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Tora Agarwala
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Why the Nagas are attempting to repatriate their ancestral human remains from a museum in BritainSubscriber Only
April 15, 2023 08:00 IST
The museum is home to the largest Naga collection in the world: approximately 6,500 objects, 898 of which are on display.
Fri, Apr 14, 2023
Bringing home Naga ancestral human remains from a UK museumSubscriber Only
April 15, 2023 05:41 IST
The step is in line with a larger effort by museums around the world to “decolonise” their collections. This is the first such effort to repatriate the ancestral human remains of an indigenous community in India, possibly South Asia.
Sun, Apr 16, 2023
Nagaland civilian killings: MoD denies sanction to prosecute 30 ArmymenSubscriber Only
April 14, 2023 04:10 IST
In the evening of December 4, 2021, security forces had, in a case of “mistaken identity”, fired at a pickup truck carrying eight miners in Oting in Mon district.
Fri, Apr 14, 2023
A group of Nagas is leading India’s first overseas ancestral remains repatriation effortsSubscriber Only
April 11, 2023 04:47 IST
Comes after Pitt Rivers Museum in England engaged in an “ethical review” of their permanent displays, with a bid to “decolonise” their collections.
Tue, Apr 11, 2023
One step forward, two steps back: For Naga women, fight for quota in urban civic polls continuesSubscriber Only
April 07, 2023 16:57 IST
Nagaland now has women MLAs for the first time in its history, but 33% reservation for women in urban local body elections remains out of reach.
Sat, Apr 08, 2023
Why the indigenous Idu Mishmis are protesting a proposed tiger reserve in Arunachal PradeshSubscriber Only
April 06, 2023 09:04 IST
Who are the Idu Mishmis, what is their relationship with the forest and why are they resisting the proposed tiger reserve?
Thu, Apr 06, 2023
In Arunachal, an English lesson for ‘students’ above 50Subscriber Only
March 30, 2023 17:33 IST
Since July 2022, over 20 village headmen and women have been attending lessons every Sunday to learn basic English at the government middle school in their village, about 3 km from district headquarters in Ziro.
Sun, Apr 02, 2023
As TMC-Congress deadlock continues, Meghalaya still has no Leader of OppositionSubscriber Only
March 28, 2023 11:14 IST
Both are the second-largest parties in the Assembly with five MLAs each, Speaker Thomas A Sangma to take final call
Tue, Mar 28, 2023
Sisters of Tezpur: Showcasing Assam’s little-known feminist collective which pushed for fixed meal times, women’s leisureSubscriber Only
March 18, 2023 10:20 IST
Northeast Lightbox shines the light on Assam’s little-known feminist history by documenting the history of the Tezpur Mahila Samiti
Sun, Mar 19, 2023
Assam: Phase-wise transfer of ‘foreigners’ to Matia detention centre completedSubscriber Only
March 13, 2023 15:00 IST
Pubali Gohain, Assam inspector general of prisons, told The Indian Express that the camp now houses 217 “foreigners” in total.
Mon, Mar 13, 2023
Why Manipur govt withdrew from an SoO agreement with two tribal insurgent groupsSubscriber Only
March 13, 2023 14:18 IST
What was the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement? Why are Kuki tribal bodies in Manipur protesting, and what is the likely political fallout?
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Voice from Assam camp for ‘illegal foreigners’: But I’m still imprisonedSubscriber Only
March 07, 2023 03:52 IST
On February 28, the Gauhati High Court pulled up Assam for converting Matia into a “temporary prison”, describing it as “prima facie unacceptable”.
Tue, Mar 07, 2023
Meghalaya Democratic Alliance 2.0 in place, stage set for Conrad Sangma’s return as CMSubscriber Only
March 06, 2023 19:54 IST
As per power-sharing formula in new Sangma govt, NPP will have eight cabinet berths, UDP two, and BJP and HSPDP will get one each
Tue, Mar 07, 2023
Meghalaya govt formation: UDP makes a U-turn, backs Conrad Sangma; PDF also joins inSubscriber Only
March 06, 2023 07:12 IST
Till Saturday, the UDP, the second-largest party with 11 seats, was trying to stitch up an alternative coalition government with regional outfits and Mukul Sangma’s TMC.
Mon, Mar 06, 2023
Conrad reiterates support of 32, says invited by GovernorSubscriber Only
March 05, 2023 06:10 IST
In Shillong, protests by some groups to get alternative govt without NPP, BJP
Sun, Mar 05, 2023
In Khasi-Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, people do not want NPP anymore: UDP leaderSubscriber Only
March 04, 2023 20:16 IST
Jemino Mawthow, the general secretary of the party that was a partner of the NPP in the previous govt, explains why UDP is trying to stitch up an alternative coalition for a shot at power.
Sun, Mar 05, 2023
Sangmas lock horns over Meghalaya govt formation, Conrad stakes claim even as Mukul promises more dramaSubscriber Only
March 04, 2023 06:03 IST
Initially on Thursday, two HSDP MLAs’ names were on a list of 32 that NPP chief Conrad Sangma submitted to the Governor. But, the legislators later “withdrew” their support.
Sun, Mar 05, 2023
Conrad Sangma’s strategy of going alone pays off, NPP emerges as single-largest party in MeghalayaSubscriber Only
March 02, 2023 22:47 IST
The NPP’s last tenure was a turbulent one. But that it has managed to do so well means that Conrad's stature now towers above all of his contemporaries in the state.
Fri, Mar 03, 2023
Meghalaya result takeaways: Conrad Sangma on top, TMC fails to make mark, while regional parties still remain keySubscriber Only
March 02, 2023 21:03 IST
The UDP emerged as second largest party by winning 11 seats; Voice of the People’s Party also stands out
Fri, Mar 03, 2023
Congress hopes dashed in Meghalaya polls as its face Vincent Pala goes downSubscriber Only
March 02, 2023 17:37 IST
Pala lost his election in Sutnga Saipung; it was his appointment as state Cong chief that is believed to have precipitated the party's disintegration
Thu, Mar 02, 2023
Meghalaya regional outfit lives up to promise, set to end second-largestSubscriber Only
March 02, 2023 16:24 IST
Part of ruling coalition last time, United Democratic Party has long been a kingmaker
Thu, Mar 02, 2023
Election Results 2023 Analysis: BJP and allies back in power in Northeastern states, focus shifts to govt formation
March 02, 2023 09:07 IST
Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland Assembly Election Results 2023 Analysis Live Updates: Congress-Left alliance fails to impress in Tripura; TIPRA Motha's 'kingmaker' expectations go nowhere.
Sat, Mar 04, 2023
Assembly Election Results Highlights: Meghalaya CM Sangma stakes claim to form govt
March 02, 2023 06:37 IST
Election Results - Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland - 2023 Live Updates: As the counting of votes ended, PM Modi thanked Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya for the mandate, and vowed to continue working for the northeast states.
Sat, Mar 04, 2023
In Meghalaya’s Sangma vs Sangma tussle, a hung House tomorrow could be BJP’s gainSubscriber Only
March 01, 2023 18:01 IST
The exit polls have predicted 20 seats for the ruling NPP and up to 11 for the Trinamool Congress, while the BJP may marginally improve its position.
Wed, Mar 01, 2023
HC rap for Assam govt over transit camp housing men held in child marriage casesSubscriber Only
March 01, 2023 01:44 IST
Challenging the notifications by which jails were converted into detention centres, the petitions sought the release of the detainees. The petitions, which made a case for more humane detention, were filed in 2020 by a team of lawyers and activists, facilitated by Studio Nilima, a research collective.
Wed, Mar 01, 2023
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