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Aizawl, Sep 16: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse chaired district-level review meetings in Saitual and Kolasib during her two-day visit to Mizoram on September 1516, reviewing the implementation of Central government schemes and key development priorities. In Saitual, the meeting focused on youth engagement, substance-abuse prevention, agriculture, horticulture and... The post Union minister Raksha Khadse chairs district review meetings in Minozrams Saitual, Kol

Agartala, September 16: Tripuras Animal Resource Development, Fisheries and SC Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das on Wednesday appealed to citizens across the state to light an Ashirwad Pradip (Lamp of Blessings) at their homes on Thursday evening to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday. Addressing the significance of the occasion in a social media video message,... The post Tripura Minister Sudhangshu Das Appeals to Citizens to Light Ashirwad Pradip on PM Modis Birthday first appeared on No

Itanagar, September 16: Tension has emerged in Arunachal Pradeshs Lekang Circle ahead of the state recruitment examination scheduled for September 20, with local students and youth opposing the use of schools in the area as examination centres. In a memorandum submitted to the EAC, Lekang, the students said the state government had scrapped the 80:20... The post Arunachal: Lekang Students Oppose Use of Local Schools as Recruitment Exam Centres first appeared on Northeast Today .

Imphal, September 16: The prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur has led to a decline of more than Rs 1,200 crore in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue between 2023 and 2026, putting significant pressure on the states economy, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said on Wednesday. Addressing the 52nd Foundation Day celebration of the All... The post Manipur conflict cost state over Rs 1,200 crore in GST revenue: CM Khemchand first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 16, 2026: CISF personnel at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala detected five bangles suspected to be made of gold, weighing around 500 grams and valued at approximately Rs 70 lakh, along with silver jewellery worth around Rs 2 lakh, from a woman passenger travelling to Kolkata on Tuesday. According to the CISF,... The post Tripura: CISF Detects Suspected Gold Bangles Worth Rs 70 Lakh at MBB Airport, Agartala first appeared on Northeast Today .

Imphal, September 16: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday announced an increase in the monthly pension for journalists and family pensioners, while addressing the 52nd Foundation Day celebration of the All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) at the Manipur Press Club in Imphal. The Chief Minister announced that the monthly pension for journalists... The post Manipur CM Announces Hike in Journalist and Family Pension first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, September 16: The Papum Pare district administration in Arunachal Pradesh has prohibited associations, societies, unions, clubs and other private or voluntary organisations from seeking donations or financial contributions from government offices and officers. In a circular, the Deputy Commissioner stated that government offices and officials shall not entertain requests for donations or discretionary financial... The post Arunachal: Papum Pare Administration Bars Donation Requests to

Gangtok, Sep 16: The landslide threat in Rimbi, located in West Sikkims Gyalshing district, has escalated after continuous rainfall and flooding since September 14. District officials confirmed on Wednesday that 161 residents have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. Authorities reported that 128 people from 28 households were relocated to the Rimbi Gram Panchayat Kendra... The post 161 Evacuated as Landslide Threat Intensifies in West Sikkims Gyalshing first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 16, 2026: The proposed development of Kailashahar Airport will depend largely on airline interest and the type of aircraft proposed for operation, Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport Director Krishnan Mohan Nehra said on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference on the upcoming Swachhta Hi Seva and Yatri Sewa Abhiyan at his office in Agartala,... The post Airline Interest Key to Kailashahar Airport Revival, 205 Acres Needed to Develop: APD KM Nehra first appeared on Northeast To

Agartala, September 16: CPI(M) State Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Choudhury has questioned the use of government funds and administrative machinery for Tripuras month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, scheduled from September 17 to October 17 to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday and 25 years of public service. Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha had... The post LoP Jitendra Chaudhury Seeks Funding Details for Tripuras Month-Long Seva Sankalp Campaign first appeared on Northeast To

Guwahati, September 16: A 31yearold employee of Green View Tea Estate in Mariani, Jorhat district, was found dead after being missing for several days, with his decomposed body recovered from a sandbank along the Bhogdoi river on Saturday. Police later confirmed that the victim, identified as Anil Rajgarh, had been beheaded before his body was... The post Assam: Man Beheaded, Buried in Sand Along Bhogdoi River; 4 Arrested as Police Probe Extramarital Affair Link first appeared on Northeast Today

Guwahati, September 16: Filmmaker Rima Das acclaimed feature Village Rockstars 2 is set for a nationwide release on September 25, bringing the award-winning Assamese film to audiences in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune. The announcement follows its earlier theatrical run in Assam and its screening at MAMI Independent. A continuation of Das 2017... The post Assam Filmmaker Rima Das Village Rockstars 2 to Release Nationwide on September 25 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 16, 2026: Tripura Gramin Bank Chairman Satyendra Singh paid a courtesy visit to Tripura Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Social Welfare & Social Education, and Labour, Tinku Roy, on Wednesday. The meeting focused on issues related to the socio-economic development of the people of Tripura, with particular emphasis on livelihood generation, entrepreneurship,... The post Tripura Gramin Bank Chairman Satyendra Singh Meets Minister Tinku Roy, Discusses Livelihood and Financia

Agartala, September 16, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha on Tuesday evening directed officials to adopt a more proactive, sensitive and accountable approach to issues affecting the public, stressing that the administration should not wait for complaints or media reports before taking action. Addressing a Task Monitoring System (TMS) meeting at the Secretariat,... The post Officials Must Act Before Complaints Reach Media, Says Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha first appeared on Northeas

Agartala, September 16, 2026: In one of the biggest seizures of Yaba tablets in the region, the Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Silchar, seized 109.2 kg of Yaba tablets valued at approximately 327 crore during a joint operation in Hailakandi district of Assam. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a... The post Assam Rifles, DRI Seize Yaba Worth 327 Crore in Hailakandi; One Arrested first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, September 16: The Meghalaya High Court has ruled that district administrations cannot act as ecclesiastical tribunals to settle disputes within churches. The judgment came as the court quashed orders issued by the East Khasi Hills deputy commissioner that restricted pastoral care and religious services at the Mawkhar Presbyterian Church. Justice H.S. Thangkhiew, while partly... The post District Administration cant act as ecclesiastical tribunal in churchs internal dispute: Meghalaya H

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the rapid assessment survey being conducted in flood-affected districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, and Golaghat. The survey, aimed at evaluating the extent of damage caused by the recent floods, is currently in its second phase. During the review, Sarma directed officials to ensure... The post Assam CM Reviews Flood Damage Survey, Sets October 10 Deadline first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Sep 16: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the government will establish rehabilitation centres in every district to provide structured support for individuals struggling with drug addiction. The initiative aims to help affected people return to normal life while ensuring safe and regulated facilities. Speaking at a press conference in Jorhat after... The post Assam Govt to Set Up Drug Rehabilitation Centres in Every District: CM Sarma first appeared on Northeast T

Itanagar, September 16: A joint surprise inspection was conducted at Palin Market in Arunachal Pradeshs Kra Daadi district to check the sale of expired products. The drive was carried out by the district administration in coordination with the district police and the Palin Market Welfare Association. During the inspection, a huge quantity of expired goods... The post Arunachal: Huge Quantity of Expired Goods Seized During Surprise Inspection at Palin Market first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 16, 2026: The Tripura State Election Commission has stepped up security and administrative preparedness to ensure the peaceful and transparent conduct of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Village Committee elections, with two key meetings held on Tuesday to review law-and-order arrangements and the responsibilities of election observers. The first meeting,... The post Tripura State Election Commission Holds Two Meetings to Ensure Peaceful Conduct o

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the State Supervisory Board (SSB) on the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC & PNDT)(Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act at the Chief Ministers Secretariat in Mantripukhri. The meeting was attended by members of the State Supervisory Board, including the Commissioner (Health), Secretary (Social... The post Manipur CM Chairs Meetings On Prenatal Diagnostics, Petroleum Supply issues first appeared on Nor

Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Tuesday said he held a substantive interaction with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the prevailing situation in Manipur and the way forward towards lasting peace and stability. Govindas Konthoujam said Shah assured him that the concerns of the people of Manipur were fully understood and would be addressed... The post Manipur Home Minister Meets Amit Shah, Discusses Peace And Stability first appeared on Northeast Today .

Two Kuki-Zo women were killed in an attack at Leisang Kuki village in Tamenglong district of Manipur, local sources said on Tuesday. The incident reportedly took place when the victims and other villagers were at their farm areas. Several farmhouses were also allegedly set ablaze during the attack. The deceased were identified as Chonga Sitlhou,... The post Manipur: Two Kuki-Zo women killed In Attack On Leisang village, Tamenglong first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, September 15: The Meghalaya Cabinet on Tuesday approved CM IMPACT+, a new Grant-in-Aid programme aimed at strengthening Secondary and Higher Secondary education across the state. With around 1,900 Secondary and Higher Secondary schools operating across Meghalaya, the government said focused intervention is needed to address gaps in access and infrastructure. Seven blocks in the... The post Meghalaya Introduces Performance-Linked Grants For Secondary And Higher Secondary Schools first a

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) strongly condemned the alleged heavy deployment of paramilitary and police forces in Siang and Upper Siang districts for survey, drilling and Preliminary Feasibility Report (PFR) activities related to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). In a press release, APCC Secretary-cum-Spokesperson Johny Yangfo questioned the need for such a... The post Arunachal: APCC Condemns Heavy Security Deployment In Siang For SUMP Survey; Says Trust C

Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona attended the 59th Engineers Day Celebration 2026 at Banquet Hall, Itanagar, on Tuesday. The programme was organised by the Arunachal Pradesh Engineering Service Association (APESA) to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. Speaking at the event, the minister said engineers play a vital role in shaping... The post Arunachal: Sona Lauds Engineers Role In States Progress At The 59th Engineers Day Event first appeared on

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday reviewed the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 process with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Meghalaya, and officials of the Election Department. Sangma appreciated the efforts of Team Meghalaya to ensure that no genuine elector is left out of the electoral roll. He urged citizens who have received... The post Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Reviews SIR 2026 Process, Urges Citizens To Cooperate first appeared on Northeast Today .

The All Puroik Welfare Society (APWS) has served a seven-day ultimatum to Ashok Doka, President All Nyishi Students Union(ANSU) seeking a written apology for allegedly making derogatory remarks against the Puroik community in a viral voice clip. In a statement, the society alleged that Doka used objectionable language and misused the term Solung in reference... The post Arunachal: All Puroik Welfare Society Issues 7-Day Ultimatum To Ashok Doka Over Alleged Remarks Against Puroik Community first

Gangtok, Sep 15: Sikkim Minister-cum-Area MLA Tshering T. Bhutia on Tuesday inspected the landslide-affected area at Rimbi/Singlitam in Gyalshing district and assessed the extensive damage caused to households, properties and the MelliKhechuperiYuksom road. The landslide has completely damaged the road, severely disrupting a key connectivity route in the area. During the inspection, Bhutia reviewed the... The post Sikkim Minister Tshering T. Bhutia Inspects Landslide-Hit Rimbi, Assures Support T

Shillong, September 15: The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has released the examination schedule for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Examination 202627. According to the notification issued on September 14 and signed by the Controller of Examinations, the Class 10 board examinations will begin on December 4, 2026, and conclude on December 16,... The post Meghalaya Board Announces SSLC Examination Schedule For 202627 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Sep 15: A special POCSO court in Assams Dhubri district has sentenced Utpal Roy to death for the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in 2023. The verdict was delivered on Monday by Bilasipara Additional and District Court Special Judge Rana Dutta, who found Roy guilty of sexually assaulting and subsequently killing the... The post Assam Court Hands Death Penalty In Child Rape-Murder Case first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 15: A financial assistance of 50,000 has been sanctioned from the Prime Ministers National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the advanced medical treatment of Soham Paul, a resident of Ramnagar in Agartala. The sanction was conveyed by the Prime Ministers Office to the Director of Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, through a letter dated September... The post Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb Thanks PM Modi for 50,000 Aid for Ramnagar Residents Medical Treatment first appeared on Northeast Today

Agartala, September 15, 2026: Women from government offices, educational institutions and the unorganised sector were introduced to the opportunities and practical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at an awareness and training programme organised in Agartala. The programme, titled Awareness cum Training Programme on Yashodha AI, was organised by the Tripura Commission for Women (TCW) under... The post Tripura: AI Training Held in Agartala to Expand Womens Employment Opportunities firs

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday launched the official website of the Loktak Development Authority (LDA) and released its Waterbird Census Report at the Chief Ministers Secretariat. The initiative is aimed at improving public access to information on the activities of the LDA and raising awareness about the conservation and sustainable management of... The post Manipur CM Launches LDA Website, Releases Loktak Waterbird Census Report first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Kuki CSO Working Committee in Manipurs Kamjong district has issued a 36-hour ultimatum to the district administration to address what it described as a prolonged economic embargo and movement restrictions affecting the Kuki community, warning of an indefinite economic blockade at Chassad if its demands are not met. The committee alleged that Kuki residents... The post Kuki CSO Panel Gives Kamjong Administration 36-Hour Ultimatum Over Economic Embargo first appeared on Northeast Today .

Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Tesam Pongte is representing the state legislature at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa. The Speaker is attending the global parliamentary forum along with the Honble Deputy Speaker and fellow delegates from Arunachal Pradesh. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference is one of the largest... The post Arunachal Assembly Speaker Tesam Pongte Represents State At 69th Commonwealth Parliam

Agartala, September 15, 2026: The Tripura High Court has temporarily halted proceedings initiated by the Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) against Nachiketa Mittal, Registrar of Tripura Law University, in connection with an anonymous complaint. The interim order was passed in WP(C) No. 646 of 2026 by a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice M. S. Ramachandra... The post Tripura High Court Stays Human Rights Commission Proceedings Against National Law University Registrar first appeared on

Itanagar, Spetember 15: Families affected by the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) have appealed to heavy machinery owners, operators and labourers to refrain from participating in Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) related activities at proposed project sites. The appeal covers PFR activities planned at Parong/Beging, Dite-Dime and Ugeng (Riga)/Kongong Lingkok (Komkar). In a public notice, the... The post Siang Upper Multipurpose Project Row: Affected Families Urge Machinery Owners, Wo

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday evening chaired an all-party meeting to discuss issues related to the implementation and updating of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state, officials said. The meeting, held at the Chief Ministers Secretariat, was attended by senior leaders of the BJP and Congress, along with representatives... The post Manipur CM Chairs All-Party Meeting On NRC Update first appeared on Northeast Today .

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday flagged off three Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) for Sohra, Pynursla and Baghmara, aimed at improving last-mile healthcare access in remote areas. The units, staffed by a doctor and a paramedic, will cover 93 villages and benefit more than 2 lakh people by bringing essential healthcare services closer to... The post Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Flags Off 3 Mobile Medical Units To Strengthen Rural Healthcare first appeared on Northeast Today .

The All Nyishi Students Union (ANSU) has issued a final seven-day ultimatum to the Department of Education, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, seeking immediate action on its representation for allocation of funds to 56 identified schools in Nyishi-inhabited districts. In its letter to the Education Minister, ANSU referred to its earlier representation and said that more... The post ANSU Issues Final 7-Day Ultimatum To Education Department Over Funding For 56 Schools first appeared on Northeast To

The Sikkim Legislative Assembly delegation, led by Speaker Mingma Norbu Sherpa and Deputy Speaker Raj Kumari Thapa, participated in the 42nd Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Small Branches Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa, on September 14, 2026. The conference brought together delegates from more than 50 small branches across the Commonwealth. Discussions focused on... The post Sikkim Legislative Assembly Delegation Attends Commonwealth Parliamentary Conferences In South Af

The Save Taksing Save Arunachal Movement Committee (STSAMC) strongly condemned the denial by Governor K T Parnaik on reports of Chinese PLA incursion in the Taksing area of Upper Subansiri district. Calling the denial highly unfortunate, condemnable and unacceptable, STSAMC convenor Paknga Bage said the statement contradicts ground realities. In its press release, the committee... The post Arunachal Is Not For Sale: Save Taksing Save Arunachal Movement Committee(STSAMC) Hits Out At Governor Over

Itanagar, September 15: Several residents of Tawang and other parts of Arunachal Pradesh have alleged that Sherab Lama left the country after collecting large sums of money by promising overseas employment, visas and opportunities to travel to European countries. According to the alleged victims, Lama, along with Tenzin Lhamu and Norbu Lama, operated through a... The post Arunachal: Tawang Residents Allege Job Scam, Accuse Sherab Lama Of Fleeing To Europe After Duping Locals first appeared on No

Kohima, September 14: District-level youth festivals were held today in several districts of Nagaland, providing young people with a platform to showcase their cultural, creative and oratory talents. Organised by the District Youth Resources and Sports Offices, the festivals featured competitions in declamation, folk song and folk dance. In Noklak, the festival was held at... The post Nagaland Holds District-Level Youth Festivals Across Several Districts first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, September 14: The temporarily restored Lein Bridge on the Noklak-Panso road via Lengnyu-Tsuwao has been opened for vehicular movement, officials said on Monday. In a travel advisory, Noklak Deputy Commissioner P. Mono Khiamniungan said the bridge is currently motorable only for light vehicles. Commuters and drivers have been advised to maintain a safe speed,... The post Nagaland: Lein Bridge On Noklak-Panso Road Via Lengnyu-Tsuwao Reopens For Light Vehicles first appeared on Northeast To

Gangtok, September 14: The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) has issued an advisory amid a prevailing landslide situation at Singlitam and Rimbi in Gyalshing district, with the District Administration and concerned departments intensifying relief, evacuation and road restoration measures. The landslides, reported from September 12, have affected several vulnerable areas, with District Collector Gyalshing... The post Sikkim Landslides: 28 Houses, 128 People Evacuated In Rimbi; Re

Gangtok, September 14: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Sunday met students from the state who qualified the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and secured admission to the MBBS 2026 batch at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Helen Lepcha Sikkim Government Medical College and other reputed medical institutions across the country. The... The post Sikkim CM Meets NEET Qualifiers, Hands Over Laptops To MBBS Students first appeared on Northeast Today .

A 12-hour consultative meeting on Inter-State Border, Article 371(H) of the Constitution of India, and the Chakma & Hajong issue, hosted by the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) under the leadership of President Meje Taku and General Secretary Mato Bui concluded on Sunday. After marathon deliberations, the meeting adopted three key resolutions, formation of... The post Arunachal: AAPSU Calls For Statewide Collective Movement On Chakma-Hajong, Border Issues And Article 371(H) first app

Itanagar, September 14: Residents of Komkar and Riga villages in Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh on Monday blocked Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and police personnel from entering the Ugeng site, where activities related to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) are underway. Sources said CAPF personnel were deployed overnight at Riga village amid... The post Fresh Standoff Over Siang Upper Multipurpose Project In Arunachal; Villagers Block Entry To Ugeng Site first appear