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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has revealed that the state government will soon approach the Centre with a proposal to reduce the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park from the default 10 kilometres to 1 kilometre. During his visit to Bokakhat, Sarma explained that the absence of a final notification for Kaziranga has... The post Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone To Be Reduced From 10 Km To 1 Km: Assam CM first appeared on Northeast Today .

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday laid the foundation stone for an Observation Home under the Social Welfare Department at Kangpokpi District Headquarters, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen, MLAs and other dignitaries. The Observation Home is aimed at providing a safe and supportive environment for the rehabilitation and reform... The post CM Khemchand Lays Foundation For Observation Home In Kangpokpi first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 08, 2026: Tripura Pradesh BJP president and MLA Abhishek Debroy said the party is intensifying its organisational preparations ahead of the upcoming local body elections, including the Village Council (VC) polls and elections to Nagar Panchayats, Municipal Councils and Corporations. Speaking after a meeting with the partys leadership, Debroy said the discussions focused... The post BJP Focuses on Organisation, Poll Preparedness Ahead of VC and Urban Local Body Elections: Tripura

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Saturday attended the State-Level Tendong Lho Rum Faat 2026, a sacred and culturally significant festival of the Lepcha community, organised jointly by the organising committee and various Lepcha organisations. Speaking on the occasion, Tamang announced that Hee-Gnathang Senior Secondary School in Dzongu will be upgraded to a Chief... The post Sikkim CM Announces New Model School Initiative For Dzongu During Lepcha Festival first appeared on Northeast T

Comedian and content creator Samay Raina has extended his support to flood-affected communities in Assam by contributing 10 lakh to the Chief Ministers Relief Fund. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed gratitude in a social media post, acknowledging Rainas generosity and highlighting the importance of such contributions in strengthening relief and rehabilitation efforts. The... The post Samay Raina Donates Rs 10 Lakh To Assam Chief Ministers Relief Fund first appeared on Northeast

Tamulpur, Aug 8: The Special Task Force (STF), Assam, apprehended two persons and recovered two elephant ivory tusks weighing nearly 4 kg in Tamulpur district, officials said on Saturday. Acting on reliable intelligence, the STF conducted an operation at Bangalipara in Tamulpur on the night of August 7 and apprehended Gwhwm Basumatary, 29, and Swdwbma... The post Assam STF Recovers Elephant Ivory Tusks In Tamulpur, Two Held first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 08, 2026: The state government has initiated steps to include theChakma language on Google Translate, with work underway to build a database of around50,000 Chakma words, Industries and Commerce Minister Santana Chakma announced on Friday. She was speaking at the first state-levelChakma Language and Script Daycelebration at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan, where Tourism Minister... The post Tripura: Chakma Language to Get Digital Boost, 50,000-Word Database Planned first appeared o

Gangtok, Aug 8: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Sikkim has revealed that 37,724 names were excluded from the draft list after failing to submit enumeration forms, according to officials. Prior to the revision, the state had 4,71,018 registered electors. Of these, 4,33,294 enumeration forms were successfully received and digitised. Chief Electoral... The post Sikkim: 37,724 Names Deleted From Draft Roll, 1.25 Lakh Notices Issued During SIR first appeared on Northeast To

Agartala, August 08, 2026: Preparations for the 23rd Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-III gained momentum as Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker Rampada Jamatia met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in New Delhi on Friday and formally invited him to the prestigious event scheduled to be held in Agartala on November... The post Tripura Speaker Rampada Jamatia Invites Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to CPA Conference on November 26-27 first appeared on N

Agartala, August 08, 2026: Tripura Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma on Friday met Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram and expressed gratitude for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs support towards the operationalisation of six new Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in the state. Speaking about the meeting, Debbarma said the approval extended by the Union... The post Six New EMRS Schools to Strengthen Tribal Education in Tripura: Minister Bikash Debbarma first appeared on Northeast T

Agartala, August 08, 2026: A 20-year-old woman suffering from a severe neurological condition regained the ability to walk after receiving timely treatment at the Neurology Department of Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GBP Hospital, offering a striking example of how early diagnosis and appropriate intervention can transform the lives of patients with Multiple Sclerosis... The post Tripura: Five Days of Treatment Helps 20-Year-Old MS Patient Walk Again at AGMC & GBP Hospital first

Protecting Manipurs identity, land, culture and the interests of its people remains a priority of the state government, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand said on Friday. The Chief Minister made the statement while inaugurating a two-day Consultative Meeting-cum-Seminar on the Demographic Profile of Manipur at Imperial Hall, Classic Grande, Imphal. He said he was confident that... The post Protecting Manipurs Identity, Land And Culture Governments Priority: CM Khemchand first appeared on Northeast

Agartala, August 07, 2026: Teachers have a responsibility that extends far beyond the classroom and their role as educators is central to the process of nation-building, Tripura University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Debabrata Das said on Friday. Speaking at a Vyasa Puja and Guru Vandan programme organised jointly by the Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal and the Department of... The post Teachers Have a Key Role in Shaping Indias Future, says Tripura University VC Dr Debabrata Das first appeared on Northeast

Agartala, August 7, 2026: In a major anti-drug operation, police detained 23 individuals during a special campaign conducted in Agartala on Friday, targeting drug consumers as well as persons found in possession of drugs and syringes. The operation was carried out by personnel from East Agartala Police Station, College Tila Outpost and Maharajganj Bazar Outpost... The post Tripura: 23 Detained in Special Anti-Drug Drive in Agartala first appeared on Northeast Today .

Gangtok, Aug 7: Sikkim Chief Secretary R. Telang chaired a high-level review meeting to assess preparations for the Independence Day 2026 celebrations at the Tashiling Secretariat in Gangtok. The meeting was attended by Heads of Departments (HoDs) along with officers from the Army and paramilitary forces. The Chief Secretary reviewed the proposed sequence of events... The post Sikkim Chief Secretary Reviews Preparations For Independence Day 2026 Celebrations first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 07, 2026: The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), Tripura Khet Mazdoor Union (TKMU) and Ganamukti Parishad (GMP) on Friday announced a statewide mobilisation in Tripura on August 10 as part of a broader protest against the economic and labour policies of the BJP-led government at the Centre.... The post CITU, AIKS, TKMU and GMP Announce Statewide BJP Quit India Mobilisation on August 10 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Jorabat, Aug. 7: A house was damaged after rocks hurled by a blast at a private quarry struck a residential area at 11 Mile in Jorabat during the early hours of Wednesday. The blast, reportedly carried out around 4:00 am, damaged the roof of a house. No injuries were reported in the incident. Local residents... The post Meghalaya: House Roof Damaged After Quarry Blast In Jorabat; Residents Raise Safety Concerns first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, Aug 7: The Mizo National Front (MNF), Mizorams principal opposition party, has called on Chief Minister Lalduhoma to issue a public apology and withdraw his recent remarks concerning the Inner Line Permit (ILP) and the Mizoram Peace Accord. The demand was made on Thursday, with the MNF setting a deadline of August 15 for... The post Mizo National Front Demands Mizoram CM Lalduhomas Public Apology Over ILP, Peace Accord Remarks Before Aug 15 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday dismissed reports of a Chinese PLA incursion in Taksing Circle, Upper Subansiri after viral videos of an alleged Army-PLA face-off dated July 26, 2026 surfaced online, with a reported timestamp of July 26, 2026. Denying the claims, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said there was no incursion in the area.... The post Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Denies PLA Incursion In Upper Subansiri, Says Inputs From Nah Tribe And Army Being Taken On Viral Taksing Video first appeared

The Meghalaya government has formally sought clarification from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding the alleged construction of a temple inside the agencys campus at Mawdiangdiang in Shillong. Officials confirmed that the move follows complaints claiming the structure was being built on government land without proper authorization. In a letter addressed to the Deputy... The post Meghalaya Govt Seeks CBI Clarification Over Alleged Temple Construction Inside Shillong Campus first a

Guwahati, Aug 7: The Directorate of Census Operations (DCO), Assam, has officially launched the Census 2027 Theme Song at a special programme in Amingaon, Kamrup district. The event, held on Thursday, was marked by a ceremonial lamp-lighting in memory of the late Zubeen Garg, whose voice continues to resonate deeply across Assam. His rendition of... The post Assam Launches Census 2027 Theme Song Sung By Late Zubeen Garg To Boost Public Awareness first appeared on Northeast Today .

The floodThe flood situation in Assam continues to worsen, with the death toll climbing to 97 after two more lives were lost in Golaghat and Udalguri districts within the past 24 hours. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), over 1.68 lakh people are now affected across 15 districts, underscoring the severity of... The post Assam Flood Death Toll Climbs To 97; Over 1.68 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 07, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is actively considering an electoral alliance with its coalition partner Tipra Motha Party (TMP) for the upcoming Village Committee elections in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) areas, with the issue reportedly emerging as a key point of discussion at a high-level core committee... The post Tripura: BJP-Tipra Motha Alliance Likely for Village Committee Elections in September first appeared on Northeast Today

Kohima, Aug 7: Nagaland Member of Parliament S. Supongmeren Jamir has urged the Central Government to immediately and transparently implement the Naga political agreements, stating that prolonged delays have created uncertainty and frustration among the Naga people. Raising the issue in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, Jamir recalled the signing of the two historic agreements... The post Nagaland MP Supongmeren Jamir Urges Centre To Expedite Implementation Of Naga Political Agreements first appeared o

Following the 12-hour bandh called by BBK and BBLAC across Pasighat on August 4 demanding urgent government intervention on land administration, alleged encroachments, and transparency in the land allotment process in Pasighat Township, the District Administration, East Siang held a detailed meeting with representatives of Bogong Banggo Kebang (BBK), Bogong Banggo Yameng Kebang (BBYK), Bogong... The post Arunachal: DC East Siang Meets BBK, BBLAC, ABSU; Addressed Land Allotment And Encroachment C

Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare J.P. Nadda on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting in Itanagar to take stock of the situation in districts affected by recent flash floods and cloudbursts in Arunachal Pradesh. The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, state ministers, MLAs, and senior... The post Union Minister J.P. Nadda Chairs Review Meeting On Arunachal Floods In Itanagar first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, Aug 6: A fast-track court in Mizorams Kolasib district has sentenced a 42-year-old woman to 12 years in prison for repeatedly forcing her minor daughter into prostitution in exchange for money and liquor. Judge R. Vanlalena delivered the verdict after finding the woman guilty of sexually exploiting her daughter between January 2023 and July... The post Mizoram Woman Sentenced To 12 Years In Jail for Forcing Minor Daughter Into Prostitution first appeared on Northeast Today .

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday chaired separate review meetings on the functioning of the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (RD&PR) Department and the Information Technology Department at the Civil Secretariat, Mantripukhri, to assess progress and chart future priorities. During the review of the RD&PR Department, attended by senior officials, the Chief Minister... The post Manipur CM Reviews Rural Development, IT Departments; Stresses Inclusive Growth And Digital G

Aizawl, August 6: Mizoram has urged the Centre to strengthen support for tribal development programmes, highlighting the states predominantly tribal population and the need for focused welfare initiatives. According to an official statement issued on Thursday, Mizoram Minister of State Lalnghinglova Hmar, who oversees the Sports, Tourism, Labour, Employment and Skill Development, and Excise departments,... The post Mizoram Seeks Greater Central Support For Tribal Development Programmes first app

Aizawl, August 6: An influential womens organisation in Mizoram on Thursday condemned the growing practice of using womens attire on social media to ridicule or demean individuals, describing it as disrespectful to women and calling for an immediate end to the trend. The statement by the states apex womens body came days after the Youth... The post Mizoram Womens Body Condemns Use Of Female Attire To Mock Individuals, Seeks Respect For Mizo Traditional Dress first appeared on Northeast Today .