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Aizwal: Mizorams ruling Zoram Peoples Movement (ZPM) has said it will not support the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) if the legislation fails to address the states concerns. ZPM media and publicity chairman B. Lalchhanzova said the party leadership had taken a firm position on the proposed changes and that its [] The post Mizoram ZPM says it will not back FCRA Bill without safeguards for state appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Agartala: Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on Sunday said his party would not consider joining hands with the BJP unless there was a clear commitment to implement the Tiprasa Accord, as Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha indicated that he may meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his latest visit to New Delhi. [] The post Tipra Motha sets Tiprasa Accord as condition for BJP alliance; Manik Saha hints at possible Shah meeting appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The recent devastating floods in Upper Assams Sivasagar and adjoining districts should trigger a serious debate on environmental degradation, including detrimental mining and deforestation, Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan said on Saturday, warning that what happened in Sivasagar today could happen in any other part of Assam tomorrow. Speaking at a special lecture [] The post Assam floods expose cost of environmental degradation, warns SC judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan appeared fir

Agartala: A 24-year-old Bangladeshi national was allegedly killed in BSF firing near the India-Bangladesh border in Kailashahar of Tripuras Unakoti district in the early hours of Sunday. The deceased was identified as Tara Mia, a resident of Das Teki village in the Prithimpasha area of Kulaura upazila in Bangladeshs Moulvibazar district. His father was identified [] The post Tripura: Bangladeshi youth killed in BSF firing near India-Bangladesh border appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: NorthEast United FC continued their title defence in the Durand Cup with a convincing 4-1 victory over Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Sarusajai, Guwahati, on Saturday. The defending champions produced another strong performance to register their second win in as many matches and strengthen their position in [] The post Assam: NorthEast United FC defeat Karbi Anglong Morning Star 4-1 in Durand Cup appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha clinched the biggest title of her career on August 9, defeating Chinas Han Qianxi 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in the womens singles final of the Korea Masters. The 26-year-old recovered from losing the opening game to produce a strong comeback and secure her maiden BWF World Tour crown. Chalihas victory also [] The post Ashmita Chaliha clinches maiden BWF World Tour title at Korea Masters appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: The Mizoram-based Zo Reunification Organisation (ZORO), a group representing indigenous Zo or Mizo communities across India, Bangladesh and Myanmar, on Saturday renewed its call for the unity and reunification of the Zo people living across the three countries, asserting that greater unity was essential to safeguard their common identity and future. The call came [] The post Mizoram: Zo Reunification Organisation renews call for unity across India, Myanmar, Bangladesh appeared first on N

Aizawl: Two associations of former Mizo National Front (MNF) fighters on Saturday strongly criticised Chief Minister Lalduhoma over his recent remarks on the 1986 Mizoram Peace Accord and Inner Line Permit (ILP), alleging that he had belittled an agreement achieved after the sacrifice of numerous lives. Vanlalbia, chairman of the Coordination Committee on Ex-Mizo National [] The post Mizoram: Ex-MNA and PAMRA leaders slam CM Lalduhoma over Peace Accord, ILP remarks appeared first on NorthEast No

Dimapur: Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Saturday said literary competitions play an important role in developing confidence, critical thinking and the ability to express ideas clearly. Addressing the 32nd Spero Meliora Literary Competitive Programme at the Kohima Village Multipurpose Building as the special guest, Yadav observed that in a rapidly changing world, success belongs [] The post Literary competitions build confidence and critical thinking: Nagaland Governor appeared first on

Aizawl: Members of the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) youth wing on Saturday staged a demonstration outside the Chief Ministers Office (CMO) in Aizawl, seeking an apology from Chief Minister Lalduhoma over his recent remarks on the Mizoram Peace Accord and Inner Line Permit (ILP) regulations. The protesters had planned to greet the Chief Minister [] The post Mizoram: MNF youth wing protests outside CMO, demands apology from CM Lalduhoma appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A clean-up campaign in Arunachal Pradeshs Itanagar along the Yagamso River on Saturday resulted in the removal of about 5,220 kg of waste as part of an effort to curb improper disposal of garbage and protect water bodies. The drive was conducted by the Youth Mission for Clean River (YMCR) and the Abralow Memorial [] The post Arunachal: Over 5,200 kg of garbage removed from Yagamso River in clean-up drive appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various teaching positions or jobs in Nagaland University in 2026. Nagaland University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Assistant Professor in 2026 for M.Voc. Course for UGC Scheme for establishment of separate Department of Vocational Studies and Skill Development Name of [] The post Nagaland Jobs 2026 : Asst. Professor post in Nagaland University appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, during his visit to Bokakhat, said the state government will approach the Centre within two months to seek a reduction in the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park from the current 10-km default limit to 1 km. The government wants the proposed change to ease restrictions on [] The post Kaziranga eco-sensitive zone may be reduced from 10 km to 1 km: Assam CM appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various technical positions or jobs in NEIGRIHMS Meghalaya in 2026. North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Project Personnel for the project entitled Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Ayurveda [] The post Meghalaya Jobs 2026 : Apply for Scientist posts in NEIGRIHMS appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various teaching positions or jobs in Rajiv Gandhi University Arunachal Pradesh in 2026. Rajiv Gandhi University Arunachal Pradesh is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Teaching Assistant in the Department of Chemistry in 2026. Name of post : Teaching Assistant in Department [] The post Arunachal Jobs 2026 : Apply for TA posts in Rajiv Gandhi University appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Pasighat: Amid widespread flooding across Assam, personnel of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) have organised a voluntary relief initiative to support families affected by the deluge. Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, Golaghat, Dhemaji, Sonitpur and Bajali are among the districts reporting significant flood impacts, with several villages inundated and damage reported to roads, embankments and agricultural land. [] The post Arunachal: BRO personnel send relief supplies to Assam flood-affected fami

Aizwal: Mizoram Police have formed a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged murder of a 15-year-old girl whose body was recovered in Lunglei district two days after she went missing, a senior police officer said on Friday. Mizoram Inspector General of Police (Headquarters) H. Ramthlengliana said the girl, a resident of Mualthuam [] The post Mizoram: SIT formed to probe alleged murder of 15-year-old girl in Lunglei appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizwal: Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have seized 15 kg of methamphetamine tablets valued at around Rs 45 crore from an ambulance in Mizorams Aizawl district, officials said on Friday. The seizure was made on Thursday during a joint operation near Sakei Bangla Restaurant at Seling based on intelligence developed by [] The post Mizoram: Assam Rifles, DRI seize methamphetamine worth Rs 45 crore from ambulance appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: Nagaland DGP Rupin Sharma on Friday urged all ministerial staff of the state to identify and address the root causes of challenges to improve the functioning of the state government. Addressing the 5th biennial conference-cum-50th general meeting of the Nagaland Directorate Ministerial Service Association (NDMSA) at the Capital Convention Centre in Kohima as the [] The post Nagaland DGP urges ministerial staff to address root causes of governance challenges appeared first on NorthEast N

Dimapur: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio virtually launched the Chief Ministers Yarn Bank Scheme at the Chief Ministers Residential Complex in Kohima on Friday on the occasion of the 12th National Handloom Day. Rio described the initiative as a landmark step towards strengthening Nagalands handloom sector and improving the livelihoods of thousands of weavers across [] The post Nagaland CM launches Yarn Bank Scheme to empower states weavers appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dibrugarh: Ahead of Independence Day, four cadres of the banned militant outfit ULFA-I surrendered before the 44 Assam Rifles and Longding Police at Arunachal Pradeshs Wakka on Friday. The surrendered cadres have been identified as SS LC Ajay Asom (33), son of Bhadra Kanta Borah; SS LC Biplob Asom (31), son of Jonmaijoy Das; SS [] The post Arunachal: Four ULFA-I cadres surrender in Longding appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has described the Supreme Courts decision to summon the states Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Home) over alleged non-cooperation with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as the outcome of a one-sided hearing. Khandu said Arunachal Pradesh was unable to present its position before the court because members [] The post Arunachal: Pema Khandu calls SC summons over CBI cooperation a one-sided hearing appeared first on NorthEast N

Dibrugarh: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday rejected claims of a fresh Chinese incursion into Indian territory, saying the Indian Army remains deployed along the frontier and is maintaining security in the area. Speaking to reporters, Khandu said he did not believe an incursion had taken place but added that the allegations raised [] The post Arunachal: Pema Khandu rejects Chinese incursion claims, seeks verification of Taksing reports appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A group of 1,065 members of Nagalands Sumi Naga community has approached the Gauhati High Court seeking intervention over a disputed re-edited version of the Holy Bible in the Sumi Naga language. The petition, filed before the Kohima Bench of the Gauhati High Court, concerns the Sumi Naga Re-edited 2025 edition published by the [] The post Nagaland: Sumi Naga tribe approaches Gauhati HC over distorted Bible translation appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Meghalaya government has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to explain the alleged construction of a temple within its Mawdiangdiang campus after complaints claimed the structure was being built without the required approval on government-leased land. The New Shillong Township Development Agency (NSTDA) has written to the Deputy Inspector General and Head [] The post Meghalaya: Government seeks CBI explanation over alleged temple construction on leased Mawdiangdiang ca

Dimapur: Nagaland Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Bhagyashree Banayat on Thursday asked political parties to appoint booth-level agents (BLAs), if they have not done so yet, for the successful conduct of the SIR in the state. During a meeting with representatives of political parties in Kohima, the CEO emphasised the importance of appointing BLAs and explained [] The post Nagaland CEO urges parties to appoint booth-level agents for SIR exercise appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dibrugarh: Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday visited the flash flood- and cloudburst-affected areas of Arunachal Pradeshs Keyi Panyor district to assess the extent of the damage. In a post on X, Nadda said, Visited the flash flood and cloudburst-affected areas in Keyi Panyor district, Arunachal Pradesh, today to assess the extent of the [] The post Arunachal: JP Nadda visits flash flood and cloudburst-hit areas in Keyi Panyor appeared first on NorthEast Now .