A 24-hour shutdown called by the United Naga Council disrupted normal life across Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur. The protest followed the recovery of six abducted Naga villagers' bodies, with the organisation demanding justice and action against those responsible.
More than 10,293 people in Meghalaya are receiving ART as of January 2026, the Assembly was informed. Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla said HIV-related deaths over the past decade stood at 749, while the government is strengthening awareness and treatment programmes
On a comprehensive framework to promote the industry, the Chief Minister stressed the importance of establishing a proper system, policy, and support structure for local fruit winemakers.
Conrad K Sangma who arrived in Hyderabad on Wednesday, had visited the T-Hub to discuss collaboration to foster an innovation start-up ecosystems in Meghalaya. He also called on Minister KT Rama Rao at the latter's camp office in Pragathi Bhavan earlier on Wednesday.
Two of Sangma's cabinet colleagues -- Health Minister AL Hek and Urban Affairs Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar -- were diagnosed with the infection in October.
