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Guwahati: The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on Thursday approved uniform eligibility criteria for direct recruitment through competitive examinations to all Group A, B and C services and posts under the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. The decision will cover posts and services under state government departments, public sector undertakings (PSUs), autonomous [] The post Arunachal Cabinet approves uniform eligibility criteria for Group A, B and C recruitment ap

Guwahati: The Assam government has reconstituted the State Board for Wildlife with immediate effect under Section 6 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended from time to time. According to a notification issued by the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will serve as the Chairperson of the board, [] The post Assam govt reconstitutes State Board for Wildlife with conservationists and NGOs appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dibrugarh: Tension prevailed along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border near Likabali after incidents of stone-pelting were reported on Thursday. Sources said Assam Police fired four rounds after miscreants from Arunachal Pradesh allegedly pelted stones at protesters near the inter-state border. No injuries were reported. The situation is currently under control, and authorities are monitoring developments closely, [] The post Tension along Assam-Arunachal border near Likabali; CM Himanta Biswa Sa

Guwahati: An online survey in Arunachal Pradesh has found that many LGBTQIA+ people face harassment, hide their identities and have limited trust in institutions meant to protect them, The New Indian Express reported. The study was carried out anonymously by the HimKai Research Initiative (HRI) from June 2 to August 2, 2026. Its report, titled [] The post Survey finds widespread harassment, discrimination among LGBTQIA+ people in Arunachal appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Meghalaya government has said it is complying with all directions issued by the Meghalaya High Court in the ongoing case concerning pollution in Byrnihat. The High Court is hearing a public interest petition on the issue. Joram Beda, Commissioner and Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department, said the matter is currently [] The post Meghalaya government says it is following High Court directions on Byrnihat pollution appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various technical positions or jobs in NEEPCO Agartala Tripura in 2026. North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) Tripura is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Junior Engineer in Agartala Gas Based Power Station and Tripura Gas Based Power Station (Sephaijala) in [] The post Tripura Jobs 2026 : NEEPCO Agartala Recruitment [JE posts] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The source of coal supplied to coke oven plants in Meghalayas South West Khasi Hills district has come under fresh scrutiny after a High Court-appointed audit committee found that authorities had not verified whether coal procured within the state was legally sourced. The development comes as the Meghalaya High Court continues to monitor the [] The post Meghalaya: High Court panel flags gaps in verification of coal sources at coke oven plants appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizwal: Mizorams influential student organisation, the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), on Wednesday called off its agitation seeking reforms in the Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) after the state government constituted a committee to review the commissions recruitment system, an organisation leader said. The MZP had launched its protest on August 6 with a peaceful demonstration [] The post Mizoram: MZP calls off MPSC agitation after Government forms reform panel appeared first on NorthEast Now

Guwahati: Meghalaya recorded 574 new HIV infections during the first quarter of 2026, including 16 pregnant women, according to data released by the Meghalaya AIDS Control Society (MACS). The figures were shared as MACS launched the Statewide Intensified Information, Education and Communication Campaign 3.0 at Lady Keane College in Shillong on Wednesday. The launch coincided [] The post Meghalaya: 574 HIV cases recorded in first quarter, state launches intensified awareness campaign across 126 V