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Applications are invited for recruitment of various project based positions or jobs in NIT Agartala Tripura in 2026. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Agartala Tripura is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Project Technical Support-III in the project entitled Process development for prodigiosin production in bioreactor and evaluation [] The post Tripura Jobs 2026 : NIT Agartala Recruitment appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Residents of Pub Dharamtul, Bhalukaguri and surrounding areas in central Assams Morigaon district have raised a series of questions over the draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) prepared for the proposed 1 million TPA cement grinding unit of Max Cement Industries Pvt. Ltd. at Pub Dharamtul and Bhalukaguri. The objections come ahead of the scheduled [] The post Assam: Residents flag major gaps in draft EIA ahead of Max Cement public hearing in Morigaon appeared first on NorthEast

Applications are invited for recruitment of 26 vacant positions or jobs under NPSC Nagaland in 2026. Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Stenographers in 2026. Name of post : Stenographer (Grade-III) No. of posts : 26 Qualification : Graduate in any discipline [] The post Nagaland Jobs 2026 : NPSC Recruitment [26 Stenographer posts] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various project based positions or jobs in Nagaland University in 2026. Nagaland University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Project Associate-I in the Department of Environmental Science for the research projecttitled: Effects of future climate and land use changes on Loktak [] The post Nagaland Jobs 2026 : Nagaland University Recruitment [PA post] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various teaching positions or jobs in RGU Arunachal Pradesh in 2026. Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) Arunachal Pradesh is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Teaching Assistant in Department of Commerce in 2026. Name of post : Teaching Assistant in Department of Commerce [] The post Arunachal Jobs 2026 : RGU Recruitment [Teaching Asst. post] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee (SIBLAC) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to put a halt to new hydropower projects in the state and order an independent inquiry into existing projects following the devastating floods in neighbouring Nepal. In a statement issued on Wednesday evening, August 26, SIBLAC convenor Tseten Tashi Bhutia called [] The post Sikkim: SIBLAC urges PM Modi to halt new hydropower projects, seek probe into existing plants appeared first on NorthEast Now

Guwahati: The District Sessions Court in Shillong on Wednesday rejected the bail application filed by KSU vice-president Pynkmenlang Sanmiet. The courts reasons for denying bail were not immediately available. Sanmiets counsel from the KSU Central Executive Council had sought bail on health grounds, citing his poor medical condition. Sanmiet is among three KSU leaders currently [] The post Shillong court rejects KSU vice-president Pynkmenlang Sanmiets bail plea appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: At least 160 people have died, and nearly 500 remain missing after a massive flash flood originating in Tibet swept through parts of central Nepal on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction across several districts. Nepal Police reported at least 157 deaths, while Chinas state broadcaster CCTV reported three more deaths and 265 people missing in [] The post Nepal flash floods kill at least 160, nearly 500 missing including 133 Indians appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: Mizoram is considering bringing more schools under full government control after the state recently provincialised 51 private, ad hoc aided and other eligible institutions, School Education Minister Vanlalthlana said on Tuesday. The Minister announced this on the opening day of the two-day monsoon session of the Mizoram Assembly, while responding to questions during Question [] The post Mizoram govt considers provincialisation of more schools after taking over 51 appeared first on NorthE

Reported by Mrinal Banik Agartala: Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma on Wednesday met Tripura Governor N Indrasena Reddy and sought his intervention so that several bills passed by the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) could be converted into codified laws. According to Debbarma, the council has been waiting for the completion of [] The post Tripura: Pradyot Kishore Debbarman seeks Governors speedy action on pending ADC bills appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Assam Congress will hold a statewide march on August 29 to protest the proposed reduction of the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park. State Congress general secretary (organisation) Ramanna Baruah, in a circular, asked district Congress committee presidents to organise the march and mobilise leaders and workers against the proposal. The Congress [] The post Assam Congress to hold statewide march against proposed reduction of Kazirangas ESZ appeared first on Nort

Dimapur: Police in Nagalands Dimapur seized 19,760 bottles of suspected codeine-based cough syrup during a raid at a warehouse in Marwari Patti on Tuesday evening. Dimapur Police DCP (Crime), in a release, on Wednesday said that, acting on credible ground intelligence, a team from the Sub-Urban Police Station raided a warehouse located at House No. [] The post Nagaland: Over 19,000bottles of suspected codeine-based cough syrup seized in Dimapur appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Nagaland Police is preparing to introduce an online complaint portal within the next two weeks, aimed at making it easier for citizens to file grievances and track the progress of their complaints. Director General of Police Rupin Sharma announced the initiative on Tuesday during a state-level meeting on violence against women and children. The [] The post Nagaland Police to launch online complaint portal within two weeks for grievance tracking appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: More than 6.51 lakh voter records have been marked for verification or notice during Meghalayas ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. Hearings in 14 Assembly constituencies of East Khasi Hills have meanwhile been suspended temporarily because of the law and order situation. The figures were presented during a review chaired by [] The post Meghalaya: Over 6.51 lakh records flagged during SIR, hearings suspended in 14 constituencies appeared first on NorthEast

Guwahati: The Meghalaya Assembly on Wednesday unanimously opposed uranium exploration, mining and processing in the state, with all 60 MLAs backing a resolution moved by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma. The resolution urged the Centre, the Department of Atomic Energy and Uranium Corporation of India Ltd (UCIL) not to permit or undertake uranium mining anywhere [] The post Meghalaya Assembly unanimously opposes uranium mining in state appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various teaching positions or jobs in NIT Mizoram in 2026. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Mizoram is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Temporary Faculty in the Department of BS&HSS (English) and Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) in 2026. Name of post [] The post Mizoram Jobs 2026 : Apply for Faculty posts in NIT Mizoram appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Residents of No. 2 Negheribil along the Assam-Nagaland border in Golaghat district lodged a police complaint on Wednesday, alleging assault, intimidation and unlawful entry by a group from Nagaland following a fresh confrontation in the area. The complaint was submitted at Merapani police station hours after a meeting was convened to defuse tensions over [] The post Fresh tension along Assam-Nagaland border in Golaghats Negheribil appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dibrugarh: Security forces apprehended a suspected NSCN (R) cadre from Khonsa in Arunachal Pradeshs Tirap district on Monday evening and recovered a rifle, ammunition, cash and other materials, officials said. The apprehended cadre was identified as Tuwang Lowang, 34, alias Jeetu Saikia, a self-styled 2nd Lieutenant of the NSCN (R). Acting on intelligence inputs, a [] The post Arunachal: NSCN(R) cadre held in Tirap appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Flash floods in Nepals Rasuwa district near the Tibet border have killed at least nine people and left several others missing, according to officials. The flooding on Wednesday swept away houses, vehicles, bridges and sites of infrastructure projects. Bihar, which shares a border with Nepal, also issued an alert as floodwaters moved downstream. Officials [] The post Nepal: Flash floods kill at least 9 near Tibet border, rescue efforts launched appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various medical positions or jobs in ICAR Kolasib Mizoram in 2026. ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Mizoram Centre, Kolasib is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Part Time Medical Officer (PTMO) purely on contractual basis in 2026. Name of post : [] The post Mizoram Jobs 2026 : ICAR Kolasib Recruitment [PMO post] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or jobs in ICAR Umiam Meghalaya in 2026. Indian Council of Agricultural Research- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region (ICAR RCNEH) Umiam Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Young Professional-II (Finance & Accounts) in 2026. Name of [] The post Meghalaya Jobs 2026 : ICAR Umiam Recruitment [YP post] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Konyak Union (KU) and the All Tai Ahom Students Union (ATASU) have agreed to resolve border-related and other bilateral issues through direct dialogue, ruling out the involvement of any third-party organisation. The decision was taken at a joint meeting in Sivasagar, Assam, on August 22, where representatives of the two organisations reaffirmed the [] The post Assam-Nagaland: Konyak Union, ATASU form peace committee to resolve border issues appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: The Mizoram Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed the Mizoram Regulation of Fireworks Bill, 2026, paving the way for a dedicated legal framework to regulate the use of fireworks and firecrackers across the state. Home Minister K. Sapdanga, who introduced the Bill, said the legislation aims to protect public health and the environment while establishing [] The post Mizoram Assembly passes Fireworks Regulation Bill 2026, prioritises fines over jail appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Meghalaya Police on Monday, August 24, arrested another Khasi Students Union (KSU) leader in connection with the violence that broke out during the organisations black-flag bike rally in Shillong on August 19. KSU assistant organising secretary Jeremiah Pohthmi was arrested from the Nongmensong area of East Khasi Hills district, Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem [] The post Meghalaya: KSU leader Jeremiah Pohthmi arrested over Shillong bike rally violence appeared first on NorthEast

Guwahati: The Meghalaya High Court has taken note of the lack of further arrests in connection with the violence reported on August 19, observing that only office-bearers of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) have so far been arrested. A division bench comprising Justice Hamarsan Singh Thangkhiew and Justice Wanlura Diengdoh was informed about the cases [] The post Meghalaya HC seeks faster probe into August 19 violence, notes no further arrests beyond KSU office bearers appeared first on NorthEast

Dibrugarh: An active cadre of the NSCN (IM) was apprehended by the Assam Rifles in a joint operation with the Arunachal Pradesh Police in the general area of New Paniduria in Arunachal Pradeshs Tirap district on Sunday. The apprehended individual was identified as Wangchan Wangsu, 31, a self-styled private of the NSCN (IM). According to [] The post Arunachal: NSCN (IM) cadre apprehended with pistol, ammunition in Tirap appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: UNESCOs World Heritage Committee has sought a fresh assessment of whether the ongoing operation of Bhutans Mangdechhu hydroelectric project is affecting the Outstanding Universal Value of the Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, while asking India and Bhutan to resume discussions on the projects environmental impact. In its latest decision on Manas, adopted at the 48th session [] The post UNESCO World Heritage Committee seeks fresh review of Mangdechhu hydropower projects impact on Manas appeared

As the Assam government plans to notify a site-specific eco-sensitive zone (ESZ), an ecologically fragile area, around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve extending one to three kilometres from the existing boundary, public debate has intensified in both the mainstream and social media. Although the initiative complies with directives from the Supreme Court of India, [] The post Conservation vs development: Debate deepens over Kazirangas eco-sensitive zone appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu has earned a place in the Indian contingent for the 20th Asian Games 2026, set to take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. Congratulating Wangsu on her selection, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said her achievement was a matter of pride for both [] The post Arunachal: Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu earns a spot in India squad for Asian Games 2026 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Roing: Oil palm farmers from 10 districts of Arunachal Pradesh raised concerns over delayed payments, inadequate collection centres, crop damage by wild animals and other issues affecting growers at the second Central Executive Meeting of the All Arunachal Pradesh Oil Palm Farmers Association in Roing, Lower Dibang Valley district, on Saturday. Representatives from Pakke Kessang, [] The post Arunachal: Oil palm farmers flag delayed payments, transport and crop damage appeared first on NorthEast