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Guwahati: Two critically endangered ring-tailed lemurs stolen from Bangladeshs Gazipur Safari Park in March 2025 have reportedly been traced to Vantara, the wildlife conservation and rehabilitation centre in Gujarat associated with Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambanis son Anant Ambani, prompting Bangladeshi authorities to seek assistance from Interpol for their repatriation. The development follows an investigation by [] The post Two critically endangered Lemurs allegedly smuggled from Bangladesh tr

Applications are invited for recruitment of various research based positions or jobs in Sikkim University in 2026. Sikkim University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Research Assistant (1) and Field Investigator (Post 04) under theresearch project entitled State-Wide Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of Self-Help Groups of Sikkim [] The post Sikkim Jobs 2026 : Sikkim University Recruitment appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Five young orangutans have been rescued from a casuarina plantation in Odishas Balasore district, prompting a probe into how the endangered animals, which are not native to India, reached the area. The orangutans were found in the Udayapur section of the Jaleswar Range in the Udayapur-Talsari forest area during routine patrolling on September 8. [] The post Five young orangutans rescued from Odisha plantation; STF begins probe appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The People for Himalaya campaign, an umbrella grouping of 60 civil society organisations, progressive groups and activists from the Indian Himalayan region, has called for the Himalayas to be declared a no-go zone for high-risk mega infrastructure projects following the August 26 ice-rock avalanche that triggered devastating floods in Nepal which has claimed thousands [] The post Civil society coalition seeks no-go zones for mega infrastructure in the Himalayas appeared first on NorthE

Guwahati: Serious questions are being raised over the Assam Forest Departments handling of captive elephants after a female elephant, Durga, was allegedly moved out of Manas National Park in the dead of night and transported to a temple in Tamil Naduwithout any public disclosure from the department. Sources said Durga was secretly shifted from Manas [] The post Assam Forest dept under fire over secret elephant transfer from Manas appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: All activities of Shree Cement in Meghalaya will remain suspended while an independent fact-finding committee examines the environmental, social, legal and criminal concerns raised by the Khasi Students Union (KSU). The Meghalaya government has also assured the KSU that the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police of East Jaintia Hills will have no role [] The post Meghalaya govt excludes DC, SP from Shree Cement panel after KSU objections appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: Saitual has become the only district in Mizoram to achieve Surakshit status under the National AIDS Control Organisations (NACO) Mobilization AIDS Suraksha (MAS) campaign after meeting all three targets of the globally recognised 95-95-95 HIV control strategy, according to an official release on Tuesday. The 95-95-95 strategy aims to ensure that 95% of people [] The post Mizoram: Saitual becomes only district to achieve Surakshit status under NACOs HIV campaign appeared first on NorthEas

Guwahati: The impasse between tourist taxi associations in Meghalaya and Assam following the August 19 violence was resolved on September 8, with the two states agreeing to facilitate the hassle-free movement of tourist vehicles and address concerns over parking, toilet facilities and police checking. The agreement was reached at a joint meeting in Shillong attended [] The post Assam, Meghalaya resolve tourist taxi impasse, agree to smoother inter-state movement appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Tuesday inaugurated the third Made in Nagaland Centre at YouthNet in Chumoukedima, providing a platform for locally made products and entrepreneurs seeking wider markets. Speaking at the inauguration, Yadav said the centre could help connect Nagalands traditional skills, agricultural products, food traditions and creative work with larger markets [] The post Nagaland Governor inaugurates third Made in Nagaland Centre in Chumoukedima appeared first

Guwahati: Cameras and artificial intelligence are being trained to keep a round-the-clock watch on Mithun (Bos frontalis), the iconic Cattle of the Hills, in a research effort that could change how the animals are monitored, bred and cared for. Researchers at the ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun have developed an AI-powered system that can detect [] The post AI-powered system tracks Mithun behaviour at Nagaland farm, could aid health and breeding appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The All India Chakma Students Union (AICSU) has welcomed the intervention of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) into an alleged incident of violence, vandalism and assault at the ADC-cum-Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) office in Bordumsa, Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh. The incident reportedly took place on September 4, 2026, during a hearing related to [] The post Arunachal: NHRC orders inquiry into alleged violence at Bordumsa SIR hearing appeared first on NorthE

Aizawl: The Mizoram government on Monday signed an agreement with eight banks to introduce the One Department, One Bank (ODOB) system, an initiative aimed at strengthening financial oversight, enhancing transparency and improving the management of public funds. The agreement was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Lalduhoma and his Adviser for Finance and Planning, [] The post Mizoram: Government signs pact with eight banks to implement One Department, One Bank system appeared first on Nort

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: Tripura Police and Assam Rifles arrested two men from Bihar and recovered two 9-mm pistols and three live cartridges from their possession in the Salbagan area of Agartala, officials said on Monday. The arrests followed information received from a confidential source about two persons allegedly moving around the area with [] The post Tripura: Two men from Bihar arrested with pistols, ammunition in Agartala appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: Filing of nomination papers for the Tripura Village Committee elections gained pace across the state after the two major ruling allies, BJP and Tipra Motha, had in principle reached a consensus on the seats both parties were contesting. An agreement was reached following a marathon meeting in Agartala that continued [] The post Tripura: BJP, Tipra Motha reach consensus for VC polls as nominations gain pace appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: Mizorams electoral roll underwent a significant reshuffle during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), with 78,442 names deleted and 39,243 new electors added, taking the states final voter count to 8.35 lakh, a senior official said on Monday. The final roll, published on Monday after the completion of the SIR exercise, also recorded Mizorams first [] The post Mizoram: SIR deletes 78,442 names, adds 39,243 electors to final roll appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: The Drone Centre of Excellence in Kohima has selected 70 candidates under the Nagaland Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Mission for training in various drone-related courses, while 72 trainees have already completed drone training under it, empowering Nagalands youth with drone technology. The initiative seeks to equip young people with advanced technological skills while promoting [] The post Nagaland: Drone Centre of Excellence expands training to empower youth in UAV technology

Guwahati: The Indian and Chinese armies reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradeshs Kibithoo region, days after the two countries held Special Representative-level talks on the long-pending boundary dispute. The corps commander-level meeting was held at the Wacha-Damai border meeting point, with discussions focused on maintaining peace and tranquillity [] The post Indian and Chinese armies review LAC situation in Arunachal after Beijing talks appeared firs

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday inaugurated the State Agriculture Information Hub-cum-Farmers Hostel at Naharlagun and flagged off the Matsya e-Vaahini and e-Rickshaw, with a focus on strengthening agriculture and allied sectors as sources of livelihood and entrepreneurship. Khandu said the Agriculture Information Hub-cum-Farmers Hostel was the first facility of its kind [] The post Arunachal: CM Pema Khandu inaugurates farmers hub, flags off Matsya e-Vaahini app

Government bonds have a reputation for being boring and safe. That reputation is only half true. The government backing means credit risk is close to nonexistent, but that doesnt mean the value of your investment sits still. What a Gilt Fund Actually Holds A gilt fund is a debt mutual fund putting at least 80% [] The post How Gilt Funds React to Interest Rate Changes appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: The Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB), in collaboration with the Dimapur Press Club (DPC), organised a workshop-cum-sensitisation programme on environmental rules and compliance on Monday, aiming to sensitise participants to environmental regulations, pollution control measures and compliance with various waste management rules, besides promoting greater awareness and collective action towards clean air and a [] The post Nagaland: Pollution Control Board, Dimapur Press Club organi

Guwahati: The Assam government has taken down a 2022 Gazette notification identifying nine wildlife corridors linking Kaziranga National Park to the Karbi Anglong hills, days after Northeast Now and other media outlets reported that details of the Panbari corridor were missing from it. The Environment, Forest and Climate Change Departments webpage that previously hosted the [] The post Kaziranga wildlife corridor notification removed from Assam govt site: Is Reliances Methoni Tea Estate set to b

Guwahati: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its alliance partner, the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), have finalised a seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Village Committee (VC) elections in Tripura and will contest the polls jointly as partners of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The elections are scheduled to be held on September 28 across [] The post Tripura: BJP, Tipra Motha finalise seat-sharing arrangement ahead of VC polls appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: More than 3.2 lakh beneficiary families have been enrolled under the second phase of the Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme (MUHCS), while the state government has disbursed over Rs 271 crore towards treatment expenses under the schemes first two phases since 2025, officials said on Sunday. Of the 3,22,243 families enrolled under MUHCS 2.0, 48,091 [] The post Mizoram: Over 3.2 lakh families enrolled under Universal Healthcare Scheme phase 2 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Global temperatures are likely to exceed the 1.5C warming threshold within the next few years, intensifying climate risks and potentially pushing ecosystems and communities into increasingly dangerous conditions, according to a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The report, Limiting Overshoot, however, says the world can still work towards returning global [] The post Global warming likely to breach 1.5C threshold within years: UNEP report appeared first on

Dibrugarh: The Lekhapani Battalion of Assam Rifles has apprehended two alleged Over Ground Workers (OGWs) linked to the NSCN (IM) during an operation in Arunachal Pradeshs Wara-1 area. The operation was launched on Saturday based on intelligence inputs regarding the movement and activities of suspected OGWs associated with SS Maj Wangjen Pantha of the NSCN [] The post Arunachal: Assam Rifles apprehend two NSCN (IM)-linked Over Ground Workers appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Chakma and Hajong CBOs of Arunachal Pradesh has called for a prompt, impartial and transparent investigation into the incidents during the hearing of Form 6, Form 7 and Form 8 applications at Bordumsa on September 3 and 4. In a statement on Sunday, JAC chairman Mahendra Chakma condemned [] The post Arunachal: Chakma-Hajong group seeks impartial probe into Bordumsa electoral hearing violence appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by Avik Chakraborty and Laxman Sharma Dibrugarh & Digboi: Namsai police have traced and recovered 38 people, including 34 children and four adults, from different parts of Arunachal Pradesh in a major breakthrough in a suspected child trafficking and illegal placement case. The recoveries were made during the investigation into Namsai police station Case [] The post Arunachal: Namsai Police recover 38 people in suspected child trafficking case, four arrested appeared first on NorthEast

Agartala: Tipra Motha Party supremo Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on Saturday said the coming month would be crucial for securing the full implementation of the Tiprasa Accord, a day after he and Chief Minister Manik Saha met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. In a Facebook Live, Debbarman said he had taken note of [] The post Tripura: Tipra Motha chief says next month crucial for Tiprasa Accord implementation appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: Seven organisations representing surrendered militants on Saturday called off their 72-hour strike on the second day after holding talks with the West Tripura district administration. The organisations had launched the agitation to press for an 11-point charter of demands concerning the rehabilitation of former militants. West Tripura District Magistrate Vishal [] The post Tripura: Ex-militants call off 72-hour strike after talks with administration appeared f