Manipur: Starlink used in Manipur? Elon Musk responds

December 18, 2024

An internet satellite route used in Manipur violence has raised concerns about using Starlink in the conflict-torn state of Manipur. The matter came to notice during search operations and area domination conducted by security forces in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts on December 13. During...

Tripura: Five accused in gang-rape of minor tribal girl arrested by police

December 17, 2024

Five youths were arrested in connection to a gang rape of a minor tribal girl in South Tripura. As per police, on 14 December, they received information that a minor girl under the jurisdiction of Santir Bazaar police station had been kidnapped. Accordingly, a case was registered under 70 clause...

Assam: Eight Apprehended in Alleged Gang Rape Case in Guwahati

December 14, 2024

On the night of 12 December, a video circulated among the residents of Boragaon area of Guwahati in Assam. The gruesome video allegedly depicted a gang rape incident involving a group of youths and a woman. At around 2:30 AM on 13th December, information was received by the Officer in...

Manipur: Kuki-Zo Council Charts Roadmap for separate administration

December 9, 2024

The newly established Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) convened its inaugural general body meeting at S. Molnom village, Sadar Hills, bringing together over 100 delegates, including leaders from various tribes and Inpi organizations. The meeting, hosted by the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) of Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi District, marked a significant milestone...

Manipur: Kuki-Zo CSOs Stands Against Border Fencing Plan

December 6, 2024

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) representing the Kuki-Zo community in Tengnoupal District have submitted a memorandum to the Union Home Minister, voicing opposition to the proposed Indo-Myanmar border fencing in the region. The memorandum, submitted through Letpao Haokip, Manipur's Minister for Tribal Affairs and Hills, has alleged that the project threatens...

Manipur: Kuki-Zo community Warns of Intensified Shutdown

December 5, 2024

The civil society organizations of Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi's 48-hour total shutdown, have been strictly enforced across the entire Kangpokpi District since midnight on December 3. All shops and markets remained completely closed throughout the day, disrupting normal life in the district. However, schools and vehicular movement were exempted from the...

Assam: Decision to band beef questioned by Opposition parties

December 5, 2024

Assam Cabinet meeting has decided to ban beef in hotels, restaurants and public places in the state on Wednesday, December 4. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier said he was ready to ban beef in Assam if state Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah writes to him. Congress has...

Manipur: Kuki-Zo community wants Union Territory from Centre as Christmas Gift

December 4, 2024

Thousands of Kuki-Zo people across Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi observed the 19th Remembrance Day today at Saikul Sub Divisional Headquarters in Saikul Hill Town. The district-level commemoration, organized by the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), was hosted by Kuki Inpi Saikul Gamkai in collaboration with KSO Saikul and KWU Saikul. The...

Assam: Industry and education to be combine for better job creation

December 3, 2024

With a vision to forge strong collaborations between the government & industry the Skill Employment and Entrepreneurship Department hosted the Industry Meet, 2024 where Hon'ble Skill Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The main agenda of the even was to link education with industries that will facilitate...

Tripura: Hotel to deny rooms to Bangladeshi nationals

December 3, 2024

The All Tripura Hotel and Restaurant Owners Association has decided to deny rooms to Bangladeshi nationals amid the growing unrest in the neighbouring country. The association has announced a boycott of Bangladeshi citizens, refusing to provide them with hotel services. The decision follows allegations of atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh...