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Kohima, August 19: A final homecoming public reception for the mortal remains of veteran peace activist Niketu Iralu was held at Dimapur Airport on Wednesday, with people from various sections of society gathering to pay their last respects. The programme was organised by Khonoma Rffno Nagaland to honour Iralus legacy of peace, reconciliation and common... The post Nagaland: Dimapur Holds Final Public Reception For Veteran Peace Activist Niketu Iralu Ahead Of Funeral On Thursday first appeared o

Kohima, August 19: Director of the North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC), Dimapur, Alobo Naga has called for urgent efforts to document and pass on traditional knowledge to younger generations, warning that centuries of indigenous knowledge could be lost within a single generation. Speaking at the Living Morung Initiative Programme on Traditional Knowledge and Cultural... The post Nagaland: NEZCC Director Alobo Naga Calls For Urgent Preservation Of Traditional Knowledge first appeared on North

Kohima, August 19: The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of Advocate Nchumbemo Mozhui as a Judge of the Gauhati High Court. The decision was taken at the Collegiums meeting on Tuesday, where it also approved the appointment of Judicial Officer Helen Dawngliani as a High Court judge. The appointments will take effect after... The post SC Collegium Clears Appointment Of Nagaland Advocate Nchumbemo Mozhui As Gauhati High Court Judge first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, August 19: A massive landslide has completely cut off National Highway-702A at New Colony in Nagalands Zunheboto district, with continued ground movement worsening the damage. The affected stretch has been washed away, leaving no portion of the road passable to vehicles. The district administration has temporarily closed the highway at New Colony until further... The post NH-702A Cut Off In Nagalands Zunheboto After Massive Landslide first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Campaign for Just & Fair Delimitation (JFD) has intensified its demand for updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), announcing a boycott of State and Central Government offices across Manipur from Thursday. JFD Convenor Jitendra Ningomba announced the decision during an interaction with the media at the WAL United Youths Club at Wangkhei... The post JFD Announces Boycott Of Government Offices Over NRC Demand first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, August 19: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday inaugurated the newly constructed Integrated District Commissioners Office of Kamrup (Metropolitan) at Rupnagar in Guwahati. Built at a cost of 81 crore, the 12,695squaremetre facility brings key administrative and public service departments under one roof to streamline processes and make government services more accessible... The post Assam CM Himanta Inaugurates 81-Crore Integrated Kamrup (M) DC Office In Guwahati first

Aizawl, Aug 19: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Selection Committee to consider applications for licences to manufacture Local Fruit Beer and establish wineries under the Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2025. Out of 99 applications received, the committee approved 11 applicants for Local Fruit Beer manufacturing after scrutiny, interviews... The post Mizoram Approves 11 Local Fruit Beer Licences Under MLP Amendment Act, 2025 first appeared on No

Guwahati, August 19: Assam has expanded its conservation footprint with the addition of 403.62 square kilometres of Protected Forest land, described by the state Forest Minister as the biggest such addition anywhere in India. Forest Minister Jayanta MallaBarua said the expansion will strengthen Assams forest cover, wildlife habitats and ecological corridors while creating a more... The post Assam Adds 403.62 Sq Km Of Protected Forest Land, Boosting Wildlife Conservation first appeared on Northea

Shillong, August 19: The Meghalaya Cabinet on Wednesday approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening higher education in the state, including amendments to three existing university Acts, proposals for two new universities and the repeal of the International Open University Act. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said the Cabinet approved the Maharashtra Institute of... The post Meghalaya Cabinet Clears Higher Education Reforms, Approves 2 New University Proposals first appeared on Northeas

Agartala, August 19, 2026: The Tripura Human Rights Commission has dropped proceedings over the non-compliance with its earlier recommendation to shift convict prisoner Sarathi Sarkar to SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, after noting that he has already undergone treatment at AGMC & GBP Hospital in Agartala and has largely recovered. The Commission, in its order dated July... The post Tripura Human Rights Commission Seeks Compliance on Rs 1.5 Lakh Compensation to Convict first appeared on Northeast Today

Agartala, August 19, 2026: Tipra Motha founder and royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Wednesday paid tribute to his paternal grandfather, Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, on his 118th birth anniversary and urged people to celebrate not merely the former rulers legacy but also work towards fulfilling his vision for the indigenous people... The post Tripura: Pradyot Kishore Calls for Fulfilment of Maharaja Bir Bikrams Vision on 118th Birth Anniversary first appeared on Nor

Arunachal Pradesh para athlete Tingong Wangpan has been tentatively selected for the National Coaching Camp in preparation for the Aichi Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, Japan. The Sports Authority of India has announced a list of 51 men and 20 women athletes for the camp. The camp will be conducted across SAI Centres at Bengaluru,... The post Arunachal Para Athlete Tingong Wangpan Selected For Asian Para Games 2026 Camp first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 19, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at the residence and business premises of a trader in Agartala, triggering heightened activity in the Western Club area of Akhaura Road and Battala Fitting Market. According to sources, ED officials arrived at the residence of Shahjahan Miah in the early hours and... The post Tripura: Enforcement Directorate Raids Traders Home and Shop in Agartalas Battala Market first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Joint Tribes Council Manipur (JTCM) has strongly backed the demand for implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur before conducting the Census or undertaking any delimitation exercise in the state. The JTCM expressed concern over what it described as the continuing influx of people across the international border and the resulting... The post Joint Tribes Council Manipur Demands NRC Before Census, Delimitation In Manipur first appeared on Northeast Today .

Arunachal Pradesh has sought stronger scientific and institutional support from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research to accelerate farm sector growth in the hill state. Speaking at the 97th Annual General Meeting of ICAR at Pusa, Agriculture & Horticulture Minister Gabriel D. Wangsu placed three key priorities before the Council for consideration. The AGM was... The post Arunachal Pitches For Central Kiwi Research Institute, Expanded KVK Network At ICAR Annual General Meeting first appear

Agartala, August 19, 2026: The future of two minor children in Raychandrapara under Juri Par ADC Village in Panisagar subdivision of North Tripura has become uncertain after their biological parents reportedly disappeared, leaving them dependent on a financially struggling relative. Nine-year-old Hasina Reang and seven-year-old Ratna Reang are currently staying with their uncle, Niranjay Reang,... The post Tripura: Plea for Government Assistance as Two Children Struggle After Parents Disappearan

Agartala, August 19, 2026: Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday highlighted the contribution of the Manikya royal dynasty to Tripuras development, cultural heritage and integration with India. While addressing BJP karyakartas in Agartala, Dr Saha said the contributions of kings and maharajas to nation-building and national integration had not received adequate recognition in... The post CM Dr Manik Saha Credits Manikya Dynastys Role in Tripuras Development and Cultural Heritage first

Agartala, August 18, 2026: In a significant breakthrough, personnel of the Khowai Womens Police Station have traced and rescued a minor girl who had been reported missing from Khowai and found her in Panaji, Goa. The girl went missing from Khowai, following which her family approached the Khowai Womens Police Station and lodged a missing... The post Tripura Police Trace Missing Minor Girl to Goa, Rescue Her Safely first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, August 18: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday expressed deep condolences over the deaths of five residents of the state in a fire in West Bengal and announced financial assistance of 2 lakh each to the bereaved families. The victims, including two children, were among eight people killed in a fire at... The post CM Conrad Sangma Announces 2 Lakh Aid For Families of 5 Meghalaya Residents Killed In West Bengal Fire first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, August 18: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and the states preparedness for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 with the Public Health Engineering Department and the JJM Meghalaya team. As a follow-up to the previous review, Sangma assessed the functionality of household tap connections to... The post Meghalaya CM Reviews Jal Jeevan Mission Progress, Identifies 322 Villages For Focus first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, August 18: Mizoram Olympian Lalremsiami Hmar has been selected for the prestigious Arjuna Award 2025 for her outstanding contributions to Indian hockey, making her the first sportsperson from Mizoram to receive the national sporting honour. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced Lalremsiami and fellow Indian hockey player Rajkumar Pal among 17 sportspersons... The post Lalremsiami Makes History As First Sportsperson From Mizoram To Receive Arjuna Award first appeared on North

More than 200 households in Arunachal Pradeshs West Kameng district have earned a combined turnover of Rs 39 lakh by harvesting and marketing over 10 tonnes of Khagi, a wild Himalayan spice. The plant very closely related Sichuan pepper and Timur with a strong aroma resembling that of a lemon or grapefruit; tingling-numbing sensation and... The post Arunachal: West Kameng Turns Wild Himalayan Spice Into Sustainable Livelihood; 10 Tonnes Of Khagi Fetch 39 Lakh first appeared on Northeast Today .

A delegation of Manipur MLAs will visit New Delhi to meet central leaders and press for updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state before the Census, government spokesperson and MLA Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference at the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) auditorium... The post Manipur MLAs To Visit Delhi, Seek Centres Nod For NRC Updation Before Census first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 18, 2026: Tripura BJP President and MLA Abhishek Debroy chaired a crucial organizational meeting with ministers and MLAs in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha at the Sonar Tori State Guest House on Tuesday to discuss the partys strategy for the upcoming elections and organizational matters. Speaking to reporters after the... The post Alliance Talks With Tipra Motha Ongoing, Says Tripura BJP Chief Abhishek Debroy first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 18, 2026: Tripura Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Ram Prasad Paul on the late evening of Monday last met Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah at his residence and held discussions on the overall development of Tripura, the current situation in the state and future prospects. Sharing details of the meeting,... The post Deputy Speaker Ram Prasad Paul Meets Amit Shah, Discusses Tripuras Development Prospects first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 18, 2026: TIPRA Motha founder and Tripuras royal scion Pradyot Kishore Debbarma on Tuesday called for the implementation of the land rights secured for the Tiprasa community by Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya, saying that providing land titles to people living without legal ownership would be a true tribute to the late monarch.... The post Pradyot Calls for Land Rights for Tiprasa People, Says Implement Maharaja Bir Bikrams Vision first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 18, 2026: Tension prevailed in the Hatai Kotor Sadhupara area of Teliamura on Tuesday after surrendered NLFT insurgents staged a road blockade on the Agartala-Assam National Highway, pressing for the fulfilment of their seven-point demands. The blockade disrupted traffic movement along the busy highway for some time. The situation was brought under control... The post Tripura: Surrendered NLFT Members Lift NH Blockade After Minister Bikash Debbarmas Assurance first appeared on N

Agartala, August 18, 2026: The Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) has taken strict administrative action against two engineers following allegations of irregularities in electricity billing and negligence in service delivery. Government sources said the two engineers have been placed under suspension pending further proceedings. According to sources, the action followed complaints alleging negligence in... The post Tripura: Two TSECL Engineers Suspended Over Billing Irregulari

Itanagar, August 18: The mortal remains of Michi Marpu, the 20-year-old BTech student from Arunachal Pradesh, are being flown home from Kerala following his death in Kothamangalam on Saturday. Marpu was a student at Mar Athanasius College of Engineering in Kerala and was found at his rented residence along with roommates. Kerala Higher Education Minister... The post Kerala Govt To Bear Cost Of Returning Arunachal Students Mortal Remains ; MA Colleges Year-Back Rule Under Scrutiny first appeared

Daily activities in Daporijo and Dumporijo, Upper Subansiri district, were hit on Monday as the Frontier Highway Committee, Upper Subansiri district unit observed a 12-hour bandh protesting the delay in completing the Subansiri bridge. Commercial establishments across both towns remained shut and traffic was sparse during the bandh period. According to the committee, work on... The post Arunachal: 12Hour Bandh Hits Daporijo, Dumporijo Over Delay In Subansiri Bridge Construction first appeared on

Itanagar, August 17: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Monday and presented the 10-Year Progress Report of Team Arunachal on behalf of the people of the state, highlighting its development and transformation over the past decade. During the meeting, Khandu briefed Shah on key initiatives... The post CM Pema Khandu Meets Amit Shah, Presents 10-Year Progress Report Of Team Arunachal first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 17, 2026:A potential breakthrough has emerged in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) patient Manashree Chowdhury, following intervention by former Tripura Chief Minister and MP Biplab Kumar Deb with the Central Government. Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda, in a letter to Deb, outlined the possible avenues for... The post Centre Signals 50 Lakh Aid for SMA Patient Manashree After MP Biplab Kumar Debs Intervention first appeared on Northe

Shillong, Aug 17: Pynthorumkhrah MLA AL Hek has expressed deep condolences over the death of five people from Meghalaya in a fire at an industrial park on Sevoke Road in Siliguri, West Bengal, and said he would seek details of the incident from the state government. Hek said he would approach West Bengal Chief Minister... The post Five Meghalaya Residents Killed In Siliguri Fire; MLA A.L. Hek Seeks Clarity From West Bengal Government first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 17, 2026: Tipra Motha founder and former royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Monday signalled a tough stance on the partys future political course, asserting that the implementation of the Tiprasa Accord remains his foremost concern. Pradyot made the remarks after returning to Agartala from New Delhi, where he held discussions with... The post Tripura: Pradyot Signals Tough Stand on Tiprasa Accord, Says Give My People Their Rights or I Will Go My Own Way first appear

Agartala, August 17, 2026: A high-level district review meeting was held in Dhalai district to assess the implementation and progress of various government welfare schemes and development projects. The meeting was chaired by Sudhangshu Das, Minister for Scheduled Castes Welfare, Animal Resources Development and Fisheries, at the conference hall of the Dhalai District Magistrate. The... The post Tripura Minister Sudhangshu Das Calls for Stronger Fisheries and Livestock Sectors in Dhalai first app

Guwahati, Aug 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday reviewed the ongoing relief and restoration work in flood-hit districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, and Golaghat. During the meeting, he directed officials to accelerate rehabilitation measures and ensure that every affected family receives timely assistance. The review covered damage assessments, interim relief distribution, restoration... The post Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Reviews Flood Relief, Says 150 Crore Interim

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday met representatives of Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) from Lekang Constituency, led by MLAs Likha Soni and Nikh Kamin. The CBO representatives submitted a memorandum highlighting various long-pending concerns and demands of the people of Lekang, Namsai district, and placed them before the Chief Minister for government consideration. CM... The post Arunachal: CM Khandu Meets Lekang CBOs, Vows Action On Long-Pending Demands first appeare