
New Book Documents Life of American Missionary Satyanand Stokes
A new book launched in Shimla documents the life of Satyanand Stokes, the American missionary who transformed the apple economy.
SHASHAANK TIWARI Born in Arunachal Pradesh, Grown in Assam and understands the Northeast Beat, Stories with Local angle to National and International View.
His Academic followed: Master of Arts - Journalism and mass communication Central University of Odisha 2021-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and mass communication The Assam Royal Global University
He has already worked with TV9 Delhi, Doordarshan Guwahati.
Email: [email protected]

A new book launched in Shimla documents the life of Satyanand Stokes, the American missionary who transformed the apple economy.

Siliguri police busted an illegal Aadhaar center in Matigara and arrested three people, including two Bangladeshi citizens.

BJP state president Shamik Bhattacharya stated that the police arrested leader Humayun Kabir because it was necessary.

Tea garden workers blocked National Highway-17 in Jalpaiguri to demand their Durga Puja bonus and unpaid wages.

A West Bengal school band won the second runner-up position at the Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 Grand Finale held in Bengaluru.

BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya arrived in Siliguri on Tuesday to strengthen the party organization in North Bengal.

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 struck Assam’s Nagaon district early Tuesday at a depth of 33 kilometres.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated Bongaigaon Medical College and Hospital and projects worth Rs 711 crore.

Three doctors on an IndiGo flight saved a passenger who suffered a severe medical emergency midair.

Dibrugarh sends its first international cargo to Bangladesh since 1947 as a barge carrying methanol leaves Bogibeel Terminal.

A Siliguri youth died after his car fell into a deep gorge on Rohini Road. Five other passengers were rescued with injuries.

Tea garden workers in Naxalbari started a protest demanding their pending festival bonus and clearance of unpaid dues.

Fire officials inspected Jalpaiguri private hospitals to check fire safety equipment and emergency exit arrangements before Durga Puja.

Assam held a special tea auction in Guwahati to raise funds for the Chief Minister Relief Fund, bringing producers and buyers together.

Authorities are closely monitoring the Teesta River and NH10 as heavy rain continues in Sikkim, keeping travel routes safe.

Tripura accelerates Agartala urban development with pond restorations, new ward offices, and infrastructure projects under AMRUT 2.0.

Mizoram is expanding high-altitude Arabica coffee plantations with regional support, technical training, and subsidies to boost rural farming.

Youth groups in Imphal East and West districts led community solid waste management competitions and cleanliness initiatives.

Violent clashes erupted in Arunachal Pradesh during protests against the Siang hydro project, causing injuries and a camp fire.

Meghalaya launched massive highway cleanliness drives on tourist routes connecting Shillong, Sohra, and Dawki to support eco-tourism.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has inaugurated the new 500-bed Bongaigaon Medical College and Hospital.

Orang National Park reopened for the 2026 season with a strict ban on mobile phones during safaris following Supreme Court directives.

Assam Police received 50 new patrol motorcycles from Hero MotoCorp to improve urban beat patrolling and emergency response.

Siliguri police are investigating a fatal mob assault in Bagdogra that left two men dead and three injured over suspected cattle theft.