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Utpal is a Senior Assistant Editor based in Guwahati. He covers seven states of North-East India and heads the editorial team for the region. He was previously based in Kathmandu, Dehradun and Delhi with Hindustan Times.

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Mizoram assembly poll results to be out today

The Election Commission said it has made elaborate arrangements for the counting of votes, which will be held at 13 locations across the state on Monday

Polling for the Mizoram assembly elections saw a voter turnout of 80.66% on November 7. (PTI)
Updated on Dec 04, 2023 05:45 AM IST

Mobile internet ban lifted in most areas of Manipur after 7 months

Mobile internet services across Manipur have been suspended since May 3, since the ethnic clashes in the northeastern region started between two tribal communities– Meitei and Kuki

Mobile internet services across Manipur have remained suspended since May 3 (Representative Photo)
Updated on Dec 03, 2023 08:53 PM IST

Mizoram elections: MNF confident of winning again as parties await result

The counting was earlier scheduled for December 3, along that Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh and Telangana — where polls were held between Nov 7 and 30.

For the 40-member legislative assembly, there are four major contenders in the fray. (Representative file image)
Updated on Dec 03, 2023 10:53 PM IST

Review orders by state foreigners tribunal: Gauhati HC

The Gauhati high court has asked the Assam government to review orders passed by foreigners tribunals.

Gauhati HC (HT File Photo)
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 01:22 AM IST
By, Guwahati

Manipur: Kukis organise rally demanding separate administration

The Kukis also submitted a memorandum of their demands addressed to Union home minister Amit Shah to deputy commissioner of Churachandpur district, Dharun Kumar

Members of the Kuki-Zo tribes took out large rallies carrying placards. (File Photo)
Published on Nov 29, 2023 08:49 PM IST

Arunachal Pradesh: Visiting US envoy says world should respect India’s borders

“Today how can we not but step up to be a great friend to India, to recognise her borders, all of them, and to respect them…"

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti (left) and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu at Pasighat on Wednesday (CMO-Aruncahal Pradesh)
Updated on Nov 29, 2023 10:51 PM IST

Air Force officer Manisha Padhi appointed as India’s first woman Aide de Camp

Squadron Leader Padhi formally joined her post and reported to the Mizoram Governor on Wednesday, where she was introduced to the officers and staff of the Raj Bhavan at Aizawl

Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi appointed with Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati at Raj Bhawan in Aizawl on Wednesday (DIPR/Mizoram)
Published on Nov 29, 2023 07:27 PM IST

Kuki group suspends ‘economic blockade’ in Manipur

Violence between Meiteis, who are in majority in the Imphal Valley, and tribal Kukis, has since May 3 left 182 people dead and around 50,000 displaced

Police patrol in Manipur. (AFP/Representative)
Published on Nov 27, 2023 12:50 PM IST

Milk production in India increased by 22.81% in past 5 years; UP leads

Union minister for fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying Parshottam Rupala released the basic animal husbandry statistics for 2022-23 in Guwahati on the occasion of the National Milk Day

Union minister of fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying, Parshottam Rupala feeds a cow during the National Milk Day in Guwahati on Sunday. (ANI)
Published on Nov 26, 2023 08:41 PM IST

Myanmar man with gunshot wound crosses border to India, dies in Manipur hospital

The incident happened amid increased violence between pro-democracy rebel outfits and the Myanmar army in the neighbouring country

The Myanmar national, who had sustained gunshot wounds, crossed over to the Indian side and sought help from personnel at an Assam Rifles post .
Updated on Nov 23, 2023 10:40 PM IST

Barring few incidents, normalcy restored in many areas: Manipur CM

‘We should not indulge in crime and together we should try to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur,’ chief minister N Biren Singh said

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh. (File Photo)
Updated on Nov 22, 2023 07:48 PM IST

Flights stopped at Imphal airport for 3 hours after unidentified object spotted

The unidentified object was sighted around 2.30pm by security personnel stationed in the airport and an alert was sounded

The operations stopped for nearly three hours which affected three outbound flights and two flights bound for Imphal got diverted. (File Photo)
Published on Nov 19, 2023 09:03 PM IST

Manipur govt lodges FIR against Kuki group leader for ‘self-rule’ comment

The case against Muan Tombing, general secretary of the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), was registered at the Churachandpur police station on Thursday

Ethnic violence between Meiteis, who are in majority in Imphal Valley, and Kukis, who dominate several hill districts, since May have claimed as many as 178 lives and displaced 50,000 plus persons.
Updated on Nov 18, 2023 07:28 AM IST

Manipur: Kuki group threatens to set up ‘self govt’ if demand not met in 2 weeks

The statement by the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum came on a day when the group organised a mass rally in Churachandpur, a Kuki-dominated district, demanding investigations into ‘atrocities against Kuki-Zo tribals’

Kukis from Manipur at a protest in Chennai in August. (File Photo)
Published on Nov 15, 2023 08:28 PM IST

Nearly 5,000 including 39 Myanmar army personnel cross border amid tensions

Along with the 5,000 Myanmar nationals, 39 army personnel from the neighbouring country also entered India on Monday evening and surrendered before the Mizoram police at Zokhawthar

Among the people who entered India, 21 had sustained injuries. (Representative file image)
Published on Nov 14, 2023 01:19 PM IST

Scientists, researchers discover new gecko species endemic to Mizoram

The new species has been named ‘Cyrtodactylus vairengtensis’ after the town in Mizoram where it was found, while the common name suggested for the new species is ‘Vairengte bent-toed gecko’

The new gecko species ‘Cyrtodactylus vairengtensis’. (Photo by Lal Muansanga)
Published on Nov 13, 2023 02:14 PM IST

Mizoram on alert after gunbattle in Myanmar triggers refugee influx

Following the violence, over 1,000 Myanmar nationals, all of them residents of towns and villages close to the border, have reportedly crossed to Indian side.

According to officials, gunfight started between Myanmar army and cadres of Chinland Defence Force (CDF). (Representative file image)
Updated on Nov 14, 2023 03:32 AM IST

Two bodies with bullet wounds found in Manipur

Till late on Thursday night, police and security forces were yet to trace the other two members of the family

HT Image
Updated on Nov 10, 2023 06:38 AM IST

Poll-bound | Who could become Mizoram’s next Chief Minister?

The decision of the electorate will be revealed next month. Here's a look at the contenders for the top post

Like Zoramthanga, Lalduhoma has been a key player in Mizoram’s politics for close to four decades and his long and diverse career will come in handy if he becomes the next CM.(Mizoram assembly official website)
Published on Nov 08, 2023 08:34 PM IST

Soldier’s kin among 4 abducted in Manipur; 7 injured in firing

Of the four people, three are relatives of a serving army soldier. They were abducted allegedly by Meitei militants in Imphal West district on Tuesday.

Violence erupted in Kangchup area along Imphal West and Kangpokpi districts after the news of abduction spread (PTI)
Updated on Nov 08, 2023 04:50 AM IST
By, , New Delhi, Guwahati

High-stakes election contest starts with voting in Chhattisgarh, Mizoram

Voting for a crucial round of assembly elections kicked off in Mizoram and parts of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, heralding the start of a weeks-long polling exercise widely regarded as a weathervane ahead of next year’s national elections.

Voters outside a polling booth in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 08, 2023 06:44 AM IST
By, , Raipur/guwahati

MNF will get absolute majority, no tie-up with BJP: Mizoram CM Zoramthanga

Voting to elect all 40 members to the 9th state assembly is taking place across the state on Tuesday and 174 candidates including 16 women are in fray

Mizo National Front president and Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga. (File)
Published on Nov 07, 2023 09:11 AM IST

Voting begins for Mizoram Assembly elections, high voter turnout expected

The Mizoram Assembly elections are expected to see a contest between regional parties MNF and ZPM, as well as national parties Congress and BJP.

Polling officials collect their polling materials before leaving for their respective polling stations on the eve of the Mizoram Assembly Elections, in Aizawl on Monday.(Chief Electoral Officer, Mizoram)
Published on Nov 07, 2023 07:19 AM IST

Five-state electoral battle starts with 1st phase today

Assembly elections in Mizoram and Chhattisgarh have begun, marking the start of a crucial round of elections in five states in India.

Officials in Dantewada leave for election duty on Monday ahead of the first phase of voting. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 04:22 AM IST
By, , Guwahati/raipur

Mizoram gears up for polling on Tuesday; high voter turnout expected

The ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) and the Congress have dominated politics in Mizoram where voter turnout is usually high

As per 2011 census, 87% of Mizoram’s population of 1.1 million are Christians. (Representative image)
Updated on Nov 06, 2023 07:15 PM IST

Modi seeks support of voters to create a ‘marvellous’ Mizoram

Addressing the state on the last day of campaign, Modi highlighted initiatives taken by BJP-led central government in the last nine years to improve Mizoram.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (ANI)
Updated on Nov 06, 2023 01:34 AM IST
By, Guwahati

Mizoram polls: Parties end campaign with church visits on Sunday

Candidates in Mizoram ended their election campaign a day early in order to make church visits on Sunday, a sacred day for Christians who form the majority in the state. The state will go to the polls on 7 November, with the Zoram Peoples’ Movement (ZPM) hoping to oust the Mizo National Front (MNF) and form the next government. The ZPM, which won eight seats in 2018, has been campaigning since April. The Mizoram Peoples Forum, a church-backed poll watchdog, confirmed that it had not instructed parties to end their campaigns on Sunday, but said they had decided to do so themselves.

As per 2011 census, 87% of Mizoram’s population of 1.1 million are Christians. (Representative Image)
Updated on Nov 05, 2023 04:47 PM IST

Mizoram polls: How Congress, BJP are positioned amid fight between MNF, ZPM

Unlike the other four poll-bound states, the two national parties aren’t the frontliners in Mizoram as the race for power seems to be between two regional outfits

Experts believe that both parties won’t be able to come close to securing a majority or be part of the next government in the state. (Representative Image)
Published on Nov 05, 2023 01:18 PM IST

Poll strategy | The key strategists of all parties in Mizoram

The fight for the 40 assembly seats in Mizoram may seem like one between two regional parties, the MNF and the ZPM. However, the Congress and the BJP have

A polling official marks a voter with indelible ink (AFP File Photo)
Published on Nov 03, 2023 07:18 PM IST

Six months on, stalemate and spurts of violence mark Manipur ethnic clashes

On June 10, the Union home ministry announced the formation of a 51-member peace committee with Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey as chairperson to try and end violence in the state. The committee included chief minister N Biren Singh, a few ministers, MPs, MLAs and representatives of political parties

Over 180 people from both communities (Kuki and Meitei) and a few security personnel have been killed and over 1,100 injured in the clashes, which started on May 3 (File Photo)
Updated on Nov 02, 2023 05:39 PM IST
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