Gogoi versus Gogoi in high-stakes battle for Jorhat Lok Sabha seat
The battle for the Jorhat Lok Sabha seat is shaping up to be a showdown between two prominent figures from the Ahom community: the incumbent MP Tapon Gogoi of the…
Northeast India: Gateway to ASEAN markets
The Indian government is intensifying negotiations to strengthen the northeastern region’s role as an export hub for markets in Bangladesh and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Hindustan Times…
Arsenic contamination in Northeastern India: Understanding the geotectonic factors
A recent study published in Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health, authored by Neog, Nikita et al. (2024), titled ‘Arsenic Contamination in the Groundwater of Northeastern India: Critical Understandings…
Nervous election atmosphere in Manipur amid lingering unrest
As the Lok Sabha elections approach in Manipur, the usual signs of campaigning are reportedly missing in the state capital of Imphal and nearby areas. Instead, there are a lot…
North East Catholic Community observes Easter Sunday Celebration
The North East Catholic Community in Bangalore celebrated Easter Sunday with great joy and enthusiasm, an update received here said. The Catholic faithful gathered to commemorate the special occasion of…
Manipur governor’s order on Easter Sunday ignites politics
Following the 27 March notification where the Manipur governor issued a notification declaring 30 and 31 March 2024, which falls on Saturday and Sunday (Easter Sunday for Christians) respectively as…
Manipur government declares Easter Sunday as working day for government offices
Imphal, 27 March (MTNews): To ensure smooth functioning of government offices in the state of Manipur, Governor Anusuiya Uikey has declared 30 and 31 March 2024, which falls on Saturday…
ACI Sociology Department conducts fieldwork at historically significant Poumai Naga village of Koide
According to oral history, the Poumai Naga underwent a wave of migration from Makhel in two directions: northeast and southeast. The descendants of Liio (Lepaona) headed southeast and settled at…
BJP announces support for regional parties in Northeastern states for Lok Sabha Elections 2024
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced that it would support the NPP in Meghalaya, NPF in Manipur and NDPP in Nagaland in the ensuing Lok Sabha Elections 2024.…
NPF nominates Timothy Zimik as Outer Manipur MP candidate
Mokokchung, 20 March (MTNews): Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Naga People’s Front (NPF) has declared Kachui Timothy Zimik as its candidate for the II-Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency.…