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Dr Bhupen Hazarika at 100: The poet who made the river sing for humanity
At 100, Bhupen Hazarika is more relevant than ever, not merely as a nostalgic figure. In an age of algorithmic, commercial music, he reminds us that a song can still have an argument
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What can South Asia learn from Nepal floods
“Governments in high-mountain Asian countries should follow eco-zonation plans for all new infrastructure to be constructed near river corridors to mitigate disaster risk,” Dr. Irfan Rashid said.
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Arunachal’s Battle of Minds 3.0 grand finale set for September 20
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu will attend the finale as the chief guest.
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Nagaland: NSF delegation stopped at Avangkhu while travelling to Myanmar
According to the NSF, the delegation was stopped despite having reference letters and documents related to the proposed visit.
The federation alleged that the Assam Rifles, under the authority of the Government of India, prevented its members from proceeding towards Myanmar, describing the action as “unreasonable” and “arrogant”.
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Opening a new strategic landscape for steady and long-term China-India relations
During their latest meeting, the two leaders reached an important consensus that “China and India should be partners,” pointing the way forward for bilateral relations
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Moi Bhagora Nai: A year since Zubeen
Since Zubeen’s sudden departure, the state seems to have been quietly pushed into an unending emptiness – a void, a sort of black hole.
Study shows Northeast monsoon swings between heavy rain, longer dry spells
The study covered Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim as part of its assessment of the Northeast
Zubeen Garg was rooted in Assam, but had a vision for the world
Zubeen Garg was not a conventional thinker confined to the world of music; his films also reflected another dimension of his social and creative vision.
Cracks, seepage and fear: Why Sikkim law students ‘shut’ their college
For SGLC’s students, watching visible cracks spread through their own college building, the Delhi tragedy was not a distant headline but a preview of what they feared could happen to them
From ‘No More Dams’ to a CBI FIR: The Bhanu Tatak case in Arunachal
On September 7 2025, she was prevented from boarding a flight to Dublin at Delhi airport, where she was to join a three-month programme at Dublin City University as a visiting specialist. Immigration officials cited a lookout circular issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs
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Academics condemn harassment of Dolly Kikon, Sanjay Barbora at Nagaland House
Kikon said the manager objected to the event, describing it as a “nuisance” and asking her to leave the premises
FTII Itanagar students halt classes over safety concerns
The students have demanded the construction of a police outpost near the campus
Two held for running over Shillong Additional SP
The vehicle was subsequently intercepted and the two individuals arrested. The vehicle has also been seized as part of the investigation
Manipur’s sporting legacy offers investment potential: Govt official
Dr Mayengbam Veto Singh, MCS, Director of Youth Affairs and Sports (YAS), Manipur, highlighted the state’s longstanding contribution to Indian sports, noting that athletes from Manipur have represented the country at international events.
Meghalaya: Over 3,000 arms licences yet to be renewed in East Khasi Hills
Baranwal said the administration identified the pending cases from its records and issued notices to licence holders asking them to apply for renewal within the stipulated period.
Kuki-Zo Council sets Oct 10 deadline for Centre, Manipur govt on key demands
The council also demanded a functional cold-storage facility at Kangpokpi District Hospital and raised concerns over National Investigation Agency (NIA) operations in Kuki-Zo areas.
