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Aizawl, Oct 12: Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Monday unveiled projects worth approximately 350 crore in Mizoram, underscoring the central governments commitment to advancing the Northeast under Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision. After arriving at Lengpui airport, Scindia told reporters that the initiatives would significantly contribute to... The post Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Unveils Projects Worth Rs 350 Crore In Mizor

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia met Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday during his visit to the state. Sharing the update, Scindia described the meeting as a pleasure and expressed his hope for a productive day dedicated to the people of Mizoram. Scindia arrived in Mizoram on... The post Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Meets Mizoram CM Lalduhoma During Two-Day State Visit first appeared on Northeast Today .

GANGTOK, Oct 12: The Sikkim government has launched a wide-ranging skill training initiative across districts under the World Bank-supported INSPIRES programme, aiming to strengthen employment opportunities for youth and women. Courses are being offered in diverse fields such as solar energy, healthcare, hospitality, digital services, and creative design, officials confirmed on Monday. According to the... The post Sikkim Launches Skill Training Programme Across Districts to Boost Youth Employmen

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday inaugurated the new Jirang Community and Rural Development (C&RD) Block Office, also known as the Block Integrated Development Complex (BIDC), at Patharkhmah under Jirang Constituency. The inauguration was carried out by Ribansi Jamu, a footballer from Meghalaya and member of the India U-20 football team. Sangma said... The post Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Inaugurates New Jirang Block Office In Ri-Bhoi first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, October 12, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Monday launched a sharp attack on opposition parties, accusing the previous government of failing to improve peoples living standards despite having ample opportunities, while asserting that its political decline reflected the consequences of its inaction. He also announced plans to replace schools with zero... The post CM Dr Manik Saha Takes Dig at Oppositions Delhi Outreach, Reduced to 1.5% Vote Share in VC Polls first appeare

Itanagar, October 12: The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved a series of welfare and administrative measures covering technical education, womens safety, healthcare, food safety and the renaming of educational institutions. The Cabinet approved Uniform Recruitment Rules for 12 categories of teaching and technical posts in government engineering and polytechnic colleges. The move aims to ensure... The post Arunachal Cabinet Approves Womens Helpline Posts, Technical Recruitment Reforms first a

Meghalayas Chief Ministers Meghalaya Grassroots Music Programme (CM-MGMP) was showcased at GQ Heroes 2026 in Bengaluru through a special collaboration between Cond Nast Traveller India and Meghalaya Tourism. The event celebrated the dreams, cultural identity and musical talent of young artists from Meghalaya, bringing the states grassroots music movement to a national audience through a... The post Meghalaya Grassroots Music Programme Featured At GQ Heroes 2026 first appeared on Northeast Today

The Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum Youth Wing (SIFFYW) has issued an official circular on Sunday outlining its directive regarding detention and custodial responsibility in connection with the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). In the circular, the organisation stated that any individual arrested or detained in connection with SUMP shall immediately commence an indefinite hunger strike... The post Arunachal: Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum Youth Wing Announces Hunger Strike In Custody, Hold

The District Administration, Upper Siang has imposed prohibitory orders in Yingkiong town in view of apprehended breach of law and order over the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) survey linked to the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). District Magistrate Ashok Tajo, APCS, in an order issued on 11th October 2026 under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik... The post Arunachal: Prohibitory Orders Under Section 163 BNSS Imposed In Yingkiong Amid SUMP-Related Protests first appeared on Northeast To

Agartala, October 12, 2026: Charting a five-year roadmap for transforming Tripuras education system by 2030, Vidya Bharati Shiksha Samity Tripura will bring together educationists, policymakers, academicians and institutional heads at a two-day education conclave to assess the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and identify priorities for the future. We want to take... The post NEP 2020: Tripura to Chart Five-Year Education Roadmap Till 2030; Education Conclave on October

Agartala, October 12, 2026: Three youths from Tripura have secured overseas employment after completing skill development training under the Mukhyamantri Dakhyata Unnayan Prakalpa (MMDUP), a State Government initiative aimed at enhancing employability among young people. The candidates, trained at the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Agartala, have been selected by Balmer Lawrie... The post Three Tripura Youths Secure Jobs in Dubai after MMDUP Skill Training

The ongoing stand-off over the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) has taken a serious turn with allegations of custodial assault on a 65-year-old Adi woman. The woman, identified as Yalek Tair, was detained following the clashes that broke out on October 4 during the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) survey for the proposed 11,000 MW project at... The post Arunachal: Elderly Woman Alleges Custodial Assault During SUMP Protests In Siang; Medical Reports Show Rib Fractures first appeared on Northe

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA bloc of undermining constitutional institutions by questioning electoral outcomes and attempting to exert political pressure on the judiciary. His remarks came amid the opposition blocs planned protest march to the Supreme Court against the functioning of the Election Commission... The post Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Accuses Rahul Gandhi Of Pressuring Supreme Court, Announces Statewide BJP Ral

Two professional mountain guides from Yuksam in West Sikkim, Lakshman Gurung and Aita Hang Limbu, successfully summited Mount Tenchenkhang, at an elevation of 6,010 metres, on October 7, 2026, as part of a technical mountaineering expedition. The two guides were part of the rope-fixing team, working alongside Thundup Sherpa. The expedition also featured a 12-member... The post Sikkim: Yuksam Guides Lakshman Gurung And Aita Hang Limbu Summit 6,010-Metre Mount Tenchenkhang first appeared on Northe

The Working Committee of the Joint Tribes Council (JTC-Manipur) has suspended the post-mortem examinations of Dibambou Ringkangmai and Ajinbou Ringkangmai, demanding the recovery of Ajinbous missing head and its return to the family for a dignified burial. In a statement issued on Monday, the committee gave the Government of India and the Manipur government a... The post Joint Tribes Council-Manipur Halts Post-Mortem, Gives Governments 48 Hours To Recover Missing Head first appeared on Northeast

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday chaired a special Cabinet meeting that conveyed heartfelt appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public service. The meeting Emphasized Modis journey from his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister beginning October 7, 2001, to his current role as Prime Minister, describing it as... The post Sikkim CM Chairs Special Cabinet Meeting, Hails PM Modis 25 Years In Public Service first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, October 12, 2026: Along with expanding healthcare infrastructure, the Tripura government is strengthening access to specialist doctors and advanced medical services, Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha said, announcing the launch of free Emicizumab prophylaxis treatment for patients suffering from Hemophilia A. The state currently has 97 registered Hemophilia A patients and 13 Hemophilia... The post 97 Registered Hemophilia A Patients in Tripura; Government Spends 56 Crore Annual