...