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Dimapur, Sep 18: Nagaland is set to host the Northeasts National Education Policy (NEP) Conclave for the first time, bringing together delegates from all eight states to deliberate on the implementation of NEP 2020 and the unique challenges faced by the region. The two-day conclave will commence on Friday at JP Park in Naga United... The post Nagaland To Host Northeast NEP Conclave For First Time first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, Sep 18: Mizoram Art and Culture Minister C Lalsawivunga has called on citizens to embody their Mizo identity in daily life and to revive the states rich traditional values. Speaking at a cultural meet organized by the Art and Culture Department in collaboration with a Young Mizo Association (YMA) branch at Bungzung village in... The post Mizoram Minister C Lalsawivunga Urges People To Reflect Mizo Identity, Revive Traditional Values first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 18, 2026: National Law University Tripura (NLUT), in collaboration with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Tripura Campus, organised a one-day workshop on Forensic Evidence and the Indian Criminal Justice System at the NLUT campus on Friday. The workshop brought together legal and forensic experts to deliberate on the growing importance of scientific... The post NLU Tripura, NFSU Organise Workshop on Forensic Evidence and Criminal Justice first appeared on Nort

Agartala, September 18, 2026: Assam Rifles organised a weapon and equipment display for NCC cadets at the Saheed Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel in Agartala on Friday, providing young participants with an opportunity to learn about the forces operational capabilities and role. The programme was aimed at creating greater awareness among the cadets about the weapons,... The post Assam Rifles Holds Weapon and Equipment Display for NCC Cadets in Agartala first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, September 18: NITI Aayog Member Joram Aniya met Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik in Itanagar on Friday to discuss strategic planning, infrastructure development and pathways for sustainable growth in the frontier state. According to an official statement from Lok Bhavan, the meeting focused on policy support, improved connectivity and accelerating inclusive development suited... The post Governor Parnaik, NITI Aayog Member Discuss Infrastructure And Growth Roadmap For Arunachal f

Shillong, Sept 18: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma extended warm greetings to the Unitarian community on the occasion of the 139th Unitarian Day, commemorating the enduring legacy of a spiritual movement that first took root in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills in 1887. Sangma highlighted the significance of the tradition, noting its deep cultural and religious... The post Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Observes 139th Unitarian Day, Recalls Legacy Of Hajom Kissor Singh first appeared on Northeast Tod

Agartala, September 18, 2026: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has praised Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB) at a national-level interaction with beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana, highlighting the banks role in helping a single mother from South Tripura expand her construction-material business. Sitharaman made the remarks while interacting with Bulti Debnath Datta, a beneficiary... The post Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Praises Tripura Gramin Bank for Supporting Wom

Shillong, Sep 18: An Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) sustained serious injuries after being struck by a scooter during naka-checking in Shillong early Friday morning. The incident took place around 1:30 a.m. at Urkaliar when the scooter, carrying two men, attempted to evade police checks. East Khasi Hills Additional Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Lovish Garg... The post Meghalaya: ASP Injured After Scooter Hits Him During Naka-Checking In Shillong first appeared on Northeast Today

Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma, along with a delegation of legislators and Assembly officials, is attending the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Cape Town, South Africa, being held from September 13 to 19. The delegation includes Deputy Speaker Limison D Sangma, Secretary Malthus S Sangma and Deputy Secretary Raja Kharpuri, among others.... The post Meghalaya Speaker Thomas A Sangma Attends 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference In South Africa firs

Aizawl, September 18: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday launched the third phase of the Bana Kaih (Handholding 3.0) scheme at the Irrigation & Water Resources Conference Hall in Aizawl. The Chief Minister said the scheme is progressively fulfilling key government commitments, including budgetary provisions for agricultural produce procurement, interest-free loans through 100% interest subvention... The post Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Launches Bana Kaih 3.0, Announces New Support Measures firs

Meghalaya has urged Assam authorities to avoid conducting Special Intensive Revision (SIR) activities in villages along the inter-State border where the Meghalaya Government has already completed its electoral revision process. Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong said the State Government has taken note of complaints from areas including Langpih and Mukroh regarding SIR-related... The post Meghalaya Seeks Assam Cooperation On SIR Along Border Villages first appeared on

A 27-member contingent of the Jeet Kune Do Association of Manipur (JKAM), comprising players and technical officials, left Imphal on Friday to represent India at the South Asian Jeet Kune Do Championship 2026 in Guwahati. The championship is scheduled to be held on September 19 and 20 at the Cotton University Indoor Stadium in... The post 27-Member Manipur Jeet Kune Do contingent Leaves For South Asian Championship first appeared on Northeast Today .

A member of a foreigners tribunal in Assams Udalguri district has been taken into custody on charges of bribery, police confirmed on Thursday. The arrest followed a complaint filed at Mazbat Police Station on August 29, alleging that the tribunal member demanded 15,000 from an individual in exchange for granting bail in a case under... The post Assam: Foreigners Tribunal Member Arrested Over Alleged 15,000 Bribe Demand first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 18, 2026: Three Bangladeshi women allegedly staying in India without valid documents were detained near the airport area here along with an Indian national suspected of acting as a tout, Airport Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shyamal Debnath said. According to Debnath, police received confidential information around 3.30 pm on September 17 that some suspected... The post Tripura: Three Bangladeshi Women Held Near Agartala Airport, Indian Tout Detained first appeared on Nort

Agartala, September 18, 2026: The Antyodaya Digital Mission, an initiative of the Itibachak Barta Foundation, is set to be formally launched on September 25 at Tripura Santiniketan Medical College & Hospital in Agartala, with the objective of taking technology-enabled healthcare, education, employment and other essential services closer to people in rural and underserved areas. Speaking... The post Antyodaya Digital Mission to Take Healthcare to Villages, Launch at Tripura Santiniketan Medical C

Agartala, September 18, 2026: The Officer-in-Charge of every police station in Tripura will now be directly responsible for ensuring that CCTV cameras installed on the premises remain operational and that their recordings, backups and maintenance are properly handled, following a fresh directive from the Tripura High Court. A Division Bench of Chief Justice M.S. Ramachandra... The post Tripura HC Puts Police Station OCs Directly Accountable for CCTV Systems first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, September 18: The Keyi Panyor district administration has intensified preparations to ensure a smooth, safe and welcoming transit experience for visitors travelling to the Ziro Festival of Music (ZFM) 2026, scheduled from September 24 to 27 in Ziro Valley of Lower Subansiri district. Keyi Panyor serves as a major transit corridor to Ziro Valley,... The post Arunachal Pradesh: Keyi Panyor Steps Up Preparations Ahead Of Ziro Festival Of Music 2026 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, Sep 18: Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister in-charge of Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong said the government has directed the state police to adopt a more proactive approach following a series of arson incidents in Shillong, including alleged petrol bomb attacks targeting police stations and outposts and damage to government property. Tynsong said the Director General... The post Meghalaya Police To Step Up Security In Shillong Amid Repeated Arson Incidents: Deputy Chief Minister Tynsong fi

The houselisting phase of Census 2027 has been extended in Assams flood-affected districts of Charaideo and Sivasagar, the Registrar General of India announced on Thursday. The extension, which pushes the deadline to October 31, comes in response to disruptions caused by severe flooding in the region. According to the gazette notification issued by Registrar General... The post Housing Census In Flood-Affected Charaideo, Sivasagar Extended Till October 31 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Sept 18: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday emphasized the growing role of bamboo in creating new opportunities for the people of the state. Marking World Bamboo Day with a social media post, Sarma noted that the versatile plant was opening avenues for entrepreneurship and sustainable development. He emphasized that bamboo, often... The post Bamboo Creating New Opportunities For Assams People: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma first appeared on Northeast Today .

Gangtok, Sep 18: Continuous heavy rainfall has unleashed a series of landslides, mudflows, and road blockages across Gangtok district, severely disrupting transport and damaging residential infrastructure. In response, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has launched an intensive damage assessment to evaluate the extent of destruction and coordinate relief measures. A multi-agency team led by... The post Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides, Road Blockages In Sikkims Gangtok; DDMA Begins