As Tripura grapples with post-poll violence, opposition accuses BJP of unleashing mayhem

At least three people have died since May 23.

Arunabh Saikia

· May 31, 2019 · 06:30 am

Centre grants Assam Rifles power to arrest and search without a warrant in 5 northeastern states

The paramilitary force conducts counter-insurgency operations in the North East and guards the India-Myanmar border.

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· Feb 21, 2019 · 09:23 pm

Former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi claims Vajpayee government wanted him to continue ‘secret killings’

Gogoi claimed that his predecessor Prafulla Kumar Mahanta authorised secret killings of ULFA cadre.

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· Feb 21, 2019 · 10:43 am

Cabinet approves increase in Autonomous Councils’ powers in Sixth Schedule areas in North East

The ministry also announced the establishment of state finance commissions in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura.

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· Jan 23, 2019 · 06:04 pm

Naga ceasefire: Nationalist group willing to resume talks with Centre

The Khango Konyak-led NSCN(K) said its decision was in response to appeals from the Naga people, the state and central governments.

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· Nov 13, 2018 · 05:01 pm

Assaulted Meghalaya activist has a long record of speaking up against illegal coal mining

A day before she was attacked, Agnes Kharshiing had tipped off the police about five trucks illegally ferrying coal.

Arunabh Saikia

· Nov 09, 2018 · 07:30 pm

In Assam, group linked to Sangh Parivar depicts NRC chief as demon in Durga Puja festival poster

The North East Linguistic and Ethnic Committee is angry with Prateek Hajela for getting the Supreme Court to bar the use of some of the citizenship documents.

Arunabh Saikia

· Oct 10, 2018 · 06:30 am

North East: Rain and landslide damage major roads, Manipur cut off from rest of the country

Part of a highway collapsed after a landslide near Kohima and a bridge was damaged in Manipur.

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· Jul 09, 2018 · 01:54 pm

Nagaland’s police chief faces removal but the public – and the police – are rallying to thwart it

Rupin Sharma’s supporters say politicians are unhappy with the officer because he is not permitting them to interfere with appointments in the police force.

Arunabh Saikia

· Jun 20, 2018 · 10:30 am

In Mizoram, Chakma tribal council heads for polls amidst new corruption investigation

The tribal body faces allegations of having siphoned off crores from funds allocated to it.

Adam Saprinsanga

· Apr 19, 2018 · 12:30 pm

CPI(M) believes in violence and not democracy, Narendra Modi says in Agartala rally

The prime minister said that the Left was assaulting BJP workers as it is scared of a defeat in the Assembly elections.

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· Feb 15, 2018 · 01:40 pm

BJP is open to alliance in Nagaland, says Ram Madhav

The BJP’s statement comes days after the Naga People’s Party said it was severing ties with the party.

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· Jan 19, 2018 · 01:05 pm