Shillong, Aug 17: A predawn blaze at Hotel Bideshini Yatri Nibas in the temple town of Tarapith, Birbhum district, West Bengal, has claimed the lives of five pilgrims from Meghalaya, including two children, and left six others injured.   The victims from Dalu in West...

New Delhi, Aug 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for early implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act to ensure 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies.   Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, he...

Itanagar, Aug 15 : Tragedy struck Arunachal Pradesh on Independence Day as flash floods and landslides claimed lives and left soldiers missing.   Four workers died after a landslide hit a road construction site in Upper Subansiri district. In Dibang Valley, a flash flood swept...

Shillong, Aug 15: Lok Bhawan hosted a grand ‘At Home’ reception Friday to mark India’s 80th Independence Day, celebrating the nation’s heritage with music, dance, food and local pride.   Governor C.H. Vijayashankar hosted the event, with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, Chief Secretary Dr....

Shillong, Aug 15: The state marked the 80th Independence Day with flag hoistings, parades and cultural programmes held simultaneously across all districts and civil sub-divisions.   In Tura, Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui hoisted the National Flag at Matchakolgre L.P. School Playground and took the salute...