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Guwahati: Bangladeshs Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman has said the government is pursuing legal and diplomatic channels to secure the extradition of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India, describing her as a convicted criminal and reiterating Dhakas request under the bilateral extradition treaty. Speaking to journalists after inaugurating a training workshop in Dhaka on Sunday, [] The post Bangladesh: Law minister calls Hasina convicted criminal, reiterates extradition request to India appe

Dimapur: The Naga Solidarity Park Management Committee (NSPMC) has formally allocated a designated site within Naga Solidarity Park in Kohima for the burial of Naga ancestral remains being repatriated from the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. In a press statement, NSPMC convenor Vipopal Kintso said a prayer service [] The post Nagaland: Naga Solidarity Park allocates burial site for repatriated ancestral remains appeared first on NorthEast Now .

The fascination with the supernatural has long provided Indian filmmakers with fertile ground for exploring mythology, folklore, forgotten histories and cultural anxieties. Kauriburi: The Cursed Temple, also known as Kauriburir Mandir, directed by Sayantan Ghosal, attempts to capitalise on this tradition by placing its mythological horror narrative in the mysterious wilderness of Assam. Released in [] The post Kauriburi: The Cursed Temple Where Assam Became a Landscape of Supernatural Stereotyp

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh karate athlete Khya Tai Bengde has won a gold medal in the senior mens team kata event at the 12th Commonwealth Karate Championship 2026, held in Glasgow, Scotland. The championship took place from November 5 to 8, bringing together karate athletes from various Commonwealth nations. Bengde, son of Kajop Bengde, has also [] The post Arunachal: Karateka Khya Tai Bengde wins gold at 2026 Commonwealth Karate Championship appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: The Tripura government has constituted two separate committees to examine land-related issues in areas under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) and explore the merger of schools with low student enrolment into quality residential institutions, following discussions with Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma. The Revenue Department issued [] The post Tripura: Panels formed to review TTAADC land rights, merger of low-enrolment s

By Ranju Dodum On the morning of October 23, men and women sat outside the closed shops of Yingkiongs main market in Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, talking about ordinary things, even though life in the Siang valley has been anything but. The market was deserted on account of a bandh, following weeks of unrest [] The post We cannot hold peace talks at gunpoint: Security build-up deepens distrust over Arunachals Siang dam appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton on Saturday expressed concern over the growing number of underground factions and the increasing incidence of extortion in the state, urging Naga political groups to set aside their differences and work towards unity. He said the Government of India would offer only one solution to the Naga political [] The post Nagaland: Deputy CM Y Patton urges Naga groups to unite, raises concern over extortion appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Shillong will host the opening leg of the 31st European Union Film Festival (EUFF) from November 12 to 18, featuring 21 films representing all 21 European Union (EU) Member States. The festival is expected to bring a diverse range of European cinema to audiences in Meghalaya and other parts of the Northeast. The films [] The post Meghalaya: Shillong to host 31st European Union Film Festival from November 12 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: In a significant step towards conserving the critically endangered Black Softshell Turtle (BST), locally known as Bormuria Kaso (Nilssonia nigricans), 240 hatchlings were released into a protected waterbody under the Biswanath Wildlife Division in Assam. The release was carried out by the Wildlife Survival Alliance Foundation India (WSAFI) in collaboration with the Biswanath Wildlife [] The post Assam: 240 critically endangered Black Softshell Turtle hatchlings released in Biswanath ap

Guwahati: Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent and severe across India, with at least one part of the country experiencing such events on most days of the year. Between 2022 and 2026, extreme weather was recorded on 86 to 99 per cent of days annually, according to a report by the Centre for Science [] The post Extreme weather hits 92% of days in 2026, Assam among five worst-affected states appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Arunachal Pradesh government has released four protesters arrested for opposing the proposed Upper Siang Multipurpose Hydropower Project, in a move aimed at easing tensions and reviving dialogue with the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum (SIFF). The four protesters have been identified as Adum Tayeng, Omak Peron, Okut Paloh and Oson Peron. They had been [] The post Arunachal: Government releases four Upper Siang Dam protesters, seeks dialogue with SIFF appeared first on NorthEast Now

Reported by Mrinal Kanti Banik Agartala: The possibility of an electoral understanding between the Left Front and the Congress for the upcoming urban local body (ULB) elections in Tripura remains open, with a decision expected within the next one or two days, CPI(M) state secretary and Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury said on Saturday. [] The post Tripura: Left Front, Congress hold talks on possible alliance for Urban Local Body polls appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Meghalaya recorded its highest annual mean temperature since 1901 in 2025, reaching 20.77 degrees Celsius. At the same time, the state received 43 per cent less than normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon, according to an India Meteorological Department (IMD) report. The findings appear in the Statement on Climate for Meghalaya: 2025, prepared by [] The post Meghalaya: State records warmest year since 1901, monsoon rainfall drops 43% appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Doomdooma: A young male Royal Bengal tiger may have died in a suspected territorial fight with another tiger in Assams Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. Forest personnel spotted the carcass during routine patrolling near the Teteliguri forest camp in the Kohora Range on Friday and alerted park authorities. A team of officials later reached [] The post Assam: Royal Bengal tiger found dead in Kaziranga; territorial fight suspected appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or career in NIT Meghalaya in 2026. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Junior Assistants, Technicians and Lab Attendants in 2026. Name of post : Junior Assistant No. of posts : 1 [] The post Meghalaya Jobs 2026 : NIT Meghalaya Recruitment [JA, LA posts] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Sikkim High Court has suspended Mangan District and Sessions Judge Prajwal Khatiwada amid pending disciplinary proceedings, weeks after he approached the Supreme Court alleging targeted action for filing a complaint against a then-serving High Court judge. The suspension was approved by the High Courts Full Court and formalised through an order dated November [] The post Sikkim High Court suspends Mangan district judge who moved SC over alleged targeted action appeared first on Nor

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: The Tripura High Court on Friday directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to ensure adequate police protection for Left Front candidates to enable them to file nomination papers without obstruction in the upcoming urban local body elections. The direction came after the opposition CPI(M) approached the High Court alleging [] The post Tripura High Court directs police protection for Left Front candidates filing nominations appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: Implementation of the land-related provisions of the Tiprasa Accord could move forward within days, with Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma indicating that a government notification on the issue may be issued shortly and that the Centre is preparing to resume consultations with the party in New Delhi. Debbarma, who [] The post Tripura: Pradyot Debbarma signals land notification, expects Centre to resume Tiprasa Accord talks appeared first on NorthEas

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: The Tripura government on Thursday directed the police and security forces to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards attacks on security personnel, smuggling and other illegal activities along the India-Bangladesh border, even as the Sonamura sub-divisional administration began demarcating land and verifying ownership documents near the Ashabari Border Outpost (BOP), three [] The post Tripura CM orders zero tolerance on border attacks; land verification launc

Guwahati: The proposed 1,720 MW Kamala Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh is expected to generate 6,870 million units of electricity annually while providing flood moderation benefits to the Brahmaputra valley, according to a press release on the project. The project is being developed on the Kamala River, a tributary of the Subansiri, across Kamle, Kra [] The post Arunachal: 1,720 MW Kamala hydro developers clarify tree-felling report figures appeared first on NorthEast Now .

As proclaimed, ousted Bangladesh premier Sheikh Hasina will seemingly return to Dhaka by December. However, a number of challenges are also waiting to greet the septuagenarian politician in the South Asian nation. In several media interviews, the Awami League supremo has accused the current government in Dhaka of conducting mass raids, arrests and torture of [] The post Challenging times ahead for Bangladeshs ousted premier Sheikh Hasina appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on November 5 laid the foundation stones for 19 development projects worth Rs 133.14 crore and inaugurated seven projects costing Rs 65.75 crore in West Jaintia Hills district. The projects cover several sectors, including health, sports, public works, public health engineering, education, and community and rural development. Of [] The post Meghalaya CM lays foundation for 19 projects, inaugurates seven in West Jaintia Hills appeared first on No

Aizawl: A 31-year-old Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his service rifle while on duty at the Mizoram Governors residence in Aizawl on Thursday, police said. The deceased, identified as Sudhir Swami, was posted at Gate 2 of Lok Bhavan, the Governors official residence. He allegedly shot [] The post Mizoram: CRPF jawan dies by suicide while on duty at Lok Bhavan appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Itanagar: The Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum (SIFF) has declined the Arunachal Pradesh governments invitation for talks on the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), demanding the release of all detainees and withdrawal of armed forces before any dialogue can take place. In a letter dated November 3, the Chief Ministers Office invited SIFF representatives to [] The post Arunachal: No talks on Siang project until detainees freed, armed forces withdrawn, says SIFF appeared first on Nort

Guwahati: Adi activist and engineer Katon Moyong, popularly known as Abor Man, has challenged the Centre and Arunachal Pradesh governments national security argument for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), saying indigenous communities have opposed dams on the Siang river for decades and will not accept the project. We have been saying no to [] The post You have to exterminate Adi people: Arunachal activist Katon Moyong warns govt against Siang dam appeared first on NorthEast N

Aizawl: Mizoram is aiming to emerge as Indias Silk Capital and Winter Capital, Chief Minister Lalduhoma said on Thursday, outlining the state governments economic and development priorities during a review of departmental activities in Serchhip district. Addressing officials at the DC Conference Hall in Serchhip, Lalduhoma said Mizoram had already earned recognition as the Ginger [] The post Mizoram: CM Lalduhoma eyes Silk Capital and Winter Capital status for state appeared first on NorthEast N

Guwahati: Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Thursday ruled out relocating or withdrawing the proposed Rs 150-crore Shillong ropeway project, saying the state government would proceed with its execution despite opposition and concerns over local clearances, environmental impact and public consultations. The government will proceed with executing the Shillong Ropeway Project, Lyngdoh said, alleging that [] The post Meghalaya: Govt firm on Shillong ropeway project despite environmental, cl

Dimapur: A two-day state-level workshop under the Forest and Biodiversity in the Himalayas Management Project (FBMP), Nagaland, highlighted community-led initiatives to protect forests and biodiversity, with representatives from 64 villages sharing their conservation experiences and achievements. The workshop, held at the Cathedral compound in Kohima on the theme Community Conservation: Celebrating Success and Charting the [] The post Nagaland: FBMP workshop highlights community efforts to prote

Guwahati: Former IAS officer Ripnar Lyngdoh was sworn in as Meghalayas State Chief Information Commissioner on Thursday, filling the vacant post under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar administered the oath of office at Lok Bhavan in Shillong. The ceremony was attended by Chief Secretary Shakil P Ahammed, Additional Chief [] The post Meghalaya: Ripnar Lyngdoh takes oath as State Chief Information Commissioner appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Odisha and Sikkim, along with the Union Territories of Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu. The exercise aims to update voter lists and ensure that all eligible citizens, particularly young [] The post EC announces electoral roll revision in Arunachal, Mizoram, Sikkim; final rolls in January appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted search and seizure operations at 13 locations across Tripura, West Bengal and Maharashtra in connection with an alleged fake government tender racket that reportedly defrauded a Nagpur-based company of approximately Rs 14.55 crore. The searches were carried out on November 4 by the EDs Agartala Sub-Zonal Office under [] The post ED raids 13 locations across three states, including Tripura, over Rs 14.55-crore tender scam appeared first on

Guwahati: The Supreme Court has reiterated that its earlier directions on verifying the ownership and identity of captive elephants, as well as regulating their transportation, must be strictly followed, amid concerns over the recent transfer of five elephants from Assam to temples in Tamil Nadu. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant [] The post Supreme Court stresses strict verification after hasty transfer of captive elephants from Assam to Tamil Nadu appeared first on NorthEast Now

Doomdooma: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has proposed a uniform one-kilometre Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary in Assams Tinsukia district. The proposed zone will cover a total area of 32.01 square kilometres. The proposal is part of a draft notification issued on November 4, 2026, under the Environment [] The post Assam: Centre proposes uniform 1-km Eco-Sensitive Zone around Tinsukias wildlife sanctuary appeared first

Aizawl: The Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Wednesday accused the Zoram Peoples Movement (ZPM) government of mishandling the states finances and pushing Mizoram towards a debt trap. Addressing a press conference here, MPCC Publicity Chairman PC Laltlansanga alleged that the state governments outstanding debt had risen to around Rs 19,085.15 crore, exceeding the current [] The post Mizoram Congress accuses ZPM government of pushing state into debt trap appeared first on NorthEast Now

Guwahati: A 12-hour shutdown called by the Peoples Rights Action Committee (PRAC) over the arrest of anti-dam protesters disrupted normal activities across Arunachal Pradeshs Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) on Wednesday, November 4. Shops and commercial establishments remained closed, although government offices continued to function and vehicles were seen on the roads. PRAC called the shutdown [] The post Arunachal: 12-hour shutdown in Itanagar over Siang dam arrests ends peacefully appeared firs

Debarun Choudhury Each year, as winter begins around mid November, Arup Das looks out across the marsh surrounding his home in Dargarbond, one of the many villages around Son Beel, a seasonal wetland in Assam. The land around him was submerged under water just a couple of months ago. Now, as the water recedes, he [] The post Assam: Son Beel communities diversify farming as climate threats shrink wetland appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Assam government has reduced the deadline for disbursing compensation to the next of kin of people killed in human-elephant conflict (HEC) from 72 hours to 48 hours, Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah announced on Tuesday. The decision was announced at a meeting with senior Forest Department officials and Divisional Forest Officers (DFOs) at Aranya [] The post Assam cuts elephant attack death compensation deadline to 48 hours appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Bhutans Gelephu witnessed a major religious gathering on Sunday as Buddhist masters from different schools and denominations joined thousands of volunteers to erect 108 stupas in a single day at the Gelephu Mindfulness City project site. Around 200,000 people from across the world gathered to witness the construction, while nearly 40,000 volunteers helped complete [] The post Bhutan: 108 stupas erected in a day at Gelephu Mindfulness City appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Imphal: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed 1995-batch IPS officer Rajesh Kumar as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Arunachal Pradesh, a day after he was prematurely repatriated from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to his parent cadre. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Monday approved the Home Ministrys [] The post Arunachal: Rajesh Kumar appointed new DGP amid protests over Siang hydropower project appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and the Assam government on a plea filed by Oil India Limited (OIL) challenging the rejection of its proposal for hydrocarbon exploration beneath Assams Dibru-Saikhowa National Park using Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) technology. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya [] The post Supreme Court seeks Centre, Assam govts response on OILs Dibru-Saikhowa drilling plea appeared first on NorthEast No

Guwahati:An Indian national was killed and a New Zealander of Indian origin injured after two helicopters collided while attempting to land in Nepals Everest region on Tuesday morning, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) said. The deceased has been identified as Vasanth Kumar Balaramudu, who was travelling aboard a Fishtail Air helicopter. The injured [] The post Nepal: Indian national killed, another injured as two helicopters collide near Mount Everest appeared first on NorthEast Now

Bordumsa: Amid growing opposition and public concerns over the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has assured that no decision on dam construction will be taken without extensive public consultations and the consent of the people. Clarifying the governments current position, Khandu said the exercise underway is limited to [] The post Arunachal: Pema Khandu assures no Siang dam decision without public consultation and consent appeared fi

Guwahati: Indigenous communities in Arunachal Pradeshs Siang Valley have raised fresh concerns over the proposed 11,500 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), alleging police excesses, arrests of protesters and restrictions on residents movement amid growing opposition to the mega hydropower project. At an online press conference organised by Youth for Himalaya on Monday, representatives of [] The post Arunachal: Siang dam protests escalate as Indigenous groups demand release of activists a

Itanagar: Mobile internet services have been suspended across Arunachal Pradeshs Upper Siang district amid escalating protests against the proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), as a 36-hour bandh called by local organisations began on Monday, November 2. The shutdown, which began at 5 am, covers Upper Siang, Siang and East Siang districts and was [] The post Siang dam protests: Internet suspended in Arunachals Upper Siang as indigenous organisations call bandh appeared firs

Guwahati: Grasses account for more than 81% of the food consumed by Asian elephants in tea gardens and adjoining landscapes of Assams Udalguri district, with researchers recording 84 grass-feeding events among 103 observations during a field study. The findings, published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa, highlight the ecological importance of grass-rich habitats within tea [] The post Beyond shelter, Assams tea gardens also serve as feeding grounds for elephants appeared first on NorthEast Now

Guwahati: In a glaring indictment of the Assam Forest Departments failure to protect wildlife habitats, large-scale hill cutting and the alleged filling of an elephant watering site have been reported in the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary, barely a few metres from the protected areas boundary and adjacent to Guwahati city. What makes [] The post Assam forest dept under fire as hills mined, waterbody filled & elephant corridor blocked in Amchang appeared first on NorthEast

Doomdooma: Two leopard cubs, a male and a female aged around two to three months, were rescued by the Forest Department near a residential area in Assams Margherita, Tinsukia district, Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) said on Saturday. The cubs were rescued this week in the Margherita East Range under the Digboi Forest Division. WTI [] The post Assam: Two leopard cubs rescued near residential area in Margherita appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Doomdooma: A solitary male Golden Langur travelled at least 32.5 km across four locations in Assams Nalbari district over six months, moving through villages, agricultural fields and urban areas using scattered trees and bamboo clumps for shelter and movement, according to a scientific study published on October 26. The study, published in the Journal of [] The post Assam: Golden Langur travels 32.5 km across four locations in Nalbari, study finds appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Doomdooma: Residents of Tingrai No. 1 Assamese village near Digboi in Assams Tinsukia district have been living alongside a male and a female leopard for about a month, with no reported direct confrontation between the animals and people. The leopards have reportedly killed three goats belonging to two local families. Despite the losses, the villagers [] The post Assam: Two leopards roam freely in Tinsukia village as locals choose coexistence appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Researchers have discovered a new species of gecko in the Umrangso area of Assams Dima Hasao district. The species, named Cyrtodactylus dimensis, belongs to the bent-toed gecko group. The discovery was reported in a research paper published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa. The study was conducted by Krijoboti Thaosen, Mathipi Vabeiryureilai, Mara Duasa [] The post New gecko species discovered in Assams Dima Hasao hills appeared first on NorthEast Now .