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Itanagar, August 13: The spirit of patriotism soared high in the remote frontier villages of Tawang as a grand Tiranga Yatra was organised across the Chuna and Mago Sector Vibrant Villages, situated at an altitude of around 13,000 feet, to commemorate 150 years of Vande Mataram and the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign. The programme... The post Tiranga Soars At 13,000 Feet As Arunachals Chuna-Mago Villages Celebrate Patriotism On Frontier first appeared on Northeast Today .

On a press release issued on Thursday the Takam Mising Porin Kbang (TMPK) has temporarily suspended its road and economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh following high-level discussions with the Assam Government and student bodies from both states. The breakthrough came after two rounds of talks, first at the Dhemaji DC Office with Assam Border Protection... The post TMPK Puts Assam-Arunachal Blockade On Hold After Govt Assurances On Arrests, Border Talks first appeared on Northeast Today .

Manipur Police arrested a 46-year-old man from Nagaland and seized 37 soap cases containing suspected drugs weighing 446 grams during a frisking and checking operation in Senapati district on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Imliakum Longkumer, a resident of Longa village under Mokokchung district of Nagaland, was apprehended from Khongnem Thana village under Senapati Police... The post Manipur Police Arrest Nagaland Man, Seize 446 Grams Of Suspected Drugs In Senapati first appeared on Nort

In a landmark move, the Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet on Thursday approved a complete overhaul of eligibility norms for government recruitment, ending the decades-old 80:20 reservation policy and putting indigenous identity at the core of public service. Approving the recommendations of the High Power Committee on recruitment, the Cabinet mandated a uniform, three-point eligibility for all... The post Arunachal Cabinet Scraps 80:20, Makes PRC, APST & Tribal Language Mandatory For Govt Jobs first app

Ojing Tasing, Minister for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development, on Thursday chaired a meeting with the Deputy Commissioner, Siang and representatives from NABARD, ArSRLM, APRB, SBI, NHPC and leading national banks to deliberate on the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Rural Skills, Employment & Training in Siang District. The proposed Centre is envisioned... The post Arunachal: Minister Ojing Tasing Chairs Meeting For Centre Of Excellence On Rural Skills In Siang; Aims To Transform Ru

Pakyong, August 13: Sikkim Chief Minister and Rhenock MLA Prem Singh Tamang-Golay on Thursday attended the constituency-level pre-celebration of the 80th Independence Day and football semifinals at Government Senior Secondary School, Mamring. The programme was organised by the Independence Day Celebration Committee (IDCC), Rhenock Constituency, as part of the celebrations marking the 80th Independence Day.... The post Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Attends Independence Day Pre-Celebration, Football

Gangtok, Aug 13: A full dress rehearsal for the State-level celebration of the 80th Independence Day was held at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok on Thursday to assess preparedness and ensure smooth coordination ahead of the main event. The rehearsal was reviewed by Chief Secretary R Telang and Director General of Police Akshay Sachdeva, who took... The post Sikkim: Full Dress Rehearsal Held For Independence Day Celebrations In Gangtok first appeared on Northeast Today .

A 41-year-old man was arrested in Mizorams Kolasib district for allegedly poaching and killing a serow, locally known as saza, the state animal of Mizoram. According to officials of the Environment, Forests and Climate Change Department, the accused, identified as R.T. Thanga, a resident of Kawnpui Hmarveng locality, was arrested by officials of the Kawnpui... The post Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing Mizorams State Animal first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, August 13, 2026: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday inaugurated the renovated Mizo High School Field in Aizawl, a project developed by Aizawl Smart City Limited at a cost of 16.06 crore. Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation Minister K. Sapdanga attended the inauguration as the Guest of Honour, while Environment, Forest & Climate Change... The post Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Inaugurates Renovated Mizo High School Field In Aizawl first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 13, 2026:The Tripura High Court has refused to interfere with FIRs and charge-sheets filed against a content creator accused of posting allegedly derogatory and defamatory remarks concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor Dipak Majumder and Mata Tripureswari. A Division Bench comprising Justice Dr T. Amarnath Goud and Justice S. Datta... The post Tripura HC Allows Trial to Proceed in Cases Over Remarks Against PM, Mayor and Mata Tripureswari f

Agartala, August 13, 2026: The Tripura High Court on Thursday directed the state government to ensure that police immediately register FIRs in cases involving cognizable offences, following the final hearing of a case related to the Airport Police Station. During the hearing, it was submitted that an FIR concerning Lipika Pal had allegedly not been... The post Airport Police Case: Tripura High Court Directs State to Ensure Immediate FIR Registration first appeared on Northeast Today .

Former WWE star Dalip Singh Rana, popularly known as The Great Khali, will visit Assam on August 20 to participate in flood relief operations. The visit is being organised by the True Hope Foundation in collaboration with the AYAN Foundation and Deeplina Deka Foundation. Khali is expected to take part in on-ground relief activities and... The post The Great Khali To Visit Assam On August 20 For Flood Relief first appeared on Northeast Today .

Oken Tayeng, MLA Mebo on Thursday inaugurated three key community assets at Ngopok, the Ngopok Korong Bridge, the Livelihood Service Centre under the Bosi Didum Ane Integrated Farming Cluster, and the newly restored Musup(community hall). The Ngopok Korong Bridge, a long-pending demand, was dedicated to the people. The bridge is expected to end years of... The post Arunachal: MLA Oken Tayeng Inaugurates Ngopok Korong Bridge, Livelihood Centre & Restored Musup In Mebo first appeared on Northeast

Shillong, Aug 13: Lok Bhavan, Shillong, will be opened to the general public on August 15 and 16 as part of celebrations marking the 80th Independence Day of India. The premises will remain open from 1.30 PM to 8.00 PM on August 15 and from 11.00 AM to 8.00 PM on August 16. Entry will... The post Meghalaya To Open Lok Bhavan To Public For Independence Day Celebrations first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 13, 2026: Tripura MLA Paul Dangshu shared his experience of participating in the NCSL Legislative Summit 2026 in Chicago, Illinois, describing the programme as a valuable opportunity to learn from legislators and policymakers from across the world. Dangshu said the summit brought together legislators from different states, countries and political backgrounds on a... The post Tripura MLA Paul Dangshu Highlights Global Legislative Learning at NCSL Summit in Chicago first appeared

Advisor to the Home Minister Mutchu Mithi on Thursday met a delegation of the Galo Welfare Society (GWS) on behalf of Home Minister Mama Natung to take stock of the situation along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. As directed by the Home Minister, Mithi also spoke with Assam Minister Atul Bora, who sought an update on... The post Arunachal: Advisor Mutchu Mithi Meets Galo Welfare Society, Reviews Security Situation Of Assam-Arunachal Border first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, August 13: As the nation prepares to celebrate the 79th Independence Day, patriotic fervour swept through Tawang as a vibrant Tiranga Bike and Cycle Yatra was held from Chhamleng near Tawang Monastery to the historic Tawang War Memorial. With the Tricolour fluttering along the mountain roads and chants of Bharat Mata Ki Jai and... The post Arunachal: Tawang Celebrates Independence Day With Tiranga Bike And Cycle Yatra first appeared on Northeast Today .

A high-level delegation of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) was flagged off from the NEFA Club, AAPSU Office in Itanagar on Thursday morning to visit the frontier area of Taksing in Upper Subansiri District. The delegation was flagged off by AAPSU President Meje Taku and is being led by General Secretary Mato Bui.... The post Arunachal: AAPSU Delegation Flagged Off For Taksing To Assess Border Situation, Hoist National Flag On 15th August first appeared on Northeast Today .

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday paid solemn floral tributes to the martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice in defending the sovereignty and integrity of Manipur against the British Empire, calling their courage and patriotism an enduring source of inspiration. The Chief Minister offered floral tributes at Hicham Yaicham Pat in Moirangkhom and... The post CM Khemchand Pays Tribute To Martyrs Who Fought British Rule In Manipur first appeared on Northeast Today .

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Thursday inspected the progress of key Buddhist infrastructure projects in Nongtaw and Namsai, aimed at promoting education, spirituality and cultural preservation. During his visit to Nongtaw, Mein reviewed the construction of the Mahabodhi Skill Development Centre. He noted that the Vihara and the 108-foot Lord Buddha statue are taking... The post Arunachal: DCM Chowna Mein Inspects Mahabodhi Projects In Nongtaw And Namsai first appeared on Northeast Today

Chmoukedima, Aug 13: Nagaland has recorded a 39.97 per cent decline in new HIV infections and an 80.21 per cent reduction in AIDS-related deaths since 2010, Health and Family Welfare Minister P. Paiwang Konyak said on Wednesday. Konyak was speaking at the launch of the third round of the Intensified Information, Education and Communication campaign... The post Nagaland Sees 39.97% Decline In New HIV Infections Since 2010 first appeared on Northeast Today .

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested S Palal Thadou, an alleged finance head of the proscribed United Kuki National Army (UKNA), in connection with the April 7 IED attack at Tronglaobi Awang Leikai in Manipurs Bishnupur district that killed two minor children and injured another person. Thadou was arrested by the NIA on Wednesday,... The post NIA Arrests Alleged UKNA Finance Head In Manipur IED Attack Case first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Aug 13: The Vantara Foundation has submitted a proposal to the Assam Forest Department to establish three Wild Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centres in the state, fully funded by the foundation. One of these centres is planned to focus exclusively on the conservation and care of Asian Elephants, equipped with a veterinary hospital and... The post Vantara Foundation Proposes Three Wildlife Rescue Centres In Assam first appeared on Northeast Today .

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested S. Palal Thadou in connection with the April 7 IED attack at Tronglaobi Awang Leikai in Bishnupur district, which killed two minor children and injured another person. The case, initially registered at Moirang Police Station, pertains to an attack in which suspected militants launched an explosive device from... The post Manipur: NIA Arrests Accused In Tronglaobi IED Attack That Killed Two Children first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Mizoram government has announced the formation of a reform panel to strengthen the Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) and enhance its efficiency. This decision comes in response to an ongoing agitation led by the influential student body, Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), which has been staging protests outside the MPSC office since Monday. The students... The post Mizoram Govt To Form Panel To Reform State Public Service Commission Amid Student Agitation first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 13, 2026: Agartala is set to get a cleaner and more affordable public transport system with the introduction of 10electricbuses, targeted to begin operations before the upcoming Puja festivities. Urban Development Department Secretary Dr. Milind Ramteke announced the initiative at a press conference, stating that the tendering process has already begun with assistance... The post 10 Electric Buses to Hit City Roads Before Durga Puja Festival, Says UD Secretary Dr Milind Ramteke

Agartala, August 13, 2026: Tripuras Lok Sabha MP Kriti Singh Debbarma has raised the issue of promoting the states cultivated agarwood sector in Parliament, seeking greater support and simplified procedures for transit, certification and export of agarwood and its value-added products. Raising the matter through Unstarred Question No. 3667 in the Lok Sabha, Debbarma sought... The post Tripura MP Kriti Singh Debbarma Raises Agarwood Sector Issues in Lok Sabha, Seeks Easier Export Procedures first

Shillong, Aug 13: Meghalaya has raised a fresh alarm over the spread of HIV after 574 new infections were reported in just three months, averaging more than six new cases daily. The Meghalaya AIDS Control Society (MACS) revealed that casual sex accounts for nearly 52 percent of these infections, underscoring the urgent need for stronger... The post Meghalaya Records 574 New HIV Cases In 3 Months, 52% Linked To Casual Sex first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, August 13: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has welcomed the Lok Sabhas decision to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for further examination. Rio appreciated the leadership of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Centres responsiveness to concerns raised over the proposed legislation. He said the... The post Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio Welcomes Move To Refer FCRA Amendment Bill To Joint Parliamentary Committee first appe

Agartala, August 13, 2026: The nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, which has evolved into a major mass movement promoting patriotism and respect for the national flag, was observed with a grand rally in Agartala on Wednesday. Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha flagged off the rally from the premises of Ujjayanta Palace. The rally passed... The post Tiranga Carries the Legacy of Sacrifice of Our Freedom Fighters: CM Dr Manik Saha first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 13, 2026: In a celebration of sportsmanship, unity and the spirit of Independence, Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB) and the Department of Fisheries, Government of Tripura, organised a friendly football match at the Umakanta Academy Football Ground on the eve of Indias 80th Independence Day. The match was attended by Tripura Gramin Bank Chairman... The post Tripura Gramin Bank, Fisheries Department Celebrate Independence Day Spirit Through Friendly Football Match first appeared on North