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Guwahati: More than 2,000 members of the Garo community from across the Khasi Hills gathered at Mallangkona in West Khasi Hills on Saturday, opposing the compulsory Khasi language qualifying test for District Selection Committee (DSC) recruitment and demanding that Garo be included as an alternative. The gathering was held at the Sildubi Mini Playground and [] The post Meghalaya: Garo residents protest mandatory Khasi Language Test for DSC recruitment appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: India opened its medal account at the Asian Games 2026 with a silver medal in the womens 10m air rifle team event at Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery in Japan on Sunday. The Indian trio of Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod combined for a total of 1,898 points to finish second in [] The post Asian Games 2026: India clinches silver in womens 10m Air Rifle team event appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Assams Sarupathar MLA Biswajit Phukan and Nagalands Bhandari MLA Achumbemo Kikon have proposed a joint committee to help resolve disputes along the Assam-Nagaland border. The proposed Sarupathar-Bhandari Joint Peace and Coordination Committee will include public and civil society representatives and Border Magistrates from both States. Sarupathar is in Golaghat district and shares a border [] The post Assam-Nagaland MLAs propose joint committee to resolve local border disputes appeared

Imphal: Residents and commuters along Manipurs Imphal-Moreh Road (National Highway-102) have reported significant environmental improvements around the Waithou Protected Forest following a major anti-encroachment drive and subsequent reforestation initiative. According to former Thoubal Divisional Forest Officer Dinesh Chandra Salam, the turnaround began on June 12, 2022, when authorities evicted 69 illegal structures within the protected [] The post Manipur: Waithou forest sees green revival af

Guwahati: A group of more than 100 people from Assam allegedly entered Maikhuli Field along the Assam-Meghalaya border on Saturday after removing a partly cemented wall behind Maikhuli Upper Primary School. The group then locked the fields entrance gate, stopping villagers from entering the area, and was allegedly led by Mintu Boro of Bakrapara in [] The post Tension along Assam-Meghalaya border after group allegedly enters Maikhuli Field appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various project based positions or jobs in NIT Nagaland in 2026. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Nagaland is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Project Associates in a Research Project funded by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) entitled [] The post Nagaland Jobs 2026 : NIT Nagaland Recruitment appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by Mrinal Kanti Banik Agartala: The Tripura High Court has upheld the state governments decision to prescribe a 60 per cent academic cut-off for students seeking eligibility under the Super 100 Scheme, ruling that the criterion was neither arbitrary nor unreasonable. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao and Justice Biswajit Palit [] The post Tripura: High Court upholds 60% cut-off for Super 100 coaching scheme appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Agartala: Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma has indicated that he could withdraw from active politics after the upcoming Village Committee elections, while making it clear that he intends to remain in Tripura and continue working for the people. In a video message shared on social media on Friday, September 19, Debbarma said he would [] The post Tripura: Pradyot Debbarma hints at exit from active politics after village polls appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Tripura government is set to make six more Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) operational by November, a senior official said on Saturday, September 19. The northeastern state currently has 12 functional EMRSs, which provide residential education to students from tribal communities. According to Tribal Welfare Director Subhasish Das, construction of the six new [] The post Tripura: Six more Eklavya Model Residential Schools set to open by November appeared first on NorthEast

Aizawl: Mizoram Education Minister Vanlalthlana has urged the Centre to frame education policies keeping in view the distinct geographical and socio-economic conditions of northeastern states, an official statement here said on Friday. Addressing the North East Education Conclave 2026 in Nagalands Chmoukedima district, Vanlalthlana said that several challenges faced by the region cannot be addressed [] The post Mizoram Education Minister Vanlalthlana urges Centre to frame policies suited to Nort

Guwahati: An IPS officer was seriously injured after two men on a two-wheeler allegedly rammed into him while trying to get past a police check in Shillong early Friday, September 18. Meghalaya Police have registered a case for attempted murder and taken both riders into custody. The incident occurred around 1.30 a.m. in Urkaliar, where [] The post Meghalaya: IPS officer injured after being hit by two-wheeler at Shillong checkpoint appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various paramedical positions or jobs in NERIST Arunachal Pradesh in 2026. North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology (NERIST) Arunachal Pradesh is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Counselling Psychologist on purely contractual basis in 2026. Name of post : Counselling [] The post Arunachal Jobs 2026 : Apply for Psychologist in NERIST appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: The first North East Conclave on NEP 2020 began at Naga United village in Nagalands Chumoukedima district, with four education ministers and an adviser to school education from the region sharing the challenges and their experiences in implementing the policy on the first day on Friday. The two-day conclave is being organised by the [] The post First North East Conclave on NEP 2020 begins in Nagaland appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Recently, I came across Itihas (The Exploration), the 1995 Assamese family drama directed by filmmaker Bhabendra Nath Saikia. The film, which received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese in 1996, is now available on Luit OTT for Rs 150 for a two-day streaming period. Featuring Nikumoni Barua, Tapan Das, Mridula Barua [] The post Itihas: Bhabendra Nath Saikias Unflinching Portrait of Assams Society in Decline appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court has declined, for now, to restrain the transfer of five captive elephants from Assam to temples in Tamil Nadu, after the Assam government told the court that all necessary clearances had been obtained and that every possible care would be taken for their safe transportation. A division bench comprising Chief [] The post Gauhati HC declines to halt transfer of 5 Assam elephants to Tamil Nadu temples appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: The Tripura High Court has directed the state authorities to ensure strict compliance with Supreme Court guidelines on CCTV surveillance in police stations and made the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of each station responsible for the functioning, maintenance and recording of the systems. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao [] The post Tripura HC makes OCs accountable for CCTV upkeep at police stations appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said the state government was taking steps on the recruitment of TET-qualified candidates and urged them to refrain from protests, even as a group of aspirants gave the government a one-week ultimatum to complete their appointments. The aspirants, who have been waiting for [] The post Refrain from unnecessary agitations: Tripura CM tells protesting TET aspirants appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Over 30 academics, journalists, scholars, writers, artists and concerned citizens have called for a Nagaland government inquiry into the alleged humiliation and intimidation of professors Dolly Kikon and Sanjay Barbora at Nagaland House in New Delhi on September 15. In a statement issued on September 16, the signatories sought a transparent inquiry into the [] The post Nagaland House incident: Academics, journalists express solidarity with professors Dolly Kikon and Sanjay Barbora appe

A solar energy system uses sunlight to generate electricity for homes, businesses, industrial facilities, and other applications. Photovoltaic technology converts solar radiation into electrical energy that can power appliances, equipment, and other connected loads across different settings. Different configurations determine how this electricity is managed through grid connections, energy storage, or both. Understanding how solar [] The post Solar Energy System: How It Works, Types, Components

Applications are invited for recruitment of various research based positions or jobs in NEHU Meghalaya in 2026. North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) for ongoingresearch project entitled Development of Vegetative Propagation Protocol and Vacuum Freeze Dehydrated Probiotic [] The post Meghalaya Jobs 2026 : NEHU Recruitment [SRF post] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: India could face a new tariff threat from the United States after the US House of Representatives approved legislation that would expand the powers of President Donald Trump to impose duties on countries purchasing Russian energy. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 seeks to authorise tariffs of up to [] The post US House approves Russia sanctions bill, allowing up to 100% tariffs on India, China appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Meghalaya has recorded the countrys highest rainfall deficit during the 2026 southwest monsoon, with the season nearing its end. The state is one of Indias rainiest and is home to some of the wettest places on Earth. The lack of rain indicates drought-like conditions that could affect farming and water availability. According to India [] The post Meghalaya records Indias highest rainfall deficit during 2026 monsoon, IMD data shows appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Preschool education is becoming an important part of how families prepare children for formal schooling, creating meaningful opportunities for education entrepreneurs in Assam. Parents increasingly value learning environments that combine care, social interaction, creativity and age-appropriate development. This changing outlook gives the preschool segment room to grow across different communities. For aspiring education entrepreneurs, a [] The post Starting an Education Franchise in Assam: Why

Guwahati: National Award-winning filmmaker and Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) faculty member Dominic Sangma was allegedly assaulted by two men near the Jollang-Rakap road in Itanagar on Wednesday evening, police said. The incident reportedly occurred after Sangma intervened when the two men were allegedly harassing a group of FTII students. Sangma, who heads [] The post Meghalaya filmmaker Dominic Sangma allegedly assaulted near FTII campus inItanagar appeared first on NorthEast N

Aizawl: Mizoram is set to host the Anthurium Festival from October 1 to 3 as part of efforts to attract tourists and showcase the states tourism potential, officials said on Wednesday. The three-day festival will be organised at Reiek and Ailawng in Mamit district, around 13 km from Aizawl. Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar chaired a [] The post Mizoram to host Anthurium Festival from October 13 to boost tourism appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Two petrol bombs were hurled at the Directorate of Mineral Resources (DMR) office at Risa Colony on Wednesday afternoon, with one of the explosives setting a staff members car on fire inside the compound. The incident took place at around 3.30 pm, while the office was operational and employees and drivers were present on [] The post Meghalaya: Two petrol bombs hurled at DMR Office, staff car set ablaze appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: A photography exhibition titled Time Travel to Nagaland, 1979: A Japanese Photographers Record of Life and Tradition was opened at the Museum Annexe courtyard in Kohima on Wednesday, showcasing the cultural heritage and way of life of Nagaland as documented by Japanese ethnographic photographer Yuzo Morita during his visit to the state in 1979. [] The post Exhibition in Kohima showcases Japanese photographer Yuzo Moritas documentation of Nagaland appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by Mrinal Kanti Banik Agartala: The Tripura State Election Commission will publish the draft list of polling stations for the 2026 municipal elections on September 17, with the final list expected to be issued on September 25. State Election Commissioner Dr P K Chakraborty announced the schedule through a notification outlining the process for [] The post Tripura: Draft polling station list for municipal elections to be published on September 17 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: Tripuras Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala will launch a 24-day Yatri Seva Abhiyan from September 17 to October 10, with a focus on passenger assistance, accessibility, cleanliness, service quality and promotion of Tripuras local culture, airport director Krishna Mohan Nehra said on Wednesday. The airport has also implemented [] The post Tripura: MBB Airport introduces low visibility procedures and solar expansion appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Pasighat: Continuous flooding in the Siang River has caused severe erosion in Wet Rice Cultivation (WRC) fields and other agricultural land in Arunachal Pradeshs Borguli village under Mebo Sub-Division in East Siang district, putting the livelihoods of several farming families at risk. Tatling Pertin, ADC (HQ) in-charge of the Deputy Commissioner, East Siang district, along [] The post Arunachal: Officials inspect flood-affected agricultural land and WRC fields in Borguli appeared first on North

Reported by Mrinal Kanti Banik Agartala: The Tripura High Court has ordered that the salaries of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other officers of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), excluding Group C and Group D employees, be withheld until sanctioned retiral benefits owed to former employees are disbursed. A single bench [] The post Tripura: High Court directs withholding of TTAADC officers salaries until retiral dues are paid appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various teaching and non-teaching positions or jobs in Synod College Meghalaya in 2026. Synod College Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Assistant Professors, Lab Attendant and Peon in 2026. Name of post : Assistant Professor No. of posts : 4 [] The post Meghalaya Jobs 2026 : Synod College Recruitment [7 posts] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a Rs 10 lakh penalty on Roppen Transportation Services Pvt Ltd, which operates the ride-hailing platform Rapido, for misleading advertisements, unfair trade practices, an unfair contract and the use of dark patterns, the government said on Tuesday (September 15, 2026). The action follows a sector-wide examination [] The post CCPA fines Rapido Rs 10 lakh for misleading ads, unfair trade practices appeared first on NorthEast No

Guwahati: The Meghalaya Government-constituted fact-finding committee on the proposed setting up of Shree Cement Company in East Jaintia Hills has invited representations from individuals, organisations and public to assist its inquiry by September 29. The committee was constituted through a government notification issued on September 8, following a government directive dated September 3. It has [] The post Meghalaya: Fact-finding panel seeks public representation on proposed Shree Cement Projec

Imphal: Environmentalists have raised concerns over the reported decline of orange salamanders in Manipurs Ukhrul district, with shrinking damp and marshy habitats, deforestation and erratic rainfall patterns threatening the amphibians. Locally known as Lengva in the Tangkhul Naga dialect and Chum in Meitei, the species is scientifically classified as Tylototriton verrucosus and commonly referred to [] The post Manipur: Habitat loss and climatic shifts threaten Himalayan newt population in Ukhru

Bordumsa: The latest Arunachal Pradesh Digital Newsletter has highlighted a range of government initiatives spanning strategic frontier connectivity, critical infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, tribal enterprise and tourism across the state. The 118th edition of the newsletter, covering September 1 to 15, brings together initiatives focused on connectivity, human development, indigenous livelihoods and institutional strengthening in [] The post Arunachal: Digital newsletter spot

Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday launched the website of the Loktak Development Authority (LDA) and released the Waterbird Census Report Loktak Ramsar 2026 at a function held at the Chief Ministers Secretariat. The release of the report comes amid concerns over a sharp decline in the number of migratory waterbirds [] The post Manipur: Loktak records sharp decline in migratory waterbirds, census finds appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a case against Arunachal Pradesh-based lawyer and environmental activist Bhanu Tatak for allegedly receiving foreign funds in violation of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). Tatak is a legal adviser to the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum (SIFF) and coordinator of civil society organisation Dibang Resistance. She [] The post CBI books Arunachal environmental activist Bhanu Tatak over alleged FCRA violations appeared first o

Pasighat: Progressive farmer and community leader Popok Darin of Arunachal Pradesh, who spent more than five decades in agriculture and started farming at the age of eight, died of cardiac arrest early Sunday morning. He was 63. Darin suffered cardiac arrest at around 3:30 am and was taken to Bakin Pertin General Hospital in Pasighat, [] The post Arunachal: Progressive farmer and community leader Popok Darin passes away at 63 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: 3,558.32 bighas of land forming part of the core area of Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has remained under illegal occupation for years despite repeated communications from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to the Assam government and Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) seeking its transfer to the park [] The post Years on, 3,558 bighas of core area of Assams Manas National Park remain encroached appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court has sought the Assam governments response to a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the third post-retirement extension granted to IFS officer and former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) M.K. Yadava as Special Chief Secretary (Forests). A Bench comprising Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury issued the [] The post Gauhati HC seeks Assam govts response on third extension of retired IFS officer M.K. Yadava appeared first

Guwahati: Assam conservationist Rohit Choudhury has urged the Supreme Court-appointed High Powered Committee (HPC) to immediately intervene and halt the ongoing transfer of four captive elephants from Assam to Tamil Nadu, while seeking scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding the transfer of five elephants from the state. One of the five elephants, Durga, has already been [] The post Assam conservationist urges SC panel to halt transfer of 5 elephants to Tamil Nadu appeared first on NorthEast N

Guwahati: Madhuri, the elephant known as Mahadevi in Maharashtras Kolhapur, will return to the city following an order passed by the High-Powered Committee (HPC) on September 9. Madhuri was brought to Vantara in Jamnagar on July 30, 2025, in compliance with the HPCs directions, which were upheld by the Bombay High Court and the Supreme [] The post Elephant Madhuri to return to Kolhapur following High-Powered Committee order: Vantara appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Scientists have recorded a rare high-altitude Himalayan fish, Schizopygopsis waddellii (Regan, 1908), in India for the first time, after collecting specimens from a natural lake in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. Researchers from the ICAR-Central Institute of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR-CICFR), Bhimtal, Uttarakhand, collected specimens of the species in July 2026 from a high-altitude [] The post Rare high-altitude Himalayan fish recorded in India for first time in Arunacha

Digboi: An elephant calf aged around four to six weeks was rescued from a muddy trench at Seconee Tea Estate near Assams Kaziranga National park on Wednesday morning after its herd failed to pull it out. The herd reportedly tried several times to rescue the calf, but the depth and muddy conditions of the trench [] The post Assam: Elephant calf rescued from muddy trench near Kaziranga, shifted for rehabilitation appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Checkmate Government Relations, a lobbying firm founded by a hunting friend of Donald Trump Jr., recently represented Vantara, a controversial private Indian zoo that has been in the spotlight over the questionable origins of some of its more than 150,000 animals, which include protected and endangered species. Tristan Breijer,the head of the U.S.-based lobby firm [] The post Vantara under scrutiny over lobbyists links to Trump Jr. and pro-hunting groups appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Two critically endangered ring-tailed lemurs stolen from Bangladeshs Gazipur Safari Park in March 2025 have reportedly been traced to Vantara, the wildlife conservation and rehabilitation centre in Gujarat associated with Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambanis son Anant Ambani, prompting Bangladeshi authorities to seek assistance from Interpol for their repatriation. The development follows an investigation by [] The post Two critically endangered Lemurs allegedly smuggled from Bangladesh tr

Guwahati: Five young orangutans have been rescued from a casuarina plantation in Odishas Balasore district, prompting a probe into how the endangered animals, which are not native to India, reached the area. The orangutans were found in the Udayapur section of the Jaleswar Range in the Udayapur-Talsari forest area during routine patrolling on September 8. [] The post Five young orangutans rescued from Odisha plantation; STF begins probe appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The People for Himalaya campaign, an umbrella grouping of 60 civil society organisations, progressive groups and activists from the Indian Himalayan region, has called for the Himalayas to be declared a no-go zone for high-risk mega infrastructure projects following the August 26 ice-rock avalanche that triggered devastating floods in Nepal which has claimed thousands [] The post Civil society coalition seeks no-go zones for mega infrastructure in the Himalayas appeared first on NorthE

Guwahati: Global temperatures are likely to exceed the 1.5C warming threshold within the next few years, intensifying climate risks and potentially pushing ecosystems and communities into increasingly dangerous conditions, according to a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The report, Limiting Overshoot, however, says the world can still work towards returning global [] The post Global warming likely to breach 1.5C threshold within years: UNEP report appeared first on