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Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, during his visit to Bokakhat, said the state government will approach the Centre within two months to seek a reduction in the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park from the current 10-km default limit to 1 km. The government wants the proposed change to ease restrictions on [] The post Kaziranga eco-sensitive zone may be reduced from 10 km to 1 km: Assam CM appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Centre has officially incorporated 27 places and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh into the Survey of Indias maps, including strategic mountain passes, a lake, villages and a war memorial. The Ministry of Science and Technology said on Friday that the names were standardised and included in official maps following consultations with the Arunachal [] The post Centre adds 27 places, landmarks to official map of Arunachal Pradesh appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said the state government is working to integrate the states traditional handloom sector with modern design, entrepreneurship and global market access while preserving its indigenous tribal heritage. Addressing the inaugural function of the three-day celebration of the 12th National Handloom Day at the DK Convention Centre, [] The post Arunachal to integrate traditional handloom with modern markets, preserve tribal heritage: CM app

Dimapur: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio virtually launched the Chief Ministers Yarn Bank Scheme at the Chief Ministers Residential Complex in Kohima on Friday on the occasion of the 12th National Handloom Day. Rio described the initiative as a landmark step towards strengthening Nagalands handloom sector and improving the livelihoods of thousands of weavers across [] The post Nagaland CM launches Yarn Bank Scheme to empower states weavers appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dibrugarh: Ahead of Independence Day, four cadres of the banned militant outfit ULFA-I surrendered before the 44 Assam Rifles and Longding Police at Arunachal Pradeshs Wakka on Friday. The surrendered cadres have been identified as SS LC Ajay Asom (33), son of Bhadra Kanta Borah; SS LC Biplob Asom (31), son of Jonmaijoy Das; SS [] The post Arunachal: Four ULFA-I cadres surrender in Longding appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has described the Supreme Courts decision to summon the states Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Home) over alleged non-cooperation with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as the outcome of a one-sided hearing. Khandu said Arunachal Pradesh was unable to present its position before the court because members [] The post Arunachal: Pema Khandu calls SC summons over CBI cooperation a one-sided hearing appeared first on NorthEast N

Dibrugarh: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday rejected claims of a fresh Chinese incursion into Indian territory, saying the Indian Army remains deployed along the frontier and is maintaining security in the area. Speaking to reporters, Khandu said he did not believe an incursion had taken place but added that the allegations raised [] The post Arunachal: Pema Khandu rejects Chinese incursion claims, seeks verification of Taksing reports appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A group of 1,065 members of Nagalands Sumi Naga community has approached the Gauhati High Court seeking intervention over a disputed re-edited version of the Holy Bible in the Sumi Naga language. The petition, filed before the Kohima Bench of the Gauhati High Court, concerns the Sumi Naga Re-edited 2025 edition published by the [] The post Nagaland: Sumi Naga tribe approaches Gauhati HC over distorted Bible translation appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Meghalaya government has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to explain the alleged construction of a temple within its Mawdiangdiang campus after complaints claimed the structure was being built without the required approval on government-leased land. The New Shillong Township Development Agency (NSTDA) has written to the Deputy Inspector General and Head [] The post Meghalaya: Government seeks CBI explanation over alleged temple construction on leased Mawdiangdiang ca

Dimapur: Nagaland Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Bhagyashree Banayat on Thursday asked political parties to appoint booth-level agents (BLAs), if they have not done so yet, for the successful conduct of the SIR in the state. During a meeting with representatives of political parties in Kohima, the CEO emphasised the importance of appointing BLAs and explained [] The post Nagaland CEO urges parties to appoint booth-level agents for SIR exercise appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dibrugarh: Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday visited the flash flood- and cloudburst-affected areas of Arunachal Pradeshs Keyi Panyor district to assess the extent of the damage. In a post on X, Nadda said, Visited the flash flood and cloudburst-affected areas in Keyi Panyor district, Arunachal Pradesh, today to assess the extent of the [] The post Arunachal: JP Nadda visits flash flood and cloudburst-hit areas in Keyi Panyor appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Girijananda Chowdhury University (GCU), Assam, conducted a flood relief distribution drive from July 31 to August 3 across flood- and landslide-affected areas of Assam and Nagaland. The initiative was carried out through the universitys National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell with the participation of faculty members, staff, NSS volunteers and members of the Shrimanta Shankar [] The post Girijananda Chowdhury University conducts flood and landslide relief drive across Assam, Nagaland appear

Guwahati: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday announced that she intends to return to Bangladesh in December, despite the possibility of being arrested, while sharply criticising the current government in Dhaka for, she alleged, undermining democracy and targeting political opponents. Speaking via an audio link at an event organised by the Foreign Correspondents [] The post Sheikh Hasina announces December return to Bangladesh; Dhaka objects to India-hosted press event ap

Guwahati: Bangladesh has cautioned India that any political address by former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from Indian territory could adversely affect the improving bilateral relationship between the two neighbours. The issue was raised during a meeting on Monday between Bangladesh Prime Ministers Adviser on Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir and Indias newly appointed High Commissioner Dinesh [] The post Bangladesh warns India against allowing Sheikh Hasinas political address from its territory app

Guwahati: Nepal has formally requested India to recognise its National Identity Card (NID) as a valid travel document for cross-border movement, a move aimed at strengthening identity verification while facilitating travel between the two neighbouring countries. The proposal was submitted by Nepals Department of Immigration to the Government of India in late June, according to [] The post Nepal requests India to accept national ID card for cross-border travel appeared first on NorthEast Now .