Guwahati (Assam) , Feb 16: Bhupen Kumar Borah, President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, has resigned from the party, citing feelings of being ignored and disrespected. The resignation comes just months before the crucial 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, sending shockwaves through the opposition...

Shillong ( Meghalaya ), Feb 16 : The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections are scheduled to take place on April 10, 2026, with results expected on April 14. The National People's Party (NPP) has released its first list of 24 candidates, covering various...

Shillong (Meghalaya), Feb 16: The Commission of Inquiry into the Thangsko coal mine accident has been tasked with suggesting financial packages or rehabilitation schemes for those who lost their livelihood due to the coal mining ban imposed by the National Green Tribunal in 2014.  ...

Shillong(Meghalaya), Feb 16: The Meghalaya government has confirmed 33 deaths and 8 injuries in the Mynsngat-Thangsko coal mine accident on February 5. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced the government's suo-motu statement in the Legislative Assembly, detailing the relief efforts and investigations underway.   The...

Shillong (Meghalaya), Feb 15: In the aftermath of the recent coal mine accident at Thangsko, East Jaintia Hills District, the Meghalaya government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident.   Led by Deputy Inspector General...