News and stories from the eight states of Northeast India
Vegetable prices in Guwahati have risen significantly. Reports indicate this increase is driven by a wide gap between wholesale and retail rates in Kharupetia.
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Delegates from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh met in Roing to address ongoing boundary issues between the Tinsukia and Lower Dibang Valley districts. Assam's delegation was headed by Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, who serves as the chairman of the regional committee.
Authorities in Assam have directed all medical stockists and retailers to sell 137 non-scheduled cancer medications at reduced maximum retail prices. According to the Drugs Control Administration, a strict statewide inspection drive will run for ninety days to ensure compliance with this directive.
Residents in Kuruwabahi face a renewed health threat after the local drinking water supply stopped functioning. The breakdown has left the area vulnerable to arsenic contamination.
