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Guwahati: A preliminary study by Nepalese scientists has attributed the devastating floods that swept through the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli corridor on August 26 to a massive ice-rock avalanche in the high Himalayas, ruling out conventional rainfall as the primary trigger. The report, commissioned by the Nepal Environment Society and released on Sunday, also found no evidence that [] The post Himalayan ice-rock avalanche triggered deadly Nepal floods, scientists rule out GLOF appeared first on NorthEa

Guwahati: Meghalaya showcased its growing presence in Indias creative and digital economy through its state-backed digital initiative, Hello Meghalaya, at Film Expo India held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The initiative presented Meghalaya not merely as a picturesque filming destination but as an emerging hub for storytelling, filmmaking and creative talent. The states pavilion [] The post Hello Meghalaya draws national attention at Film Expo India in New Delhi appeared first on NorthEast No

Guwahati: East Khasi Hills police have registered cases against Khasi Students Union (KSU) president Raymond Kharjana, general secretary Reuben Najiar and vice-president Pynkmenlang Sanmiet in connection with the vandalisation of two Meghalaya High Court vehicles at Mawlai Phudmuri and Mawlai Nonglum on the evening of August 19. The three KSU leaders were produced before the [] The post Meghalaya police book top three KSU leaders over vandalisation of High Court vehicles appeared first on NorthE

Guwahati: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said Nepals flood death toll has climbed to 788, while 2,502 people remain missing. A total of 9,435 people have so far been rescued from the flood-affected areas, the authority said. The disaster has also claimed 16 lives on the Chinese side of the border, [] The post Nepal floods: Death toll reaches 788 as at least 2,502 people remain missing appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: Assam Rifles personnel seized 250.21 grams of heroin valued at more than Rs 1.87 crore near Zokhawthar along the Mizoram-Myanmar border, an official said on Sunday. The seizure was made on Saturday following specific intelligence inputs about the movement of narcotics in the area, according to a Defence spokesperson. Acting on the information, Assam [] The post Mizoram: Assam Rifles seizes heroin worth over Rs 1.87 crore near Zokhawthar along Myanmar border appeared first on NorthEast No

Following an industry standstill caused by severe flooding in Upper Assam, several major Assamese film releases were indefinitely postponed. Now breaking the dry spell, the Assamese box office is set to resume operations with the state-wide release of the much anticipated, big-budget Assamese movie NRC Nalparar Ram Chandra on September 25, 2026. Based on [] The post Assamese film NRC Nalparar Ram Chandra to hit screens on September 25 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: What began as a simple fascination with flowers has grown into a commercial venture for a woman farmer from Nagalands Phek district, with her produce now finding buyers in major cities including Delhi and Mumbai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the journey of Vesalu Puro during the 137th episode of his monthly [] The post Nagaland farmer turns love for flowers into flourishing inter-state business appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A rare clouded leopard has been photographed in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh at an elevation of 2,080 metres, providing the first detailed photographic documentation of the elusive wild cat in the district. The photograph was captured by a camera trap at Dudungarh at 7:40 pm on January 28, 2025, during a mammal [] The post Rare clouded leopard captured on camera in Tawang, hinting at wider presence in Arunachal appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Itanagar: Rezina Mihu of Arunachal Pradesh has been elected Vice Chairperson of the Integrated Mountain Initiative (IMI), a national body working to promote sustainable mountain development across Indias Himalayan and other mountain states. Mihu is the first person from Arunachal Pradesh to hold the position. The results of the IMI Governing Council Election 2026 were [] The post Rezina Mihu becomes first from Arunachal elected IMI Vice Chairperson appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Four alleged members of an interstate criminal gang were killed in an early-morning encounter with police near Songsak in Meghalayas East Garo Hills district on Sunday. According to preliminary reports, the encounter took place when police teams were conducting a search operation in the Songsak area. The suspected gang members allegedly opened fire at [] The post Meghalaya: Four alleged interstate gang members killed in encounter in East Garo Hills appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dibrugarh: The 21 Assam Rifles, along with Arunachal Pradesh Police, apprehended two Myanmar nationals near Nongkey Village under Nampong police station in Arunachal Pradeshs Changlang district on Friday. The team also recovered substances suspected to be brown sugar weighing 130.09 grams, which is worth Rs 26 lakhs in the international market. Both individuals are in [] The post Arunachal: Two Myanmar nationals apprehended in Changlang with suspected brown sugar appeared first on NorthEast Now

Dimapur: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday said gaming and technology can open new career opportunities for the states youth and help connect their talent with national and global opportunities. Inaugurating the two-day Tech X Gaming Expo 2026 in Kohima, Rio said gaming and e-sports should not be seen only as recreation, but as [] The post Gaming and technology can unlock new career opportunities for youth: Nagaland CM appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) has asked the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) to follow the state governments recently issued eligibility rules for direct recruitment to Group A, B and C posts. The demand was made in a letter sent to the APSSB Chairman after the Department of Administrative Reforms & [] The post Arunachal: AAPSU warns of agitation if new APSSB recruitment rules are not implemented 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 Arunachal Pradesh government has formally notified uniform eligibility criteria for direct recruitment to posts and services under the state government, following the Cabinets decision earlier this month. The notification, issued by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Training on August 26 under the authority of the Governor, makes three conditions mandatory for direct [] The post Arunachal formalises new recruitment norms, makes PRC, APST and tribal language mandatory app