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Guwahati, Sep 17: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday criticized the governments proposal to introduce a tax on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, stating that the Parliament Standing Committee on Finance had not deliberated on the matter. Gogoi said the Finance Department had not presented any specific proposal on UPI taxation during its meetings with... The post Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi Flags UPI Tax Proposal, Says Finance Panel Had Not Discussed It first appeared on

Agartala, September 17, 2026: Tripura Gramin Bank Chairman Satyendra Singh has emphasised that banking goes beyond financial transactions, describing trust, customer engagement and long-term relationships as central to the institutions role. In a message titled From the Chairmans Desk, Singh said the banks official digital and social media platforms are being used to strengthen communication... The post Tripura Gramin Bank Chairman Satyendra Singh Stresses Trust, Digital Awareness and Customer C

Agartala, September 17, 2026: Preparations have begun for the annual Diwali Mela at the historic Mata Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, Gomati district, with the festival scheduled to be held from November 6 to 8. The first coordination meeting for the three-day religious and cultural event was convened at the conference hall of the Gomati... The post Three-day Diwali Mela at Mata Tripura Sundari Temple from November 6 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 17, 2026: The Centre has clarified that separate census statistics will not be published for the Tripura tribe or for sub-entries falling under the notified Scheduled Tribe category in the 2027 Census. The clarification came in response to a representation submitted by the Directorate of Census Operations, Tripura, seeking separate enumeration and publication... The post Centre Rules Out Separate Publication of Tripura Tribe, Mother Tongue Data in 2027 Census first appeared o

Imphal, September 17: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed shock over the deaths of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in relief camps in Manipur and directed the states Chief Secretary to file an affidavit detailing the action taken to investigate the deaths, particularly cases of alleged unnatural deaths. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya... The post Shocked by Deaths in Manipur Relief Camps, SC Seeks Chief Secretarys Affidavit first appeared on Northeast Today .

National Award-winning filmmaker and Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) faculty member Dominic Sangma was allegedly assaulted by two men near Jollang-Rakap road in Itanagar on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred around 6.30 pm when Sangma, who heads the Screenwriting Department at FTIIs Jote campus, was returning from an evening walk and intervened after... The post Meghalaya Filmmaker Dominic Sangma Allegedly Assaulted In Itanagar first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, Sept 17: Eight legislators from the United Democratic Party (UDP) in Meghalaya are set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), party leaders confirmed on Wednesday. The move follows assurances from Union Home Minister Amit Shah that key demands, including the regulation of coal mining and the inclusion of Khasi in the Eighth Schedule... The post Meghalaya: 8 UDP MLAs to Join BJP Ahead of 2028 Polls first appeared on Northeast Today .

Gangtok, Sep 17: The Sikkim government on Thursday launched the state-level Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 at Ridge Park in Gangtok, with Governor Om Prakash Mathur as the chief guest in the presence of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. The campaign, being observed from September 17 to October 2, is themed Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh... The post Sikkim Launches Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, September 17: The final round of the 21st Tadar Tang State Level Football Tournament 2026 began at the Golden Jubilee Outdoor Stadium in Yupia, with defending champions Capital Complex opening their title defence with a 2-1 victory over Kurung Kumey. Organised by the Arunachal Pradesh Football Association (APFA) in collaboration with the Department of... The post Arunachal: 21st Tadar Tang State-Level Football Tournament Begins; Defending Champions Capital Complex Start With a Win firs

A 21-year-old youth who had been missing for four days was found dead in a waterbody locally known as Blue Dam near Baridua village in Meghalayas Ri Bhoi district. The youth had reportedly gone missing from his home on Sunday, following which family members and local residents launched a search. His body was later spotted... The post Meghalaya: Missing 21-Year-Old Youth Found Dead In waterbody In Ri Bhoi first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 17, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Thursday appealed to those raising demands over recruitment and the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) to refrain from agitation, asserting that the state government was closely monitoring the issues and would ensure that eligible candidates receive what is due to them. Speaking to reporters on... The post Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha Urges Protesters to Stay Away From Agitation Over Recruitment, TET first appeared on Northeast Today

Shillong, Sep 17: Senior BJP leader and Pynthorumkhrah MLA A.L. Hek said the allocation of cabinet berths is the prerogative of Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and should be respected. Reacting to reports that eight UDP MLAs were exploring the possibility of joining the BJP, Hek said he had no information about any discussions regarding... The post Meghalaya BJP Leader A.L. Hek Says Cabinet Allocation Is CMs Prerogative first appeared on Northeast Today .

Manipur has been recognised as the best-performing state among the hilly and northeastern states under the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025 released by NITI Aayog, marking a significant achievement in the states efforts to promote electric vehicles and sustainable transportation. In the open category, Delhi topped the index, followed by Maharashtra, Karnataka and Chandigarh.... The post Manipur Tops Hill, Northeastern States In NITI Aayogs Electric Mobility Index first appeared on North

Itanagar, September 17: Oil India Limited (OIL) and the Namsai district administration have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen school infrastructure across the district during the financial year 2026-27. The MoU was signed at the Deputy Commissioners Conference Hall in Namsai, with the initiative aimed at extending infrastructure support to schools across the... The post Arunachal: OIL, Namsai Administration Sign MoU To Strengthen School Infrastructure first appeared on Nor

Guwahati, Sep 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that 12 foreign nationals were stopped from illegally entering India, crediting the Assam Police for their vigilance along the international borders. In a post shared on X Wednesday evening, Sarma commended the police force for their swift action, stating that their monitoring had successfully prevented... The post 12 Infiltrators Prevented From Illegal Entry Into India: Assam CM first appeared on Northeast Today .