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Dimapur: The Naga Students Federation (NSF) on Tuesday demanded the termination of NIT Nagaland director A. Elayaperumal within 30 days, citing vigilance proceedings initiated against him by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), Tamil Nadu, over the alleged ghost faculty issue. In a representation to the Secretary, Union Ministry of Education, the NSF also [] The post NSF demands removal of NIT Nagaland director, registrar appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by Mrinal Banik Agartala: Tripura Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy on Tuesday warned of action against Anganwadi workers who close their centres or neglect official duties to participate in protests. Roy said the government would not tolerate Anganwadi centres remaining closed during working hours for participation in protests. He said necessary [] The post Tripura minister warns of action against Anganwadi workers joining protests appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Namsai: Namsai in Arunachal Pradesh hosted the premiere of JACKPOT on Saturday, billed as the first Tai Khamti-language miniseries, marking a new entry in indigenous-language screen storytelling in the state. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, filmmakers, creators and members of the cast and production team attended the premiere, which focuses on contemporary stories told in [] The post First Tai Khamti miniseries JACKPOT premieres in Arunachals Namsai appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said differences between the BJP and its alliance partner Tipra Motha over seat-sharing for the upcoming village committee elections were natural and expressed confidence that the two parties would soon reach a consensus. Speaking to reporters, Saha said disagreements were common among political allies and decisions were [] The post Tripura: BJP-Tipra Motha seat-sharing differences natural, says Manik Saha appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or jobs in IIPH Shillong Meghalaya in 2026. Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH) Shillong Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Field Officer in 2026. Name of post : Field Officer No. of posts : 1 Essential [] The post Meghalaya Jobs 2026 : IIPH Shillong Recruitment [FO post] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: As many as 1,124 government schools in Meghalaya are functioning with just one teacher, while 893 teaching posts remain vacant across the state, the government told the Legislative Assembly on August 25. Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui provided the figures during the autumn session in response to a question from legislator Mizanur Kazi on the [] The post 1,124 Meghalaya government schools functioning with a single teacher appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Meghalaya Police on Monday, August 24, arrested another Khasi Students Union (KSU) leader in connection with the violence that broke out during the organisations black-flag bike rally in Shillong on August 19. KSU assistant organising secretary Jeremiah Pohthmi was arrested from the Nongmensong area of East Khasi Hills district, Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem [] The post Meghalaya: KSU leader Jeremiah Pohthmi arrested over Shillong bike rally violence appeared first on NorthEast

Guwahati: The Meghalaya High Court has taken note of the lack of further arrests in connection with the violence reported on August 19, observing that only office-bearers of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) have so far been arrested. A division bench comprising Justice Hamarsan Singh Thangkhiew and Justice Wanlura Diengdoh was informed about the cases [] The post Meghalaya HC seeks faster probe into August 19 violence, notes no further arrests beyond KSU office bearers appeared first on NorthEast

Dibrugarh: An active cadre of the NSCN (IM) was apprehended by the Assam Rifles in a joint operation with the Arunachal Pradesh Police in the general area of New Paniduria in Arunachal Pradeshs Tirap district on Sunday. The apprehended individual was identified as Wangchan Wangsu, 31, a self-styled private of the NSCN (IM). According to [] The post Arunachal: NSCN (IM) cadre apprehended with pistol, ammunition in Tirap appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the state government has formally invited the Khasi Students Union (KSU) for talks on its five-point agenda, with a response expected by Monday evening or Tuesday. Sangma said the government was prepared to take up all five demands raised by the student body and explain its position [] The post Meghalaya govt invites KSU for talks on 5-point agenda appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various project based positions or jobs in Mizoram University in 2026. Mizoram University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of CRS Project Fellow (Junior)- I in 2026 in the project entitled Quantifying Radiation-Induced Modulation of Tetraplex Nucleic Acid Controlling Cell Cycle in [] The post Mizoram Jobs 2026 : Mizoram University Recruitment appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A multi-institute international study led by Nagaland University has explored a comprehensive framework for a strategic Artificial Intelligence (AI) system to promote ethical decision-making, transparency, environmental sustainability and organisational resilience on AI-digital platforms. The study suggests that AI is not merely a regulatory tool but can support and enhance stakeholder trust by integrating environmental [] The post Nagaland University study proposes integrated framewor

Guwahati: UNESCOs World Heritage Committee has sought a fresh assessment of whether the ongoing operation of Bhutans Mangdechhu hydroelectric project is affecting the Outstanding Universal Value of the Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, while asking India and Bhutan to resume discussions on the projects environmental impact. In its latest decision on Manas, adopted at the 48th session [] The post UNESCO World Heritage Committee seeks fresh review of Mangdechhu hydropower projects impact on Manas appeared

A low monthly EMI can make a loan seem affordable, but it does not always reflect what you will actually pay by the end of the tenure. Factors such as the interest rate, repayment period, processing charges, and other applicable fees all contribute to the total borrowing cost. Focusing only on the EMI may lead [] The post Why Smart Borrowers Always Check Total Loan Cost Instead of EMI Alone appeared first on NorthEast Now .

As the Assam government plans to notify a site-specific eco-sensitive zone (ESZ), an ecologically fragile area, around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve extending one to three kilometres from the existing boundary, public debate has intensified in both the mainstream and social media. Although the initiative complies with directives from the Supreme Court of India, [] The post Conservation vs development: Debate deepens over Kazirangas eco-sensitive zone appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Ri-Bhoi Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Abhishek Saini has ordered a ban on unauthorised vehicle stoppages, road blockades, forced permit checks and other activities that disrupt traffic in the district amid recent unrest along the Assam-Meghalaya route. The order was issued in Nongpoh on August 22 under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha [] The post Meghalaya: Ri-Bhoi imposes 60-day ban on vehicle blockades and forced permit checks appeared first on NorthEast No

Guwahati: Free movement between Meghalaya and Assam has resumed after tourism taxi associations in Meghalaya agreed on Sunday to withdraw their blockade at Umiam. The decision to remove the blockade at Umiam, along with the earlier lifting of the blockade at Jorabat in Assam, has restored the movement of passengers, goods and essential supplies, including [] The post Meghalaya: Umiam blockade called off, fuel and essential supplies movement resumes appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu has earned a place in the Indian contingent for the 20th Asian Games 2026, set to take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. Congratulating Wangsu on her selection, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said her achievement was a matter of pride for both [] The post Arunachal: Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu earns a spot in India squad for Asian Games 2026 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Supreme Court on Monday said States cannot obstruct elephant corridors simply because wild elephants damage crops, stressing that established wildlife movement routes must remain open. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana made the observation while hearing a matter related to elephant corridors and [] The post Supreme Court warns states against blocking elephant corridors, says crop damage cannot obstruct wildlife movem

Guwahati: Environmentalist Jadav Payeng has urged Assam and the Centre to reconsider the proposed 1-km Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga, warning that a narrower protective buffer could leave wildlife with inadequate space to move during floods. Payeng, widely known as the Forest Man of India, raised the concern in a video shared on social media, [] The post Assam: Environmentalist Jadav Payeng warns against shrinking Kaziranga ESZ to 1 km appeared first on NorthEast Now .