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The District Administration, Siang on Monday issued a rejoinder to reports alleging that 65-year-old Yalek Tair was severely assaulted in police custody after the protest at Ugeng on 4th October in connection with the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). In its clarification, the administration said it shares concern for Tair, who is undergoing treatment... The post Arunachal: Siang Admin Denies Custodial Assault Charge Of The 65-Year-Old Womans Injury Case; Says Matter Under Court-Ordered

Agartala, October 12, 2026: Tripura Congress leaders joined the partys protest in New Delhi on October 10, intensifying their campaign against the Election Commission over alleged electoral irregularities and demanding the resignation and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Led by TPCC president Asish Kumar Saha and Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman, the state... The post Tripura Congress Leaders Join Delhi Stir, Demand CECs Resignation first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, October 12: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday inaugurated the Patharkhmah Model Degree College, the new building of Patharkhmah Senior Secondary School and the Jirang Block Office in Ri-Bhoi district, marking a significant step towards strengthening education and administration in the region. The Patharkhmah Model Degree College is the first government degree... The post Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Inaugurates First Government Degree College In Ri-Bhoi Funded Under RUS

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Monday called on Governor Lt. Gen. KT Parnaik (Retd) at Lok Bhawan, Itanagar, and formally invited him to grace the reception ceremony of the Holy Relics of Bhagwan Shakyamuni Buddha at Namsai on November 14, 2026. The sacred exposition is being organised by the Ministry of Culture, Government of... The post Arunachal: DCM Mein Invites Governor To Reception Of Holy Relics Of Lord Buddha At Namsai first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Monday urged the State and Central governments to withdraw security forces from Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) affected areas and to not impose the project without consent of local communities. Addressing a press conference at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, former MP and former APCC president Takam Sanjoy said development... The post The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee Opposes Forcible Implementation Of Siang Mega Dam, Places 13-Point Demand

A new initiative titled GenAI Ready Naari has been proposed to empower women across Assam, with a special focus on tribal communities. The programme, supported by the Gates Foundation, will be implemented by the Nimaya Foundation, co-founded by Navya Nanda and Samyak Chakrabarty in 2021. The Assam Investment Advisory Society (AIAS) and Ashoka Universitys Centre... The post GenAI Readiness Programme Proposed For Women In Assam, With Focus On Tribal Areas first appeared on Northeast Today .

A Manipuri feature film that captures the human cost of the ethnic violence which erupted in the state in 2023 has made its international debut at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) 2026. The 85-minute production, Enoong Ngallandal (Fireflies in the Dark), was screened under the Panorama Cinemas of Asia section, marking a significant milestone... The post Manipuri Film Fireflies In The Dark Premieres At Vancouver International Film Festival first appeared on Northeast Today .

In a continued crackdown under Operation Dawn 2.0, East Siang Police apprehended two suspected drug offenders and seized suspected heroin near Taga Korong on the way to Silluk Village under Mebo Police Station. As per police, the seized items include suspected heroin weighing 4.84 grams, one insulin syringe, two lighters, one keypad mobile phone, one... The post Arunachal: Car, Heroin Seized; Two Drug Peddlers Held In East Siang first appeared on Northeast Today .

Former Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh on Monday condemned the killing of Naga village guards in Makui village in Kangpokpi district as barbaric and called on communities to resolve their grievances through dialogue rather than violence. Biren Singh made the remarks while speaking to the media at the mortuary of the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute... The post Former CM Biren Singh condemns Makui killings, calls For dialogue To End Violence first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Committee on Public Accounts (PAC) of the Eighth Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh began its 6th sitting on Monday at the Assembly Conference Hall. The sitting was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Mohesh Chai, Chairman of the Committee. On the first day of the sitting, three government departments, Tourism, Science & Technology, and... The post Arunachal: Committee On Public Accounts Begins 6th Sitting; Three Departments Depose On CAG Reports first appeared on Northeast Today .

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday visited the residence of late Himashree Bodo at Chapaidang in Bonda and offered his heartfelt condolences to her bereaved parents. He also assured the family of all necessary support from the state government. The Chief Minister said the state government was committed to taking all necessary... The post Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Visits Himashree Bodos Residence, Assures Family Of Government Support first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, Oct 12: Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Monday unveiled projects worth approximately 350 crore in Mizoram, underscoring the central governments commitment to advancing the Northeast under Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision. After arriving at Lengpui airport, Scindia told reporters that the initiatives would significantly contribute to... The post Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Unveils Projects Worth Rs 350 Crore In Mizor

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia met Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday during his visit to the state. Sharing the update, Scindia described the meeting as a pleasure and expressed his hope for a productive day dedicated to the people of Mizoram. Scindia arrived in Mizoram on... The post Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Meets Mizoram CM Lalduhoma During Two-Day State Visit first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, October 12: The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved a series of welfare and administrative measures covering technical education, womens safety, healthcare, food safety and the renaming of educational institutions. The Cabinet approved Uniform Recruitment Rules for 12 categories of teaching and technical posts in government engineering and polytechnic colleges. The move aims to ensure... The post Arunachal Cabinet Approves Womens Helpline Posts, Technical Recruitment Reforms first a

Meghalayas Chief Ministers Meghalaya Grassroots Music Programme (CM-MGMP) was showcased at GQ Heroes 2026 in Bengaluru through a special collaboration between Cond Nast Traveller India and Meghalaya Tourism. The event celebrated the dreams, cultural identity and musical talent of young artists from Meghalaya, bringing the states grassroots music movement to a national audience through a... The post Meghalaya Grassroots Music Programme Featured At GQ Heroes 2026 first appeared on Northeast Today

The Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum Youth Wing (SIFFYW) has issued an official circular on Sunday outlining its directive regarding detention and custodial responsibility in connection with the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). In the circular, the organisation stated that any individual arrested or detained in connection with SUMP shall immediately commence an indefinite hunger strike... The post Arunachal: Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum Youth Wing Announces Hunger Strike In Custody, Hold

Agartala, October 12, 2026: Charting a five-year roadmap for transforming Tripuras education system by 2030, Vidya Bharati Shiksha Samity Tripura will bring together educationists, policymakers, academicians and institutional heads at a two-day education conclave to assess the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and identify priorities for the future. We want to take... The post NEP 2020: Tripura to Chart Five-Year Education Roadmap Till 2030; Education Conclave on October

The ongoing stand-off over the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) has taken a serious turn with allegations of custodial assault on a 65-year-old Adi woman. The woman, identified as Yalek Tair, was detained following the clashes that broke out on October 4 during the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) survey for the proposed 11,000 MW project at... The post Arunachal: Elderly Woman Alleges Custodial Assault During SUMP Protests In Siang; Medical Reports Show Rib Fractures first appeared on Northe

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA bloc of undermining constitutional institutions by questioning electoral outcomes and attempting to exert political pressure on the judiciary. His remarks came amid the opposition blocs planned protest march to the Supreme Court against the functioning of the Election Commission... The post Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Accuses Rahul Gandhi Of Pressuring Supreme Court, Announces Statewide BJP Ral

The Working Committee of the Joint Tribes Council (JTC-Manipur) has suspended the post-mortem examinations of Dibambou Ringkangmai and Ajinbou Ringkangmai, demanding the recovery of Ajinbous missing head and its return to the family for a dignified burial. In a statement issued on Monday, the committee gave the Government of India and the Manipur government a... The post Joint Tribes Council-Manipur Halts Post-Mortem, Gives Governments 48 Hours To Recover Missing Head first appeared on Northeast

Agartala, October 12, 2026: Along with expanding healthcare infrastructure, the Tripura government is strengthening access to specialist doctors and advanced medical services, Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha said, announcing the launch of free Emicizumab prophylaxis treatment for patients suffering from Hemophilia A. The state currently has 97 registered Hemophilia A patients and 13 Hemophilia... The post 97 Registered Hemophilia A Patients in Tripura; Government Spends 56 Crore Annual