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Nagaland govt declares 7-day state mourning for Governor Ganesan

Dimapur, Aug 15 (UNI) The Nagaland government today declared a seven-day state mourning period from August 16 onwards as a mark of respect to Late Governor La Ganesan.
La Ganesan passed away at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai today evening.
During this mourning period, the National Flag will be flown at half-mast on all buildings where it is regularly flown.
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Consultations underway with political leaders for One North East, says Meghalaya CM

16 Jan 2026 | 1:40 PM

Shillong, Jan 16 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, who is also the national president of the National People’s Party, said that consultations are underway with several political leaders on the proposed ‘One North East’ political platform.

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Sarma warns of illegal infiltration threat to Northeast security and demographics

16 Jan 2026 | 1:28 PM

Agartala, Jan 16 (UNI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday highlighted the ongoing threat of illegal infiltration and its impact on the security and demographic stability of the Northeast.

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Indian banking system recognised globally: Tripura Minister

16 Jan 2026 | 1:18 PM

Agartala, Jan 16 (UNI) Tripura’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday claimed that the Indian banking system is globally recognised for its strength and credibility after inaugurating a new ATM and automatic passbook printing facility of Tripura Gramin Bank at Sidhai Mohanpur here.

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Murshidabad labourer’s death in Jharkhand sparks violent protests in Beldanga

16 Jan 2026 | 12:21 PM

Kolkata, Jan 16 (UNI) Beldanga in Murshidabad district in West Bengal turned into a battleground on Friday following the death of a local labourer in Jharkhand, with angry villagers blocking roads and rail lines demanding strict punishment for those responsible.

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Manipur police intensify statewide operations; militants arrested, drug seized

16 Jan 2026 | 9:55 AM

Imphal, Jan 16 (UNI) Manipur Police and security forces intensified operations across the state, leading to the arrest of militants, recovery of arms and drugs, and destruction of illegal poppy cultivation on Thursday, police said on Friday.

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