From Dimapur to Budapest: The inspiring journey of Abdon Mech
In a defining moment for India’s independent music scene, singer-songwriter Abdon Mech from Nagaland brought the voice of the Northeast to the world stage as he represented India at the…
Azim Premji Scholarship for up to 2.5 lakh girl students across 18 states
Over 25,000 girl students were awarded the scholarship in 2024-25 Azim Premji Foundation has announced the Azim Premji Scholarship to support girls pursuing higher education after school. Key points about…
Reservation should be based on socio-economic status, not just tribal classification: MLA Kikon
Nagaland MLA Achumbemo Kikon has called for a transformative shift in the state’s reservation policy, advocating for job reservations to be gradually phased out and redirected into the educational sector.…
Nagaland govt to review staff over 50 or with 20 years service
‘Ineffective’ or ‘doubtful integrity’ employees may face premature retirement under new half-yearly review system The Government of Nagaland has issued a formal notification outlining the framework for periodic review and…
Rising North East Summit 2025 draws Rs 4.3 trillion in investment proposals
The Rising North East Summit, held on May 23–24 by the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (MDoNER), has attracted investment proposals worth Rs 4.3 trillion (Rs 4.3…
PM Modi chairs NDA Chief Ministers’ Conclave on good governance
A day-long conclave of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers was held in New Delhi today, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairing the session. The meeting,…
AYUSH and WHO strike deal to globalize traditional medicine — but will it deliver?
On May 24, 2025, the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization (WHO) inked an agreement that could reshape the global healthcare landscape for traditional medicine systems. The deal…
Mokokchung: APAT celebrates Silver Jubilee with tributes and reflections
The Associates for Performing Arts & Theatricals (APAT) celebrated its Silver Jubilee on 25 May at Aongza Ki, Mokokchung, under the theme “Towards a Transformative Art.” The event was marked…
Mizoram may soon start biometric enrolment of Myanmar refugees
The Mizoram government may soon start collecting biometric details of more than 33,000 refugees from Myanmar who are currently taking shelter in the state, a senior home department official said…
Bangladesh’s own ‘Chicken Necks’ more vulnerable, warns Assam CM Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday cautioned those who frequently threaten India over its strategic Siliguri Corridor—commonly known as the ‘chicken neck’—by highlighting that Bangladesh has two similarly…