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Tora Agarwala
Tora covers the Northeast for The Indian Express. Follow her on Twitter @ToraAgarwala
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Former Mizoram CM Lal Thanhawla to retire as state Congress chief after five decadesSubscriber Only
November 15, 2021 00:06 IST
Thanhawla, who first led the Congress to victory in Mizoram in 1984, was appointed president of the Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee in 1973 at age 34. He has held the post since.
Mon, Nov 15, 2021
Explained: The significance of DNLA militants laying down arms in AssamSubscriber Only
November 14, 2021 18:08 IST
Dima Hasao was a hotbed of insurgency in 1994-95 and again in 2003-2009, but has been largely peaceful in the last decade. DNLA was the newest group to have taken up arms in Dima Hasao.
Tue, Nov 16, 2021
In 3 years, Sainik schools get over 350 girl cadets marching along with boysSubscriber Only
November 14, 2021 04:30 IST
In what started as a pilot project in 2018 in the Sainik School at Chhingchip in Mizoram, the induction of girl students expanded further in 2020, with five more schools turning co-educational by admitting 55 girls.
Sun, Nov 14, 2021
Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet adopts declaration on climate changeSubscriber Only
November 13, 2021 22:43 IST
Chief Minister Pema Khandu called the declaration a “historic and significant milestone” and said the government would do its best to “protect the people from the challenges posed by climate change and its impact on biodiversity”.
Sun, Nov 14, 2021
Assam: DNLA militants, including top commander, lay down armsSubscriber Only
November 13, 2021 16:58 IST
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the surrender had given an “impetus to the process of peace” in Assam.
Sat, Nov 13, 2021
Mizoram extends Covid-19 vaccination to Myanmar refugeesSubscriber Only
November 13, 2021 16:19 IST
According to official state government records, there are at least 14,254 refugees across 11 districts of Mizoram as of November 12.
Sun, Nov 14, 2021
Mizoram CM writes to Amit Shah requesting Chief Secy who speaks Mizo; Centre goes with own choiceSubscriber Only
November 09, 2021 22:11 IST
CM Zoramthanga in his letter wrote: 'The Mizo people by and large generally do not understand Hindi. None of my Cabinet Ministers understands Hindi.'
Tue, Nov 09, 2021
Meghalaya: District council introduces Khasi inheritance Bill that departs from matrilineal traditionSubscriber Only
November 08, 2021 20:52 IST
The Bill — aimed at “equitable distribution” of parental property among siblings in the Khasi community — will be debated on Wednesday, the final day of the session.
Mon, Nov 08, 2021
Assam: Govt evicts ‘encroachers’ from reserve forest, officials say process ‘peaceful’Subscriber Only
November 08, 2021 20:30 IST
The alleged encroachers were evicted from an area of 500 hectares in Hojai district’s Lumding Reserve Forest in the presence of heavy security.
Mon, Nov 08, 2021
Former Assam chief minister’s son granted bail in loan-default caseSubscriber Only
November 08, 2021 15:35 IST
“His lawyers have informed me that bail has been granted and he will be out in some time… We will have more information soon,” Debabrata Saikia, his elder brother and Leader Of Opposition in Assam Assembly, told indianexpress.com.
Mon, Nov 08, 2021
Arunachal Pradesh: Kameng river continues to remain black, avalanche suspectedSubscriber Only
November 06, 2021 18:44 IST
The river changing colour was first reported on October 29, when locals found a large number of dead fish floating in the waters, which had turned black and muddy
Sat, Nov 06, 2021
Assam eviction drive: Displaced are ‘encroachers’, rehabilitation subject to citizenship status, among others: Govt tells HCSubscriber Only
November 04, 2021 18:17 IST
The eviction drive in Dholpur on September 23 — done to free up land for an agriculture project at Gorukhuti to be carried out by “indigenous” local youths — had turned violent after clashes broke out between the police and protesters.
Fri, Nov 05, 2021
BJP and its allies sweep Northeast bypollsSubscriber Only
November 02, 2021 13:41 IST
In Assam, BJP strengthens position, Congress marginalised further
Tue, Nov 02, 2021
Explained: A proposed Bill and its possible ramifications in matrilineal MeghalayaSubscriber Only
November 01, 2021 22:15 IST
If implemented, the proposed Bill would modify an age-old customary practice of inheritance of the matrilineal Khasi tribe.
Tue, Nov 02, 2021
Meghalaya govt takes possession of disputed land, Sikhs to challenge moveSubscriber Only
November 01, 2021 21:34 IST
In a statement, Gurjit Singh, president of Harijan Panchayat Committee (HPC), which represents members of the Sikh community in Shillong, termed the government’s move “illegal” and said they would “socially, legally, religiously and politically” challenge the state government.
Tue, Nov 02, 2021
Need to ‘clean’ Lumding forest of encroachers but through ‘amicable’ dialogue: Assam CMSubscriber Only
October 29, 2021 20:19 IST
Himanta Biswa Sarma said that he has been holding discussions with 'minority leaders.' “I have told them to explain to the people that if police go in and even if there is a small incident, then people in the world, particularly my Left friends, will exaggerate it," Sarma said.
Fri, Oct 29, 2021
Assam bypolls: Fate of Congress, AIUDF turncoats who joined BJP at stakeSubscriber Only
October 29, 2021 18:35 IST
After its split with Badruddin Ajmal’s AIUDF, Congress is going solo, fielding its own candidates in all the five seats. After a disappointing performance in the Assembly election, the party attempted to forge a deal with regional players like Akhil Gogoi’s Raijor Dal (RD) but it did not work out.
Fri, Oct 29, 2021
Nagaland bypolls: Primary school teacher elected uncontested by newly formed Opposition-less govtSubscriber Only
October 29, 2021 11:54 IST
While Yimchunger, a 44-year-old primary school teacher from Sangphur village, is a new name in Nagaland’s political landscape, he has been working for people at the grassroots level for the past few years.
Fri, Oct 29, 2021
Explained: Why Mariani and Thowra are high stakes seats in the Assam bypollsSubscriber Only
October 28, 2021 21:22 IST
Assam bypolls: These seats are equally important for both the parties, with Congress desperate not to be diminished further and the BJP looking to expand its political space under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Sat, Oct 30, 2021
Meghalaya: District council to introduce Bill changing age-old Khasi matrilineal inheritance customSubscriber Only
October 27, 2021 21:09 IST
The Khasis are a matrilineal society and trace inheritance and descent through the mother's clan. If the Bill is put into effect, it would make a rare, significant alteration in an age-old, tribal practice of Meghalaya.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Assam: Three elephants electrocuted to death in last two daysSubscriber Only
October 25, 2021 22:23 IST
Among the three elephants which died, one of them was from Kaziranga. Besides, a swamp deer and two wild boars were also killed in the national park.
Mon, Oct 25, 2021
Pollution control board banned crackers without consulting govt, decision will be reviewed: HimantaSubscriber Only
October 25, 2021 20:12 IST
A Pollution Control Board official told The Indian Express that the guidelines were issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), keeping the Covid-19 situation in mind.
Mon, Oct 25, 2021
NSCN-IM says peace talks with new interlocutor ‘failed to live up to all the hype’Subscriber Only
October 23, 2021 21:13 IST
The strongly-worded statement comes barely a month after the Centre resumed talks with the rebel group, after former Intelligence Bureau (IB) special director AK Mishra replaced RN Ravi as the main interlocutor.
Sat, Oct 23, 2021
Vaccine Milestone: The Foot SoldiersSubscriber Only
October 22, 2021 04:17 IST
The Indian Express takes a look at some of the healthcare workers who overcame struggles and vaccine hesitancy to make it possible.
Fri, Oct 22, 2021
India’s Vaccinators, Arunachal: ‘Impossible for people to come to us in such terrains, we go to them’Subscriber Only
October 21, 2021 12:42 IST
The team, dressed in raincoats and gumboots, had to navigate a terrain which was extremely inhospitable: slippery, muddy and steep.
Thu, Oct 21, 2021Journalism of Courage
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