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Guwahati, September 16: Filmmaker Rima Das acclaimed feature Village Rockstars 2 is set for a nationwide release on September 25, bringing the award-winning Assamese film to audiences in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune. The announcement follows its earlier theatrical run in Assam and its screening at MAMI Independent. A continuation of Das 2017... The post Assam Filmmaker Rima Das Village Rockstars 2 to Release Nationwide on September 25 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 16, 2026: Tripura Gramin Bank Chairman Satyendra Singh paid a courtesy visit to Tripura Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Social Welfare & Social Education, and Labour, Tinku Roy, on Wednesday. The meeting focused on issues related to the socio-economic development of the people of Tripura, with particular emphasis on livelihood generation, entrepreneurship,... The post Tripura Gramin Bank Chairman Satyendra Singh Meets Minister Tinku Roy, Discusses Livelihood and Financia

Agartala, September 16, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha on Tuesday evening directed officials to adopt a more proactive, sensitive and accountable approach to issues affecting the public, stressing that the administration should not wait for complaints or media reports before taking action. Addressing a Task Monitoring System (TMS) meeting at the Secretariat,... The post Officials Must Act Before Complaints Reach Media, Says Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha first appeared on Northeas

Agartala, September 16, 2026: In one of the biggest seizures of Yaba tablets in the region, the Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Silchar, seized 109.2 kg of Yaba tablets valued at approximately 327 crore during a joint operation in Hailakandi district of Assam. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a... The post Assam Rifles, DRI Seize Yaba Worth 327 Crore in Hailakandi; One Arrested first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, September 16: The Meghalaya High Court has ruled that district administrations cannot act as ecclesiastical tribunals to settle disputes within churches. The judgment came as the court quashed orders issued by the East Khasi Hills deputy commissioner that restricted pastoral care and religious services at the Mawkhar Presbyterian Church. Justice H.S. Thangkhiew, while partly... The post District Administration cant act as ecclesiastical tribunal in churchs internal dispute: Meghalaya H

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the rapid assessment survey being conducted in flood-affected districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, and Golaghat. The survey, aimed at evaluating the extent of damage caused by the recent floods, is currently in its second phase. During the review, Sarma directed officials to ensure... The post Assam CM Reviews Flood Damage Survey, Sets October 10 Deadline first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Sep 16: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the government will establish rehabilitation centres in every district to provide structured support for individuals struggling with drug addiction. The initiative aims to help affected people return to normal life while ensuring safe and regulated facilities. Speaking at a press conference in Jorhat after... The post Assam Govt to Set Up Drug Rehabilitation Centres in Every District: CM Sarma first appeared on Northeast T

Itanagar, September 16: A joint surprise inspection was conducted at Palin Market in Arunachal Pradeshs Kra Daadi district to check the sale of expired products. The drive was carried out by the district administration in coordination with the district police and the Palin Market Welfare Association. During the inspection, a huge quantity of expired goods... The post Arunachal: Huge Quantity of Expired Goods Seized During Surprise Inspection at Palin Market first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 16, 2026: The Tripura State Election Commission has stepped up security and administrative preparedness to ensure the peaceful and transparent conduct of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Village Committee elections, with two key meetings held on Tuesday to review law-and-order arrangements and the responsibilities of election observers. The first meeting,... The post Tripura State Election Commission Holds Two Meetings to Ensure Peaceful Conduct o

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the State Supervisory Board (SSB) on the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC & PNDT)(Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act at the Chief Ministers Secretariat in Mantripukhri. The meeting was attended by members of the State Supervisory Board, including the Commissioner (Health), Secretary (Social... The post Manipur CM Chairs Meetings On Prenatal Diagnostics, Petroleum Supply issues first appeared on Nor

Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Tuesday said he held a substantive interaction with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the prevailing situation in Manipur and the way forward towards lasting peace and stability. Govindas Konthoujam said Shah assured him that the concerns of the people of Manipur were fully understood and would be addressed... The post Manipur Home Minister Meets Amit Shah, Discusses Peace And Stability first appeared on Northeast Today .

Two Kuki-Zo women were killed in an attack at Leisang Kuki village in Tamenglong district of Manipur, local sources said on Tuesday. The incident reportedly took place when the victims and other villagers were at their farm areas. Several farmhouses were also allegedly set ablaze during the attack. The deceased were identified as Chonga Sitlhou,... The post Manipur: Two Kuki-Zo women killed In Attack On Leisang village, Tamenglong first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, September 15: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse reviewed Mizorams sports ecosystem during her visit to Aizawl, with emphasis on upgrading infrastructure, strengthening athlete support and creating more opportunities for sporting talent from the Northeast. During the visit, Khadse met Mizoram Minister of State for Sports and Youth Services... The post The Northeast Has Immense Sporting Potential, Says Union Minister Raksha Khadse In Aizawl first appeared o

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against prominent Arunachal Pradesh lawyer and anti-dam activist Bhanu Tatak for alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. Tatak, who is associated with the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum (SIFF) as legal advisor and heads the Dibang Resistance, has been at the forefront of protests... The post Arunachal Anti-Dam Activist Bhanu Tatak Booked By CBI Under FCRA For Alleged Rs 17.6 Lakh Foreign Funding first appeare

Shillong, September 15: The Meghalaya Cabinet on Tuesday approved a uniform cessation age of 60 years for Regular Casual Workers (RCWs), Casual Workers and Muster Roll Workers. The decision also includes a consequential amendment to the Meghalaya Regular Casual Workers Scheme, 1996, bringing the three categories under a common age limit. Previously, different cessation ages... The post Meghalaya Cabinet Approves Uniform 60-Year Cessation Age For Casual Workers first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, September 15: The Meghalaya Cabinet on Tuesday approved CM IMPACT+, a new Grant-in-Aid programme aimed at strengthening Secondary and Higher Secondary education across the state. With around 1,900 Secondary and Higher Secondary schools operating across Meghalaya, the government said focused intervention is needed to address gaps in access and infrastructure. Seven blocks in the... The post Meghalaya Introduces Performance-Linked Grants For Secondary And Higher Secondary Schools first a

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) strongly condemned the alleged heavy deployment of paramilitary and police forces in Siang and Upper Siang districts for survey, drilling and Preliminary Feasibility Report (PFR) activities related to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). In a press release, APCC Secretary-cum-Spokesperson Johny Yangfo questioned the need for such a... The post Arunachal: APCC Condemns Heavy Security Deployment In Siang For SUMP Survey; Says Trust C

A 12-hour consultative meeting on Inter-State Border, Article 371(H) of the Constitution of India, and the Chakma & Hajong issue, hosted by the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) under the leadership of President Meje Taku and General Secretary Mato Bui concluded on Sunday. After marathon deliberations, the meeting adopted three key resolutions, formation of... The post Arunachal: AAPSU Calls For Statewide Collective Movement On Chakma-Hajong, Border Issues And Article 371(H) first app

Itanagar, September 14: Residents of Komkar and Riga villages in Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh on Monday blocked Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and police personnel from entering the Ugeng site, where activities related to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) are underway. Sources said CAPF personnel were deployed overnight at Riga village amid... The post Fresh Standoff Over Siang Upper Multipurpose Project In Arunachal; Villagers Block Entry To Ugeng Site first appear

Itanagar, September 14: Arunachal Pradesh para-badminton player Biri Takar won a bronze medal for India at the Japan Para Badminton International 2026 Level II, held in Tokyo from September 8 to 13. The tournament was organised under the aegis of the Badminton Association of India (BAI), the national governing body for badminton recognised by... The post Arunachal Para-Badminton Player Biri Takar Wins Bronze At Japan Para Badminton International 2026 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, September 14: The sustained child-safety awareness campaign conducted by East Siang Police under Project Muskaan has yielded a significant result, with a school student using the knowledge gained during an awareness session to report the alleged sexual abuse of his cousin through Child Helpline 1098. According to East Siang Superintendent of Police Pankaj Lamba,... The post Arunachal Schoolboy Uses 1098 Helpline After Project Muskaan Session, POCSO Accused Arrested In East Siang first