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Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul on Tuesday met Union Minister Annapurna Devi in New Delhi and discussed measures to strengthen women and child welfare programmes in the state. The two ministers reviewed ongoing initiatives and discussed women-led development, child protection, nutrition and early childhood care, Pul said in a social [] The post Arunachal: Minister Dasanglu Pul meets Annapurna Devi, seeks stronger women, child welfare measures appeare

Reported by Mrinal Kanti Banik Agartala: Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Debbarman has announced that he will step away from active politics after next month, saying he believes it is the appropriate time to leave while his political standing remains strong. The announcement came days after his partys victory in the recently concluded Village Committee [] The post Tripura: Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Debbarman announces exit from active politics appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A 12-hour shutdown has been called across Arunachal Pradeshs East Siang district on Wednesday to press for action over the shortage of teachers in government schools. The bandh began at 5 am and will continue until 5 pm, with nine organisations, including the Legong Banggo Students Union, backing the shutdown. The organisations are demanding [] The post Arunachal: 12-hour bandh called in East Siang over teacher shortage in government schools appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: As many as 1,510 voters have been found ineligible for inclusion in Meghalayas final electoral roll following hearings conducted as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Chief Electoral Officer BDR Tiwari said on October 6. Tiwari said nearly 20 lakh electors have been cleared for inclusion in the final electoral roll, which [] The post Meghalaya: 1,510 voters found ineligible for final electoral roll after SIR hearings appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: KSU vice-president Pynkmenlang Sanmiet was granted 20 days interim bail by a local court on medical grounds on Wednesday, allowing him to consult his treating doctors and undergo a procedure recommended for his health condition. Sanmiet was released from Shillong District Jail following the courts order. Speaking to reporters after his release, Sanmiet said [] The post Meghalaya: KSU vice-president Pynkmenlang Sanmiet gets 20-day interim bail on medical grounds appeared first on NorthE

Aizawl: Mizoram Health Minister Lalrinpuii on Tuesday warned that the government could cancel the licences of medicine dealers found violating drug laws, amid growing concerns over the illegal sale and misuse of pharmaceutical drugs, particularly codeine-based cough syrup. Lalrinpuii said in a social media post that an inter-ministerial meeting was held on Monday to assess [] The post Mizoram: Health Minister Lalrinpuii warns of drug licence cancellation amid codeine syrup abuse appeared first o

Dimapur: Mokokchung is Nagalands top-performing district in Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) performance and ranks fourth among 121 districts in the northeastern states, principal secretary and development commissioner Y Kikheto Sema said on Tuesday. Sema said the districts SDG performance reflected its development outcomes during an inspection of key infrastructure projects in Mokokchung. Accompanied by deputy [] The post Mokokchung tops SDG performance in Nagaland appeared first on NorthEas

Aizawl: Mizoram has recorded its first implantation of an Abbott AVEIR VR leadless pacemaker at a state-run hospital, marking a new development in cardiac care in the state, Health Minister Lalrinpuii said. The procedure was performed at Aizawl Civil Hospital on Monday by a team of cardiologists led by Loncy V. Lalzarliana and Isak Lallawmkima, [] The post Mizoram: Aizawl Civil Hospital performs states first leadless pacemaker implant appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Assams elephants are moving through a far more complicated landscape than forests alone. A five-year GPS telemetry study has mapped their journeys through tea gardens, crop fields, river channels and settlementsand recorded seasonal movement across the Indo-Bhutan border. The study by the Assam Forest Department and WWF-India tracked four female-led herds and one solitary [] The post GPS collars show Assams elephants are moving through tea gardens, farms and riverbeds appeared first on

Dimapur: An eight-member central post-disaster needs assessment team from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) visited Nagalands Mon district on Tuesday to assess damage caused by this years monsoon. The team met officials of the district administration and concerned departments to assist in compiling and assessing the post-disaster needs of the district. At a meeting [] The post Nagaland: Eight-member NDMA team visits Mon to assess monsoon damage appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by Mrinal Banik Agartala: The Tripura High Court has urged the state government and the Teachers Recruitment Board, Tripura (TRBT), to expedite recruitment to fill nearly 9,000 vacant teacher posts, observing that the shortage could affect the quality of education in government schools. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice M S Ramachandra Rao and [] The post Tripura HC asks govt to speed up teacher recruitment amid nearly 9,000 vacancies appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various paramedical positions or jobs in Sainik School Chhingchhip Mizoram in 2026. Sainik School Chhingchhip Mizoram is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Ward Boys (Male Only) and GE (Ayah) (Female only) in 2026. Name of post : Ward Boys (Male Only) [] The post Mizoram Jobs 2026 : Sainik School Chhingchhip Recruitment appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Namsai: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday visited the office of the Chief Engineer, Project Brahmank, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and reviewed ongoing works, achievements and initiatives aimed at improving road connectivity and strengthening strategic infrastructure across the state. Khandu was received by Chief Engineer, Project Brahmank, Pankaj Goyal upon his arrival. During [] The post Arunachal: Pema Khandu reviews BROs road, infrastructure works under Project Brahm

Aizawl: The Mizoram government has announced a cash reward of Rs 40 lakh each for hockey players Lalremsiami and Lalthantluangi in recognition of their historic gold medal-winning performance at the Asian Games. The two athletes, who were part of the Indian womens hockey team that won gold on October 2, received a heros welcome in [] The post Mizoram: Lalremsiami, Lalthantluangi to receive Rs 40 lakh each for Asian Games gold appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: The legal board of the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) on Monday lodged a complaint with the Cyber Crime Police in Mizoram over the alleged creation and circulation of a forged and false video purportedly featuring party president and former chief minister Zoramthanga. The complaint, filed by MNF Legal Board secretary David R Lalsawmtluanga, [] The post Mizoram: MNF files cybercrime complaint over alleged fake video of Zoramthanga appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Imphal: Kohima Police have seized 20,000 tablets of suspected Yaba (methamphetamine) valued at around Rs 1.6 crore and arrested two people in connection with the alleged drug trafficking. The accused have been identified as Nazrul Islam (36) and Deben Kumar Das (40), both residents of Assams Silchar district. According to a statement issued by the [] The post Nagaland: Kohima Police seize 20,000 suspected Yaba tablets worth Rs 1.6 crore, arrest two appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court on Monday admitted a writ petition filed by Amarjyoti Choudhury challenging the legal authority under which retired Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer M.K. Yadava is continuing as Special Chief Secretary (Forest), Assam, with full Financial and Administrative Powers. The High Court issued notices to the Assam government and other respondents [] The post Gauhati HC admits plea challenging MK Yadavas authority as Assam Special Chief Secretary appeared first on Nor

Imphal: Members of Hockey Manipur and local supporters gathered at Imphal International Airport on Monday to welcome Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu and Bichu Devi Kharibam after Indias historic womens hockey gold at the Asian Games 2026. The victory marked Indias first womens hockey gold at the continental event in 44 years. Sushila credited the achievement to [] The post Manipur: Sushila Chanu, Bichu Devi call for better sports infrastructure after Asian Games gold appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: The State Level Half Marathon was held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Kohima on Monday under the banner SPANDAN to foster social harmony, organise grassroots sports culture and youth development in Nagaland, encompassing multiple regional disciplines that include football, badminton and volleyball, alongside half marathons. The 78 Battalion, CRPF (Sech-Zubza), organised the race [] The post Nagaland: State Level Half Marathon draws 3,000 runners in Kohima appeared first on NorthEast No

Dimapur: A Nagaland University study found that community expectations and social norms strongly influence how people handle plastic waste, highlighting the need for waste-management strategies that work through trusted local institutions and community networks rather than relying on awareness campaigns alone. The study examined the factors influencing plastic-handling practices by 226 residents across Kohima, Dimapur [] The post Community norms key to tackling plastic waste: Nagaland University

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: One person was killed amid a clash and a subsequent police lathi-charge during counting of votes for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Village Committee elections at Tulasikhar in Khowai district on Monday, officials and political leaders said. The deceased was identified as Matilal Karmakar. Leaders of the [] The post Tripura: One killed after lathi-charge during VC election counting, IGs vehicle attacked appeared first on NorthEas

Applications are invited for recruitment of 8 vacant teaching positions or jobs in Sankardev College Shillong Meghalaya in 2026. Sankardev College Shillong Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Assistant Professors in 2026. Name of post : Assistant Professor No. of posts : 8 Discipline wise vacancies [] The post Meghalaya Jobs 2026 : Sankardev College Recruitment [8 posts] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Two associate boards, one angry statement In August, Cricket Scotland and the Dutch board KNCB issued a rare joint rebuke of the ICC. Their target: a late rewrite of the 2027 Cricket World Cup format that pushes the three lowest-ranked qualifiers into a preliminary Super Series. With the qualifier due in February 2027 and fixtures [] The post Format Tension: Why Scotland and Netherlands Warn 2027 Qualification Is At Risk appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Two press bodies in Arunachal Pradesh have objected to social media restrictions on news coverage of the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). The Arunachal Press Club (APC) and Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) raised the issue in a joint statement issued on Monday. The organisations said journalists in the state had [] The post Arunachal: Press bodies question social media restrictions on Siang project coverage appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or jobs in High Court of Tripura in 2026. The High Court of Tripura is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Cook (Group-D) in 2026. Name of post : Cook (Group-D) No. of posts : 1 Pay Scale : [] The post Tripura Jobs 2026 : Apply for Cook in High Court of Tripura appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by Mrinal Kanti Banik Agartala: Counting of votes for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Village Committee elections began across Tripura on Monday, with authorities deploying around 2,000 personnel to ensure the process was conducted peacefully and securely. The counting commenced at 8 am at 45 designated venues, with 44 counting halls [] The post Tripura: TTAADC Village Committee election counting begins amid tight security appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative and technical positions or jobs in NIT Meghalaya in 2026. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of SRA/JRA/Office Assistant in the project entitled ISHAAN: A System for Bidirectional Machine Translation Between 1) English and [] The post Meghalaya Jobs 2026 : Office Asst. & other posts in NIT Meghalaya appeared first on NorthEast Now

Aizawl: The three-day Anthurium Festival concluded at Reiek Tourist Resort on Saturday, with Mizoram Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar stressing the need for greater efforts to position the state as a leading tourism destination. The festival, organised jointly by the Tourism and Horticulture departments, returned this year after a two-year hiatus. Hmar said the event was [] The post Mizoram: Anthurium Festival concludes with focus on boosting tourism appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradeshs Upper Siang district witnessed fresh violence on Monday as protests against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) escalated, with demonstrators reportedly setting fire to a CAP camp and damaging several vehicles. The latest unrest comes days after Chief Minister Pema Khandu invited organisations opposing the proposed hydropower project for talks on [] The post Arunachal: Upper Siang anti-dam protests turn violent, CAP camp set ablaze appeared first on

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday assured continued government support to the Ramakrishna Missions healthcare and education initiatives in the state, announcing in-principle approval for two colleges at Aalo and Narottam Nagar. Khandu announced while inaugurating a dedicated 33kV power substation and Phase-II of the Vivekananda Bhavan staff quarters at Ramakrishna Mission [] The post Arunachal: CM Pema Khandu backs RKM expansion, clears two colleges appeared first

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh is looking to expand coffee cultivation and develop a stronger value chain aimed at improving productivity, bean quality and returns for growers, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said. Khandu was speaking at the inaugural Hills to Cup Coffee Workshop, organised by the Coffee Board of India in collaboration with the state Agriculture Department. [] The post Arunachal: Govt explores coffee expansion to create opportunities for young entrepreneurs appeared first on NorthEast N

Kalimpong: The Eastern Himalayas need an integrated policy approach covering development, climate resilience, security and the aspirations of local communities, participants at the Eastern Himalayan Dialogue 2026 said in Kalimpong, West Bengal. The Dialogue was jointly convened by the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) and the Eastern Himalayan Centre for Public Policy (EHCPP) under the theme [] The post Eastern Himalayan Dialogue in Kalimpong calls for integrated policy approach on climate, secu

Guwahati: The transfer of five young captive elephants from Assam to Tamil Nadu temples has triggered mounting questions over their ownership, provenance and the circumstances under which they were moved, including claims that some of the elephants described as donated may have actually been purchased by Tamil Nadu religious institutions. Four more elephantsHiralal, Shiva, Rupsing [] The post Five Assam elephants reach Tamil Nadu temples amid purchase, ownership questions appeared first on North

Doomdooma: Scientists have identified a new species of tiny parasitic wasp in Assams Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. The discovery is also the first recorded occurrence of its genus in India. The new species, named Oxyserphus narendrani, was described by Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) researchers Rupam Debnath and K. Rajmohana. Their study, published in September 2026, [] The post Assam: New species from Dibru-Saikhowa marks first Indian record of rare genus appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: India could record an estimated 15,800 additional heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027 compared with an average year, as a Super El Nio pushes temperatures above normal across much of the world, according to a new report by the Climate Impact Lab. The projection puts India among the countries expected to face [] The post India could see 15,800 extra heat deaths amid Super El Nio appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: More than two dozen international wildlife conservation and animal welfare organisations have urged Vantara, the private zoo funded by Reliance Industries in Jamnagar, Gujarat, to permanently end wild animal imports and strengthen safeguards around the acquisition of animals. In an open letter dated September 22, the organisations also called for greater transparency, independent oversight [] The post 27 global wildlife organisations press Vantara to end animal imports permanently appe