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Guwahati: Several people were detained during a protest against the proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in Arunachal Pradesh outside Arunachal Bhawan in New Delhi on Saturday, with some protesters remaining in police custody late that night, according to Himkhand. A Himkhand member said some of those detained had been released after being taken [] The post Several held in Delhi during Arunachals Siang dam protest, detainees allege assault by police appeared first on NorthE

Doomdooma: Hundreds of students and activists staged a protest outside Arunachal Bhawan in New Delhi on Saturday, demanding the release of detained protesters, the withdrawal of the proposed 11,200-megawatt Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh and the removal of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel deployed in the state. The demonstration was organised by [] The post Siang dam protests reach New Delhi as students, activists rally outside Arunachal Bhawan appeared first o

Guwahati: Myanmar junta fighter jets struck a facility in Hakha Township of Chin State where the Chinland Defense Force-Hakha (CDF-Hakha) was holding detained military personnel, killing at least 10 people and injuring five others, according to the resistance group. The CDF-Hakha said the attack occurred between 8.20 pm and 9 pm on October 28, when [] The post Myanmar: Military airstrike kills 10 of its personnel held captive in Chin State appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha arrived at Tawang airport on Saturday, marking the start of a three-week exposition across Arunachal Pradesh. The relics, brought from the National Museum in New Delhi, will be displayed in Tawang, Bomdila and Namsai from October 31 to November 21. Welcoming the relics, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister [] The post Arunachal: Sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha arrive in Tawang for three-week exposition appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various teaching and non-teaching positions or jobs in St Anthonys College Meghalaya in 2026. St Anthonys College Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Lecturers, Watchman and Laboratory Attendant Name of post : Lecturer Subjects : Eligibility Criteria : 1. Masters [] The post Meghalaya Jobs 2026 : St Anthonys College Recruitment appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Doomdooma: A solitary male Golden Langur travelled at least 32.5 km across four locations in Assams Nalbari district over six months, moving through villages, agricultural fields and urban areas using scattered trees and bamboo clumps for shelter and movement, according to a scientific study published on October 26. The study, published in the Journal of [] The post Assam: Golden Langur travels 32.5 km across four locations in Nalbari, study finds appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A tigress released in Buxa Tiger Reserve earlier this month has crossed into Assam, prompting the West Bengal government to prepare for its return. Forest Minister Manoj Oraon is scheduled to visit Raimona National Park in Assams Kokrajhar district on October 31, Saturday, to assess the animals condition and decide how it can be [] The post Buxa tigress crosses into Assam, West Bengal government prepares return appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: Indias leading private oil and gas producer Vedanta Oil & Gas Limited (VOGL) reiterated that it would unlock the Northeasts rich hydrocarbon potential. The company made the commitment at the North East Energy Summit 2026 Nagaland Energy Chapter at Chumoukedima on Friday. In his special address, Nagaland power and parliamentary affairs minister [] The post Nagaland: Vedanta Oil & Gas pledges to unlock Northeasts hydrocarbon potential appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: More than 100 people staged a protest in Guwahati on Friday, demanding the scrapping of the proposed 11,200 MW Upper Siang Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The demonstration was held outside Cotton University in solidarity with the anti-dam peoples movement in Arunachal Pradesh. The protesters urged the government to immediately cancel the project and [] The post Assam: Guwahati protest demands scrapping of Siang dam, release of over 60 detainees appeared first on NorthEast N

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: Tripura Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had taken several initiatives to empower farmers and make them self-reliant, citing the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme as one of the key measures. Speaking at a state-level programme organised at Prajna Bhawan to mark [] The post Tripura farmers to receive Rs 44.24 crore under 24th PM-Kisan instalment appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Imphal: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has reported that Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh have the highest cancer incidence rates in Northeast India. Manipur, meanwhile, has lower rates than both the regional and national averages. BABINA Group of Companies Chairman and Managing Director Dhabali Thangjam shared the findings at a breast cancer awareness and [] The post Mizoram, Arunachal lead Northeast cancer rates; Manipur below national average, says ICMR appeared first on NorthEast

Doomdooma: A new scientific study has documented Assams Moran communitys traditional knowledge of how insects and birds behave before changes in weather. The findings show how local communities observe their environment and use this knowledge to understand weather patterns. Published on October 29, 2026, in Archives of Current Research International, the study, titled Indigenous Technical [] The post Assam: New study documents Moran communitys traditional insect and bird weather indicators appea

Guwahati: Nearly 12,000 people residing along the Sankosh River in West Bengals Alipurduar district, downstream of Bhutan, were evacuated to safer places on Friday following a rise in the rivers water level caused by a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in the neighbouring Himalayan country, a senior official said. The emergency measure came a day [] The post Nearly 12,000 evacuated in West Bengal after glacial lake outburst flood in Bhutan appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Itanagar : After Arunachal Pradesh Police sought a search warrant against journalist Tongam Rina in connection with the violence that broke out in Pasighat town during a protest against the Upper Siang dam project, she said that it wont stop her from writing or her activism. She vowed to continue to stand with the people [] The post Arunachal journalist Tongam Rina claims people will not bend and vows to stand with Siang Valley appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Itanagar: A huge rally was taken out from Akashdeep to IG Park in Itanagar on Thursday against the proposed 11,000 MW mega dam on the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh. The protesters held placards and banners and raised slogans against Chief Minister Pema Khandu. We dont want a mega dam in Siang because it will [] The post Arunachal: Mass rally held against proposed Siang mega dam in Itanagar appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Arunachal Indigenous Tribes Forum (AITF) has formed a high-level committee to facilitate dialogue and restore peace in the Siang region amid tensions over the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. Announcing the initiative at the Arunachal Press Club in Itanagar on Wednesday, AITF general secretary Tapi Tai said the committee would assess the situation [] The post Arunachal: AITF forms peace panel amid tensions over Siang mega dam project appeared first on NorthEast Now .