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Guwahati: Nepal faces the risk of a second flash flood after debris from an ice-rock avalanche formed a temporary dam at a river confluence, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) said. The debris is accumulating at the confluence and holding back water, raising the possibility of another flash flood in the valley as [] The post Nepal flash floods: Second threat looms as avalanche debris dams river appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The death toll has reached 469 following the flash floods that struck Nepals northern border region earlier this week, Nepal Police said on Friday. Rescue teams continue searching for people missing after the disaster sent massive flows of mud and water through the region. Heavy flooding and landslides hit the mountainous border region on [] The post Nepal flash floods: Death toll reaches 469, China issues Level-IV alert appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: African swine fever in three villages of Kiruphema Bawe, Chiechama and Nerhema under Nagalands Kohima district has been confirmed following positive laboratory test reports received from the office of the Chief Veterinary Officer, Kohima. In view of the outbreak, Kohima DC B Henok Buchem on Thursday declared a 1-km radius from the infected premises [] The post Nagaland: African swine fever confirmed in three Kohima villages, DC restricts pork movement appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of 26 vacant positions or jobs under NPSC Nagaland in 2026. Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Stenographers in 2026. Name of post : Stenographer (Grade-III) No. of posts : 26 Qualification : Graduate in any discipline [] The post Nagaland Jobs 2026 : NPSC Recruitment [26 Stenographer posts] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various project based positions or jobs in Nagaland University in 2026. Nagaland University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Project Associate-I in the Department of Environmental Science for the research projecttitled: Effects of future climate and land use changes on Loktak [] The post Nagaland Jobs 2026 : Nagaland University Recruitment [PA post] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Digboi: A 16-year-old captive elephant, Mangal Singh, underwent a specialised dental procedure in Assams Margherita on Wednesday, months after suspected poachers hacked off both his tusks near their roots. The injury left the elephant with exposed pulp cavities, infection and prolonged health complications. The procedure involved a partial pulpotomy to treat and close the exposed [] The post Assam: Elephant Mangal Singh undergoes dental procedure; delay in ivory recovery raises questions appeare

Guwahati: The Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee (SIBLAC) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to put a halt to new hydropower projects in the state and order an independent inquiry into existing projects following the devastating floods in neighbouring Nepal. In a statement issued on Wednesday evening, August 26, SIBLAC convenor Tseten Tashi Bhutia called [] The post Sikkim: SIBLAC urges PM Modi to halt new hydropower projects, seek probe into existing plants appeared first on NorthEast Now

Guwahati: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has admitted an appeal challenging the environmental clearance granted to SJVN Limited for the 3,097-MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh, after allowing a 58-day delay in filing the case. A three-member bench of the NGTs Eastern Zone Bench in Kolkata, comprising Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi, Dr A. Senthil [] The post NGT admits appeal against environmental clearance for Etalin project in Arunachal appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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 .

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: As World Elephant Day focuses on the growing challenge of protecting elephants while reducing conflict with people, an experiment in Assam is pointing to a practical solution: changing what farmers grow in areas frequently visited by wild elephant herds. The approach, being promoted by biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak in parts of Udalguri, Baksa and [] The post Assam experiment explores alternative crops to reduce human-elephant conflict appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Green India Mission has achieved only a fraction of its targeted expansion in forest cover, falling 97.57% short of the goal set under the programme, according to a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report tabled in Parliament on August 13. The audit found that the mission increased forest cover across only 0.03409 million [] The post Green India Mission misses forest cover target by 97.57%, CAG flags poor planning and funding gaps appeared first on NorthEast Now .