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TURA, Sept 3: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday joined National Peoples Party (NPP) leaders from Garo Hills in felicitating newly elected Rajya Sabha MP James Sangma. Congratulating James, Conrad Sangma said he has consistently been a strong voice for Meghalaya and an advocate for the Northeast. He expressed confidence that James would... The post Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Felicitates Newly Elected Rajya Sabha MP James Sangma first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, Sept 3: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday urged government officers to adopt firm measures against corruption, reiterating his administrations commitment to transparency and clean governance. Speaking at the inauguration of a training-cum-workshop on the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, organized by the Vigilance Department for officials of the Mizoram Lokayukta, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB),... The post Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Directs Officers To Take Strong Action Against Co

Ahead of the forthcoming session of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Eighth Assembly held its 7th sitting on Thursday under the chairmanship of Speaker Tesam Pongte at the Assembly Secretariat in Itanagar. Parliamentary Affairs Minister P D Sona, who is a member of the committee, attended the meeting... The post Arunachal: Business Advisory Committee Finalises List Of Business For Upcoming Arunachal Assembly Session first appeared on Northe

Four persons have been arrested in connection with the abduction and subsequent killing of six civilians in Manipurs Leilon Vaiphei area, Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam told the state Assembly on Thursday. The Home Minister said the investigation is being conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is probing the involvement of other suspected persons.... The post Four Arrested Over Abduction, Killing Of Six Civilians In Manipur first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, Sept 3: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday congratulated candidates who qualified in the Meghalaya Teacher Eligibility Test (MTET) 2026, saying the examination has recorded its highest pass percentage since it was introduced in the state in 2019. The pass percentage in Paper I (Classes I-V) increased from 63.15 per cent in... The post Meghalaya Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 Records Highest Pass Percentage Since 2019: CM Sangma first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 03, 2026: In a major breakthrough in the ongoing crackdown on narcotics, Tripura police seized approximately 80,000 Yaba tablets from a stone-laden lorry in the Jolaibari area of Southern district. The seized contraband is estimated to have a market value of around 3 crore. Three persons were detained in connection with the seizure.... The post Tripura: 80,000 Yaba Tablets Seized in Jolaibari, Three Detained first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 03, 2026: Tripura has fenced most of its international boundary with Bangladesh, with 805.99 kilometres of barbed-wire fencing completed out of the states total 856-kilometre border. The figures were placed before the Tripura Legislative Assembly by the Home Department in a written response to a question raised by Tipra Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma.... The post Tripura Fences 805.99 Km of Bangladesh Border, Nearly 50 Km Still Pending first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 03, 2026: Tripura took another step towards modernising its transport and tourism infrastructure with the launch of app-based cab services, including Uber, and a new Tourism Information Centre at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport on Thursday. Tourism and Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury inaugurated the facilities at the MBB Airport premises. Agartala and Jogendranagar railway... The post Tripura Minister Sushanta Chowdhury Launches App-Based Transport, Tourism Metaverse at MBB

Agartala, September 03, 2026: Leaders of various surrendered militant organizations have announced a 72-hour statewide bandh from September 4, demanding the speedy and proper implementation of the commitments made under an agreement signed in 2024. The bandh call was announced at a press conference at the Agartala Press Club on Thursday. The leaders said the... The post 72-Hour Tripura Bandh from September 4 Over Unfulfilled 2024 Agreement Demands first appeared on Northeast Today .

In a major step towards strengthening aviation security in Arunachal Pradesh, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is set to take over the security of Donyi Polo Airport, Hollongi. In connection with the planned deployment, CISF Deputy Inspector General Kim called on Chief Minister Pema Khandu in Itanagar. The meeting discussed the modalities and ongoing... The post Arunachal: CISF To Take Charge Of Donyi Polo Airport Security; DIG Kim Meets CM Khandu first appeared on Northeast Today .

Gumin Panggeng, a young Kathak dancer from Rayang village in East Siang district, has created history by becoming the first Kathak dancer from Arunachal Pradesh to be graded by Doordarshan, New Delhi. Panggeng has been recognised as a B-Grade Artist, a prestigious empanelment that acknowledges his proficiency and contribution to the classical dance form. Hailing... The post Arunachal: Gumin Panggeng Becomes First Kathak Dancer From Arunachal To Earn Doordarshan Grading first appeared on Northeas

Gangtok, Sept 3: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday chaired the 5th meeting of the Governing Board of the State Institute of Capacity Building (SICB) at Samman Bhawan. The meeting reviewed the institutes physical and financial progress since its inception, along with the proposed action plan for the current financial year. Discussions also... The post Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Reviews SICB Progress, Emphasises Skill Development first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 03, 2026: A pall of gloom descended on Dharmanagar after a four-year-old girl died in a tragic road accident while returning home from school. The deceased has been identified as Riddhi Pal, daughter of Rupon Pal, a resident of Bordowali. According to preliminary information, the accident occurred when a tuk-tuk (auto-rickshaw) carrying the... The post Tripura: Four-Year-Old Girl Dies After e-Rickshaw Overturns at Dharmanagar first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, Sept 3: The Meghalaya High Court has raised concerns over the police investigation into the violence that broke out during a bike rally organised by the Khasi Students Union (KSU) in Shillong. During a hearing on Wednesday, a division bench comprising Chief Justice Tevati Mohite Dere and Justice W Diengdoh questioned why only four... The post Meghalaya High Court Questions Police Action Over Shillong Violence first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Manipur Legislative Assembly on Wednesday reaffirmed its earlier resolutions urging the Centre to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state before conducting the Census, amid a heated exchange between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress. The resolution was adopted on the opening day of the eighth session of the 12th... The post Manipur Assembly Reaffirms NRC Resolution Amid BJP-Congress Row first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Sept 3: The Indian National Congress has formally severed its political alliance with Akhil Gogois Raijor Dal, citing repeated violations of coalition ethics and decorum. The decision, issued through an organisational circular signed by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) General Secretary (Organisation) Ramanna Baruah, was taken under the directive of APCC President and Deputy... The post Assam Congress Ends Political Alliance With Akhil Gogois Raijor Dal first appeared on Northea

Kohima, Sept 3: The Nagaland Olympic Association has announced that the Nagaland Olympic and Paralympic Games 2026 will be held from November 2 to 14 at Chmoukedima and Dimapur. The Games will feature competitions in nine disciplines archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, football, pencak silat, taekwondo and wushu. All disciplines will have mens and womens... The post Nagaland Olympic And Paralympic Games 2026 To Be Held from November 2 To 14 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 02, 2026: The School Education Department has launched a special inspection drive across Tripura to assess the ground realities of government schools and review the implementation of various educational programmes. As part of the initiative, a departmental team visited several schools in Mandai Block on Wednesday. During the inspection, officials reviewed the teaching-learning... The post Special Inspection Drive in Tripura Government Schools Focuses on Learning Outcomes, Att

Agartala, September 03, 2026: Tripuras Higher Education and Panchayat Minister Kishor Barman on Wednesday represented the Government of Tripura at the two-day Departmental Summit on Water organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi. The summit is being presided over by Union Minister for Jal Shakti... The post Tripura Minister Kishor Barman Highlights Water Management Priorities at Jal Shakti Summit in Delhi first appeared on Northeast Today

Kohima, September 3, 2026: The ninth session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly will resume today with a wide-ranging legislative agenda and government business. A key item before the House is the revised Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, which is scheduled to be taken up for consideration and passing on Thursday. The session... The post Nagaland Assembly Session Resumes Today; Revised FNTA Bill 2026 On Agenda first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, September 3: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force of the Mon Police has busted a suspected drug supply network with links to Myanmar, arresting two persons and recovering 14 soap cases containing suspected narcotic drugs. The recovery was made during a three-day coordinated operation involving personnel from Naginimora Police Station, the Mon Quick Response Team and... The post Nagaland: Mon Police Bust Suspected Myanmar-Linked Drug Network, Two Arrested first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 02, 2026: In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, a joint team of Assam Rifles, CRPF and Jiribam Police seized over 10 kg of Brown Sugar valued at approximately 80 crore from Makha Basti along JT Road in Jiribam district of Manipur. Acting on specific inputs, the joint forces conducted an operation and... The post Assam Rifles, CRPF and Police Seize Brown Sugar Worth 80 Crore in Jiribam first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 02, 2026: As political discussions gather momentum over a possible electoral arrangement between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) ahead of the forthcoming TTAADC Village Committee elections, TMP founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has placed the issue of indigenous land rights firmly at the centre of the debate.... The post Pradyot Sets Tribal Land Rights as Key Condition Amid BJP-TMP Alliance Buzz first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, September 2: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Wednesday convened a high-level meeting to finalise the revised guidelines for the Chief Ministers Comprehensive State Rural Road Development Programme (CMCSRRDP). The meeting was attended by Rural Works Department Minister P.D. Sona, Advisor to the Deputy Chief Minister Chau Zingnu Namchoom, and senior officials... The post Arunachal Finalises Revised Guidelines For Rural Road Development Programme first appeared on N

Itanagar, September 2: The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) took out a protest march from Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan to V-Mart near Civil Secretariat on Wednesday, condemning the FIR registered against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the alleged purification ritual in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. The march was led by APCC Vice President Mina... The post Arunachal Congress Holds Protest March In Itanagar Against FIR Over Rahul Gandhis Haldwani Purification Remark first appeare

Parikshit Sharma, a member of the Assam Association in Singapore, has appeared before a fast-track court to record his testimony in the ongoing case concerning the death of celebrated Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. Sharma is the first witness from the association to testify, having been present aboard the yacht on September 19, 2025, when the... The post Zubeen Garg Death Case: Singapore-Based Assamese Witness Parikshit Sharma Appears Before Court first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, September 2: The Administrative Reforms Commission, headed by Chairman Pramod Jain, IAS (Retd.), presented its First Report to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday, marking a key step towards improving governance in the state. The Commission was constituted to recommend structural and procedural reforms aimed at making government functioning more efficient, transparent... The post Administrative Reforms Commission Submits First Report To Arunachal CM Pema Khandu fi

Agartala, September 02, 2026: A sense of alarm gripped Tripuras North Bharatchandranagar Higher Secondary School in Belonia of Southern district on Wednesday afternoon after several students suddenly fell ill during class hours, triggering panic among students, teachers and guardians. According to reports, 13 students12 girls and one boyall studying in Class VII, were affected by... The post Tripura: 13 Students Fall Ill Mysteriously at Belonia School, Investigation Underway first appeared on No

Shillong, September 2: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday felicitated the SPARK Campus Stars of West Garo Hills, recognising young talents who demonstrated confidence, creativity and potential throughout the programme. Sangma also felicitated SPARK Campus Principals and Talent Coordinators, acknowledging their leadership, dedication and support in making the initiative successful across the district.... The post CM Sangma Felicitates SPARK Campus Stars, Says Confidence Will S

In a shocking incident in Assams Dhemaji district, a school teacher allegedly killed his wife and two children with a machete inside their home on Wednesday morning. Police reported that the couples eldest daughter, aged 13, sustained critical injuries during the attack and is currently receiving medical treatment. Authorities stated that the motive behind the... The post Man Allegedly Kills Wife, Two Children In Assams Dhemaji first appeared on Northeast Today .

The eighth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly commenced on Wednesday with members paying tribute to four former legislators through obituary references. Members cutting across party lines expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Longjam Ningthemjao Singh, former MLA from 2-Heingang Assembly Constituency; K. Envey, former MLA from 43-Phungyar (ST); Dr Md. Maniruddin Sheikh,... The post Manipur Assembly Begins Eighth Session With Obituary References first appeared on Northeast Today

The Manipur Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, on Tuesday evening approved the draft Manipur Unified Trade, Shops and Establishment Licensing Bill, 2026 for introduction in the upcoming Assembly session. The Bill proposes a single unified licensing system for trade, shops and establishments across the state. It aims to eliminate overlapping licences, reduce... The post Manipur Cabinet Approves Unified Trade Licensing Bill first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 01, 2026: Punjab National Bank (PNB) is set to establish new branches at Fatikroy and Kanchanbari in Unakoti district, providing residents of the two areas with improved access to banking services and credit facilities. The assurance was given during a meeting between Tripura State Level Bankers Committee officials and ARD, Fisheries and SC... The post PNB Branches to Come Up at Fatikroy, Kanchanbari Soon: Tripura Minister Sudhangshu Das first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 01, 2026: The Khowai District Court has convicted two persons in a cannabis smuggling case and sentenced them to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment, besides imposing a fine of 1 lakh on each. The convicted individuals have been identified as Partha Debnath, the driver of the vehicle, and Bijesh Debbarma, the co-driver. The... The post Tripura: Khowai Court Sentences Two to 10 Years for Cannabis Smuggling first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Sep 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that the state government has disbursed over 25 crore as interim relief to families affected by this years floods in three districts. A total of 25.12 crore was transferred to 16,746 households in Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat, with each family receiving 15,000 in... The post Assam Govt Transfers 25.12 Crore Interim Relief To 16,746 Flood-Hit Families first appeared on Northeast Today .

East Kameng Police in coordination with the District Administration (GA), Child Welfare Committee (CWC) and Labour Department carried out a joint enforcement drive against child labour in Seppa town on Monday. Acting on inputs about engagement of minors in commercial establishments, teams inspected shops and business outlets across the town to check for employment of... The post Arunachal: East Kameng Admin Rescues 9 Minors Employed In Shops In Seppa first appeared on Northeast Today .

Normal life was severely disrupted across five valley districts of Manipur on Tuesday as a 24-hour statewide strike called by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) over its demand for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the Census brought businesses, educational institutions and public transport to a standstill. Markets and business... The post Manipur: JFD Strike Disrupts Normal Life Across Manipur Valley Districts first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 01, 2026: A new community-based digital healthcare initiative, Ekduniya Digital Hospital, is set to be launched with the objective of taking technology-enabled medical services to people living in remote and rural areas of Tripura and other parts of Northeast India. The initiative, spearheaded by the Positive Message Foundation under the broader vision of... The post Ekduniya Digital Hospital to Expand Healthcare Access in Rural Tripura; Launches on Sept 17 & 25, Says Malay P

Agartala, September 1, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr Manik Saha informed the state Assembly on Monday that a total of 1,625 cases were registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act between 2023 and 2025, leading to the arrest of 2,819 accused persons. Replying to an un-starred question raised by... The post Tripura Records 1,625 NDPS Cases, 2,819 Arrests in Three Years: CM Dr Manik Saha first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, Sept 1: The ninth session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly begins today with a wide-ranging legislative agenda, including the revised Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, government bills and discussions on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. On the opening day, Speaker Sharingain Longkumer will make an obituary reference to former Assembly... The post Ninth Session Of 14th Nagaland Assembly Begins Today first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Union Government on Monday decided to defer the Census exercise in Manipur following a high-level review meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Home Affairs, reviewed the prevailing situation in Manipur and discussed the demand from sections of the state to defer the... The post Centre Defers Census In Manipur After High-Level Meeting Chaired By Amit Shah first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, Aug 31: Mizoram has recorded nearly 40,000 small and medium enterprises registered under the Government of Indias Udyam system, officials confirmed on Monday. According to data maintained up to July this year, a total of 39,797 enterprises across the state have completed Udyam registration. The Udyam platform, a free and official online system, is... The post Mizoram Records Nearly 40,000 Udyam-Registered Enterprises first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) has called for a 24-hour general strike across Manipur from midnight on August 31, after the Centre failed to issue an official announcement deferring the Census exercise in the state until the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is implemented. Addressing a press conference on Monday, JFD executive... The post Manipur: JFD Calls 24-Hour Manipur General Strike Over NRC- Census Demand first appeared on Northeast Today .

Investors can now complete much of the trading account onboarding process digitally, making market access more convenient than the paperwork-heavy process of the past. To open trading account online, an applicant generally needs to complete KYC, link bank details, verify identity and finish the required electronic authorisations with a registered intermediary. The speed of onboarding... The post Open trading account online: Simple steps to begin your market investments first appeared on Northeas

Agartala, August 31, 2026: A Special POCSO Court in Ambassa has sentenced Vijay Ghosh, the principal accused in a 2016 rape case involving a 15-year-old minor girl, to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment. According to police, the case originated on April 10, 2016, when a complaint was lodged at Manu Police Station alleging that the... The post Tripura: 14-Year Rigorous Imprisonment for Man Convicted in 2016 POCSO Rape Case first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, Aug 31: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday chaired a meeting of the organising committee for the Winter Festival 2026, outlining plans to promote the state as the Winter Capital of India and showcase its entrepreneurial and cultural potential. The meeting was held at the P&PI Conference Hall and attended by Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova... The post Mizoram Gears Up For Winter Festival 2026, CM Lalduhoma Pushes Winter Capital Of India Vision first appeared on Northeast Today .