Prabin Kalita

Guwahati

Bureau Chief, Northeast at The Times of India

Journalist in North East India

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Meghalaya still a safe destination: Conrad

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prabin Kalita

NewsIndia NewsMeghalaya still a safe destination: ConradTrendingFollowing the tragic murder of a tourist, Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma has announced enhanced security measures, including a real-time distress response system via a tourism app and a 'tourist buddy' scheme. The state is also enforcing carrying capacity norms and developing new tourism circuits to boost visitor experience.
NIA charges Paresh Baruah, 2 others for I-Day blasts plan

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prabin Kalita

Prabin Kalita is a journalist at The Times of India and is currently the Chief of Bureau (northeast). He has been reporting in mainstream Indian national media since 2001. He has been a field journalist reporting gamut of issues from India’s northeastern region and major developments in neighbouring countries like Myanmar, China, Bhutan and Bangladesh concerning India and northeastern region. He has been covering insurgency—internal and cross-border, politics, natural calamities, environment etc.
Assam govt orders shoot-on-sight order to quell communal tension in Dhubri

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prabin Kalita

News City News guwahati News Assam govt orders shoot-on-sight order to quell communal tension in Dhubri Trending Guwahati: Faced with communal tension in border town Dhubri and provocative posters on integration of Dhubri district with Bangladesh appearing, the Assam govt on Friday issued shoot-at- sight orders.The govt is also rushing in Rapid Action Force (RAF) and CRPF personnel in the district after mob clashes ensued over objectionable objects being found near a place of worship.Chief...
Shoot-at-sight order at Assam border amid communal unrest

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prabin Kalita

The Assam government has issued a shoot-at-sight order in Dhubri, a town bordering Bangladesh, following communal tensions. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cited a "communal group" attempting to destabilize the region, including alleged poster campaigns advocating for Dhubri's integration with Bangladesh.
Strife-torn Manipur prays for safety of Kuki, Meitei cabin members

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prabin Kalita

News City News guwahati News Strife-torn Manipur prays for safety of Kuki, Meitei cabin members Trending Guwahati: Two years after a bloody conflict between Meiteis and Kukis in Manipur left over 250 dead and scores displaced, Manipur on Thursday were praying for Lamnunthiem Singson, a Kuki Zo and Nganthoi Sharma Kongbrailakpam, a Meitei girl, both part of the 10-member cabin crew on board the ill-fated Air India flight.Hoping against all odds for some positive news, families of the relatives...
Siang dam strategic necessity for national security: Rijiju

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prabin Kalita

Trending Guwahati: Union minister and MP from Arunachal Pradesh Kiren Rijiju Tuesday said the proposed 11.2-gigawatt (GW) Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in the state's Upper Siang district bordering the LAC is a "strategic necessity" for India's national security and a huge opportunity for the state's development.This high-stakes, multi-billion-rupee initiative which is set to be India's largest hydropower project, carries major implications for the nation's energy security and is...
CBI arrests member of Arambai Tenggol in connection with Manipur violence

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prabin Kalita

NewsCity Newsguwahati NewsCBI arrests member of Arambai Tenggol in connection with Manipur violenceTrendingThe CBI apprehended an Arambai Tenggol member at Imphal airport on Sunday, connecting him to criminal acts amidst the Manipur violence. Following Supreme Court directives, the arrestee was transported to Guwahati, where the trials are being conducted. The family has been notified, and the individual will be presented in court for police remand.
Imphal unrest: Arambai Tenggol calls 10-day bandh after leader’s arrest; internet suspended in 5 districts

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prabin Kalita

NewsCity Newsguwahati NewsImphal unrest: Arambai Tenggol calls 10-day bandh after leader’s arrest; internet suspended in 5 districtsTrendingTension flared in Imphal following the arrest of an Arambai Tenggol leader and five others, prompting the organization to declare a 10-day bandh. Clashes erupted between protesting members and security forces, resulting in injuries. In response, the state government suspended internet services in five valley districts for five days to maintain order.
Assam to use 75-yr-old law to push back illegal migrants

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prabin Kalita

Trending Guwahati: Assam govt is preparing to use a 75-year-old previously overlooked law to pushback illegal migrants from the state without any judicial intervention immediately after their identification.CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said a constitutional bench of the Supreme Court, while hearing a case on Section 6A of the Citizenship Act (October, 2024), had said there is no legal requirement for the Assam govt to always approach the judiciary to identify foreigners and "we are...
ISI trying to influence state polls: Himanta

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prabin Kalita

Prabin Kalita is a journalist at The Times of India and is currently the Chief of Bureau (northeast). He has been reporting in mainstream Indian national media since 2001. He has been a field journalist reporting gamut of issues from India’s northeastern region and major developments in neighbouring countries like Myanmar, China, Bhutan and Bangladesh concerning India and northeastern region. He has been covering insurgency—internal and cross-border, politics, natural calamities, environment etc.