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Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj and Pangin MLA Ojing Tasing on Wednesday conducted a detailed survey of the under-construction Kammuk Bridge over the mighty Siang River. The bridge will connect Boleng H.Q. with the Babo area. During the inspection, the Minister took stock of the progress of work and stressed on strict adherence... The post Arunachal: Minister Ojing Tasing Inspects Under-Construction Kammuk Bridge Over Siang River first appeared on Northeast Today .

The District Highway Safety Task Force (DHSTF), Keyi Panyor on Wednesday resolved to implement stricter enforcement and infrastructure measures to reduce road accidents along NH-13 and NH-713 in the district. The meeting was held at the Mini Secretariat, Yachuli under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Ankita Mishra, IAS. Voicing concern over frequent road accidents and... The post Arunachal: DHSTF Keyi Panyor Resolves To Strengthen Highway Safety Measures On NH-13 & NH-713 first appeared o

West Bengal has extended a helping hand to Assam as the state battles one of its worst flood crises in recent years. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that Rs 10 crore will be provided from the Chief Ministers Relief Fund to aid Assam in its relief and rehabilitation efforts. Adhikari described the situation... The post West Bengal CM Announces Rs 10 Crore Aid For Assam Flood Relief first appeared on Northeast Today .

Silchar, Aug 12: Temporary staff members of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar have intensified their protest by staging a hunger strike, demanding the regularisation of their employment. The agitation, led by the NIT Workers Union, entered its third day on Wednesday with 54 muster roll workers participating. Union representatives stated that the strike... The post Assam NIT Silchar Workers Protest, Demand Permanent Posts first appeared on Northeast Today .

AIZAWL, Aug 12: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the State Policy Coordination Committee to review the implementation of the Bana Kaih (Handholding Scheme) and discuss the roadmap for its upcoming Phase-III. The meeting, held at the Planning and Programme Implementation Conference Hall, reviewed the progress of the scheme, including fund... The post Mizoram CM Reviews Handholding Scheme, Directs Faster Disbursal Of Pending Funds first appeared on Northeast Today

Guwahati, Aug 12 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called upon his Arunachal Pradesh counterpart Pema Khandu to initiate a formal inquiry into the recent firing incident along the inter-state border that left several people injured. Sarma emphasized that those responsible must be identified and held accountable to prevent further escalation of tensions.... The post Assam CM Himanta Urges Arunachal Counterpart To Order Probe Into Border Firing Incident first appeared on Northeast Toda

Agartala, August 12, 2026: Tipra Motha MLA Biswajit Kalai has sought immediate intervention by the police and Agartala Municipal Corporation over the recent eviction of vegetable vendors from Nandan Nagar, near Don Bosco School in Agartala, alleging that the enforcement drive caused distress to economically vulnerable families and involved unauthorised interference by persons who were... The post Tipra Motha MLA Biswajit Kalai Seeks Probe Into Nandan Nagar Vendor Eviction, Calls for Rehabilitati

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday called on all individuals possessing illegal weapons in the hills and valley areas of Manipur to surrender them within 15 days, warning that those who fail to comply will face action under the law. The Chief Minister made the appeal while addressing a programme on Display on the... The post Manipur CM Sets 15-Day Deadline For Surrender Of Illegal Weapons; Home Minister Warns Extortionists first appeared on Northeast Today .

Governor of Manipur Ajay Kumar Bhalla has called upon citizens to bring the National Flag home and hoist the Tiranga with pride, emphasising that it symbolises the shared connection of every citizen with the nation and their collective responsibility towards nation-building. The Governor made the appeal while gracing the State-level Tiranga Concert 2026 at the... The post Manipur Governor Urges Citizens To Bring Tiranga Home, Hoist It with Pride first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 12, 2026: The Tripura Cabinet has approved the allotment of 2.5 gonda, equivalent to 0.0500 acre, of land in Agartala to Commonwealth Games gold medallist and judoka Asmita Dey for construction of a residential house. Announcing the decision, Cabinet spokesperson Sushanta Chowdhury said the government has waived the Rs 33.50 lakh premium payable... The post Tripura Cabinet Waives Rs 33.5 Lakh Land Premium for Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Asmita Dey first appeared on Northea

The Assam Government has announced that reconstruction of damaged roads across the state will be completed before Durga Puja. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made the statement after the Cabinet meeting held on August 11, emphasizing the urgency of restoring connectivity following widespread damage caused by floods and heavy rainfall. The Public Works Department (PWD)... The post Assam Government Plans Road Repairs Before Durga Puja first appeared on Northeast Today .

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that rehabilitation and repair work following the latest floods in Upper Assam could require more than Rs 1,000 crore. Speaking at a press conference in Guwahati, Sarma said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured full support from the Centre to ensure affected families receive assistance without delay. A... The post Over Rs 1,000 Crore Required For Assam Flood Rehabilitation: CM Sarma first appeared on Northeast Today .

A series of discussions were held on Wednesday on the situation arising from the recent incident at Hime village, Kangku Circle near the Assam border. The meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu with a delegation led by Meje Taku, President, All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU). Representatives of the Galo Welfare Society, Galo... The post AAPSU, Galo Bodies Meet CM Pema Khandu Over Hime Village Incident, Seek Permanent Solution To Assam-Arunachal Boundary Issue first appeared

Agartala, August 12, 2026: The Tripura Cabinet has decided to withdraw the Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC) as a mandatory requirement for direct recruitment to government posts, while introducing a new schooling-based eligibility criterion for aspiring candidates. Announcing the decision, Food Minister and Cabinet Spokesperson Sushanta Chowdhury said the move was taken in compliance... The post Tripura Cabinet Scraps Mandatory PRTC for Government Jobs, Introduces Five-Year Schoo

Guwahati, August 12: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of avoiding a statement in Parliament on the issues surrounding paper leaks and the ongoing student movement. Reacting to Shahs remarks, Gogoi alleged that the government was trying to create the impression that the issues had not been discussed in... The post Assam MP Gaurav Gogoi Hits Out At Amit Shah, Says Government Spreading Illusion On Student Movement first appeared on Northeast Today .

Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday met with a delegation of the Adi Mising Students Union at Itanagar. During the meeting, the Chief Minister called for strengthening fraternal ties between communities living along the inter-state border. Let us work together to ensure peace, harmony and mutual understanding between the communities of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh,... The post CM Pema Khandu Meets Adi Mising Students Union, Stresses On Peace Along Assam-Arunachal Border first appeared on Nort

Agartala, August 12, 2026: Tripura Police has earned a major national recognition by ranking first among all State and Union Territory police forces in the country in the utilisation of the NATGRID (National Intelligence Grid) Solution during June 2026. The achievement highlights the forces growing emphasis on technology-driven and intelligence-based policing. Through effective use of... The post Tripura Police Tops National Ranking in NATGRID Usage first appeared on Northeast Today .

The government has given its approval for the introduction of one billion polymer banknotes in denominations of Rs 10 and Rs 20, marking a significant step toward modernizing Indias currency system. Finance Minister informed the Rajya Sabha that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), acting on the recommendation of its central board, had submitted a... The post Centre Approves One Billion Rs 10, Rs 20 Polymer Banknotes first appeared on Northeast Today .

Manipur Police on Wednesday felicitated three sportspersons from the State who won medals at the recently concluded Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The medal winners felicitated at a function held at Police Headquarters, Mantripukhri, were Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, who won silver in the mens 55 kg boxing event; Chanambam Rishikanta Singh, who secured silver in the... The post Manipur Police Felicitates Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Winners first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, August 12: Amid Assams ongoing flood crisis, Mahmara MLA Suruj Dehingia has launched a unique initiative offering free grooming and beautician services to people staying at flood relief camps. Led by the voluntary organisation Ami, the initiative initially brought barbers from Lakhimpur, Dhemaji and nearby areas to provide free haircuts and shaving services to... The post Assam MLA Launches Free Grooming Services At Flood Relief Camps; Special Threading Services Offered To Flood-Affect

Minister for Empowerment of Tribal Affairs and Social Justice and 11th Aalo East MLA Kento Jini on Wednesday distributed LPG gas connections, cylinders and cooking stoves to beneficiaries of Tadin Village under the CAMPA(Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) Scheme. The initiative covers 80+ households in the village and aims to provide access to... The post Arunachal: Minister Kento Jini Distributes LPG Connections To 80+ Households In Tadin Village Under CAMPA Sche

The Mizoram government has entered into a formal agreement with the Central Committee of the Young Mizo Association (CYMA) to enhance tourism development in the state. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Aizawl on Tuesday, with Tourism Secretary Vanlaldina Fanai and CYMA president R Lalngheta present at the ceremony. Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar emphasized... The post Mizoram Signs MoU With CYMA To Strengthen Tourism first appeared on Northeast Today .

Home Minister Mama Natung inaugurated the newly built Fire & Emergency Services Station at Seppa, East Kameng, aimed at strengthening emergency response in the district. During the programme, the Home Minister also launched the SAATAM Night Patrolling App of East Kameng Police and an NDPS Handbook for Investigating Officers. Natung said SAATAM will strengthen night... The post Arunachal: Home Minister Mama Natung Inaugurates Fire & Emergency Services Station At Seppa, Launches SAATAM App And NDP

Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday felicitated and presented appointment orders to the successful candidates of the Medical Specialist Recruitment Examination2026. A total of 72 newly recruited Junior Specialists were welcomed into government service during the ceremony. The Chief Minister said the recruitment is part of the state governments push to strengthen healthcare in Arunachal... The post CM Pema Khandu Hands Over Appointment Orders To 72 Junior Specialists first appeared on Northea

The Coordination Committee (CorCom), an umbrella organisation of six banned underground groups in Manipur, has called for a total general strike and boycott of Indias Independence Day on August 15. According to a statement issued to the media, the shutdown will be observed from 1 am to 6:30 pm on August 15, during which normal... The post CorCom Calls General Strike, Independence Day Boycott In Manipur first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur (LNC-M), has strongly condemned the alleged arson attack at Tokpa Naga Village in Champhai, Kangpokpi district, on Tuesday night, in which around 10 houses and a church were reportedly set ablaze. According to the Council, the incident occurred at around 9:30 pm when armed miscreants allegedly entered the village and... The post Manipur: Liangmai Naga Council Condemns Alleged Arson Attack On Tokpa Naga Village first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Sikkim Vigilance Police (SVP) have arrested a Head Assistant of the Tourism Department in connection with a major financial irregularity case. The arrest was made in Siliguri on Tuesday following allegations that the official conspired to fraudulently obtain funds withdrawn from government accounts belonging to the Gangtok District Zilla Panchayat (GDZP) and the Jal... The post Sikkim Vigilance Police Arrest Tourism Department Official In Alleged Financial Irregularities Case first appeared

Thousands of people from different Christian denominations gathered in Aizawl, Mizorams capital, to protest against the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill. The rally, organized by the newly formed Council of Churches in Mizoram (CCM), brought together nine major churches, including the Presbyterian Church of India and the Baptist Church of Mizoram. Protesters... The post Mizoram: Thousands Join Aizawl Rally Against FCRA Bill, Demand Repeal first appeared on Nort

Kohima, August 12: Nagaland Lok Sabha MP S. Supongmeren Jamir has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to defer the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, and undertake comprehensive consultations with stakeholders and political parties before proceeding with the legislation. Jamir expressed concern that the proposed amendments could have a significant impact on institutions... The post Nagaland MP Jamir Urges Centre To Defer FCRA Amendment Bill, Seeks Wider Consultation

The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) has issued a strong directive to all its Federating Units, asking them to remain vigilant and mobilize members with immediate effect over the pending approval of recommendations made by the states High Power Committee on job reservations. In an official order issued on Tuesday, AAPSU said the final... The post Arunachal: AAPSU Serves Ultimatum To Govt, Threatens 12-Hour Statewide Bandh On 17 Aug Over HPC Recommendations first appeared on Northeast

The Manipur Cabinet on Tuesday decided to recommend September 2, 2026, to the Governor of Manipur for summoning the Eighth Session of the Twelfth Manipur Legislative Assembly. The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting held at the Chief Ministers Secretariat in Mantripukhri, Imphal. In another significant decision, the Cabinet gave in-principle approval for setting... The post Manipur Cabinet Decides To Recommend September 2 For Summoning Assembly Session first appeared on Northeast Today .

In a landmark decision, the national song Vande Mataram will be sung for the first time during Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort on August 15. The government has announced that this years festivities will revolve around the theme of Yuva Shakti (youth power), highlighting the role of young citizens in shaping Indias... The post Vande Mataram To Be Sung At Red Fort For The First Time On Independence Day first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, August 11: The Meghalaya Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) seized 32.64 grams of heroin worth an estimated 5 lakh and arrested two persons during two separate intelligence-based operations in the Umiam area on August 10. Acting on credible intelligence inputs, the ANTF set up nakas at strategic locations in Umiam to intercept suspected drug traffickers... The post Meghalaya ANTF Seized Heroin Worth 5 Lakh In Umiam, Two Arrested first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Special Action Team (SAT) of Capital Police, Itanagar arrested two suspected drug peddlers during a late-night operation at Chimpu. Acting on specific and credible intelligence, the team recovered 163 grams of suspected heroin with an estimated illicit-market value of approximately 20 lakh. The operation was led by Chamrak Arun, APPS, DySP (HQ), ICR, along... The post Arunachal: 2 Suspected Drug Peddlers Arrested In Chimpu, Heroin Worth 20 Lakh Seized first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 11, 2026: The Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura, in collaboration with UNICEF Office for Assam and North East States and Assam Don Bosco University, has organised a three-day residential State-Level Training of Trainers on Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) for prevention of child marriage in Tripura. The training... The post Tripura: Three-Day State-Level Training on Social and Behaviour Change for Child Marriage Prevention Begins in Agart

In a major crackdown on narcotics, security forces in Assam seized over 8 kilograms of morphine valued at approximately Rs 13 crore during a joint operation in Sribhumi district. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the development on Monday, noting that one individual was arrested in connection with the case. The operation was executed in... The post Morphine Worth Rs 13 Crore Seized In Assams Sribhumi, One Held first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Assam government has committed an additional 100 crore for the development of Guwahati Science City, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced during his visit to the site at Sonapur in Kamrup (Metro) district. Inspecting the ongoing construction spread across more than 150 bighas of land, Sarma reviewed progress with departmental authorities and outlined the... The post Assam Govt Sanctions 100 Cr Boost For Guwahati Science City first appeared on Northeast Today .