Guwahati: Exceptionally heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is forecast to continue in Guwahati and other parts of Assam until Saturday (May 31), raising concerns about flooding and landslides. According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for five western districts as a deep depression over [] The post Heavy rainfall to persist in Guwahati till Saturday, IMD issues red alert for 5 Assam districts appeared first on

Imphal: The Manipur government has sounded a red alert in view of the heavy to very heavy rainfall in four districts, Jiribam, Noney, Senapati, and Kangpokpi, over the past three days, which has affected normal life across the state. The district administrations have issued a weather advisory, urging the general public in Jiribam, Senapati, Noney, [] The post Red alert sounded in Manipur amid incessant rainfall in 4 districts appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Incessant rainfall across Manipur since Wednesday has inundated several areas, disrupted traffic movement, and affected daily life, particularly in the state capital, Imphal, residents and officials confirmed on Thursday. Several localities in Imphal experienced severe waterlogging, hampering office commutes and public mobility. As per sources, the persistent downpour also triggered landslides in Ukhrul district [] The post Incessant rains inundate parts of Manipur; landslides reported

Imphal: Manipur Police, with support from central security forces, continued rescue operations for the second day on Thursday to recover a truck driver allegedly abducted by militants in the New Kaiphundai area of Tamenglong district along NH-37, which connects Imphal to Silchar via Jiribam. Unidentified armed men abducted the driver of a loaded truck traveling [] The post Manipur: Driver kidnapped, protests erupt on NH-37 in Tamenglong district appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Agartala: The Tripura government informed the High Court that it has directed all privately managed schools (PMS) to install CCTV cameras at entrances, exits, and vulnerable spots to enhance safety measures. In an affidavit submitted on May 8, 2025, the government outlined the existing facilities in private schools. This action responded to a Public Interest [] The post Ordered all private schools to enhance safety measures, Tripura Govt tells HC appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Imphal: A 44-year-old man from the Tangkhul Naga tribe, who had been reported missing for two days, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Hamleikhong A Block, within the jurisdiction of the Ukhrul Police Station in Ukhrul district of Manipur. The deceased has been identified as AS Telsang, a resident of Awangtang, Hungpung village, had [] The post Manipur: Tangkhul Naga man found dead in Ukhrul district appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: The Mizoram government will enforce stricter rules for the establishment of de-addiction or rehabilitation centres by private agencies, social welfare minister Lalrinpuii said on Monday. Speaking to reporters in Aizawl, Lalrinpuii said that any individual or private agencies intending to set up or have set up a de-addiction centre will have to obtain accreditation [] The post Mizoram to enforce stricter rules for private rehab centres appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: The indefinite voluntary business shutdown called by the respective District Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) in nine districts of Nagaland from Monday has been called off. The nine DCCIs called the shutdown to press the Nagaland government to nominate their one representative each in the district headquarters urban local bodies. Confederation of Nagaland [] The post Nagaland: Indefinite business shutdown in 9 districts called off appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: Despite a last-minute appeal from the Nagaland state government, nine district chambers of commerce and industries (DCCIs) have decided to proceed with their indefinite voluntary business shutdown across their respective districts starting Monday, May 19. The decision follows the governments plea on Friday, May 17, to the Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and [] The post Nagaland: 9 districts brace for business shutdown on May 19 despite govt appeal appeared first on NorthEa

Guwahati: The Assam governments Education Department has officially announced the introduction of the Rabha language as a medium of instruction in government schools. In a historic step, 105 Lower Primary Schools across Goalpara (81 schools) and Kokrajhar (24 schools) will now teach students in the Rabha language. The decision was warmly welcomed by Rabha organizations, [] The post Assam introduces Rabha language as medium of instruction in 105 govt schools appeared first on NorthEast Now .