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Shillong, March 15 The curfew in Meghalaya's Garo Hills, imposed in the wake of recent violence that claimed two lives, was relaxed for 12 hours on Sunday for church services, officials said.West Garo Hills District Magistrate Vibhor Agarwal, in an order, said the curfew will remain in force...

Dhaka, March 15. India has repeatedly raised concerns with Bangladeshi authorities regarding the safety of minority communities, and expects thorough investigations and accountability. However, the responsibility for ensuring the protection of all citizens lies with the government of Bangladesh...

Kushinagar (UP), March 14 A 30-year-old man was killed by a group of people allegedly using sticks over a parking dispute, police said on Saturday.The incident took place on Friday evening in the Bodarwar market area when Govind Sahni was on his way to buy vegetables at a local market, which...

Shillong, March 13 Curfew has been extended in Meghalaya's violence-hit West Garo Hills district until 6 am on Sunday, officials said.It will be enforced across the district, with a relaxation from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday to procure essential items, according to an order issued by District...

Shillong, March 13 The Shillong Muslim Forum expressed concern on Friday over the reported attack on a mosque in Tura during the recent unrest in West Garo Hills, and appealed to Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma to protect religious institutions and maintain communal harmony.In a...

New Delhi, March 13 According to data from human rights organizations, the government has informed Parliament that approximately 3,100 incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities took place in Bangladesh from August 2024 to February 2026.In a written response to a question in the...

Tura, March 12 Hundreds of people came out of their homes on Thursday to clean the streets of Tura town in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills, after it was rocked by violence during protests related to elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, resulting in the death of two people.The...

Tura (Meghalaya), March 12 The complete curfew imposed in the East and West Garo Hills districts of Meghalaya was relaxed on Thursday to allow people to procure essential items, officials said.The curfew in East Garo Hills was relaxed for five hours from 8 am to 1 pm, while in West Garo Hills...

Shillong, March 12 The situation in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district remained tense on Thursday morning following overnight arson and looting, officials said.Residents in several localities of Tura town kept vigil throughout the night to safeguard their neighborhoods after incidents of...

Shillong, March 12 The curfew imposed in the East Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, following the death of two people due to violence in the adjoining West Garo Hills district two days ago, was relaxed from 8 am to 1 pm on Thursday to allow people to purchase essential items, officials said...

Shillong, March 12 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said he had been advised to move to a safer location after receiving information about a possible attack on his residence amid the ongoing unrest in the Garo Hills region, but he did not relocate as he was not afraid.The chief...

Shillong, March 11 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma appealed to citizens, particularly in the Garo Hills region, to maintain peace and calm amid rising tensions, as the state government decided to postpone the elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC).In a post...

Tensions persist in parts of Garo Hills following violence linked to the GHADC election nomination process. Authorities have increased security and called for peace as investigations into the incidents continue.Due to the heightened tensions in West Garo Hills, the district administration and...

Shillong, March 11 The Meghalaya government on Wednesday postponed the April 10 elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHACD) in view of recent violence that claimed two lives in the region, as mobile internet services were suspended in five districts.A curfew has also been...

New Delhi, March 11 The Delhi Police issued a clarification on Wednesday, refuting claims and rumors that a minor involved in the Uttam Nagar murder case was missing.The police stated that two minors have already been apprehended in connection with the incident. This is in addition to the 14...

Shillong, March 11 Mobile internet services were suspended across five districts in western Meghalaya on Wednesday after several incidents of violence linked to the tribal council elections threatened to disrupt public order, principal secretary (home) FR Kharkongor said.The suspension covers...

Kolkata, March 11 CV Ananda Bose, who resigned as the governor of West Bengal before completing his term last week, said on Wednesday that his dream of a "developed Bengal which is free from violence and corruption" remained unfinished, and asserted that such a transformation requires sustained...

Shillong, March 11 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said his government has decided to postpone the April 10 elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, citing recent violence that claimed two lives in the region.He said the decision was made after reviewing...

New Delhi, March 10 Police appealed to citizens on Tuesday to maintain peace and harmony in the wake of a recent incident in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, where a 26-year-old man was killed during Holi celebrations on March 4."Do not trust or spread rumors and unverified information circulating on...

Islamabad, March 10 – While the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a recent joint US-Israel aerial strike, prompted celebrations among members of the Iranian diaspora around the world, in Pakistan, angry protests turned violent, resulting in 35 deaths and injuries...