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Assam Rifles, CRPF Destroy 22 Acres of Illicit Poppy in Manipur
Joint forces destroy 22 acres of poppy in Kangpokpi, seizing crores in drugs and cigarettes in separate operations to curb trafficking.
Assam Polls 2026: New EVM Features with Candidate Photos, Bigger Fonts
CEC reviews Assam poll prep. New EVM features: colored candidate photos, larger fonts. Final electoral roll has 2.49 crore voters. 2026 elections.
Assam Assembly Polls May Be Single-Phase, Before Bihu, Says ECI
ECI hints at single-phase Assam polls before Rongali Bihu, with 100% webcasting and real-time voter turnout data for transparency.
Shillong District Demand Heats Up as CM Sangma Vows Careful Scrutiny
CM Conrad Sangma promises detailed scrutiny of the proposal to carve out a separate Shillong district, balancing urban needs with governance criteria.
Assam Launches PMS Portal for Final Push on Venture School Provincialisation
Assam CM launches Provincialisation Management System portal to resolve long-pending issue of venture school and college staff provincialisation.
IAF Battles NE Wildfires, Drops 1.4L Litres Water; Top Officer Talks AI Shift
IAF helicopters fight fires in Arunachal & Nagaland. Air Vice Marshal discusses shifting to AI-based, probabilistic models for zero-error air operations.
Tripura CM Rejects Ethnic Politics, Welcomes BJP Newcomers at Rally
Tripura CM Manik Saha, at a BJP rally, criticized divisive ethnic politics, welcomed new members, and highlighted PM Modi's governance model for inclusive growth.
Amit Shah to grace CRPF's 87th Day Parade in Guwahati, honors force's valor
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be chief guest at CRPF's 87th Anniversary Parade in Assam, honoring the force's legacy and sacrifices for national security.
Army, IAF Battle Massive Arunachal Forest Fire for Fifth Straight Day
Indian Army & Air Force conduct joint ops to douse massive forest fire in Walong, Arunachal Pradesh. Helicopters deployed for water drops in challenging terrain.
Assam Approves 3% Job Quota for Tea Garden & Adivasi Workers, Key Congress Leader to Join BJP
Assam CM announces 3% reservation in govt jobs for tea garden & Adivasi communities, funds for Sainik School, and a key Congress leader's defection to BJP.
ECI Reviews Assam Poll Preparedness, Parties Seek Single-Phase Election
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar leads review for Assam polls. Parties request single-phase voting, consideration for Bihu festival.
Bhupen Borah Joins BJP Feb 22 After Meeting Assam CM Himanta Sarma
Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah resigns, set to join BJP on Feb 22 after a symbolic meeting with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, dealing a major blow to Congress.
Assam Congress Chief Bhupen Borah to Join BJP in Major Pre-Poll Defection
Assam CM announces former state Congress president Bhupen Borah will join BJP on Feb 22, dealing a major blow to Congress ahead of Assembly elections.
Mizoram's 'Faith Bridge' Opens, Boosting Tripura & Bangladesh Connectivity
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma inaugurates the strategic Lengtekai 'Faith Bridge', enhancing connectivity with Tripura and Bangladesh and boosting regional trade.
Mizoram Seizes Drugs Worth Rs 1,047 Crore, Governor Reports Record Tourism
Mizoram Governor reports massive drug seizures, 100% Ayushman coverage, record tourism, and the state being declared India's first fully literate state.
ECI Reviews Assam Poll Preparedness, Parties Favor Single-Phase Election
Election Commission reviews Assam poll readiness, meets parties and officials. Parties favor single or two-phase voting, request consideration of Bihu festival dates.
Modi's Trade Pacts Open Global Markets, Congress Stuck in Paralysis: Sonowal
Union Minister Sonowal credits PM Modi's trade leadership for 9 major FTAs, opening 70% of global markets and boosting exports to $242 billion.
Assam Approves 3% Job Quota for Tea Tribes in Top Govt Posts
Assam Cabinet approves 3% reservation for Tea & Adivasi communities in senior govt jobs, boosting affirmative action and representation.
Amit Shah Flags Off Blood Van, Tripura Preps for Rajbhasha Sammelan
Union Minister Amit Shah flagged off a mobile blood collection van in Ahmedabad. Tripura prepares for a major Regional Rajbhasha Sammelan with cultural souvenirs.
Assam MLA Rashid Mandal Joins Raijor Dal, Eyes 15 Seats in 2026 Polls
Three-time Congress MLA Abdur Rashid Mandal joins Raijor Dal ahead of Assam elections, with party chief Akhil Gogoi targeting 15 seats in 2026.
Tripura's Roman Script Demand Peaks Ahead of TTAADC Elections
UMCRS holds press conference in Agartala, escalating the decades-old demand for adopting the Roman script for the Kokborok language ahead of elections.
Tripura Artisans Craft Heritage Souvenir for Amit Shah's Rajbhasha Sammelan
Ahead of Amit Shah's visit, Tripura artisans create a commemorative souvenir featuring state heritage sites for the Regional Rajbhasha Sammelan.
BJP Ally IPFT Joins Script Row, Intensifies Demand for Roman Script for Kokborok
IPFT joins TMP in demanding Roman script for Tripura's tribal Kokborok language, challenging CM Manik Saha's stance and escalating political tensions.
Election Commission Team Arrives in Guwahati for Crucial Assam Polls Review
ECI team led by CEC Gyanesh Kumar begins 3-day Assam visit for poll preparedness meetings with parties and officials.
Manipur Security Review: Top Commander Visits, Militants & Drug Peddler Arrested
Lt Gen Pendharkar reviews Manipur security as forces arrest 5 militants and a drug peddler. CRPF IG meets CM, operations intensified.