This tiny Indian village receives 5 times more rain than Mumbai every year, yet its residents have mastered the art of survival with ancient tricks smarter than modern techIn Mawsynram, the world's wettest village, residents have mastered living with relentless rain. Their ingenious 'knup' rain shields, crafte...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Assam's public health system is among the finest in the country: Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam's public health system is now among the nation's best, with significant improvements in Maternal Mortality Ratio, now at 84, below th...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
UCC drive gathers pace: West Bengal becomes eighth BJP-ruled state to launch processWest Bengal's new government is set to implement the Uniform Civil Code, joining seven other BJP-ruled states in this initiative. This stat...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Weather Tomorrow June 27: IMD sounds heavy rain alert for Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha, Gujarat and Assam; thunderstorms in Delhi, Chandigarh; severe heatwave to continue in Uttar PradeshWeather Tomorrow June 27: According to IMD, heavy to very heavy monsoon rains lash the west, south, east, and Northeast, parts of Uttar Pra...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Weather Today (June 26, 2026): IMD issues rain alert for Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, UP and 15 more states as southwest monsoon advancesWeather Today (June 26, 2026): Widespread rainfall is forecast across India as the Southwest Monsoon advances, bringing heavy to extremely ...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
ADB approves USD 42.2 mln loan to boost bamboo industry in northeast regionThe Asian Development Bank has approved a $42.2 million facility to boost India's northeastern bamboo industry. This initiative aims to enh...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Tribal council rejects Blinkit's trading license permission in MeghalayaMeghalaya's Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council has denied Blinkit a trading license, citing concerns over its business model impacting...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Weather Today June 25, 2026: IMD issues rain alert for Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, UP, MP & more; over 15 districts under heavy rain warning as southwest monsoon advancesThe Southwest Monsoon is making significant progress across India, reaching more areas of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. While heavy to very h...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Weather tomorrow June 25: IMD issues heavy rain warning for Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Bihar, Odisha and Telangana; thunderstorms likely in Delhi-NCR, heatwave alert for east UPWeather tomorrow: India braces for intense weather as IMD issues a nationwide alert for Thursday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast ...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Assam Cabinet approves land law amendments to boost investmentAssam's Cabinet greenlit a bill to boost industrial investment by easing land reclassification for sectors like MSMEs and solar energy. Fai...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Weather tomorrow June 23: IMD warns of heavy rain in 13 states including Maharashtra, Bihar, Odisha, Assam; heatwave alert in East UP and VidarbhaWeather tomorrow: India braces for extreme weather as the IMD forecasts heavy rainfall across 13 states, particularly in eastern and northe...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
Northeast India poised to be next growth engine via sustainable agriculture and organic produce: Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted Northeast India's potential as a growth engine, emphasizing sustainable agriculture a...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Northeast’s rise under PM Modi is one of India’s biggest success stories: Sarbananda SonowalThe Northeast region of India has transformed into a major economic growth hub; significant investments in infrastructure, digital connecti...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
'These were historical mistakes': Himanta Biswa Sarma on India-Bangladesh border fencingAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted that border fencing along the India-Bangladesh border has seen significant progress re...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Seven Naga groups oppose Centre-Assam-Nagaland energy deal before settlement of issuesNaga groups are opposing a new energy exploration deal between the Centre, Assam, and Nagaland. They argue that natural resource ownership ...
12 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
4.7 quake jolts lower Assam, tremor felt in other Northeast statesA 4.7 magnitude earthquake shook Cachar district in Assam on Thursday night. Tremors were felt across the Northeast, including Shillong in ...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma holds discussion with Meghalaya counterpart Conrad SangmaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma agreed to speed up the border demarcation process. This...
29 May, 2026, 10.09 PM IST