Fake Reporter Promises Petrol Pump, Dupes MLA From Arunachal

By Vishnu SukumaranNew Delhi, Aug 27 : An MLA from Arunachal Pradesh was duped of Rs 25 lakh after a man claiming to be a journalist promised to get a petrol pump and  gas agency set up for him in his constituency.Congress legislator Rajesh Tacho holds the Anini seat in the remote Dibang valley.A case of cheating under Indian Penal Code was filed by Delhi Police after the MLA's wife Andre Keche...

New Butterfly Species Found in Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is known as a treasure trove of nature, where one after another, new fish and butterfly species have been found in recent years. Itanagar, Aug 26 : Arunachal Pradesh is known as a treasure trove of nature, where one after another, new fish and butterfly species have been found in recent years. Now, nature lover Dr Tage Kano has announced the discovery of a new butterfly...

Manipur Presses International Air Services

Guwahati, Aug 27 : The Manipur government has asked the Centre to launch international air services from Imphal airport to Bangkok via Mandalay and Kunming.Manipur parliamentary secretary for tourism and sports Mairembam Prithviraj told the Union minister of tourism, Sripad Yesso Naik, to take up the matter with the civil aviation ministry.Speaking at the national conference of tourism ministers...

How Assam-Nagaland Border Dispute Became A People Versus History Problem

By Simantik Dowerah Shops, offices and educational institutions are open in Assam's Golaghat town as it limps back to normalcy after witnessing major clashes between civilians and police on 20 August resulting in the death of three people and many injured. Ironically, the clashes happened during a protest against police excess. At the core of these clashes...

Nagalim: Mass Rallies to Put Pressure on Indian Government

The United Naga Council is organizing mass rallies to push towards the solution of the Indo–Naga issue, as well as to protest against militarisation of Ukhrul area and the aggressive policies of the Government of Manipur in terms of the ancestral lands of Naga people.  United Naga Council (UNC) has announced its decision of launching mass rallies...

Delhi Filmfest Highlights Message From Northeast India

By Srijani Ganguly New Delhi, Aug 26 : The Siri Fort Auditorium in the Capital hosted a film festival dedicated to gems from the North-east between August 22 and 24. Organised by the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF), 'Fragrances From The North East' not only showcased acclaimed films from each of the 'Seven Sisters', but also provided a glimpse into other cultural aspects of the region...

Turning the Spotlight on Development Needs of Disaster-Prone Mizoram

By Vinson Kurian The urban sprawl of Aizawl. Picture credit: Lalrinpuii Tlau The Narendra Modi Government’s ‘look North-East’ policy could not have come at a more opportune time for this earthquake-prone, rugged terrain. We now have a Minister in charge of the development of the region, who could take a hard look at the vulnerabilities and options available. Natural hazards...

Over 1200 Mizo Youths Trained

Aizawl, Aug 26 : Over 1200 Mizo youths sent for training so far this year.Meanwhile, in continuation of the initiative of Mizoram Youth Commission for the jobless youths in the State, 30 Mizo girls were today flagged off for skill development training outside the State.The youths, selected for the training by Mizoram Youth Commission and LE&IT Department, will take up 4-month training courses...