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Tora Agarwala
Tora covers the Northeast for The Indian Express. Follow her on Twitter @ToraAgarwala
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From Mizoram, a ‘magical’ voice that plays cupid on WhatsappSubscriber Only
November 04, 2023 12:52 IST
How a Mizo crooner has an unusual side job: she’s a self-styled Whatsapp “artiste” whose voice notes are connecting young lovers across the hilly state
Sat, Nov 04, 2023
Why this 25-year-old Assamese novel set in a newly liberalised India continues to endureSubscriber Only
June 30, 2023 16:56 IST
Sahitya Akademi Award-winning Anuradha Sarma Pujari’s debut novel ‘Hriday Ek Bigyapan’ became a breakout success, capturing the collective imagination of a generation of Assamese readers.
Fri, Jun 30, 2023
Assam delimitation draft: What changes it proposes, why it has led to protestsSubscriber Only
June 26, 2023 18:22 IST
While the BJP has said Assam's draft delimitation plan 'protects indigenous interests', Opposition parties allege it divides voters on religious lines.
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
‘It’s time Biren Singh govt is removed and Manipur brought under President’s rule’: Mizoram lone RS MP K VanlalvenaSubscriber Only
June 19, 2023 09:55 IST
The Mizo National Front (MNF) leader also calls for the creation of a separate administration for both Kuki and Meitei communities in Manipur in order to ensure peace.
Mon, Jun 19, 2023
‘If state govt is not able to ensure safety and peaceful existence, it has failed… has no business to remain’: Ex Manipur dy CM, BJP allySubscriber Only
June 18, 2023 20:21 IST
Things were not handled “proactively” even in the initial stages, says NPP Vice President Yumnam Joykumar who has also been a former DGP of Manipur; adds MHA should have “had more responsibility when it came to law and order”
Mon, Jun 19, 2023
From the dark shadows of Assam agitation, poster boy Prafulla Mahanta sees light: clean chit on ‘secret killings’Subscriber Only
June 16, 2023 10:23 IST
Both Mahanta and the "gupto hatya" between 1998 and 2001 when he was CM — of relatives or sympathisers of ULFA militants by masked men — have now receded into history
Fri, Jun 16, 2023
Assam: At least 121 NRC contractual workers laid off; 100 move Gauhati High CourtSubscriber Only
June 15, 2023 11:12 IST
On 31 May, Partha Majumdar, NRC state coordinator issued individual “release notices” to at least 121 contractual ‘circle project supervisors’ — most recruited in 2014 to oversee NRC-related work at the circle level — stating that their services were “no longer required”.
Fri, Jun 16, 2023
Feeling the heat of Manipur violence, Mizoram waits for Centre’s helpSubscriber Only
June 10, 2023 18:06 IST
As Kuki-Zomis, who share ethnic bond with Mizos, seek shelter in Mizoram, state's resources are stretched; state BJP joins calls to give Kukis separate administration in Manipur
Sun, Jun 11, 2023
The bizarre story behind the ‘demolition’ of the Naga ClubSubscriber Only
June 08, 2023 16:14 IST
The legendary Naga Club was revived after a century. Then its new members demolished its office in the dead of the night.
Fri, Jun 09, 2023
Meghalaya sets up panel to review 1972 quota policy as dominant Khasis seek greater shareSubscriber Only
June 01, 2023 17:14 IST
Pressure had been building on NPP govt over hunger strike by an Opposition leader; right now Khasis and Garos both get 40% each, with Jaintias clubbed with Khasis
Thu, Jun 01, 2023
Once out-of-print, now preserved forever: How rare 19th century Assamese journals are going onlineSubscriber Only
May 29, 2023 07:14 IST
A digitising project led by two Assam-based non-profits has given hundreds of rare, out-of-print Assamese journals a second life
Mon, May 29, 2023
‘No talk with Manipur govt’, say Kuki leaders as they turn up heat over ‘separate administration’Subscriber Only
May 18, 2023 20:51 IST
Holding a meeting at Aizawl, Manipur's Kuki MLAs and civil society groups resolve to form a 'coordination committee' to decide their next course of action
Fri, May 19, 2023
‘Worse than a cowshed’: Inside a settlement camp where Assam is moving ‘encroachers’Subscriber Only
May 12, 2023 07:38 IST
With their parents unable to afford private schools, and middle-and high schools too far from the resettlement camps, many children whose families have been displaced during eviction drives have had to drop out of school
Sun, May 14, 2023
Ethnic ties, family bonds: Why Mizoram is concerned about Manipur violenceSubscriber Only
May 11, 2023 14:18 IST
Late Wednesday night, as the first reports of the “solidarity march” called by tribal organisations turning violent emerged, Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga tweeted how he was “deeply pained” by the happenings.
Fri, May 12, 2023
The Biren Singh 2.0 factor in one of Manipur’s worst ethnic clashesSubscriber Only
May 08, 2023 18:31 IST
Armed with an absolute majority, the BJP CM has been more aggressive; seen as more partial to Naga tribes, he has let resentments brew in Kuki-dominant areas
Wed, May 10, 2023
Manipur ground report: Shoot-at-sight orders as violence rages, CM says ‘precious lives lost’Subscriber Only
May 04, 2023 19:21 IST
This came after violent clashes broke out at several places during the course of a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ called on Wednesday by the All Tribal Students’ Union of Manipur
Fri, May 05, 2023
In A Resurgent Northeast — Narratives of Change, bureaucrat Ashish Kundra offers a nuanced and forward-looking account of Northeast 2.0Subscriber Only
April 29, 2023 12:00 IST
The 1996-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre takes into account both its troubled past and its present hunger for change.
Fri, Apr 28, 2023
Manipur: Fourth MLA quits govt post; BJP says ‘no threat’Subscriber Only
April 24, 2023 14:26 IST
The four in Delhi to reportedly register complaint against CM Biren Singh, unrest also among Kuki MLAs; senior BJP leader says they want ministerial berths
Mon, Apr 24, 2023
North-east cools down after unusually hot AprilSubscriber Only
April 24, 2023 04:33 IST
Since Sunday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a wet spell across the region, temperatures have dropped.
Mon, Apr 24, 2023
Harassment case: Assam cops summon Srinivas on May 2, he blames CM SarmaSubscriber Only
April 23, 2023 15:17 IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Twitter on Sunday that it was unfair to blame him “for the lack of a safe environment within the Congress party for female workers”.
Mon, Apr 24, 2023
HC pulls up Assam govt on conditions in rehab camp: InhumanitySubscriber Only
April 22, 2023 04:00 IST
How long can you keep people like cattle in temporary shelters built of tarpaulin, says Gauhati High Court
Sat, Apr 22, 2023
Assam CM Himanta Sarma takes another leap with Arunachal MoU, but a lot of ground to be covered stillSubscriber Only
April 21, 2023 17:45 IST
Himanta Biswa Sarma's proactive and consistent role in resolving inter-state border disputes is being appreciated, but critics say it may be too early to celebrate
Fri, Apr 21, 2023
What is the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border dispute, over which the states’ Chief Ministers signed an MoU?Subscriber Only
April 21, 2023 11:19 IST
The two states share a roughly 800-kilometre long border and the disputed areas the MoU deals with are 123 border villages, which span 12 districts of Arunachal Pradesh and 8 districts of Assam.
Fri, Apr 21, 2023
Manipur BJP discontent: Trouble mounts for CM Biren; third MLA quits from government post in a weekSubscriber Only
April 20, 2023 21:35 IST
One of the MLAs said the CM “favoured development” only in some constituencies; party unit meeting on Friday
Fri, Apr 21, 2023
Nagaland civilian killings: After setback, families ask who will help them nowSubscriber Only
April 16, 2023 04:04 IST
The Union Ministry of Defence denied sanction to prosecute the 30 security men allegedly involved in the December 2021 firing incident; villagers say neither the state government nor civil society organisations are helping them get justice.
Sun, Apr 16, 2023
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