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Kohima, September 5: Twelve teachers from across Nagaland were honoured at the State-Level Teachers Day celebration held in Kohima, recognising their contributions to the education sector. The State Teachers Awards were presented to Vika S Sumi, GT, Government High School Sitimi, Kiphire; Albert Tungoe, GT Maths, GHS Forest Colony, Kohima; Mhasikholie Sach, GT Science, TMGHSS... The post Nagaland Honours 12 Teachers At State-Level Teachers Day Celebration In Kohima first appeared on Northeast To

Kohima, September 5: Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton has welcomed the unanimous passage of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill, 2026, by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Patton, who moved the Bill in the Assembly, described its passage as an important step towards fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Eastern Nagaland through an agreed... The post Deputy CM Y. Patton Hails Unanimous Passage Of Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill, 2026 first appeared

Agartala, September 05, 2026: The 72-hour road and rail blockade launched by surrendered militants demanding implementation of commitments made under the 2024 rehabilitation agreement was called off on Saturday following discussions between the government and representatives of returnee groups, bringing relief to thousands of commuters and long-distance passengers affected by the agitation. West Tripura District... The post Surrendered Extremists Blockade Called Off After Government Talks; Commo

A two-day training on systematic review, meta-analysis, GRADE-based guideline development and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) was held at Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), Naharlagun, strengthening research skills and promoting evidence-based healthcare and informed decision-making in Arunachal Pradesh. The workshop was organised by TRIHMS in collaboration with AIIMS Guwahati and with support... The post Arunachal: Two-Day Training On Systematic Review, Meta-Analysi

The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), Sadar Hills, has launched a counterattack on Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho, accusing him of indulging in political double standards and selectively criticising his Cabinet colleague Nemcha Kipgen while ignoring violence allegedly suffered by the Kuki-Zo community. CoTU said Dikho should understand that his position as Deputy Chief... The post Manipur: CoTU Accuses Dy CM Losii Dikho Of Political Double Standards Over Nemcha Kipgen first appeared o

The Centre has deferred the houselisting operations for Census 2027 in Manipur until further orders, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday. The notification, issued by the Office of the Registrar General, India, under the Census Act, 1948, said the Central Government had exercised its powers under Sections 3... The post Centre Defers Census 2027 Houselisting Operations In Manipur first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Sep 5: Assam Police rescued 58 cattle from smugglers in multiple locations across Dhubri district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday. While Sarma did not specify whether arrests were made during the operation, he strongly condemned the act of smuggling, particularly during the sacred month of Bhadra. How dare anyone smuggle cows... The post 58 Cattle Rescued From Suspected Smugglers In Assams Dhubri: CM Himanta first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, Sept 5: Tripura Gramin Bank organised a Vigilance Awareness Programme as part of the ongoing Three-Month Vigilance Awareness Campaign 2026, being observed from August 17 to November 16 under the theme Probity for Prosperity. Secretary of the Law Department, Government of Tripura, Smt Sankari Das attended the programme as the distinguished guest. Senior officials... The post Tripura Gramin Bank Organises Vigilance Awareness Programme Under Probity for Prosperity Theme first appeared on

Guwahati, Sept 5: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has welcomed the United Nations decision to designate November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage, calling it a validation of Assams ongoing campaign against underage weddings. Sarma noted that the UNs move coincides with the state governments announcement... The post UN declaring Nov 27 as International Day Against Child Marriage affirms Assams fight: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma first appeared

The three-day Arunachal Food & Beverage Carnival 2026 began today at the State Banquet Hall, Itanagar. Tourism Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona attended the inaugural day of the carnival, which is being held from 5th to 7th September. The carnival has brought together chefs, bakers, restaurateurs, hoteliers, entrepreneurs, local producers, suppliers and industry partners who are... The post Arunachal Food & Beverage Carnival 2026 Begins In Itanagar; Tourism Minister Sona Attends Opening first appeare

Manipur Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh has said he will continue to demand justice and restoration of normalcy in the state, asserting that the government has so far failed to present a clear roadmap to address the prevailing crisis. There is no roadmap from the government till now, Meghachandra said while speaking... The post BJP-Led Manipur Govt Lacks Roadmap To Restore Peace, Normalcy: CLP Leader first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 05, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha on Saturday said that the BJP, Tipra Motha and IPFT, all partners of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the state, have decided to contest the upcoming Village Committee elections in Tripuras ADC areas jointly, while issues related to the tripartite accord would be... The post NDA Partners to Contest Village Committee Polls Together; Tripartite Accord Issues to Be Addressed Next Month: CM Dr Manik Saha first appeared

A joint market inspection and enforcement drive was conducted on 4th September 2026 in Yupia and Tigdo areas of Papum Pare district, covering the vicinity of Holy Kids Public School, Euro Kids Pre-School, Nyorch and Yupia-II Market. The drive was led by Trade Development Officer Sorang Yapa. The inspection focused on trading licence compliance and... The post Arunachal: Seven Shops Penalised In Trade Licence Enforcement Drive In Papum Pare first appeared on Northeast Today .

kohima, Sep 5: Nagaland has risen to become the third most literate state in India, recording a literacy rate of 95.7 per cent, Advisor for School Education and SCERT, Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome announced during the state-level Teachers Day celebration in Kohima. Speaking at the event, Yhome emphasized the pivotal role of educators in achieving this... The post Nagaland Achieves 95.7% Literacy, Ranks Third Nationwide first appeared on Northeast Today .

Gangtok, Sep 5: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Saturday said his government is committed to transforming the state into an education hub and announced a series of new initiatives aimed at improving learning outcomes, promoting student welfare and strengthening the teaching community. Addressing the National Teachers Day 2026 celebrations at Manan Kendra, Tamang,... The post Sikkim CM Announces New Education Initiatives, Sets 2035 Vision For Education Hub first appeared on Northeast T

GUWAHATI, Sep 5: Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Saturday felicitated 12 colleges that have been granted autonomous status by the University Grants Commission (UGC) during the current academic year. The institutions were felicitated as part of the Teachers Day celebrations in recognition of their achievement. Pegu congratulated the colleges and expressed hope that the... The post Assam Govt Felicitates 12 Colleges Granted UGC Autonomous Status first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shi-Yomi Police have arrested a history-sheeter from Assam wanted in a case of kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor girl in Mechukha. The accused has been identified as Gokar Bam, who was apprehended from Dhemaji, Assam on September 4, 2026, in a joint operation led by DySP Radhe Obing with assistance from Dhemaji Police.... The post Arunachal: Shi-Yomi Police Arrest History-Sheeter From Assam For Kidnapping And Sexual Assault Of Minor Girl In Mechukha first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Sep 5: Assam Police has launched a sweeping crackdown on fraudulent activities across the state, resulting in the arrest of nearly 330 individuals since early Saturday. Director General of Police Harmeet Singh confirmed that those apprehended were allegedly involved in various crimes, including impersonating police personnel. Singh stated that the operation is ongoing and... The post Assam Police Arrest Around 330 In Crackdown On Fraudulent Activities: DGP Harmeet Singh first appeared

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday attended the state-level celebration of Teachers Day at the City Convention Centre in Palace Compound, Imphal, along with Chief Secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said Teachers Day is an important occasion to honour and appreciate educators for their invaluable contributions to... The post Manipur CM Khemchand Honours Teachers At State-Level Teachers Day Celebration first appeared on Northeast Toda

In a historic milestone for technical education in the state, Arunachal Pradesh got its first Government Engineering Degree College at Tezu. MLA Tezu Mohesh Chai attended the induction ceremony of students of Government Engineering College, Tezu for its maiden academic session 2026-27. Sharing the moment, MLA Chai informed that 28 students out of 60 sanctioned... The post Arunachal Pradesh Gets First Government Engineering College At Tezu; 28 Students Join Maiden Session first appeared on Northe

Agartala, September 05, 2026: The agitation by surrendered militants demanding implementation of commitments made under the 2024 rehabilitation agreement intensified at Baramura on Saturday, with protesters blocking the national highway and railway movement and allegedly stopping ambulances carrying patients to GB Pant Hospital. The development has triggered growing concern among citizens, with questions being raised... The post Tripura: Surrendered Militants Agitation Intensifies on Day 2 at Ba

At a time when womens bodybuilding is still struggling for acceptance in the Northeast, a young 26-year old woman from Arunachal Pradeshs remote Kurung Kumey district has not only broken stereotypes but has brought international glory to the state and the country. What makes her victory iconic is that it almost never happened. Hillang Yajik,... The post Hillang Yajik, Arunachals Golden Girl : 10 Years Of Struggle, Body-Shaming And A Final Attempt That Created History first appeared on Northeast

Agartala, September 05, 2026: Senior Congress MLA and former Health Minister Sudip Roy Barman has called for the fulfilment of the just and legitimate demands of indigenous communities in Tripura, asserting that no civilised society can accept the indigenous population remaining behind in development. Roy Barman said political parties and governments should not remember the... The post Two-and-Half Years On, Tripartite Agreement Remains Unfulfilled in Tripura: Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman first

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday extended Teachers Day greetings and expressed gratitude to teachers and mentors for their contribution in shaping individuals and society. Sangma said teachers nurture students potential, guide them towards the right path and inspire young minds to dream, learn and achieve. He emphasised that the influence of teachers... The post Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Extends Teachers Day Greetings, Hails Educators Role first appeared on Northeast Today

Imphal, September 4: The Sadar Hills District Congress Committee (SH-DCC) has launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Manipur government over the alleged bomb attack on Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader and former Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee president K Meghachandra Singh, terming the incident an assault not only on an individual but on the democratic... The post Manipur: Sadar Hills Congress Slams BJP Government Over Bomb Attack On Congress Leader, Questions CMs Sudden Leimakhong

Imphal, September 4: Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) expresses grave concern over the continuing failure to bring the perpetrators of the 13 May 2026 massacre of Thadou Christian leaders to justice, despite the case having been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). More than 100 days have passed since the targeted ambush in which... The post Manipur: Thadou Inpi Demands Justice In May 13 Massacre Of Thadou Christian Leaders first appeared on Northeast Today .