'Sangma and Rio are leaders to watch out for'

'Conrad Sangma is an interesting mix of charisma, ability and has emerged as a capable leader.''Neiphiu Rio is very unassuming, quiet, subtle and stands out among all Naga leaders today.' IMAGE:......

Assam-Meghalaya border remains tense; travel curbs continue

The situation along the Assam-Meghalaya border, where six people were killed in a village following violent clashes, remained tense but under control with security forces ensuring no further......

Disputed inter-state borders add to northeast's woes

High-pitched identity politics, which is the norm in the northeast, has continued to compound the boundary problem. IMAGE: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma pays tribute to the five state......

Covid control measures to be strengthened in 9 states

Ramping up testing and vaccination, healthcare infrastructure planning and effective clinical management are among the measures to be focussed upon in nine states reporting a surge in COVID-19......

RBI panel recommends NE banking overhaul

A radical overhaul of the banking system in north eastern states has been recommended by an RBI-appointed committee to make the region financially inclusive. The committee headed by RBI's Deputy......