In a surprising turn of events, the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has demanded immediate cancellation of Chakma students from Mizoram selected for admission in the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) at Itanagar under Mizoram state quota. The AAPSU demanded that Chakma and […]
The All India Chakma Social Forum (AICSF) has approached the Supreme Court against threats from some non-state entities to forcibly evict the Chakma villagers from Tuichawng Chhuah village under Tuichawng Village Council in Lunglei district after Friday, the 18 May 2018. This threat has been issued despite a […]
Famous Indian footballer from Mizoram, Jeje Lalpekhlua, has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador for the Department of Tourism, Government of Mizoram. “I feel honoured and privileged to be appointed as the Brand Ambassador for the Department of Tourism,Mizoram.. It surely is a new step for me and […]
Across the nation – in fact, across the globe – the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which rules the government at the Centre, is often called a “Hindu nationalist” party or saffron party. But in the Northeast, the BJP has adapted to the unique cultural identity of the region […]
Itanagar is the only capital in India not having an airport. But that status may change sooner with the Pema Khandu cabinet approving recommendations for construction of a greenfield airport at Hollongi, 25 kms from the capital city. On 10th May, the Arunachal Pradesh cabinet approved the recommendation […]
GUWAHATI: The Assam government on Friday said protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill of 2016 “at this juncture” are unfounded and that it will announce its official stand after the Supreme Court-monitored exercise to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is over by June 30. The BJP-led coalition government […]
Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday rebuked an Indian seeking her help from the Philippines in getting a new passport as she objected to his Twitter profile that said he is from “Indian occupied Kashmir”. “If you are from J&K state, we will definitely help you. […]
Yesterday, Chakma community members joined the world by celebrating Buddha Jayanti at Ashok Buddha Vihar, Rajghat, New Delhi. The program was organized by the Ashok Buddha Vihar Management Trust (ABVMT). Over 300 Chakmas attended the Buddha Jayanti celebration. Chakma social activists hailed it as unifying force. The program […]
On the occasion of Buddha Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the celebrations at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, in New Delhi. He offered Sangh Dana. He also presented the Vaishakh Sammaan Prashasti Patra to the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath; and the All India Bhikshu […]
Tomorrow is the Vesak Day or the Buddha Purnima. Faithful and Pious Buddhists observe this day by performing Dana (giving donation), Sila (observing the 5 moral precepts) and Bhavana (meditation). In this auspicious full moon day of Vesak, the Bodhisattva was born, attained Buddhahood and attained Mahaparinibbana. Today, […]
