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Agartala, September 20, 2026: Tripuras Animal Resource Development, Fisheries and SC Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das on Saturday hailed the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishads (ABVP) performance in the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections, claiming that the results reflected support among the countrys youth for nationalism and the vision of a Viksit Bharat. In a Facebook... The post Tripura Minister Sudhangshu Das Hails ABVPs DUSU Victory, Attacks Rahul Gandhi and Opposition first ap

Shillong, Spetember 19: A total of 127 newly recruited youths from across the Northeast received appointment letters at the 20th tranche of the Rozgar Mela held at the State Convention Centre in Shillong on Saturday. Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita distributed the appointment letters to the selected candidates, who... The post Meghalaya: 127 Northeast Youth Receive Appointment Letters At 20th Rozgar Mela In Shillong first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, Spetember 19: The All Arunachal Pradesh Unemployed Nurses Association (AAPUNA) has called for a transparent, merit-based and examination-oriented recruitment process for Nursing Officer posts in Arunachal Pradesh. The association has opposed the proposed 70:30 seniority-based recruitment formula, arguing that 462 contractual nurses were already regularised in 2025 without undergoing a competitive examination. AAPUNA has... The post Arunachal Nurses Demand Merit-Based Recruitment For Nu

Kohima, September 19: Reverend Beilie Shya, remembered as the first Naga woman to be ordained and a pioneering figure in the Naga Christian revival movement, passed away in Kohima at the age of 98 following age-related complications. Born on August 15, 1928, in Kohima, Rev. Shya was the eldest of ten children of Lhousuohie Shya... The post Pioneer Of Naga Christian Revival Movement, Reverend Beilie Shya, First Naga Woman To Be Ordained, Passes Away At 98 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, September 19: The two-day Northeast Education Conclave 2026 concluded at Naga United Village in Chmoukedima, Nagaland, with policymakers, educators and administrators from across the Northeast deliberating on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the region. Organised by the Government of Nagaland in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Government of... The post Northeast Education Conclave 2026 Concludes In Nagaland With Key NEP 2020 Resolutions firs

The All Manipur Primary Handlooms and Handicrafts Artisans Organisation (AMPHAO) has raised concerns over the alleged treatment of newly appointed Director of Handlooms and Textiles W. Ibohal by former Director-in-Charge E. Jeeten and some staff members of the Directorate. Speaking at a press conference at the Press Club here, All Manipur Primary Handlooms and Handicrafts... The post Manipur: Handlooms Directorate Faces Transition Row, Artisans Body Flags Alleged Hurdles first appeared on Northe

Itanagar, September 19: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein, on the second day of the two-day conference on Financing Indias Journey Towards a Viksit Bharat, highlighted Arunachal Pradeshs immense hydropower potential and its strategic importance in Indias clean energy transition. Participating in the Financing the Energy Transition, Mein said that hydropower is critical to... The post DCM Chowna Mein Highlights Arunachal Pradeshs Hydropower Potential And Role In Indias Clean En

GANGTOK, Sep 19: The Sikkim High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of climate justice concerns in the state, initiating a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and inviting public views on the matter. The move comes in the wake of the severe hardship caused by recent flash floods in neighbouring Nepal, which underscored the vulnerability of... The post Sikkim High Court Initiates Suo Motu PIL On Climate Justice, Seeks Public Views first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Assamese Community of Greater Shillong observed the first Zubeen Divas at the Deba Kumar Das Memorial Hall in Lumshatsngi (Bishnupur), Shillong, on Saturday, paying tribute to legendary singer Zubeen Garg and remembering his enduring musical legacy. The programme was organised as a Shradhanjali (tribute) to honour Zubeen Gargs life and contribution to music and... The post Assamese Community in Shillong Observes First Zubeen Divas, Pays Tribute To Zubeen Garg first appeared on Northeast Toda

Agartala, September 19: Tripura Chief Minister and 8-Town Bordowali MLA Dr. Manik Saha on Saturday visited the homes of five party workers in his Assembly constituency who had recently lost family members and offered his condolences to the bereaved families. During his visits, Dr. Saha spoke with the family members about the circumstances surrounding the... The post Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha Visits Bereaved Families in Town Bordowali, Assures Support first appeared on Northeast Today .

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Saturday met Shital Tamang at his official residence and congratulated her on receiving the National Handloom Award 2025. The Chief Minister said the prestigious recognition honours her contribution to preserving and promoting Sikkims rich handloom heritage. He described her achievement as a proud moment for the state and... The post Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Congratulates Shital Tamang On National Handloom Award 2025 first appeared on Northeast Today

The Television and Cine Foundation (TCF), Manipur, has condemned the alleged assault on National Award-winning filmmaker and Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) faculty member Dominic Sangma in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Sangma, who heads the Screenwriting Department at the FTIIs Jote campus, was reportedly attacked by two men near the Jollang-Rakap road around 6.30... The post Manipur film body condemns alleged assault on FTII faculty member Dominic Sangma first appeared on Northeas

Agartala, September 19, 2026: The Tripura State Election Commission (SEC) has completed the process of preparing and publishing draft notifications for polling stations for the upcoming elections to 21 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the state, SEC Secretary Anurag Sen said. Speaking on the development, Sen said the District Magistrates and Collectors, who have been... The post Tripura: 784 Polling Stations Set Up for 21 ULBs, Final Notification on Sept 25 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged investors and industry leaders to seize the emerging opportunities in the States semiconductor sector, with the Tata Electronics Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility at Jagiroad set to be commissioned in December. Speaking at SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi, Sarma emphasized that Assam is positioning... The post Assam CM Urges Investors To Explore Emerging Semiconductor Opportunities In State first appeared on Northeast Tod

Agartala, September 19, 2026: The TIPRA Motha Party has approached the State Election Commission (SEC), alleging that a doctored video is being circulated on social media with the intention of defaming the party and creating communal tension during the ongoing Village Council election process. In a complaint submitted to the State Election Commissioner, TIPRA Motha... The post Tripura: TIPRA Motha Seeks Urgent State Election Commission Action Over Doctored Video first appeared on Northeast Today

Agartala, September 19, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a key organisational meeting at Muktadhara Auditorium in Agartala on Saturday to review preparations for the upcoming village committee elections and chalk out its strategy for forthcoming electoral battles. Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha attended the meeting along with state BJP president Abhishek Debroy,... The post Tripura: BJP Discusses Strategy for Upcoming Village Committee Polls in Agartala first appeared on Northeas

Agartala, September 19: Tripura is set to expand its residential education network for tribal students with six more Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) expected to become operational by November, a senior official of the Tribal Welfare Department said on Saturday. The state presently has 12 functional EMRSs, which provide residential schooling facilities to students from... The post Six New Eklavya Schools Likely to Open in Tripura by November first appeared on Northeast Today .

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday attended the inaugural session of the conference of State Finance Ministers and Finance Secretaries of States and Union Territories with legislatures on Financing Indias Journey towards Viksit Bharat in New Delhi. The conference brought together Chief Ministers, Deputy Chief Ministers and Finance Ministers from several States, along... The post Manipur CM Khemchand Attends State Finance Ministers conference In New Delhi first appeared on

Agartala, September 19, 2026: A consensus workshop on the National Mental Health Survey-2 (NMHS-2) for Tripura was held at Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GBP Hospital on Saturday, bringing together experts and health professionals to discuss the states evolving mental health needs and the availability of related healthcare services. The workshop was conducted at... The post Tripura: Consensus Workshop on National Mental Health Survey-2 Held at AGMC 7 GBP Hospital first appeared o

Agartala, September 19, 2026: The Tripura government has introduced a new administrative framework for sand mining in the state, shifting the primary responsibility for regulating and managing the activity from the Forest Department to the Industries & Commerce Department with effect from September 1, 2026. The change was communicated through a notification issued by the... The post Tripura Forest Department Shifts Sand Mining Administration to Industries and Commerce Department first appeared o

Agartala, September 19, 2026: Tripura Higher Education Minister Kishor Barman stressed the need for building a robust higher education ecosystem in the Northeast through effective implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 at the Education Conclave 2026 held in Dimapur, Nagaland. Representing Tripura at the conclave, themed Implementation of NEP 2020: Vision, Challenges and... The post Tripura Minister Kishor Barman Calls for Stronger Higher Education Ecosystem in Northeast first

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma attended the Conference of State Finance Ministers and Finance Secretaries on Financing Indias Journey towards Viksit Bharat at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The conference discussed strengthening public finances, innovative financing, agriculture, energy transition, technology and measuring economic growth through GSDP. Sangma said the discussions were relevant to Meghalayas... The post Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Attends Finance Ministrys Viksit Bharat

Agartala, September 19, 2026: Tipra Motha founder and former party chief Pradyot Kishore Debbarma has indicated that he may step away from active political positions, saying he wants to remain directly connected with the people of Tripura and speak more freely on issues concerning them. In a video message on social media, Debbarma criticised what... The post Pradyot Kishore Hints at Exit From Active Politics, Says He Will Stay With Tripura People first appeared on Northeast Today .

Around 1,800 people gathered in Manipur on Saturday to mark the first anniversary of the September 19, 2025, Nambol ambush and pay tribute to two Assam Rifles personnel who were killed in the attack. Local residents, community representatives and youths participated in the remembrance event, honouring Naib Subedar Shyam Gurung and Rifleman Ranjeet Singh Kashyap... The post Thousands Gather In Manipur To Honour Fallen Assam Rifles Personnel first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, September 19: Assam is observing the first death anniversary of iconic singer, composer and cultural figure Zubeen Garg on Friday, with tributes and commemorative programmes being organised across the state to remember the artist whose music continues to connect with generations. The state has also been observing a three-day Zubeen Divas since September 17.... The post Assam Remembers Zubeen Garg On First Death Anniversary, Fans Pay Tribute Across State first appeared on Northeast Toda

MoS Sukanta Majumdar Reviews MDoNER, NEC Projects During Two-Day Manipur Visit Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) and Education Dr Sukanta Majumdar reviewed ongoing development projects and visited a PM-DevINE-funded infrastructure project during a two-day visit to Manipur that concluded on September 18. During his September 17-18 visit, Majumdar called... The post MoS Sukanta Majumdar Reviews MDoNER, NEC Projects During Two-Day Manipur Visit first appeared

Kohima, Sep 19: The number of polling stations in Nagaland has increased by 38, taking the total to 2,399 across all 60 Assembly constituencies. According to a press note issued by the Chief Electoral Office on Friday, the additional polling stations were created following a comprehensive rationalisation exercise undertaken as part of the ongoing Special... The post Nagaland Polling Stations Increased to 2,399 After Rationalisation first appeared on Northeast Today .

KOHIMA, Sep 19: The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has issued a four-day weather outlook, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning and spells of rain across various districts from September 19 to 22. According to the NSDMA, light rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely across almost all districts on September 19. Kiphire, however, remains under no active... The post Nagaland To Witness Rain And Thunderstorms Over Next Four Days: NSDMA first appeared on Northeast Today .

Arunachal Pradeshs biodiversity has recorded a new addition with the discovery of a rare leafless orchid that lives hidden under the forest floor. The species, named Gastrodia keyiensis after the Keyi River, was found in a remote gorge in Keyi Panyor district during a recent botanical exploration. The discovery has been published in the international... The post Arunachal Forests Yield New Species: Ghost Flower Orchid Found In Keyi Panyor first appeared on Northeast Today .

Reiterating the state governments zero-tolerance policy against narcotics, Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta said Arunachal Pradesh has so far destroyed 18,587 acres of opium poppy and 64.59 acres of cannabis cultivation. Gupta was speaking while chairing the 9th State Level meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) at Itanagar. The meeting reviewed the current status... The post State Steps Up Drive Against Narcotics: Over 18,000 Acres Of Illegal Cultivation Destroyed In Arunachal first

Itanagar, September 2026: Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona attended the Education Conclave 2026 in Nagaland, bringing together education leaders and stakeholders from across the Northeast to deliberate on key issues concerning the regions education sector. The two-day conclave is being hosted by Nagaland as a regional platform to review the implementation of the... The post Arunachal Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona Attends Northeast Education Conclave In Nagaland fir

The Gauhati High Court has declined to impose a restraint order on the transfer of five captive elephants from Assam to temples in Tamil Nadu, stating that no immediate grounds exist to halt the process. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury observed that unless it is shown that... The post Gauhati High Court Refuses To Restrain Transfer Of 5 Captive Elephants From Assam To Tamil Nadu Temples first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, September 18: A woman working at the Tawang Post Office in Arunachal Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly embezzling government funds amounting to 39.25 lakh, police said on Thursday. The accused, a multi-tasking staffer at the post office, was arrested on September 14 following a complaint filed by the postal department, Tawang Superintendent of... The post Arunachal Woman Arrested Over Alleged 39.25 Lakh Embezzlement At Tawang Post Office first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Sept 18: Fans and admirers of singer Zubeen Garg gathered in large numbers at his memorial in Kamarkuchi, on the outskirts of Guwahati, on Friday, a day before the first anniversary of his untimely death. The occasion witnessed an emotional outpouring as people from across Assam came together to pay homage to the beloved... The post Assam: Fans Gather at Zubeen Gargs Memorial in Kamarkuchi Ahead of His First Death Anniversary first appeared on Northeast Today .

Imphal, September 17: Handloom employees shut Manipur directorate, question resistance to government-appointed officer. Is HATEU being misguided and is HATEU demand being used as covered up to hide the real agenda ? The Directorate of Handlooms and Textiles in Manipur remained closed on Thursday as employees launched a pen-down protest, with the Handloom and Textile... The post Manipur: Handloom Employees Protest in Imphal, Raise Questions Over Directorate Administration first appeared on Northe

Imphal, September 17: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday distributed financial assistance to 2,835 beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme at Yumnam Leikai Yumjao Lairembi Lampak in Imphal, marking Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday. Addressing the programme, Khemchand said the assistance would help small and unorganised... The post Manipur CM Distributes PMFME Assistance to 2,835 Beneficiaries in Imphal

Guwahati, Sep 17: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday criticized the governments proposal to introduce a tax on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, stating that the Parliament Standing Committee on Finance had not deliberated on the matter. Gogoi said the Finance Department had not presented any specific proposal on UPI taxation during its meetings with... The post Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi Flags UPI Tax Proposal, Says Finance Panel Had Not Discussed It first appeared on

Agartala, September 17, 2026: Tripura Gramin Bank Chairman Satyendra Singh has emphasised that banking goes beyond financial transactions, describing trust, customer engagement and long-term relationships as central to the institutions role. In a message titled From the Chairmans Desk, Singh said the banks official digital and social media platforms are being used to strengthen communication... The post Tripura Gramin Bank Chairman Satyendra Singh Stresses Trust, Digital Awareness and Customer C

Agartala, September 17, 2026: Preparations have begun for the annual Diwali Mela at the historic Mata Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, Gomati district, with the festival scheduled to be held from November 6 to 8. The first coordination meeting for the three-day religious and cultural event was convened at the conference hall of the Gomati... The post Three-day Diwali Mela at Mata Tripura Sundari Temple from November 6 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 17, 2026: The Centre has clarified that separate census statistics will not be published for the Tripura tribe or for sub-entries falling under the notified Scheduled Tribe category in the 2027 Census. The clarification came in response to a representation submitted by the Directorate of Census Operations, Tripura, seeking separate enumeration and publication... The post Centre Rules Out Separate Publication of Tripura Tribe, Mother Tongue Data in 2027 Census first appeared o

Imphal, September 17: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed shock over the deaths of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in relief camps in Manipur and directed the states Chief Secretary to file an affidavit detailing the action taken to investigate the deaths, particularly cases of alleged unnatural deaths. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya... The post Shocked by Deaths in Manipur Relief Camps, SC Seeks Chief Secretarys Affidavit first appeared on Northeast Today .

National Award-winning filmmaker and Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) faculty member Dominic Sangma was allegedly assaulted by two men near Jollang-Rakap road in Itanagar on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred around 6.30 pm when Sangma, who heads the Screenwriting Department at FTIIs Jote campus, was returning from an evening walk and intervened after... The post Meghalaya Filmmaker Dominic Sangma Allegedly Assaulted In Itanagar first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, Sept 17: Eight legislators from the United Democratic Party (UDP) in Meghalaya are set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), party leaders confirmed on Wednesday. The move follows assurances from Union Home Minister Amit Shah that key demands, including the regulation of coal mining and the inclusion of Khasi in the Eighth Schedule... The post Meghalaya: 8 UDP MLAs to Join BJP Ahead of 2028 Polls first appeared on Northeast Today .

Gangtok, Sep 17: The Sikkim government on Thursday launched the state-level Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 at Ridge Park in Gangtok, with Governor Om Prakash Mathur as the chief guest in the presence of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. The campaign, being observed from September 17 to October 2, is themed Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh... The post Sikkim Launches Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, September 17: The final round of the 21st Tadar Tang State Level Football Tournament 2026 began at the Golden Jubilee Outdoor Stadium in Yupia, with defending champions Capital Complex opening their title defence with a 2-1 victory over Kurung Kumey. Organised by the Arunachal Pradesh Football Association (APFA) in collaboration with the Department of... The post Arunachal: 21st Tadar Tang State-Level Football Tournament Begins; Defending Champions Capital Complex Start With a Win firs

A 21-year-old youth who had been missing for four days was found dead in a waterbody locally known as Blue Dam near Baridua village in Meghalayas Ri Bhoi district. The youth had reportedly gone missing from his home on Sunday, following which family members and local residents launched a search. His body was later spotted... The post Meghalaya: Missing 21-Year-Old Youth Found Dead In waterbody In Ri Bhoi first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 17, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Thursday appealed to those raising demands over recruitment and the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) to refrain from agitation, asserting that the state government was closely monitoring the issues and would ensure that eligible candidates receive what is due to them. Speaking to reporters on... The post Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha Urges Protesters to Stay Away From Agitation Over Recruitment, TET first appeared on Northeast Today

Agartala, September 17, 2026: Tripuras Power, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Election & Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Thursday urged people to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday by extending support to the poor, senior citizens, persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged sections of society. Addressing the 76th Samajik Adhikarita Shivir for Senior... The post Tripura Minister Ratan Lal Nath Urges People to Mark PM Modis Birthday by Supporting the Underprivil

Shillong, Sep 17: Senior BJP leader and Pynthorumkhrah MLA A.L. Hek said the allocation of cabinet berths is the prerogative of Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and should be respected. Reacting to reports that eight UDP MLAs were exploring the possibility of joining the BJP, Hek said he had no information about any discussions regarding... The post Meghalaya BJP Leader A.L. Hek Says Cabinet Allocation Is CMs Prerogative first appeared on Northeast Today .

Manipur has been recognised as the best-performing state among the hilly and northeastern states under the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025 released by NITI Aayog, marking a significant achievement in the states efforts to promote electric vehicles and sustainable transportation. In the open category, Delhi topped the index, followed by Maharashtra, Karnataka and Chandigarh.... The post Manipur Tops Hill, Northeastern States In NITI Aayogs Electric Mobility Index first appeared on North