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The Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi district, strongly condemned the alleged burning of civilian houses by suspected cadres of the NSCN-IM at Kailenjang village in Kangpokpi district on Tuesday afternoon. According to the KSO, the incident occurred at around 1:30 pm and involved suspected armed cadres. The organisation said the incident was particularly... The post Manipur: KSO Sadar Hills Condemns Burning Of Houses In Kailenjang, Demands Immediate Arrests first appeared

Parliament on Monday passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirming that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions will continue to remain free for consumers. The Rajya Sabha cleared the Bill through a voice vote after a brief discussion, following its approval in the Lok Sabha last week. Sitharaman... The post No Charges For UPI Users, Says Nirmala Sitharaman As Parliament Clears Taxation Bill first appeared on Northeast Today

The flood situation in Assam has taken a devastating turn, with the official death toll climbing to 101, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS). Heavy rainfall and rising river levels have left several districts submerged, forcing thousands of residents to abandon their homes and seek shelter... The post Assam Flood Death Toll Rises To 101 As Several Districts Remain Inundated first appeared on Northeast Today .

Manipur fencer and Indian Army Havaldar Moramba Laishram clinched a bronze medal in the Mens U-23 Sabre individual event at the Commonwealth Fencing Championship 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria. Representing India at the championship being held from August 9 to 14, Laishram produced a strong campaign to reach the semifinals. His key victory came in the... The post Manipur Fencer Moramba Laishram Wins Bronze At Commonwealth Fencing Championship first appeared on Northeast Today .

Imphal, August 11: Barely a day after Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singhs significant visit to Kangpokpi, suspected NSCN-IM cadres allegedly armed with sophisticated weapons attacked Kailenjang Kuki village on Monday, setting three residential houses ablaze. The attack took place between around 11 am and noon at Kailenjang, a village located in the fringe area... The post Three Houses Torched In Fresh Attack On Kailenjang Village In Manipurs Kangpokpi first appeared on Northeast Today

A day-long Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination programme was organised at Deb Village under Sagalee Circle in Papum Pare district in collaboration with the K.T. Foundation. Around 50 Mithuns were vaccinated during the drive. The initiative aimed to strengthen livestock health and prevent the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease among Mithuns in the area. Speaking at the... The post Arunachal: FMD Vaccination Drive Held At Deb Village, Around 50 Mithuns Inoculated first appeared on Northeast Tod

Itanagar, August 10: As part of the preparations for Census 2027, the Directorate of Census Operations, Arunachal Pradesh, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, organised a one-day District-Level Training Programme on the District Census Handbook (DCHB) 2027 at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioners Office, Tawang, today. The training programme was... The post Arunachal: Strengthening The Foundations For Census 2027: District-Level Training Held In Tawang first appear

Imphal, August 10: Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) expresses its strong disappointment over the Government of Manipurs decision to invite only the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) and the 14 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) for a follow-up meeting on the outcome of the 2-Day Consultative Meeting-cum-Seminar on the Demographic Profile of Manipur, organised by... The post Government Must Pursue Census Deferment/Cancellation, Not Selective Consensus: Says Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) first ap

Shillong, Aug 10: Fifteen persons with visual impairment in Meghalaya were provided Smart Glasses at Lok Bhavan, Shillong, on Monday, in an initiative aimed at enhancing their independence and confidence in carrying out everyday activities. The programme was organised by the Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (CRCSRE),... The post Meghalaya Governor Hands Over Smart Glasses To 15 Visually Impaired Persons, Calls For Greate

The first round of talks between the Manipur government and the United Naga Council (UNC) was held at the Senapati district headquarters on Monday, with the state government describing the meeting as a fruitful and cordial beginning to a series of discussions on the councils demands. Speaking to the media after the meeting, government spokesperson... The post Manipur Government, UNC Hold First Round Of Talks In Senapati first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Kepang Welfare Society (KWS), Pangin Block, organised a Mass Social Service-cum-Cleanliness and Plantation Programme in Pangin Town. As part of the initiative, cleanliness and plantation activities were carried out at the PHED SE Circle Office Complex. At the General Ground, members filled and levelled the waterlogged area of the market shed to improve public... The post Arunachal: Kepang Welfare Society (KWS) Organises Cleanliness And Plantation Drive In Pangin first appeared on Northeast T

Chief Minister Pema Khandu, along with his cabinet colleagues, attended the inaugural session of the Round Table of Vice Chancellors of Northeast at Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), Pasighat Campus today. The Roundtable brings together Vice-Chancellors from universities across North-East India to deliberate on the theme, Transforming Higher Education: Innovations, Collaborations and Strategies for a Future-Ready... The post Arunachal: CM Pema Khandu Attends First-Ever Vice Chancellors Roundtab

The High Power Committee (HPC) constituted to examine the 80:20 job reservation ratio in Arunachal Pradesh held its final meeting on Monday and concluded its deliberations. The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) submitted key recommendations to the High Power Committee on the 80:20 job reservation issue, suggesting amendments to the Recruitment Rules to make... The post Arunachal: HPC On 80:20 Job Reservation Concludes Final Meeting, Accepts AAPSU Recommendations first appeared on Nort

Kohima, August 10: The Nagaland government has reviewed key issues concerning oil exploration, landowners rights, the proposed Foothill Road, and the states response to floods and landslides, Minister Temjen Imna Along said on Monday. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a BJP programme, Along described the Cabinet meeting held in Wokha on August 6... The post Nagaland Cabinet Reviews Oil Exploration, Foothill Road And Disaster Response first appeared on Northeast Today .

Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday inaugurated the NCC Academy Complex at Pasighat, the first NCC Training Academy in Arunachal Pradesh and only the second such academy in the Northeast after Tezpur in Assam. The Chief Minister said the academy will provide the states youth with a dedicated space to learn, train and grow under... The post CM Pema Khandu Inaugurates Arunachals First NCC Academy Complex At Pasighat first appeared on Northeast Today .

National Highway 10 at Bardangs 20 Mile stretch was brought to a standstill after torrential overnight rain swept debris and loose material onto the road, leaving it impassable. The disruption has halted vehicular movement along one of Sikkims most vital road links, which connects the state with West Bengal and serves as a lifeline for... The post Sikkim: Torrential Rain Blocks NH10 At Bardangs 20 Mile, Traffic Movement Disrupted first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 10, 2026: Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has categorically rejected the possibility of an electoral alliance with the BJP for the upcoming Village Council (VC) elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), unless the Centre takes concrete steps to implement and advance the Tiprasa Accord. In a... The post Tripura: Pradyot Rules Out BJP Alliance Without Tiprasa Accord Implementation first appeared on Northeast Today .

The flood crisis in Assam has claimed 100 lives as vast areas of the state remain submerged under rising waters. According to the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS) bulletin released on Sunday, the devastation has affected multiple districts, leaving behind widespread destruction and loss. The fatalities include 60 men, 23 women, and 18... The post Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises To 100 Amid Widespread Devastation first appeared on Northeast Today .