Tripura witnessed around 79.83 per cent voter turnout registered till 5 p.m. in the Tripura West Lok Sabha seat on Friday in the first of the seven-phased general polls, as per the data provided by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
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Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Unveils Initiatives to Boost Capacity at NEIAH in Shillong
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal launched multiple projects to scale up capacity at the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy (NEIAH) at its campus in Mawdiangdiang in the city today.
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Successfully Conducts 35th Road Safety Campaign in North East Circle
In a dedicated effort to enhance road safety and mitigate road crash casualties, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has successfully executed its 35th Road Safety Campaign from January 11th, 2024, to January 31st, 2024, spanning across the North East Circle.
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma shared table with a drug kingpin, claims Trinamool leader Mukul Sangma
Participating in a discussion in the Assembly on "menace of drugs and substance abuse", Mukul Sangma showed a photo of the alleged drug kingpin, Henry, at the event with the Chief Minister.
Drugs valued at above Rs 7 crore seized in Meghalaya, Mizoram; two held
Officials said that acting on secret information, sleuths of the Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) intercepted two Shillong-bound vehicles, coming from Mizoram, at Nongsning checkpoint in East Jaintia Hills district.
Meghalaya govt to promote wine industry to boost tourism, entrepreneurship: CM Sangma
Addressing concerns about licensing and accessibility for winemakers, he assured the public that the licensing fees would remain nominal. He also informed that the government is in the process to streamline the registration process to facilitate ease of access for local winemakers.
Meghalaya uses AI-enabled tech to clean up tourist hotspot Umiam lake
Meghalaya has adopted Artificial Intelligence enabled robotic technology to keep it's beautiful tourist hotspot Umiam lake clean, as the lake at an altitude of about 4,900 feet is also a major hub for water sports and boating in hill town Shillong.
Heroin worth Rs 22.42 cr seized in Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram; 7 drug peddlers held
In another major drug haul in less than two weeks, Tripura police on Saturday seized 1.3 kg heroin valued at Rs 10 crore after arresting a drug peddler at Damchera in northern Tripura, adjoining Mizoram.
Heroin worth Rs 16 cr seized in Tripura, Meghalaya; 5 drug peddlers held
In another major drug haul in less than two weeks, Tripura police on Saturday seized 1.3 kg heroin valued at Rs 10 crore after arresting a drug peddler at Damchera in northern Tripura, adjoining Mizoram.
Meghalaya: 9 cops among 16 injured during protest over public hearing on cement firm expansion plan
Subsequently, after discussion with the district administration, officials of Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board, village authorities and the cement company executives the venue for the public hearing was shifted to nearby premises.
Meghalaya committed to resolve inter-state border dispute with Assam : CM
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday said his government is committed to recolve the long pending inter-state border dispute with Assam.
Over 8K weavers, artisans benefitted from initiatives conducted by NEHHDC in last 3 yers: G Kishan Reddy
A total of 8,381 weavers and artisans were benefitted from several initiatives undertaken by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) from 2020-23, Union Minister for Development of North-East Region (DoNER) G Kishan Reddy informed on Thursday.
18 arrested over attack on Meghalaya CM's office
At least 18 people, including BJP's Mahila Morcha members and Trinamool Congress workers have been arrested in Meghalaya in connection with the attack on Chief Minister Conrad Sangma's office in Tura town.
Join hands to bring peace in Manipur, urges judicial probe panel chief, Governor
Gauhati High Court's former Chief Justice Ajai Lamba (retd), who is heading the three-member Commission of Inquiry to probe the ethnic violence in Manipur, on Thursday requested everyone to join hands in bringing peace in the state
Uniform Civil Code goes against actual idea of India: Meghalaya CM
Sangma, who is the President of the National People’s Party (NPP), told mediapersons here that UCC does not suit the country and goes against the actual idea of India, which is a diverse nation characterised by unity in diversity.
Meghalaya HC asks state to take action against illegal coal business
A petition in the court on this issue claimed that those who are actually running the illegal coal businesses in Meghalaya are based in Assam. They are well-known people and are roaming freely in Guwahati. Several Benami transactions have also come to light.
N-E states in a unique position: Narrow revenue base, flush with Central funds
Singh, a former member of the now abolished Planning Commission, in his report had said that the northeastern states must accelerate their own resources and revenue to build up sustainable fiscal situations while each northeastern state has unique features and challenges.
Meghalaya district imposes curbs to tackle African Swine Fever
District administration has imposed 28-point restrictions and prohibited various activities under section 144 CrPC in Meghalaya's Eastern West Khasi Hills following outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF), officials said here on Tuesday.
UDP candidate wins Meghalaya Assembly bypoll
United Democratic Party (UDP) candidate Synshar Kupar Roy Lyngdoh Thabah on Saturday won the Sohiong Assembly constituency in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district by defeating his nearest opponent Samlin Malngiang of the National People's Party (NPP) by a margin of 3,422 votes.
DoT detects 1.52 lakh fake mobile connections in 6 NE states
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has detected around 1.52 lakh suspected fake mobile connections subscribed based on forged documents in six states of the northeast region, officials said on Thursday.
Over 92 % turnout in Meghalaya Assembly by-election
Chief Electoral Officer F.R. Kharkongor said that no incident of violence was reported in the bypoll, which was conducted under tight security measures. He said that first timers, young and elderly voters enthusiastically cast their ballots since the polling started at 7 a.m.
Nearly 44% turnout in Meghalaya Assembly by-election
Around 44 per cent voters cast their votes till 11 a.m. on Wednesday in the Sohiong Assembly constituency in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district as balloting is underway amid tight security measures.
Manipur effect: Kukis, Meiteis clash in Shillong, 16 held
In a spillover of the ethnic violence in Manipur, members of Kuki and Meitei communities clashed in the Meghalaya capital and police have arrested 16 people in connection with the incident, officials said on Friday.
Passenger traffic steadily rising in Shillong Airport
Shillong Airport is now gradually seeing more activity with more flights scheduled in the months ahead, making it another busy airport in the northeast region, while more parking bays for aircraft are on the cards, officials said here on Monday.
Meghalaya govt urges Centre to deploy CAPF to curb illegal coal mining
On the directives of the High Court, the Meghalaya government has urged the Central government to deploy at least 10 companies of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) to curb illegal mining and transportation of coal, an official said on Tuesday.