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Gangtok, August 28: The Sikkim government has formed a dedicated task force to provide relief and assistance to residents of the state who may be stranded or missing in the aftermath of the flash floods in Nepal. Officials confirmed that the task force will be chaired by Prabhakar Rai, Director of the Sikkim State Disaster... The post Sikkim Govt Sets Up Task Force To Assist Residents Affected By Nepal Flash Floods first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, Aug 28: Former Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh has defended the proposed felling of trees for the Shillong Ropeway Project, saying the project underwent due diligence and the required environmental assessment before implementation. Lyngdoh said ropeway systems have been successfully developed in several hilly regions across the world and argued that the presence of... The post There Are No Hill Stations Without Trees: West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh Defends Shillong Ropeway Proj

Agartala, August 28, 2026: Tripura has crossed a significant milestone in rooftop solar power generation, with more than 17 MW of electricity being generated by 4,975 consumers under the Centres PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The achievement is being viewed as an important step towards reducing the states dependence on conventional energy sources and... The post Tripura Crosses 17 MW Rooftop Solar Power Mark Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 28, 2026: A total of 68,277 cases are currently pending in the lower courts of Tripura, while 1,33,287 cases were disposed of during the 2025-26 financial year, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha informed the Legislative Assembly. The figures were provided in response to questions raised by Congress MLA Gopal Chandra Roy regarding the... The post 68,277 Cases Pending in Lower Courts; 2.08 Crore Spent on Fast-Track Rape, POCSO Cases: CM Dr Manik Saha first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 28, 2026: Proceedings in the Tripura Legislative Assembly witnessed a dramatic disruption on Friday after CPI(M) legislators entered the well of the House and protested over the death of Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar. The Opposition sought to raise the circumstances surrounding the senior police officers death and demanded that the... The post Tripura: CPI(M) Storms Assembly Well Over DGPs Death, Seeks SIT or High Court Judge-Led Investigation first appeared on

Kohima, August 28: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday inaugurated the Tech X Gaming Expo 2026, an event bringing together esports, competitive gaming, game development, streaming, technology and digital career opportunities. Speaking at the event, Rio said the expo celebrates innovation and provides the states youth with opportunities to explore, create, compete and build... The post Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio Inaugurates Tech X Gaming Expo 2026, Says State Can Become Digital Talent Hub

Kohima, Aug 28: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has strongly condemned the continued violence in Manipur, expressing deep concern over the loss of civilian lives, injuries and reports of people going missing. In a post on X, Rio said those responsible for such acts must be held accountable. He stressed that the cycle of violence... The post Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio Condemns Continued Violence In Manipur first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, August 28: African Swine Fever (ASF) has been confirmed in three villages of Kohima district Kiruphema Bawe, Chiechama and Nerhema following positive laboratory test reports received by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services. In view of the outbreak, Kohima Deputy Commissioner B. Henok Buchem has declared a one-kilometre radius around the infected... The post Nagaland: African Swine Fever Confirmed In Three Villages Of Kohima District first appeared on Northeast Today

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has voiced deep concern over the devastating flash floods in Nepal that have claimed at least 162 lives. In a message shared on X, Sarma conveyed solidarity with the people of the neighbouring country, acknowledging the immense loss and hardship caused by the disaster. The massive floods struck Nepal... The post Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Expresses Concern Over Flash Floods In Nepal first appeared on Northeast Today .