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Aizawl: The three-day Leitlangpui Music Festival 2026, celebrating Mizorams musical heritage, began at Lena Stadium in Serkawn, Lunglei district, on Wednesday, bringing together musicians, independent bands and visitors from across the state and neighbouring regions. Scheduled from November 11 to 13 under the theme Music Comes Home to Serkawn, the festival is organised by the [] The post Mizoram: Leitlangpui Music Festival 2026 begins in Lunglei with artists from Northeast appeared first on Nort

Guwahati: Several coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed near Digaru railway station in Assam early Wednesday, after the loco pilot reportedly failed to control the trains speed while giving precedence to another train. All passengers are safe and no injuries have been reported, Northeast Frontier Railway said. The train, travelling from Sairang near Mizorams Aizawl [] The post Six coaches of Kolkata-Sairang Express derail near Digaru in Assam, passengers safe appeared first on NorthEas

Guwahati: Assam-based environmental activist Rohit Chowdhury has approached the Union Environment Ministry against Assams Special Chief Secretary (Forest) M.K. Yadava, alleging that the state government has failed to submit a report sought by the Centre on the alleged illegal diversion of forest land in three reserve forests. In a complaint to the Union Ministry for [] The post Forest land diversion row: Assam activist seeks probe into allegations against M.K. Yadava appeared first on NorthEast

Applications are invited for recruitment of 58 vacant positions or jobs in NEIGRIHMS Meghalaya in 2026. North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Senior Resident Doctors in 2026. Name of post : Senior Resident Doctor [] The post Meghalaya Jobs 2026 : Apply for 58 vacancies in NEIGRIHMS appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or career in CIHCS Dahung Arunachal Pradesh in 2026. Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies (CIHCS), Dahung, West Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Director in 2026. Name of post : Director No. of [] The post Arunachal Jobs 2026 : Apply for Director post in CIHCS Dahung appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A spell of rain does not necessarily mean the monsoon has arrived. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Gauhati University have developed a new method to identify when the monsoon establishes itself over a particular location, distinguishing sustained rainfall linked to the larger weather system from short-lived local showers. [] The post Assam: IIT Madras, Gauhati University researchers develop new method to pinpoint monsoon arrival appeared firs

Imphal: An American filmmaker-turned-military trainer and six Ukrainian nationals secured bail from a Delhi prison after the National Investigation Agency dropped anti-terror charges in a case the defense claims involves Russian geopolitical influence. Matthew VanDyke and his co-accused were released on Monday from New Delhis Tihar Jail after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) omitted provisions [] The post NIA drops terror charges against seven foreign nationals in Mizoram-Manipur border c

Written by: Shannon Gibson/The Conversation Nearly every country in the world has acknowledged that climate change is a serious problem. Its hard to ignore, as billions of people suffer through increasingly destructive storms and extreme heat. In response, most governments have promised repeatedly to cut greenhouse gas emissions that are driving global temperatures higher. Yet [] The post 5 ways countries stymie climate negotiations without actually sayingno appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Doomdooma: A reported crude oil leak from an Oil India Limited (OIL) pipeline over the Dibru River in Upper Assams Tinsukia district has raised questions about the safety of the regions fragile aquatic ecosystem. The Assam Moran Sabha has warned of a democratic agitation if immediate steps are not taken to prevent environmental damage. Crude [] The post Assam: Reported OIL pipeline leak over Tinsukias Dibru River sparks agitation warning appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: Nagaland University researchers have developed and tested a 50-item achievement test to measure how well teachers-in-training understand inclusive education. The tool is designed to help identify gaps in teacher preparation and improve teaching practices for children with learning needs. According to a university release on Monday, the study is especially important in the context [] The post Nagaland University develops tool to assess trainee teachers inclusive education knowledge appea

Guwahati: US President Donald Trump has indicated that he is likely to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a rare trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen next week. China on Monday, November 9, said it was in communication with relevant parties over [] The post Trump signals possible trilateral meeting with Xi, Putin at APEC summit appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The transfer of five captive elephants from Assam to temples and religious institutions in Tamil Nadu has taken a more troubling turn, with questions emerging over their ownership, genetic origins and the credibility of the documentation used to facilitate their movement. What initially appeared to be a case of five elephants being donated to [] The post DNA records, missing owners deepen questions over five Assam elephant transfers to Tamil Nadu appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The sacred bone relics of Gautama Buddha are being exhibited at TGL Monastery, also known as Lower Gompa, in Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh, from November 8 to 13. The special exposition aims to give Buddhist devotees and visitors an opportunity to offer prayers and pay their respects to the sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha. The [] The post Arunachal: Sacred Buddha relics on display at Bomdila Monastery until November 13 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and the Assam government on a plea filed by Oil India Limited (OIL) challenging the rejection of its proposal for hydrocarbon exploration beneath Assams Dibru-Saikhowa National Park using Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) technology. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya [] The post Supreme Court seeks Centre, Assam govts response on OILs Dibru-Saikhowa drilling plea appeared first on NorthEast No