Assam Govt Clarifies School Uniform Polyester Policy Amid Health Concerns
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu says school uniforms follow strict specs with 30% cotton, conducts lab tests, and prohibits 100% polyester amid health concerns.
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Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu says school uniforms follow strict specs with 30% cotton, conducts lab tests, and prohibits 100% polyester amid health concerns.
Death toll rises to two in Arunachal Pradesh flash flood; three still missing. SDRF, police continue search amid landslides and blocked highways.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar in Guwahati to discuss strengthening the state's cricketing ecosystem and a proposed International Marathon.
A 60-year-old woman in Arunachal's Keyi Panyor loses two houses in a flash flood. She appeals to the government for aid after losing her savings and home.
Meghalaya inaugurates a free Football Fan Park in Shillong for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Fans can watch knockout matches on giant screens in a stadium-like atmosphere.
PM Modi emphasizes 'Act East, Act Fast, Act First' vision for Northeast at Tripura Global Pineapple Festival in Delhi, showcasing Queen Pineapple's GI tag.
Nine Manipuri women footballers from India's SAFF-winning team met CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh, seeking stronger grassroots support and career opportunities.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says over 8 lakh devotees visited Kamakhya Temple during Ambubachi Mahayog, calling it a reflection of Assam's spiritual heritage.
Search teams recover another body from NEEPCO Colony debris in Arunachal's Keyi Panyor district after June 24 flash flood. Two bodies found, three still missing.
Search and rescue continue for 4 missing after cloudburst triggers flash flood at NEEPCO Colony in Arunachal's Keyi Panyor district. Roads blocked.
MDoNER-funded 100-bedded Kolasib District Hospital nears completion, upgrading from 60 beds. Officials review progress, promising advanced care for Mizoram.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced inclusion of tea plantation land in Farmers’ Registry Portal, enabling small tea growers to access government benefits, credit, and fertilisers.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says 62 fake doctors arrested, 59 cases registered in crackdown on quacks to protect healthcare system and patients.
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio urges Naga unity, protection of indigenous identity, and accurate Census 2027 to safeguard the state's demographic and socio-economic interests.
Potin in Arunachal remains cut off after a cloudburst triggered flash floods in Possa village, washing away vehicles and buildings. 5 missing, restoration underway.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma praises Marwari Hospital’s 110-year healthcare service, awards Dr Nomal Chandra Borah, and highlights Assam’s healthcare progress.
Muharram observed peacefully across Assam with prayers, Tazia processions, and interfaith participation, reflecting the state's tradition of communal harmony and brotherhood.
Nagaland's Wangpang Konyak calls on churches and communities to take proactive action against synthetic drug abuse, urging counselling and youth mentorship.
One dead in suspected gas pipeline explosion at Agartala apartment. CM Manik Saha orders inquiry. Victim Subhrajit Chaudhury succumbed to burn injuries.
Dibrugarh Police destroy narcotics worth Rs 1.4 crore, arrest 112 in 9 months. Amit Shah calls for "detect, disrupt, destroy" strategy on International Day Against Drug Abuse.