Guwahati: An elderly Kuki-Zo woman was tragically killed in a crossfire between security forces and armed men in Manipurs Churachandpur district on Thursday. The fatal incident occurred just hours after a Meitei farmer sustained gunshot wounds in Bishnupur district, fueling renewed ethnic tensions in the volatile region. According to police, Hoikholhing, wife of the Langchingmanbi [] The post Manipur: Kuki-Zo woman killed in crossfire hours after Meitei farmer shot appeared first on NorthEast No

Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday announced that the state government is planning to introduce a chapter on Sex Education and HIV/AIDS awareness in the school curriculum from Classes 8 to 12. Speaking at an awareness programme organised by the Tripura AIDS Control Society at the Legislative Assembly lobby, CM Saha stressed the [] The post Tripura: Schools to introduce sex education for HIV/AIDS awareness, says CM Manik Saha appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: An IndiGo flight, 6E6764, operating from Guwahati to Chennai, was unexpectedly rerouted to Bengalurus Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) on Wednesday evening. The diversion occurred after the aircraft entered Chennai airspace, with the crew citing critically low fuel levels as the reason for the reroute, according to flight data and airport officials. Officials stated that [] The post Guwahati-Chennai IndiGo flight rerouted to Bengaluru due to low fuel appeared first on NorthEast N

Guwahati: Meghalaya police on Thursday confirmed that the name Sanjay Verma was a fake identity used on Truecaller by Raj Kushwaha, the main accused in the murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi. According to East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police, Vivek Syiem, the mobile number registered under the name Sanjay Verma actually belongs to Raj [] The post Meghalaya police uncover Sanjay Verma as Raj Kushwahas fake ID in Raja murder probe appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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Guwahati: A Meghalaya court has extended the police custody of Sonam Raghuvanshi and her alleged lover, Raj Singh Kushwaha, by two days in connection with the murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi. According to sources, the Sessions Court in Shillong, on Thursday evening (June 19, 2025), remanded Sonam and Raj Kushwaha for further interrogation following [] The post Raja Raghuvanshi murder: Meghalaya court extends police custody of Sonam & Raj Kushwaha appeared first on NorthEast N

Agartala:Tripura Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma on Thursday urged the states Bengali community to remember the persecution they faced leading to their mass migration from Bangladesh, cautioning that unchecked illegal immigration now poses an impending existential crisis for Tripuras original inhabitants. Speaking at a party gathering in Sabroom, Debbarma underscored the historical context of migration. The [] The post Tripura: Animesh Debbarma warns of existential crisis from illegal influx ap

Guwahati: An international team of well control experts from the United States mobilized to tackle a persistent gas leak from an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) well in eastern Assams Sivasagar district. Reports indicate that the intervention comes after a blowout on June 12 forced the evacuation of over 1,500 people from surrounding [] The post US experts mobilize to tackle ONGC gas leak in Assams Sivasagar appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Cachar district administration has detained five individuals and initiated disciplinary action against three police personnel following the collapse of the newly repaired Bhangarpar bridge on Assams Silchar-Kalain highway, said an official on Thursday. The action follows an FIR registered in connection with the bridge collapse, which occurred early Wednesday. The incident has severely [] The post Assam: Five detained, police personnel sidelined after Bhangarpar bridge collapse appe

Guwahati: The mortal remains of Lamnunthem Singson, a 26-year-old Air India cabin crew member who died in the June 12 Ahmedabad plane crash, were brought to her home state of Manipur on Thursday (June 19, 2025) via Dimapur Airport in Nagaland. Singson, who hailed from Kangpokpi district, was a member of the Thadou tribe, associated [] The post Body of Air India crew member Lamnunthem Singson brought to Manipur appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: Fisheries and aquatic resources department on Thursday organised a river ranching programme at Chichung river in Mokokchung district of Nagaland, releasing one lakh fingerlings into the river. The programme was organised under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana Scheme 2024-2025. Speaking on the occasion, director, fisheries and aquatic resources department, Rongsennungba said the department [] The post Nagaland releases one lakh fingerlings into Chichung river appeared first on No

Guwahati: Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh on Thursday stated that a change in the states administration, currently under Presidents Rule, is inevitable. He cited the need for a popularly elected government to form in Manipur, a state grappling with ethnic violence since May 2023. Speaking to the media at Imphal, Th Satyabrata, who [] The post Manipur: Administrative change inevitable amidst Presidents Rule, says Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata appeared first on NorthEa

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced that the State has recorded a decline in the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to 125 during 2020-22 from 490 in 2001-03. Taking to his official social media handle X, CM Sarma also confirmed a substantial improvement in the states Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). He stated [] The post Assam records historic decline in Maternal Mortality Rate to 125, says CM appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: The Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA), Nagaland, on Thursday honoured 10 artists with the TaFMa Excellence Awards 2025 for their outstanding contributions in the fields of music, art, acting and creativity, which brought laurels to the state by achieving distinction at the national and international platforms. The award ceremony was held at [] The post TaFMA honours 10 Nagaland artists for outstanding contributions appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A farmer in Manipurs Bishnupur District sustained injuries on Thursday afternoon after allegedly being attacked by suspected armed militants while working in his paddy field at Phubala Maning. The incident, occurring around 3:00 pm, has once again escalated concerns over the persistent ethnic tensions plaguing the region. Authorities have identified the victim as Ningthoujam [] The post Manipur: Farmer injured in alleged militant attack in Bishnupur appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A boat accident struck the GorakhsatariNadiya ferry ghat in Assams Barkhetri area of Nalbari district on Thursday, leaving multiple passengers many of them school students feared missing in the river. The incident occurred when a ferry, reportedly overcrowded with over 100 passengers, broke apart mid-river. Preliminary investigations suggest that severe overcrowding caused the vessels [] The post Assam: Overcrowded ferry breaks mid-river in Nalbari, several feared missing appeared firs

Guwahati: The Brahmaputra Board and the Survey of India have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in survey operations and geospatial capacity building across the Brahmaputra and Barak river basins. The agreement, which will remain in effect for five years, is expected to support integrated flood and erosion management, improve drainage [] The post Brahmaputra Board and Survey of India sign MoU to boost geospatial collaboration in Northeast appeared first on

Guwahati: A 3-year-old boy tragically died after reportedly falling into an open pit in the Lachit Ghat area of Guwahati, Assam. Sources indicate the child, who was collecting food, had been missing since Wednesday afternoon. Sai Sharmas body was recovered from the open pit on Thursday morning. The incident raises questions about civic infrastructure and [] The post Assam: 3-year-old boy dies after falling into open pit at Lachit Ghat appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday launched the Vantlang Viltu (Citizens Eye) mobile application in Serchhip. The app, developed by the Serchhip deputy commissioners office in collaboration with NIC, will enable citizens to report issues and grievances, incidents they witness in their localities, directly to the authorities in a systematic manner. Launching the app, [] The post Mizoram CM launches app for public grievance redressal appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Meghalaya High Court has ordered the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to finish improvement work on the Jowai-Ratacherra section of NH-6 and submit a completion report by August 18. During a hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) held on Wednesday, the Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji and Justice [] The post Meghalaya HC orders NHAI to complete NH-6 roadwork by August 18 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday said that classes will soon open at Mizoram Engineering College at Pukpui village in south Mizorams Lunglei district. Addressing a felicitation function of meritorious students from Serchhip district, who recently cleared Mizoram Civil Service and classes 10 and 12 examinations, in Serchhip town, Lalduhoma said that the engineering [] The post Mizoram Engineering College to begin classes soon: CM Lalduhoma appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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Udalguri: Renowned Bodo poet Amar Khungur Boro, from Uttar Gejerkuchi village in Udalguri district, Assam, has been honored with the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025. He received the award for his acclaimed poetry collection, Ang Asur. Born on December 5, 1994, to farmer Sukram Boro and Bamoni Boro in a remote village, Amar Khungur [] The post Assam: Bodo poet Amar Khungur Boro wins Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday expressed significant concern over the unexpectedly low pass percentage in the recently declared Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) Paper I and Paper II results. The results, published on Tuesday evening by the Teachers Recruitment Board, Tripura (TRBT), show a stark contrast between applicants and qualifiers. Replying to a [] The post Tripura: CM Manik Saha expresses concern over low TET pass rate appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Digboi: The historic Congress Bhawan at Digboi in Assams Tinsukia district, once a symbol of political legacy and the partys stronghold in Assams oil town, has tragically become a source of income for a few, raising apprehension among a section of dedicated party workers under the Hapjan block. It is alleged that certain vested leaders [] The post Digboi Congress Bhawan: Iconic Assam landmark becomes business hub appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A 21-year-old third-semester LLB student from the National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Manikanta Monakala from Telangana, was tragically discovered dead in his hostel room in Amingaon. Sources indicate that the authority found him hanging inside his room. Officials from the Amingaon Police Outpost confirmed the discovery and swiftly responded to the scene. [] The post Assam: 21-year-old law student found dead in Amingaon hostel room appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday stated that the government sector has reached a saturation point to absorb all the educated unemployed. The Chief Minister made the statement while addressing a program at the Chief Ministers residential complex in Kohima. He noted that while the state is producing a growing number of educated [] The post Nagaland: Government sector saturated for job seekers, says CM Neiphiu Rio appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Imphal: The Foothills Naga Coordination Committee (FNCC) has issued a strong warning to both the Government of India and Kuki militant groups against any attempts to relocate Suspension of Operations (SoO) camps into Naga territories in Manipur. The warning follows a recent agreement between the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Kuki-Zo insurgent groups to [] The post Manipur: Naga body warns against relocating Kuki SoO camps into Naga areas appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: Heavy rainfall on Tuesday night triggered landslides and mud floods in and around Bhandari town in Wokha district of Nagaland. The Bhandari sub-divisional administration said on Wednesday that torrential rain and landslides partly damaged some private buildings and properties. Bhandari SDPO Philip Yantha said one Bolero pick-up skidded off the road while trying to [] The post Nagaland: Rains trigger landslides, mud floods at Bhandari appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Agartala: The Tripura Special POCSO Court on Wednesday sentenced a man to 20 years in prison and a fined Rs 5,000 for the brutal rape of his 11-year-old stepdaughter. The victims elder sister brought the horrific crime, which occurred in August 2023, to light. Prosecution lawyer Ashmita Banik revealed a disturbing detail: the victims own [] The post Tripura: Stepfather jailed 20 years for daughters rape appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday urged the students to keep an eye on their surroundings and devote themselves for social activities. The self-centric state of mind does not pay off well. This society has given you schools, teachers, an environment to grow up and all other basic amenities. When you become successful [] The post Tripura CM Manik Saha, urges students to contribute to society appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Authorities have confirmed the identity of Lamnunthem Singson, a victim from Kangpokpi, Manipur, of the recent London-bound Air India crash in Ahmedabad, through DNA test results on Wednesday, according to sources. Sources indicate that authorities officially notified Lamnunthems family in Ahmedabad on Wednesday morning. The authority of the Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, has handed over [] The post DNA test confirms identity of Manipurs Air India crash victim, Lamnunthem Singson appeared

Udalguri: Two unidentified youths allegedly made off with gold ornaments worth Rs 4 lakh from the residence of Zahid Hussain, a Saudi-returned NRI, on Hospital Road, Ward No. 3 in Tangla, Udalguri district, Assam on Wednesday morning. According to the victims family, the duo arrived on a motorcycle and posed as gold cleaners. Gaining the [] The post Assam: Two youths steal Rs 4 lakh gold from Saudi-returned NRI in Tangla appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Udalguri: In a significant step towards strengthening the education sector in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam, the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) on Wednesday handed over appointment letters to 1,337 candidates who recently cleared the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). BTC Deputy Chief Executive Member Gobinda Chandra Basumatary handed over the appointment letter to the [] The post Assam: BTC appoints 1,337 TET-qualified teachers across BTR districts appeared first on NorthEast

North Lakhimpur: Echoing a recent incident in Assams Dhubri district, a severed head of cattle was discovered near a Naamghar in a village located south of North Lakhimpur. Villagers discovered the animal body part inside a bag among the ferns near the village Naamghar in Chiring Chuk, Dhakuakhania village, under North Lakhimpur Police Station, about [] The post Assam: Severed cattle head found near Naamghar in Lakhimpur appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that the state government has successfully concluded the eviction drive at Hasila Beel and is now preparing for its next major anti-encroachment operation at Rakhyasini Pahar. Speaking to the media, CM Sarma stated, Weve completed the eviction at Hasila Beel. The next in line is Rakhyasini Pahar, [] The post Assam govt wraps up Hasila Beel eviction, sets sights on Rakhyasini Pahar: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma appeared first on NorthEast Now

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri to take swift and decisive action in response to the gas leak that has persisted for six days at an ONGC rig site in Bhatiyapara, located in the Sivasagar district. On Wednesday, CM Sarma took to X (formerly Twitter) to express [] The post Assam CM calls Union Minister to push ONGC for stronger action on gas leak appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Imphal: Manipur has reported 14 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of active infections in the ongoing wave to 33. Health officials noted a significant surge, with the positivity rate climbing to 32.6% as of Tuesday.According to the State Health Department, the distribution of the 33 confirmed cases so far includes 22 cases from [] The post Manipur reports 14 new COVID-19 cases, total rises to 33 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Shillong: Chaivalry Lartang has been crowned Miss Universe Meghalaya 2025, earning the opportunity to represent Meghalaya at the upcoming Miss Universe India pageant. Her victory marks a significant milestone in the states growing visibility in national beauty and talent platforms. The grand finale of the state-level competition took place in Shillong, bringing together top contestants [] The post Chaivalry Lartang to represent Meghalaya at Miss Universe India 2025 appeared first on NorthEast No

Imphal: A 20-year-old man has been arrested with 6.5 kilograms of suspected opium, estimated to be worth around Rs 70,000 in regional illegal markets, during a joint operation in southern Manipur, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Acting on credible intelligence inputs about an ongoing drug trafficking network, a combined team of the Assam Rifles, Churachandpur district [] The post Manipur: Youth arrested with 6.5 Kg opium in Churachandpur appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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Although ceasefires have been anviled with a number of insurgent outfits in the Northeast, robust follow-up mechanisms havefor one reason or the othercircuited the processes that have led up to it. This has led to prolonged periods of ceasefire, engendering thereby a sense of not only uneasiness among the once warring groups, but it has [] The post Naga Peace Talks: Why the Delay and Whats Next? appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Udalguri: In a significant move to combat water scarcity and bolster rural resilience against climate change, two vital Dongs traditional community-managed irrigation canals have been successfully rejuvenated in the Udalguri district of Assam. This initiative, spearheaded by the biodiversity conservation organization Aaranyak with support from LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (under its CSR program), [] The post Assam: Ancient water systems revived in Udalguri, brings relief to thousands appeared firs

Agartala: The Tripura Transport Department has introduced a colour-coding system for auto-rickshaws operating within Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) limits. Announcing the decision at the state civil secretariat, Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury said that all auto-rickshaws permitted to operate in Agartala must now display a pink marking on the front of their vehicles. The new system, [] The post Tripura launches colour-coding system for auto-rickshaws in Agartala appeared first on Nor

Agartala: Three teenage boys drowned while swimming in a pond in the Matripalli area of Badharghat, located on the outskirts of Agartala in Tripura, on Tuesday morning. The victims, all close friends, were identified as Babi Shukla Das (18), Subuam Deb (17), and Shubhajit Deb (17). According to police reports, four boys had gone to [] The post Tripura: Three teenage boys drown in pond near Agartala appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: The Naga Students Federation (NSF) on Tuesday asserted it is resolutely committed to ensuring the full implementation of the inner line regulation (ILR) provisions in Nagaland.It also said it will take all necessary measures to achieve this objective. In a reminder letter to the Nagaland chief secretary, NSFs inner line regulation commission (ILRC) chairman [] The post Committed to full ILR implementation in Nagaland, says NSF appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, has urged Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri to take immediate action regarding a continuing gas leak from an ONGC installation in the Audrasagar oil field at Barichapori, Bhatiapar in Assams Sivasagar district. The incident, which began on June 12, involves a blowout an [] The post Assam: Gaurav Gogoi seeks urgent action on ONGC gas leak in Sivasagar appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a red alert for Assam, predicting extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and squalls for June 18 and 19, 2025. An orange alert will follow on June 20, covering both Assam and Meghalaya. This severe weather pattern is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall in [] The post Assam braces for extremely heavy rainfall as MHA issues red alert appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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