North of England rail faces ‘utter chaos’, warns business group Introduction of new timetable could lead to crisis, says Northern Powerhouse Partnership The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
Australian banks hit with payment transfer outage as RBA blames technical error Reserve bank says system is back up and running on Thursday, and they are working to clear the backlog The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2022
After BJP, regional ally slams National People’s Party in Meghalaya Discordant notes within the coalition government sharpen as the Assembly elections draw near The Hindu · Sep 11, 2022
Russia Kicks Off Production of Equipment for Egypt’s El-Dabaa NPP Russia has announced launching the production of the reactor pressure vessel for the first unit at Egypt’s El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant (NPP). Russia’s state-owned Rosatom is currently implementing Egypt’s first nuclear power plant project near the town of El-Dabaa. The plant consists of four third-generation reactors with a total capacity… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 6, 2022
BJP threatens to pull out of alliance in Meghalaya Party is gathering evidence of illegal activities and corruption under the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government The Hindu · Sep 4, 2022
Smart meters scam pits Trinamool against NPP in Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said officials were studying an inquiry report after former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a probe by Central agencies The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022
Meghalaya govt. toughens stand against BJP leader accused of running brothel The State BJP leadership attributed the police raid at Bernard R. Marak’s farmhouse to political vendetta The Hindu · Jul 26, 2022
BJP sweeps panchayat bypolls in Arunachal Pradesh By-elections were held for one Zilla Parishad member seat and 14 gram panchayat seats on July 12. The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022
Trinamool may lose legislators in Meghalaya prior to election 4 of the party’s 12 MLAs could shift to UDP, NPP The Hindu · Jun 7, 2022
Meghalaya government under fire for crumbling infrastructure after Assembly dome collapse BJP, an ally of Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma’s NPP, has demanded a CBI probe into a series of irregularities The Hindu · May 24, 2022
National People’s Party sets its sights on Nagaland After its improved performance in the recent Assembly poll in Manipur, the party seeks to be the voice of the northeast The Hindu · Apr 16, 2022
Government accused of breaking promise to North on post-Brexit funding South Yorkshire Mayor Dan Jarvis described a funding announcement by Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove as ‘nothing more than an outrage’. The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022
Brexit: Anger over ‘shortfall’ in government funds to replace EU support for disadvantaged regions Wales stands to lose £1bn over three years, says first minister The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022
'Shocking' North-South education divide revealed as teens in three Greater Manchester areas left with NO A-Level options Analysis of Government data highlights the constituencies of Bolton West, Bury South and Stalybridge and Hyde Manchester Evening News · Apr 10, 2022
The Hindu · Mar 16, 2022 NPP to ‘examine matter’ if not invited to join govt. in Manipur ‘Even in the region, the NPP as a national party is part of the North-East Democratic Alliance,’ says Sangma
The Hindu · Mar 13, 2022 Manipur smaller parties fight for attention after BJP’s clear majority These parties have underlined their National Democratic Alliance and North East Democratic Alliance link with the saffron party
Newslaundry · Mar 11, 2022 The Congress party’s suspension between life and death, as told by its Manipur performance The Bharatiya Janata Party in Manipur under the leadership of chief minister N Biren Singh has achieved a single-party majority, winning 32 of the state’s 60 seats. It is a feat that appeared unlikely in the run-up to the poll, which saw several disgruntled BJP ticket aspirants leaving the party.
The Hindu · Mar 9, 2022 BJP bullish on forming government in Manipur Congress, NPP and JD(U) may tie up in case of hung Assembly
Newslaundry · Feb 28, 2022 A divided house: Why Manipur might see the rise of a new chief minister On February 25, voters in the hill areas of Manipur received an “appeal” on which party to vote for. It came in the form of an open letter reported in the media from an umbrella organisation of militant outfits known as the Kuki National Organisation which has an armed wing…
The Hindu · Feb 27, 2022 BJP, Congress face crucial test in Manipur first phase Of the 38 constituencies going to the polls today, the saffron party had won 18 and the grand old party 16 in the 2017 election
The Hindu · Feb 25, 2022 BJP has no strong rival in Manipur this time: Nongthombam Biren Singh The relationship between different ethnic groups has improved tremendously and shops remain open up to midnight today, says Manipur Chief Minister
The Times of India · Feb 24, 2022 Manipur: Man shot at, blast near NPP nominee’s home IMPHAL: Poll-bound Manipur has witnessed stepped-up violence at different places in Imphal East district as a 44-year-old man was injured in a gun attack at Keirao constituency on Wednesday night, while a bomb exploded near the residential gate of Khurai’s NPP candidate Laitonjam Jayananda on Thursday morning.
The Hindu · Feb 22, 2022 NPP has no value, says Himanta Biswa Sarma in Manipur There will be no place for the NPP in the next government, he said
The Times of India · Feb 21, 2022 BJP fires ‘wrong info’ salvo against own partner in Meghalaya SHILLONG: The BJP, which is a part of the National People’s Party (NPP)-led ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA), has accused the state government of “feeding wrong information” to the Centre on implementation of the central schemes.
The Hindu · Feb 21, 2022 BJP, NPP ties fray in Manipur ahead of polls Most parties, voters think Mandate 2022 will be fractured