4+ hour, 27+ min ago   (240+ words) The Meghalaya government has imposed an immediate statewide freeze and prohibition on the sale, stocking and distribution of ‘STING’ energy drink, citing public health concerns and pending laboratory analysis of the caffeinated beverage. The order was issued by Dr Joram…...

2+ hour, 3+ min ago   (200+ words) Tension prevailed in Chikni Borhola under Jakhalabandha Police Station in Assam following the seizure of around 1.12 quintal of beef from a house where illegal cow slaughter and sale of beef were allegedly being carried out, police said. Acting on allegations…...

3+ hour, 20+ min ago   (243+ words) Assam is exploring deeper economic engagement with Japan, including investment opportunities in sectors such as semiconductors, renewable energy, tea and tourism, while seeking to promote its unique "Tea & Teeing" concept globally, the Chief Secretary's office said. The Assam Chief Secretary…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (695+ words) The Supreme Court on August 13 gave the Centre two weeks to take a final decision on introducing front-of-pack warning labels for packaged food products high in sugar, salt and saturated fat, warning that it would issue further directions if the…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (308+ words) Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik on Tuesday, August 11 called for greater transparency and accountability in food security programmes, with a particular focus on ensuring that welfare benefits reach eligible beneficiaries in remote and border areas of the state. Parnaik…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (221+ words) A conservation project aimed at protecting Assam’s wild rice resources is being implemented at Borjuli in Sonitpur district, a site recognised as a Biodiversity Heritage Site under the National Biodiversity Authority. The project, funded by the National Rainfed Area Authority…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (198+ words) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on August 10 announced the resumption of the state government's scheme providing pulses and sugar at an affordable price of Rs 100, saying around 70 lakh people across the state will benefit from it. The scheme, which…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (322+ words) Meghalaya’s monthly Farmers’ Market has completed its eighth edition, drawing more than 5,000 visitors cumulatively and giving local farmers a direct platform to sell their produce to consumers. The August edition in Shillong featured seasonal produce including cabbage, maize and pineapple,…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (146+ words) A food safety inspection was conducted at a bakery in Mohanbari Titadimaru Chariali in Assam's Dibrugarh following complaints from customers over the alleged sale of unhygienic food. During the inspection at ‘Pari Bakes’, the Food Safety Department reportedly found mould…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (625+ words) The Delhi High Court has quashed two criminal complaints linked to the 2015 Maggi Noodles controversy, along with the trial court's summoning orders and all related proceedings, saying that continuing the cases would amount to an abuse of the legal process....