tripura boosts indo-bangla relation to new high

the relation between india and bangladesh at present is all time’s best according to the indian envoy in dhaka who appreciated bangladesh for its fight against terrorism, opening up of its door for multi-modal connectivity and cooperation with its neighbors. the border state of tripura plays a major role in building cordial relations with our neighbours including flow of traffic and commerce. 

Tukargram Cries for Attention

At a time when the Assam government is mulling digitisation of transactions across the state, a village on the Indo-Bangla border is still deprived of basic facilities. Despite 300-years of existence, this border village lacks drinking water, electricity, roads etc. Northeast Today reports.

Taking The Bull By the Horns

Jallikattu is a traditional sporting event prominent in some part of Tamil Nadu practised after the Pongal, a harvesting festival that coincides with Magh Bihu of Assam. This peculiar and rustic sport engages man and bovine where the wining spree involves taming the speeding bull by capturing its massive hump. In this public display of machismo whosoever accomplishes the dare devil feat is awarded material gift and respect is earned as well.

Arunachal's Changing Education Sector

Arunachal Pradesh, over the years, has witnessed development in every sector. And this was even attributed by President Ram Nath Kovind while addressing the valedictory function of 40 years celebrations of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Arunachal Pradesh at Indira Gandhi Park in Itanagar on November 19. Taking a leaf out from Kovind’s speech, Northeast Today analyses on the changing scenario of the state, especially focussing on its education sector.

Sikkim's Girls Netting Stars

Until a few years back these girls certainly did not think that someday they would become the source of inspiration for many other girls and that a journalist from a distant state would talk and write about them. Well, that’s the reality today and this all girls’ basketball team from Sikkim is making headlines for all the right reasons. Northeast Today speaks to Siddharth Yonzone- the man responsible for bringing out that ‘extra’ from these super talented girls- and finds out more about them and their journey so far.

APSC Scam: 23 In Police Dragnet

APSC scam took a new turn this November, when Assam police under the behest of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal apprehended 23 officials (who were) appointed during the Congress regime. Among the arrested include Rajashri Sen Deka, son of former agriculture minister Nilamoni Sen Deka; Gitali Doley relative of former tourism minister Sumitra Doley and Sunayana Aideo, close relative of union minister Rajen Gohain.

Understanding NAGA Peace Accord

The details of the Naga Framework Agreement or the Naga Peace Accord, which was signed on August 3, 2015, between the Government of India and the Naga armed groups headed by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) is yet to be made public and much is to be known as what does this agreement actually holds. The talks about the agreement being made public on December 25, 2017, have also gained wings in the recent weeks. If the details published in the NSCN (IM) website is to be believed, then the Naga Framework Agreement which paves the way for the formation of a Greater Nagaland or Nagalim then there is a likelihood that the new ‘state’ will also includes those areas of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and parts of Myanmar that has a major Naga population and this has led to widespread protests in Assam, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh. However, nothing is final as of it and there is a lot more to be known about the agreement. Northeast Today digs in deeper and brings forth a detailed analysis about the history of the Naga movement and the possible impact the final signing of the Naga agreement might have on the political scenario of the Northeast.

A Dictator Departs

After 37 years rule of Rob-ert Mugabe, the Presi-dent of Zimbabwe had to finally climb down from the apex position.

From A Water Phobic To The Navy

Born and brought up in Manipur, Lt. Shougrakpham Vijaya Devi had a fascination of naval uniform since childhood. She is now one of the five members of the first women crew to circumnavigate the world from the Indian Navy. A post graduate from the University of Delhi in English Literature, she narrates how she landed up in the Indian Navy to Northeast Today.

The Turbid Brahmaputra

The turbidity level in the Brahmaputra in Assam is much beyond the permissible limit for use as potable water. The river has turned muddy and the water has changed colour in the non-monsoon season, causing concern among the people and the authorities in Assam. Northeast Today reports.

Battle For Meghalaya

Curtains up for 2018 election: Fight for survival, Congress charm amongst hill people and rise of saffron party.

CPIM (M)'s Acid Test In Tripura

With the victory in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, BJP’s next target is the Left bastion Tripura where for 25 years the CPI (M) led government is in power.

Babri Masjid Demolition: A Stain On Secularism

Babri Masjid Demolition: A Stain On Secularism

China's Road Construction In Arunachal: A Planned Move?

When the Chinese road construction machines rolled, almost 1.25 km inside the imaginary Line of Actual Control or the McMohan Line at Bishing village in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tuting area in Upper Siang district, one young boy Joni Yaying first noticed it and he took steps to not just stop the construction but he also destroyed one Chinese excavator. Even though his heroic act has been lauded by many, but China entering into the Indian territory with ‘ease’, however, once again opens up a lot of questions regarding the vigil along the India-China border, especially in Arunachal Pradesh. Northeast Today digs in deeper

NRC's First Draft Evokes Mixed Reactions

The release of the much-awaited first draftof the National Register of Citizen (NRC) on the very first day of 2018 has generated much heat-wave in every corner of Assam. The list identifies 1.9 crore people as an Indian and this has evoked mixed reactions across the state.

Nagaland Voters Demand Solution Before Election

Amid tremendous pressure and demand from various Naga organisations for deferment of upcoming Nagaland Assembly elections until Centre comes up with a permanent solution of the Nagaland issue, Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the final date of the polls. Nagaland will go into polls on February 27. Northeast Today digs in

Building Relationship With Trees

Sikkim is considered as one of the cleanest and greenest states of India. And taking a step further in making the state greener and cleaner, the state has taken step a forward in preserving its greenery the state has allowed its population to adopt trees just like as their child or sibling. This will not only create environmental awareness but also will forge amity between people and trees of the state.

Water War: An Impending Truth

Water is the essential part of human life. ‘Right over water’ is one of the basic human rights. But over the past few years, this right has come under severe threat as several countries are trying to gain complete control over the rivers that flow through their heartland carrying major volumes of water and flowing into another country where the river is either on it’s downstream or the volume of water carried is less. In a nutshell, we can say that major conspiracies of gaining the benefits of the trans-boundary rivers by countries at the upstream are gradually gaining momentum. The recent statement made by the Indian government regarding the Indus Water Treaty and the sudden rise in the turbidity of the Brahmaputra (with fingers being pointed at China of constructing dams over the Yarlung Tsangpo to divert its course) have raised quite a few eyebrows. Questions are being asked if there looms a threat of a Water War between India and Pakistan and India and China, where Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal would eventually turn out to be sorry spectators? It is a catch-22 situation for each of the countries. Partha Prawal tries to analyse the possibilities of a water war between India and China and India and Pakistan and its consequences. The author also tries to find out if at all there is a possibility of water wars and if there is then why?

Aadhaar Cards That Government Play

When the right to privacy has become one of the focal points of debate, the cases of Aadhaar database misuse have been on a rise. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has accepted the need of safeguarding the biometric data. But the only thing that is valuable to the UIDAI has been compromised. The data leak has become so vulnerable that the biometric data has become available to anonymous sellers. It is daunting that the personal details of a billion of people are on sale by anonymous sellers.

WEF 2018: Modi Pitches For Global Investment

The World Economic Forum (WEF) was perhaps the biggest platform for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pitch India as a global investment destination and tell the world what India is? Modi through his strong and inclusive speech at the opening ceremony of WEF 2018, made it clear that he not only want the world to know more about India’s growth story but also he dreams to make the nation a ‘future super-power’.

Nightlife Lightens Up Manipur

Nightlife in Imphal got a boost with the launch of a night plaza along the Kangla moat, providing opportunities for boating and holding music concerts along with 110 stalls, including those serving indigenous cuisine every weekend. 

Northeast Police: Imperfectly Perfect

With rising security issues from within and outside the borders, there have been demands for police reforms to meet the security challenges. But the governments’ spending on police remains about 3 per vehicles and under-utilisation of funds earmarked for modernisation of infrastructure. The United Nations recommended standard 222 police per lakh persons. But in India, the actual strength is just 137 police per lakh persons. Till January 2016, there were 24 per cent vacancies in the state forces amounting to about 5.5 lakh vacancies. On the other hand, the central forces had 7 per cent vacancies.

Indo-Bangla Role In Tackling Rohingya Crisis

The exodus of the Rohingya Muslims is certain to have an adverse impact of equal magnitude on both India and Bangladesh. Even though it may not directly seem to be affecting India, but the future may not Be as rosy as it is now. While India is firm on pushing out the Rohingyas who are already ling in India, Bangladesh on the other hand has given refuge to 600,000 Rohingya that have arrived in Bangladesh since a military crackdown in Myanmar in August. While the country is taking up methods for curbing the population explosion of the Rohingyas, the Bangladeshi High Commissioner, however, called for a greater Indian role in containing the influx, saying “the issue may not be directly affecting India now, but it may have an impact in future”. Northeast Today reports

Arunachal for Development and Women Empowerment

With a new BJP government at helm in the state, Arunachal Pradesh celebrates its 31st Statehood Day focusing on development and women empowerment. Gracing the occasion, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh called the Northeast a ‘holy place’ and one of the richest in the country. Northeast Today reports:

human trafficking rising in manipur

human trafficking, particularly child trafficking, has been on the rise in manipur though it largely remained elusive from the public domain. the alarming rate is evident as altogether 58 reported cases of child trafficking have been recorded within first six months of the current year. it is learnt that from 2013 to june 2016, 62 cases of child trafficking were recorded.

kaziranga eviction turns violent

following a guwahati high court’s order, assam government carried out eviction near kaziranga national park after the residents refused to move out until they were paid adequate compensation. the protests spearheaded by the krishak mukti sangram samiti (kmss) turned hostile and two persons were killed in the police firing. the ripples of the incident reached the national capital as a group of students and voluntary organizations vented their ire against the incident.

congress survives in meghalaya

mukul sangma led government in meghalaya survived a no-confidence motion in the assembly after the opposition withdrew it. is this an end to the brewing dissidence against him?

media at crossroads

at a time when the business of breaking news is a worldwide phenomenon, all counties are asking the same question: what is the lakshman rekha that journalist should not cross? or should there be any laksman rekha at all? however, in northeast india, most of the media houses backed by wealthy politicians run like public relations houses patronising their masters. hence, individuals have increasingly started questioning the authenticity of media persons and their news stories. northeast today digs deep into this pertinent issue.

Growing 'opposition' in Tripura

Tripura a known bastion of the Left, is witnessing widespread political turmoil with much happening in the opposition hemisphere. There is a growing opposition - in the form of various political parties except the Congress and which is an ongoing nation trend.

Spreading the Love of Reading

At a time when people are inclining more and more towards technology, the Lohit Youth Library Network is an unique initiative which has been making incessant efforts to revive and keep alive the joy of reading amidst the youths of Arunachal Pradesh.