New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Ministers of several Northeastern states extended warm greetings to the Assam Rifles on its 191st Raising Day, praising the force for its courage, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to safeguarding the borders and maintaining peace in the region.The Assam Rifles celebrated its 191st Raising Day on Tuesday, marking nearly two centuries of service since its inception in 1835. Known as the ‘Sentinels of the North East’, it is…
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Shillong, March 23 (IANS) Director General of Assam Rifles, Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, on Monday stressed the critical need to safeguard the security and sanctity of the India-Myanmar Border and the Kashmir Valley. He urged the force to remain prepared for emerging security challenges and future contingencies.The Assam Rifles Commanders Conference was held at the headquarters of the Directorate General Assam Rifles in Laitkor, Shillong, under the chairmanship of Lieutenant General …
Kohima, March 23 (IANS) The five-day 9th North East Youth Festival 2026 concluded at Chumoukedima Football Stadium in Dimapur, bringing together youth from across the region in a vibrant celebration of culture, talent, and unity. Director of Youth Resources & Sports, Kethosituo Sekhose, presented a brief report, noting that around 1,200 participants, officials, and volunteers from all eight Northeastern states took part in the festival. Volunteers from NSS and MY Bharat also participated …
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Northeastern states have always been on the radar of external elements. This explains why insurgency lasted so long in the region. And now, some militant groups are trying to launch drone strikes targeting critical infrastructure in the region. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi government since 2014 has laid plenty of emphasis on the northeastern states and showered it with infrastructure development and inclusion.While a large part of the Northeast has embraced the…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) can expect a spell of pleasant weather as rainfall is likely over the next three days, from March 19 to March 21, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The anticipated showers are expected not only to bring relief from rising temperatures but also to improve the region’s air quality. As per the latest forecast, the weather in Delhi-NCR on March 18 is expected to remain predominantly clear, with the maxi…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The NITI Aayog on Wednesday launched the second annual edition of the “Fiscal Health Index” to provide a comprehensive and comparable assessment of the fiscal performance of Indian states. The Index has been designed as a data-driven framework to evaluate fiscal soundness, guide reforms, and promote evidence-based fiscal policy making across states.At a time when global public finances are under mounting pressure, the sustainability of sub-national finances has assumed…
Imphal, March 1 (IANS) Timely intervention by the Army and Assam Rifles averted a potential disaster after a forest fire broke out near the ‘Friendship Bridge’ along the Integrated Check Post (ICP) on the India-Myanmar border at Moreh, officials said on Sunday. A defence spokesperson said that a forest fire near the ‘Friendship Bridge’ ICP in Moreh, located in Tengnoupal district, was swiftly brought under control following prompt action by alert troops deployed along the international b…
Imphal, Feb 28 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday flagged off 33 ambulances dedicated to maternity services for various districts of the state to strengthen maternal and child healthcare delivery across all 16 districts. Health officials said the ambulances were funded by the North Eastern Council (NEC) and procured by the Directorate of Health Services, Manipur, to boost maternal and child healthcare services statewide.The Chief Minister also attended the nationwid…
Shillong/Kohima, Feb 27 (IANS) Former BJP legislator from Nagaland and the party’s erstwhile national spokesperson, Mmhonlumo Kikon, has been appointed General Secretary (Political) of the National People’s Party (NPP) with immediate effect, party sources said on Friday.NPP sources in Shillong said the appointment was made by the party’s National President and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma.In his new role, Kikon has been entrusted with structured coordination and dialogue with …
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) With Tarique Rahman kicking off his first term as Prime Minister of Bangladesh, all eyes are on how he would handle his neighbours. The first signs have been positive, especially when it comes to India. However, security agencies caution against resurgence in militancy amid ‘Seven Sisters’ remarks by former chief adviser of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus in his farewell speech recently. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was invited for Rahman’s swearing-in ceremony as Prime Mi…