60% votes cast in Arunachal rural, civic polls

An estimated 60 percent voters exercised their franchise for the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday.

Media protests at not being allowed to cover PM`s nomination

Media was barred from covering PM`s filing of nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha election.

IAF chief reviews issues pertaining to operational needs in Northeast

Air Force chief NAK Browne reviewed various issues and aspects pertaining to operational needs in Northeast.

Mahasen: Mizoram schools to remain shut on Friday

With Cyclone Mahasen likely to hit the northeast state on Thursday night, the Mizoram government has decided to close all schools on Friday and declared a half-holiday on Thursday.

Female decadal growth higher than men in Arunachal

Arunachal Pradesh recorded women`s decadal growth rate higher than that of men during the decade 2001-11.

Meghalaya private university under scanner

Another private university in Meghalaya, the Mahatma Gandhi University, is under the scanner of the state government after complaints were received about its functioning, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said.

Prison, fine for ragging in Tripura

Students caught ragging other students in any educational institutions in Tripura will be get a maximum of four years in prison and a fine, a government notification said on Wednesday.

Aizwal landslide: All bodies recovered, clearing work on at site

With the last remaining body being recovered from under the debris, the workers were now busy clearing the site that was hit by the massive landslide on May 11 leaving 17 people dead.

President asked to solve vexed Naga issue

The apex body of all tribal organisations in Nagaland, has sought the intervention of President Pranab Mukherjee for an `honourable and peaceful` solution to the contentious Naga problem.

Peace and security are essential to any development: Mukherjee

President Pranab Mukherjee has called upon the youth to eschew violence, saying that peace and security are essential for development.