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This is a first in a three-part series on the author’s visit to Mount Saramati. “Okay, so I am going to tell you something, but please keep it to yourselves for now”, I told my two sisters once we were on our way. “It is possible that after I reach the base camp I will […] The post Chas

Guwahati: A first-of-its-kind survey has reinforced Kaziranga’s status as one of Asia’s most important landscapes for birds of prey and wetland birds, documenting an impressive diversity of threatened raptors and storks across the protected area and its adjoining wildlife divisions. The survey

Kohima: The Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA) has announced open trials for the 2026–27 cricket season across various age-group and senior categories. The trials will be conducted at GNR Ground in Dimapur, beginning June 10. According to the NCA, aspiring cricketers from across Nagaland are encour

Agartala: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced that the Centre will launch pilot projects for a “smart border” system at seven to eight locations across the country next year, aimed at strengthening border security through technology-driven surveillance and greater integrat

A decades-old law that remained largely dormant for nearly half a century has once again become the focus of intense political, religious and cultural debate in Arunachal Pradesh. On June 2, the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) issued a 15-day ultimatum to the state government, demanding the immedia

Dibrugarh: Normal life was significantly affected across Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts on Friday as a 48-hour shutdown called by Moran and Motok community organisations began early in the morning, disrupting transportation, commercial activities and public movement. The shutdown, spearheaded by

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has expressed concern over the growing burden posed by the influx of displaced people from neighbouring Myanmar, Manipur and Bangladesh, saying the situation continues to place significant pressure on the state’s resources. Speaking to EastMojo on the sidelines of t

Guwahati: When Deckiajuli Tea Estate in Assam’s Sonitpur district fetched a record ₹1,103 per kg at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC), creating history in Assam’s tea auction market, the achievement reflected years of unwavering focus on quality, consistency and buyer confidence. The record co

Shillong: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Northeast has largely overcome the challenges of insurgency and should now focus on safeguarding citizens’ rights, embracing emerging technologies, and accelerating economic growth. Addressing the 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern

Shillong: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday called for a trade-ready and investment-ready Northeast as the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project approaches completion, stressing the need to prepare the region to harness emerging economic opportunities under the Centre’s Act East

The North Eastern Council (NEC) will hold its 73rd Plenary Session on 4th June, 2026 in Shillong, Meghalaya, under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister and Chairman, NEC, Amit Shah. The session will be attended by Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Vice Chairman,

Shillong: The Meghalaya Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary has issued a notification imposing strict containment measures following the confirmation of African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks in multiple villages across the state. The notification, issued under Sections 6 and 20 of the Preve

Dibrugarh: The Centre has begun installing border fencing along sections of the India–Myanmar border in eastern Arunachal Pradesh as part of efforts to curb insurgency and strengthen security in the state’s Tirap, Changlang and Longding (TCL) districts. The TCL region shares an international bounda

Shillong: Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Prestone Tynsong on Wednesday said the state government would utilise any opportunity to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to Shillong to once again press for long-pending issues, including the implementation of the Inner

Shillong: The Meghalaya Democratic Alliance-II (MDA-II) on Wednesday officially announced its support for National People’s Party (NPP) leader James PK Sangma as the coalition’s candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election slated for June 18. The decision was reached during a meeting of leaders

The ZPM on Tuesday announced Tlanghmingthanga Sailo as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha election. With the party holding a majority in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly, Sailo is widely expected to become Mizoram’s next Member of Parliament in the Upper House. His career spans politics, media

Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday announced plans to launch a state-level technology and innovation competition aimed at encouraging students and young entrepreneurs to develop practical solutions to some of the state’s most pressing challenges. The announcement w

Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday inaugurated the Mizo Ginger USP Mission Projects, the Price Support Scheme for Arhar (Tur), Sesame and Sunflower, and the NCEL Ginger Export Awareness Workshop at YRC, Falkland. Addressing farmers, cooperative representatives and officials, the Ch

As the first bell of Sunday service echoes through the hills, the atmosphere in Mizoram shifts. The sounds of the week give way to a quieter rhythm. Across the city, women step out in handwoven puans paired with modest Sunday tops, making their way to church along narrow roads and steep lanes. To a

On the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing made his first foreign visit to India after assuming office. The two leaders met in New Delhi on June 1 and held talks on a range of issues aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, with a particular focus on tra