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Itanagar, August 26: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) has welcomed the notification issued by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Training, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, adopting uniform eligibility criteria for direct recruitment across all posts and services under the state government, and has urged all recruiting agencies, particularly the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service... The post Arunachal: AAPSU Hails Uniform Eligibility Notification, Seeks Strict Enforcement fi

Itanagar, August 26: The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has notified uniform eligibility criteria for direct recruitment to posts and services across the state, making a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC), Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) certificate and knowledge of an indigenous tribal language mandatory. Issued under the authority of the Governor and following a Cabinet... The post Arunachal Notifies Uniform Eligibility Criteria For Direct Recruitment; APST, PRC And Tribal L

Agartala, August 26, 2026: A joint anti-drug operation in Charipara, a border-area village on the outskirts of Agartala, led to the arrest of a suspected narcotics dealer and the recovery of heroin and yaba tablets valued at approximately Rs 10 lakh, Tripura Police said on Wednesday. The operation was carried out by personnel of Amtali... The post Tripura: Heroin, Yaba Worth Rs 10 Lakh Seized in Agartala Outskirts, Suspected Peddler Arrested first appeared on Northeast Today .

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday assured Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh that the Centre would fulfil the aspirations of the people of the State during a meeting in New Delhi. Khemchand met Shah at the Union Home Ministers official residence around 3 p.m. and raised various issues concerning Manipur. According to the... The post Amit Shah Meets Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand In New Delhi first appeared on Northeast Today .

Sikkim Lok Sabha MP Dr Indra Hang Subba on Wednesday reviewed the progress of the Final Location Survey (FLS) for the proposed MelliDentam Railway Line during a meeting with senior Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) officials at the NFR headquarters here. During the meeting, NFR officials gave a detailed presentation on the survey, outlining the work... The post Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba Reviews Progress Of MelliDentam Railway Line Survey first appeared on Northeast Today .

Public transport services along the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route via National Highway-2 continued smoothly for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday, with 268 passengers travelling from Imphal in 19 vehicles. The convoy, comprising five buses, five Winger vehicles and nine Scorpio/Bolero vehicles, departed from Imphal at around 10.10 am. The continued movement of public transport along NH-2... The post Manipur: Public Transport Resumes On NH-2 With 268 passengers On Fifth Day first appeared on

Shillong, August 26: The Meghalaya Assembly unanimously passed a resolution opposing the exploration and mining of uranium in the state. The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, received support from all 60 legislators, reflecting a rare moment of complete consensus across party lines. Lawmakers urged the Centre, the Department of Atomic Energy, and... The post Meghalaya Assembly Passes Resolution Against Uranium Exploration, Mining first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Manipur Assembly will hold a three-day session from September 2, with the Congress objecting to the limited duration, saying the schedule would not provide adequate time to discuss the pressing issues confronting the State. According to officials, the first sitting on September 2 will include obituary references, presentation of the Business Advisory Committee report,... The post Manipur Assembly To Hold Three-Day Session From September 2 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Aug 26: A Hyundai i10 allegedly belonging to an Assam Police personnel stationed at the Assam Police Camp at Mawsikar was found badly damaged following a suspected fire early Wednesday, officials said. The vehicle, bearing registration number AS 01 DH 7347, was reportedly parked along the roadside, a few metres from the Assam Police... The post Assam Police Personnels Vehicle Found Damaged In Suspected Fire Near Mawsikar Camp first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Aug 26: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that 11 people attempting to illegally enter India were identified and stopped from crossing the international border in South Salmara district. The Chief Minister said security personnel acted swiftly to prevent the attempted entry, reiterating that Assam remains vigilant along its borders. Illegal entry will... The post 11 Alleged Illegal Entrants Prevented From Crossing Assam Border: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma first appeared on North

Itanagar, August 26: The power infrastructure in eastern Arunachal Pradesh has received a major boost with the successful charging of the 132/33 kV Miao Substation in Changlang district. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said the project will strengthen grid connectivity and improve the reliability and quality of power supply to Miao, Diyun, Kharsang and adjoining... The post Arunachal: Miao 132/33 kV Substation Charged, Power Supply Set To Improve In Eastern Districts first appeared on Northeas

Daporijo town plunged into darkness for 15 minutes on Tuesday night as the Upper Subansiri district administration conducted a civil defence blackout mock drill. The drill, held from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM on August 25, with the main blackout from 8:00 PM to 8:15 PM, was aimed at spreading public awareness on emergency preparedness... The post Arunachal: Upper Subansiri Admin Conducts Civil Defence Blackout Drill In Daporijo first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 26, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha said the state would observe Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday on September 17 through a month-long Seva Paksha (Service Fortnight) programme, with around 25 activities planned across different sectors. Speaking about the preparations, Saha said a meeting was held to discuss how the state... The post Tripura to Observe Month-Long PM Modis Birthday with 25 Seva Paksha Initiatives from September 17, Says CM Dr Manik Saha f

Agartala, August 26, 2026: The 10th monsoon session of the 13th Tripura Legislative Assembly is scheduled to begin on Thursday and continue until Friday, with the ruling alliance preparing its strategy to counter the Opposition on the floor of the House. Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha is expected to chair a crucial meeting with... The post Tripura: BJP, IPFT and TMP Leaders to Meet Ahead of Monsoon Session; Pradyot Signals TIPRA Mothas Own Strategy first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 26, 2026: Tripuras royal scion and Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma on Wednesday met Governor N. Indrasena Reddy and urged him to examine several bills passed by the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) that have remained pending for years. After the meeting, Debbarma said the Governor had been kind and... The post Tripura: Pradyot Urges Governor to Act on 18 TTAADC Bills, Stresses Sixth Schedule and Land Rights first appeared on Northeast Today

Agartala, August 26, 2026: The Tripura CPI(M) will review the political and economic situation in the state and chalk out its programmes for the coming days, including strategies for the forthcoming village committee and municipal elections, CPI(M) State Secretary and Politburo Member Jitendra Chaudhury said on Wednesday. Chaudhury was speaking in the presence of CPI(M)... The post Tripura: CPI(M) to Formulate Strategy on Village, Municipal Polls and Undemocratic Government Actions, Says LoP Jit

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police has arrested a suspected operative of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) in Hailakandi district. Officials stated that the 21-year-old was apprehended from the Ramnathpur area on Wednesday in a joint operation with the Hailakandi Police. Authorities revealed that the arrest followed leads developed from... The post Assam STF Arrests Alleged Pakistan-Based Terror Network Operative In Hailakandi first appeared on Northeast Tod

Shillong, Aug 26: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Meghalaya has entered the verification stage, with 6,51,644 electors flagged for scrutiny, Chief Electoral Officer BDR Tiwari said. According to Tiwari, 6,43,439 notices have been issued to the electors, of which 4,78,217 have been delivered. Hearings have so far been completed in 62,343... The post Meghalaya Electoral Roll SIR Enters Verification Stage, 6.51 Lakh Electors Under Scrutiny first appeared on Northeast Toda

Aizawl, Aug 26: Mizorams cultural and historical heritage received renewed attention in the Assembly as Art and Culture Minister C. Lalsawivunga announced that the state currently has 79 monuments designated as State Protected Monuments. These sites were declared protected under the Mizoram Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 2001, ensuring their preservation for... The post Mizoram Has 79 State-Protected Monuments, Two Under ASI: Minister C. Lalsawivunga first appeared o

Security forces in Manipur have arrested six alleged cadres of the United Peoples Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) from different locations in Imphal and adjoining areas, officials said. Teams of the Special CDO conducted operations on August 25 and arrested the six individuals, including a juvenile, from Mantripukhri, Khabam Leikai, Pangei Bazar and Koirengei Forest Gate.... The post Six UPPK Cadres Arrested In Manipur; Police Seize Party Letterheads, Vehicles first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, Aug 26: The Mizoram Assembly on Tuesday passed the Mizoram Regulation of Fireworks Bill, 2026, aimed at controlling the use of fireworks and firecrackers across the state. Introducing the bill, Home Minister K Sapdanga emphasized that the legislation seeks to safeguard public health and the environment while ensuring consistent enforcement of restrictions or prohibitions... The post Mizoram Assembly Passes Fireworks Regulation Bill, 2026 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Aug 26: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday met Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who handed over the approval documents for 3.1 lakh new homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). The sanctioned project, with an investment of 5,000 crore, is expected to significantly boost housing infrastructure across the state.... The post 3.1 lakh New PMAY Homes Approved For Assam: Himanta first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 26, 2026: Tripura Leader of the Opposition and CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chaudhury on Wednesday stepped up his criticism of the ruling BJP over alleged attacks on opposition party offices and workers, warning that those responsible would ultimately have to face the consequences. Chaudhury made the remarks during a visit to a CPI(M)... The post Tripura LoP Jitendra Chaudhury Warns Attackers Wont Be Spared, Says CPI(M) Maintaining Record of Incidents first appeared on Northe

Shillong, August 26: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma informed the Assembly that the Centre is considering a special framework to enable scientific coal mining in the state, which has struggled to transition away from rat-hole mining practices. Responding to a short-duration discussion initiated by VPP president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit, Sangma noted that the Supreme... The post Centre Exploring Special Coal Mining Framework For Meghalaya, Says CM Conrad Sangma first appeared on Northea

Itanagar, August 24: Bringing laurels to the state, Yaku Tame (Tarh), Headmistress of Government Secondary School, G-Sector, Naharlagun, has been selected for the National Teachers Award 2026. She is the only teacher from Arunachal Pradesh to feature in the list of 48 teachers selected from across India by the Department of School Education and Literacy,... The post Arunachal Teacher Yaku Tame (Tarh) To Receive National Teachers Award 2026 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 24, 2026: Tribal organisations affiliated with the CPI(M) stepped up their campaign against alleged irregularities in recruitment to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), staging a mass sit-in in Agartala on Monday and demanding cancellation of appointments allegedly made in violation of established procedures. The protest was organised jointly by the... The post Tripura: CPIMs Tribal Outfits Stage Sit-In, Seek Probe Into 250-Plus Alleged ADC Appointment

Guwahati, Aug 24: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced that the state government has set an ambitious target of procuring 10 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of paddy annually, with a focus on ensuring assured procurement and enhanced Minimum Support Price (MSP) benefits for farmers. Sarma emphasized that during the first 100 days... The post Assam Sets 10 Lakh MT Paddy Procurement Goal To Boost Farmer Security first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, August 24: Normal vehicular movement has resumed across Meghalaya, with no restrictions currently in place on travel within the state or on inter-State movement between Assam and Meghalaya, the Tourism Department said. The department said the situation has gradually returned to normal and visitors can continue with their travel plans. It assured tourists that... The post Meghalaya Lifts Travel Restrictions, Normal Movement Resumes Between Assam And Meghalaya first appeared on Northeast

Meghalayas young archer Devraj Mohapatra has won the gold medal in the Junior Mens Recurve category at the 2nd NTPC National Ranking Archery Tournament 2026. The achievement is a significant milestone for the young archer and a proud moment for Meghalaya, which continues to nurture talent in archery. Congratulating Devraj, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K... The post Meghalaya Archer Devraj Mohapatra Clinches Gold At National Ranking Tournament first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, August 24, 2026: Former Rajya Sabha MP Dr W.R. Kharlukhi has resigned from the primary membership of the National Peoples Party (NPP) in Meghalaya. In a letter addressed to NPP Meghalaya State Unit president Prestone Tynsong on August 24, Kharlukhi requested that his resignation be accepted and that necessary steps be taken to remove... The post Meghalaya: Former Rajya Sabha MP Dr W.R. Kharlukhi Resigns From NPP first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, August 24: Authorities in Nagalands Noklak district have imposed containment measures in New Pangsha village following confirmation of African Swine Fever (ASF) and reported pig deaths. The Deputy Commissioner of Noklak has declared an area within a one-kilometre radius of New Pangsha as an infected zone, while the area extending up to 10 kilometres... The post African Swine Fever Confirmed In Nagalands New Pangsha; Restrictions Imposed In Noklak first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 24, 2026: The possibility of a fresh political contest between the BJP and its tribal ally Tipra Motha has emerged ahead of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) village committee elections, with Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma signalling that his party could chart an independent course. In a late-night... The post Tipra Motha May Go Solo in Village Committee Polls Amid BJP Differences: Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma first appeared on

Shillong, Aug 24: Meghalayas tourist taxi associations have temporarily suspended their agitation against Assam-registered vehicles until September 10, following assurances from Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar that their concerns would be addressed. The associations had earlier resolved not to enter Assam or permit Assam tourist vehicles into Meghalaya, citing harassment faced by their drivers after... The post Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Associations Suspend Agitation Against Assam Vehicles

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said six suspected illegal infiltrators were detected and prevented from entering India in South Salmara late Saturday night. Sarma said the individuals were intercepted during a security operation in the area, underscoring the states vigilance along its borders. Bin bulaye mehmaan. Entry unofficial thi. Exit official ho... The post Six Illegal Infiltrators Detected, Stopped From Entering India In Assams South Salmara: CM Himanta first appeared

Assam Police seized 40,000 Yaba tablets valued at around 8 crore during an operation in Cachar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The seizure was made at Saptagram in Dholai, where Cachar Police intercepted a scooty and recovered the contraband. Two persons were apprehended in connection with the seizure. Police also recovered Burmese areca... The post Assam Police Seized Yaba Tablets Worth 8 Crore In Cachar, Two Held first appeared on Northeast Today .

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday met Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) Major General Inderjit Singh Bhinder and Deputy Inspector General, 22 Sector Assam Rifles, Brigadier Anshuman Tripathi, at the Chief Ministers Secretariat in Babupara. During the meeting, the Chief Minister reviewed the prevailing security situation in Manipur, including counter-insurgency operations, operational preparedness... The post Manipur CM Reviews Security Situation With Assam Rifles Office

Guwahati, Aug 24: Assam is moving into the final stage of selecting a private sector partner to build and launch its own satellite, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. He stated that the initiative would make Assam the first state in India to establish its own earth observation system. The satellite project will be executed... The post Assam In Final Stage Of Selecting Private Partner For States Own Satellite: CM Himanta first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, August 24: The Nagaland government is set to undertake a major restructuring of government schools, including the amalgamation and closure of low-enrolment institutions, creation of composite schools and rationalisation of teacher deployment. Addressing the Nagaland Government Higher Secondary School Employees Association General Conference on Saturday, Advisor for School Education Dr Kekhrielhoulie Yhome said the... The post Nagaland To Restructure Government Schools, Undertake Emergenc