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Dimapur: The Naga Students Federation (NSF) on Wednesday raised serious concerns over what it described as poor workmanship, prolonged delays and negligence in the construction and maintenance of road infrastructure projects being implemented by the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) in Nagaland. The federation singled out the upgraded four-lane NH-29 between Dimapur [] The post Nagaland: NSF criticises NHIDCL over deteriorating Dimapur-Kohima highway app

Guwahati: A black-flag bike rally organised by the Khasi Students Union (KSU) descended into violence across several parts of Shillong on Wednesday, leaving multiple civilians injured and a trail of damaged vehicles, vandalised public property and heightened political tensions. The protest was organised to press the Meghalaya government over what the KSU described as its [] The post Meghalaya: KSU black-flag bike rally erupts into violence across Shillong appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Agartala: The Tripura High Court has directed the state police to register a case and ordered a senior Crime Branch officer to investigate allegations that personnel from Bishalgarh police station took 2.780 kg of gold from a passenger during a vehicle interception. The case stems from an alleged incident on February 21 involving Billal Mia, [] The post Tripura High Court orders FIR, Crime Branch probe into 2.78 kg gold seizure allegations appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: A major landslide struck National Highway 702A at New Colony in Zunheboto on Wednesday morning, disrupting traffic along the key highway stretch and raising safety concerns among local residents. Three houses located near the landslide site had been evacuated as a precaution before the situation worsened. The houses were subsequently completely damaged by the [] The post Nagaland: Landslide damages three houses, disrupts NH-702A traffic in Zunheboto appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: Indian hockey international and Olympian Lalremsiami has become the first sportsperson from Mizoram to be selected for the prestigious Arjuna Award, recognising her contribution to Indian womens hockey. The 26-year-old forward, who is Mizorams only female Olympian, is among 17 sportspersons chosen for the Arjuna Award 2025 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and [] The post Mizoram: Hockey star Lalremsiami becomes first sportsperson from state selected for Arjuna Award appeared first on Nor

Applications are invited for recruitment of various medical positions or jobs in NEIGRIHMS Meghalaya in 2026. NEIGRIHMS Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Scientist-B (Non-Medical) in the project entitled Setting up of Nation-Wide Network of Laboratories for Managing Epidemics and National Calamities under State Level ViralResearch [] The post Meghalaya Jobs 2026 : Apply for Scientist in NEIGRIHMS appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Former Mizoram Chief Minister and Mizo National Front (MNF) president Zoramthanga is set to receive his undergraduate degree from Gauhati University nearly six decades after completing his final examination. The 82-year-old politician will be presented with his degree certificate at a special programme at the Phanidhar Dutta Seminar Hall on August 20. Gauhati University [] The post Former Mizoram CM Zoramthanga to receive Gauhati University degree 60 years after undergraduate exam appe

Applications are invited for recruitment of various teaching positions or jobs in NIT Arunachal Pradesh in 2026. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Arunachal Pradesh is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Adjunct Faculty (Guest Faculty) (purely on temporary basis) in 2026. Name of post : Adjunct Faculty (Guest [] The post Arunachal Jobs 2026 : Apply for Guest Faculty in NIT Arunachal appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dibrugarh: A two-day nature exploration in Walong in Arunachal Pradeshs Anjaw district has documented around 85 butterfly species, providing baseline information on the regions butterfly diversity. The exploration was carried out by wildlife photographer Mahesh Baruah of Bongaigaon, who is associated with Wiki Loves Butterfly, nature enthusiast and wildlife photographer Debojit Sonowal of Naharkatia, birdwatcher [] The post 85 butterfly species documented in Arunachals Walong, including rare sig

Guwahati: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in several parts of Arunachal Pradesh from Wednesday, August 19. According to the weather agency, districts likely to receive heavy rainfall include Tawang, West Kameng, East Kameng, Papum Pare, Lower Subansiri, Upper Subansiri, East Siang, Lower Dibang Valley, Lohit, Anjaw, Namsai, Changlang, Tirap [] The post Arunachal: IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms across several districts appeared firs

Shillong: A fresh application before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has challenged the environmental public hearing held on July 31, 2026, for Shree Cement Limiteds proposed 217.394-hectare limestone mining project at Lum Syrmian/Daistong in East Jaintia Hills district. The application, filed before the NGTs Eastern Zone Bench in Kolkata by Bocheru Mi Pohsnem, Jersom Shylla [] The post Meghalaya limestone mining: NGT plea challenges Shree Cement public hearing appeared first on NorthEast Now

Guwahati: The Madhya Assam Koch-Rajbongshi Students Union on August 18 urged the Assam government to immediately halt alleged illegal hill mining activities in central Assam. The organisation submitted a four-point memorandum to Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah through Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Debashis Sharma, seeking action against alleged illegal mining and measures to protect central [] The post Assam: Koch-Rajbongshi students body seeks halt to illegal hill mining in Karbi Anglon

Applications are invited for recruitment of 11 vacant positions or jobs under IIM Shillong in Manipur in 2026. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Experts and Specialists for State Support Mission Government of Manipur in 2026. Name of posts : No. [] The post Manipur Jobs 2026 : IIM Shillong Recruitment [11 posts] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday called the Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP), the states apex womens organisation, and other voluntary groups key pillars of society, highlighting their role in shaping younger generations and strengthening social institutions. Lalduhoma made the remarks while laying the foundation stone for a new MHIP building at Treasury Square [] The post Mizoram: Lalduhoma calls MHIP key pillar of society, lays foundation stone for new Aizawl building ap

Applications are invited for recruitment of various technical positions or jobs in College of Agriculture Kyrdemkulai Meghalaya in 2026. College of Agriculture Kyrdemkulai Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the positions or jobs of Computer Operator/IT Expert on contractual basis in 2026. Name of post : Computer Operator/IT Expert No. of [] The post Meghalaya Jobs 2026 : College of Agriculture Recruitment [IT post] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: The Chakma community in Mizoram observed Chakma Black Day on Monday, marking the 1947 decision that placed the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in East Pakistan and remembering what community leaders described as a historic injustice that continues to influence the identity and aspirations of indigenous people from the region. The programme was organised by [] The post Mizoram: Chakma community observes Black Day, remembers 1947 Chittagong Hill Tracts partition appeared first on NorthEast No

Aizawl: Mizoram Police have yet to arrest any suspect in the alleged murder of a 15-year-old girl in south Mizorams Lunglei district, nearly two weeks after her death, a police officer said on Sunday. The officer, who is part of the investigation team, also denied a social media post claiming that the girl was killed [] The post Mizoram Police deny rumours in Lunglei murder case, say no arrests made yet appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various project based positions or jobs in NEHU Shillong Meghalaya in 2026. North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Shillong Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Project Associate-I and Field Assistant underDBT funded research project entitled Assessment of silicate solubilizing bacterial biodiversityand abundance [] The post Meghalaya Jobs 2026 : NEHU Shillong Recruitment [PA, FA posts] appea