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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

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

Choosing a forex broker affects how you trade, what you pay, how your funds are handled, and which markets you can access. With brokers competing on spreads, platforms, leverage, and promotional offers, comparing the right factors is essential. Before opening an account, look beyond marketing claims and review the brokers regulatory status, legal identity, trading [] The post What Should Traders Check Before Choosing a Forex Broker? appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Rising energy costs and the need to improve operational efficiency are prompting businesses to invest in renewable energy, energy-efficient equipment and other sustainable solutions. However, these projects often require significant upfront capital, making financing a key part of the investment decision. Green financing funds projects that deliver measurable environmental benefits while also helping businesses reduce [] The post Green Financing Trends: How Sustainability Is Shaping Business Loan

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: The Tripura State Election Commission has strengthened security and election monitoring arrangements ahead of the village committee elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council, with 74 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces deployed across the state. Two meetings were held on Wednesday to review election preparations, the [] The post Tripura: 74 CRPF companies deployed ahead of village committee polls appeared first on NorthEast

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

Dimapur: The Nagaland government is in the process of developing the live entertainment economy framework as a potential driver of economic growth and livelihood generation in the state. A meeting to discuss the development of the live entertainment economy was held at the directorate of information & public relations (DIPR) in Kohima on Tuesday. LiveNow [] The post Nagaland to develop live entertainment economy appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A new species of montane toad has been discovered in Mizorams Phawngpui National Park, adding to the growing evidence of previously undocumented amphibian diversity in the states high-elevation forests. The species, named Duttaphrynus phawngpui, was found at about 2,144 metres above sea level in Lawngtlai district and has so far been recorded only from [] The post New montane toad species discovered in Mizorams Phawngpui National Park appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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

Aizawl: The Mizoram government on Tuesday released Rs 3.41 crore to 683 beneficiaries in Aizawl district under the third round of the second phase of the Chief Ministers Special Package of the States flagship Bana Kaih (Handholding) Scheme, officials said. Each beneficiary, referred to as a Progress Partner under the scheme, will receive Rs 50,000 [] The post Mizoram releases Rs 3.41 crore to 683 beneficiaries under Bana Kaih scheme appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by Mrinal Kanti Banik Agartala: A 28-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death during an altercation involving her live-in partner and his family at the Kamalasagar Bhadra Mela in Tripuras Sepahijala district, police said. The deceased, identified as Sujita Das, had been in a relationship with Pritam Nama, a married man, and the two [] The post Tripura: Woman dies after alleged stabbing at Kamalasagar Bhadra Mela appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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 .

By Arathi Menon/Mongabay The gender of elected representatives can influence forest-cover growth, indicates a study that examines the causal impact of female elected representatives on forest conservation in India. The study concludes that electing a female MLA increased annual forest-cover growth by about six percentage points in constituencies reserved for historically marginalised communities such as [] The post Study links female legislators to faster forest-cover growth appeared first on No

Dimapur: The Naga Students Federation (NSF) has urged the Centre and the Nagaland government to remove the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) as the implementing agency for the Dimapur-Kohima stretch of NH-29, citing alleged poor workmanship, prolonged delays and inadequate maintenance. In a release dated September 13, the federation called for the [] The post Nagaland: NSF urges Centre to replace NHIDCL on Dimapur-Kohima NH-29 project appeared first on

Imphal: The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) [NSCN (IM)] has accused the Government of India of allegedly using Kuki groups as proxy forces to target the Naga community and exert military pressure on Naga areas. In a statement, the Naga organisation alleged that the Centre had failed to fulfil its constitutional responsibility to protect [] The post NSCN (IM) accuses Centre of using Kuki groups as proxy forces against Nagas appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A small frog found along a stream on the Mizoram University campus in Aizawl has been formally recognised as a new species, adding to evidence that northeastern Indias amphibian diversity remains significantly under-recorded. The new species, Ingerana aizawl, has been described by a team of researchers from Mizoram University, Cotton University and the conservation [] The post New frog species discovered on Mizoram University campus in Aizawl appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The carcass of a four-month-old wild elephant calf was recovered from Roumari under the Singra Forest Range in Assams Kamrup district on Sunday, with forest officials using a drone to locate the carcass before carrying out the recovery operation amid the presence of the calfs reportedly aggressive mother. A herd of wild elephants has [] The post Assam: Four-month-old elephant calf found dead in Kamrups Singra forest range appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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 .

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: 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: Serious questions are being raised over the Assam Forest Departments handling of captive elephants after a female elephant, Durga, was allegedly moved out of Manas National Park in the dead of night and transported to a temple in Tamil Naduwithout any public disclosure from the department. Sources said Durga was secretly shifted from Manas [] The post Assam Forest dept under fire over secret elephant transfer from Manas appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Assam government has taken down a 2022 Gazette notification identifying nine wildlife corridors linking Kaziranga National Park to the Karbi Anglong hills, days after Northeast Now and other media outlets reported that details of the Panbari corridor were missing from it. The Environment, Forest and Climate Change Departments webpage that previously hosted the [] The post Kaziranga wildlife corridor notification removed from Assam govt site: Is Reliances Methoni Tea Estate set to b

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

Guwahati: Vantara on Friday announced the full membership of its newly established Governing Council, which will oversee its conservation, rescue and compliance work and help set the organisations vision for the next five years and beyond. The Council will also take the final decision on any future applications to import wild animals. It comprises five [] The post Vantara announces members of new independent Governing Council appeared first on NorthEast Now .