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Protests were held in southeast Delhi following the alleged murder of 54-year-old Manipuri music teacher and guitarist Chongtham Vikram, who was reportedly beaten by a group of men at Kilokari under the Sunlight Colony police station. Vikram had been living in the area for around 10 years and was allegedly assaulted after objecting to loud... The post Protest Erupts In Delhi Over Murder Of Manipuri Music Teacher Chongtham Vikram first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, September 7: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan attended a public reception organised in his honour by the people and Government of Meghalaya at Soso Tham Auditorium in Shillong on Monday. During the event, the Vice-President laid the foundation stones for five projects worth over 1,000 crore, aimed at strengthening infrastructure and public services in the state.... The post Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan Lays Foundation For 1,000 Crore Projects In Meghalaya first appeared on North

Imphal, September 7: Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) strongly condemns the arson attack on Lhungjang Primary School, Lhungjang Village, T. Waichong Sub-Division, Kangpokpi District, this morning and expresses grave concern over the safety of the villagers. On 11 June 2026, the Lhungjang Village Authority, through its Village Chief, expressly declared that Lhungjang is a Thadou village,... The post Manipur: Thadou Inpi Condemns Arson Attack On Lhungjang Primary School first appeared on Northeast Today

Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday chaired the first meeting of the 25th Arunachal Pradesh State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) at Itanagar. The Chief Minister welcomed the newly inducted members to the Board and held extensive discussions on strengthening wildlife conservation in the state. Deliberations focused on ensuring a balance between environmental protection and sustainable... The post Arunachal: CM Pema Khandu Chairs 25th State Wildlife Board Meeting; Welcomes New Members first appeared o

Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday held a meeting to discuss ways to further strengthen the Arunachal Pradesh State Sports Policy, 2017. The discussion focused on ensuring greater recognition, support and meaningful pathways for growth for sportspersons and achievers of the state. Those who bring laurels to Arunachal Pradesh must know that their hard work... The post Arunachal To Strengthen State Sports Policy To Support Athletes: CM Khandu first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, September 7: The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Arunachal Pradesh has triggered a fresh controversy, with the Kuki Human Rights Council (KHRC) alleging violence during hearings in Changlang district and seeking intervention from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the United Nations. In an urgent appeal filed on September... The post Arunachal SIR Drive Triggers Violence Allegations In Changlang; Kuki Rights Body Moves NHRC, UN For Chakma-Haj

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday said the Imphal Ring Road project is expected to gain momentum as the land acquisition process is nearing completion, with only a portion of land in Imphal East district remaining to be acquired. The Chief Minister made the statement during the morning session of the ongoing eighth... The post Imphal Ring Road Project To Gain Momentum As Land Acquisition Nears Completion: CM first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 07, 2026: The body of an 18-year-old promising sportswoman from Tripura, who had travelled to Guwahati to pursue engineering studies, was recovered from her hostel on August 27, leaving her family and the local community in shock. The deceased, Papri Malakar, was a resident of North Halhali village under Kamalpur subdivision. A talented... The post 18-Year-Old Tripura Sports Talent Papri Malakar Found Dead in Guwahati Hostel first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, September 7: Kalaktang MLA Tseten Chombay inaugurated the new office of the Lhagyala Multipurpose Co-operative Society Limited (LMPCSL) at Kalaktang under the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM). The new facility is expected to strengthen coordination and support the implementation of livelihood activities for 13 Primary Level Federations (PLFs) and 112 Self Help Groups... The post Arunachal: Kalaktang Gets New Livelihood Support Centre For SHGs And Rural Communities fir

Dimapur, Sep 7: A historic repatriation is underway as Oxford Universitys Pitt Rivers Museum has agreed to return the ancestral human remains of 39 Nagas to their homeland in Nagaland. The decision, conveyed by museum director Prof. Laura Van Broekhoven to Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) convener Rev. Wati Aier, marks the culmination of years... The post Oxford University To Return Ancestral Remains Of 39 Nagas To Nagaland first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Sep 7: A gruesome discovery was made in Guwahatis Beltola area when police recovered the partially decomposed and decapitated body of a woman from her residence. The severed head, wrapped in a plastic bag, was found inside the refrigerator. The victim has been identified as Riya Talukdar, who worked at a boutique, while her... The post Assam: Wifes Severed Head Found In Refrigerator, Husband Surrenders To Police first appeared on Northeast Today .

The final photo electoral rolls for all 60 Assembly constituencies in Manipur were published on September 6, putting the states total electorate at 19,60,620, following an extensive revision and verification exercise. The final rolls comprise 9,53,350 male electors, 10,06,962 female electors and 308 third-gender electors. The elector-population ratio stands at 51.99, while the gender ratio... The post Manipur Final Electoral Rolls Put Electorate At 19.6 Lakh After Intensive Verification first ap

Agartala, September 07, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its NDA ally Tipra Motha have finalised their seat-sharing arrangement and will jointly contest the upcoming Village Committee elections in Tripura scheduled for September 28, senior leaders of both sides announced on Sunday. Speaking to reporters after a prolonged meeting in Agartala, Senior Tripura BJP... The post Tripura: BJP-Tipra Motha Reach Smooth Understanding on 4,597 VC Seats first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 07, 2026: Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of NCC Police Station and the 35 Battalion of Assam Rifles launched an operation at Shalbagan, near the BSF Frontier, and apprehended two persons allegedly carrying illegal firearms. The security personnel recovered two pistols, three magazines and eight live cartridges from their possession during... The post Tripura Police, Assam Rifles Nab Two Bihar Youths With Pistols and Ammunition first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, September 5: Twelve teachers from across Nagaland were honoured at the State-Level Teachers Day celebration held in Kohima, recognising their contributions to the education sector. The State Teachers Awards were presented to Vika S Sumi, GT, Government High School Sitimi, Kiphire; Albert Tungoe, GT Maths, GHS Forest Colony, Kohima; Mhasikholie Sach, GT Science, TMGHSS... The post Nagaland Honours 12 Teachers At State-Level Teachers Day Celebration In Kohima first appeared on Northeast To

Kohima, September 5: Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton has welcomed the unanimous passage of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill, 2026, by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Patton, who moved the Bill in the Assembly, described its passage as an important step towards fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Eastern Nagaland through an agreed... The post Deputy CM Y. Patton Hails Unanimous Passage Of Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill, 2026 first appeared

Agartala, September 05, 2026: The 72-hour road and rail blockade launched by surrendered militants demanding implementation of commitments made under the 2024 rehabilitation agreement was called off on Saturday following discussions between the government and representatives of returnee groups, bringing relief to thousands of commuters and long-distance passengers affected by the agitation. West Tripura District... The post Surrendered Extremists Blockade Called Off After Government Talks; Commo

A two-day training on systematic review, meta-analysis, GRADE-based guideline development and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) was held at Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), Naharlagun, strengthening research skills and promoting evidence-based healthcare and informed decision-making in Arunachal Pradesh. The workshop was organised by TRIHMS in collaboration with AIIMS Guwahati and with support... The post Arunachal: Two-Day Training On Systematic Review, Meta-Analysi

The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), Sadar Hills, has launched a counterattack on Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho, accusing him of indulging in political double standards and selectively criticising his Cabinet colleague Nemcha Kipgen while ignoring violence allegedly suffered by the Kuki-Zo community. CoTU said Dikho should understand that his position as Deputy Chief... The post Manipur: CoTU Accuses Dy CM Losii Dikho Of Political Double Standards Over Nemcha Kipgen first appeared o

The Centre has deferred the houselisting operations for Census 2027 in Manipur until further orders, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday. The notification, issued by the Office of the Registrar General, India, under the Census Act, 1948, said the Central Government had exercised its powers under Sections 3... The post Centre Defers Census 2027 Houselisting Operations In Manipur first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Sep 5: Assam Police rescued 58 cattle from smugglers in multiple locations across Dhubri district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday. While Sarma did not specify whether arrests were made during the operation, he strongly condemned the act of smuggling, particularly during the sacred month of Bhadra. How dare anyone smuggle cows... The post 58 Cattle Rescued From Suspected Smugglers In Assams Dhubri: CM Himanta first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, Sept 5: Tripura Gramin Bank organised a Vigilance Awareness Programme as part of the ongoing Three-Month Vigilance Awareness Campaign 2026, being observed from August 17 to November 16 under the theme Probity for Prosperity. Secretary of the Law Department, Government of Tripura, Smt Sankari Das attended the programme as the distinguished guest. Senior officials... The post Tripura Gramin Bank Organises Vigilance Awareness Programme Under Probity for Prosperity Theme first appeared on

Guwahati, Sept 5: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has welcomed the United Nations decision to designate November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage, calling it a validation of Assams ongoing campaign against underage weddings. Sarma noted that the UNs move coincides with the state governments announcement... The post UN declaring Nov 27 as International Day Against Child Marriage affirms Assams fight: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma first appeared

The three-day Arunachal Food & Beverage Carnival 2026 began today at the State Banquet Hall, Itanagar. Tourism Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona attended the inaugural day of the carnival, which is being held from 5th to 7th September. The carnival has brought together chefs, bakers, restaurateurs, hoteliers, entrepreneurs, local producers, suppliers and industry partners who are... The post Arunachal Food & Beverage Carnival 2026 Begins In Itanagar; Tourism Minister Sona Attends Opening first appeare

Manipur Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh has said he will continue to demand justice and restoration of normalcy in the state, asserting that the government has so far failed to present a clear roadmap to address the prevailing crisis. There is no roadmap from the government till now, Meghachandra said while speaking... The post BJP-Led Manipur Govt Lacks Roadmap To Restore Peace, Normalcy: CLP Leader first appeared on Northeast Today .

A joint market inspection and enforcement drive was conducted on 4th September 2026 in Yupia and Tigdo areas of Papum Pare district, covering the vicinity of Holy Kids Public School, Euro Kids Pre-School, Nyorch and Yupia-II Market. The drive was led by Trade Development Officer Sorang Yapa. The inspection focused on trading licence compliance and... The post Arunachal: Seven Shops Penalised In Trade Licence Enforcement Drive In Papum Pare first appeared on Northeast Today .

kohima, Sep 5: Nagaland has risen to become the third most literate state in India, recording a literacy rate of 95.7 per cent, Advisor for School Education and SCERT, Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome announced during the state-level Teachers Day celebration in Kohima. Speaking at the event, Yhome emphasized the pivotal role of educators in achieving this... The post Nagaland Achieves 95.7% Literacy, Ranks Third Nationwide first appeared on Northeast Today .

Gangtok, Sep 5: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Saturday said his government is committed to transforming the state into an education hub and announced a series of new initiatives aimed at improving learning outcomes, promoting student welfare and strengthening the teaching community. Addressing the National Teachers Day 2026 celebrations at Manan Kendra, Tamang,... The post Sikkim CM Announces New Education Initiatives, Sets 2035 Vision For Education Hub first appeared on Northeast T

GUWAHATI, Sep 5: Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Saturday felicitated 12 colleges that have been granted autonomous status by the University Grants Commission (UGC) during the current academic year. The institutions were felicitated as part of the Teachers Day celebrations in recognition of their achievement. Pegu congratulated the colleges and expressed hope that the... The post Assam Govt Felicitates 12 Colleges Granted UGC Autonomous Status first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shi-Yomi Police have arrested a history-sheeter from Assam wanted in a case of kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor girl in Mechukha. The accused has been identified as Gokar Bam, who was apprehended from Dhemaji, Assam on September 4, 2026, in a joint operation led by DySP Radhe Obing with assistance from Dhemaji Police.... The post Arunachal: Shi-Yomi Police Arrest History-Sheeter From Assam For Kidnapping And Sexual Assault Of Minor Girl In Mechukha first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Sep 5: Assam Police has launched a sweeping crackdown on fraudulent activities across the state, resulting in the arrest of nearly 330 individuals since early Saturday. Director General of Police Harmeet Singh confirmed that those apprehended were allegedly involved in various crimes, including impersonating police personnel. Singh stated that the operation is ongoing and... The post Assam Police Arrest Around 330 In Crackdown On Fraudulent Activities: DGP Harmeet Singh first appeared

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday attended the state-level celebration of Teachers Day at the City Convention Centre in Palace Compound, Imphal, along with Chief Secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said Teachers Day is an important occasion to honour and appreciate educators for their invaluable contributions to... The post Manipur CM Khemchand Honours Teachers At State-Level Teachers Day Celebration first appeared on Northeast Toda

In a historic milestone for technical education in the state, Arunachal Pradesh got its first Government Engineering Degree College at Tezu. MLA Tezu Mohesh Chai attended the induction ceremony of students of Government Engineering College, Tezu for its maiden academic session 2026-27. Sharing the moment, MLA Chai informed that 28 students out of 60 sanctioned... The post Arunachal Pradesh Gets First Government Engineering College At Tezu; 28 Students Join Maiden Session first appeared on Northe

Agartala, September 05, 2026: The agitation by surrendered militants demanding implementation of commitments made under the 2024 rehabilitation agreement intensified at Baramura on Saturday, with protesters blocking the national highway and railway movement and allegedly stopping ambulances carrying patients to GB Pant Hospital. The development has triggered growing concern among citizens, with questions being raised... The post Tripura: Surrendered Militants Agitation Intensifies on Day 2 at Ba

At a time when womens bodybuilding is still struggling for acceptance in the Northeast, a young 26-year old woman from Arunachal Pradeshs remote Kurung Kumey district has not only broken stereotypes but has brought international glory to the state and the country. What makes her victory iconic is that it almost never happened. Hillang Yajik,... The post Hillang Yajik, Arunachals Golden Girl : 10 Years Of Struggle, Body-Shaming And A Final Attempt That Created History first appeared on Northeast

Agartala, September 05, 2026: Senior Congress MLA and former Health Minister Sudip Roy Barman has called for the fulfilment of the just and legitimate demands of indigenous communities in Tripura, asserting that no civilised society can accept the indigenous population remaining behind in development. Roy Barman said political parties and governments should not remember the... The post Two-and-Half Years On, Tripartite Agreement Remains Unfulfilled in Tripura: Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman first

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday extended Teachers Day greetings and expressed gratitude to teachers and mentors for their contribution in shaping individuals and society. Sangma said teachers nurture students potential, guide them towards the right path and inspire young minds to dream, learn and achieve. He emphasised that the influence of teachers... The post Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Extends Teachers Day Greetings, Hails Educators Role first appeared on Northeast Today

Imphal, September 4: The Sadar Hills District Congress Committee (SH-DCC) has launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Manipur government over the alleged bomb attack on Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader and former Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee president K Meghachandra Singh, terming the incident an assault not only on an individual but on the democratic... The post Manipur: Sadar Hills Congress Slams BJP Government Over Bomb Attack On Congress Leader, Questions CMs Sudden Leimakhong

Imphal, September 4: Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) expresses grave concern over the continuing failure to bring the perpetrators of the 13 May 2026 massacre of Thadou Christian leaders to justice, despite the case having been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). More than 100 days have passed since the targeted ambush in which... The post Manipur: Thadou Inpi Demands Justice In May 13 Massacre Of Thadou Christian Leaders first appeared on Northeast Today .

Minister for Law, Social Justice and Tribal Affairs Kento Jini on Friday visited Hime, Germe and nearby villages in Lower Siang district to take stock of the prevailing situation on the ground. He was accompanied by Deputy Speaker Kardo Nyigyor, Galo MLAs Pesi Jilen and Tojir Kadu, members of Galo Youth Organisation (GYO), Lower Siang... The post Arunachal: Minister Kento Jini Takes Stock Of Hime, Germe Villages; Assures Peaceful Resolution first appeared on Northeast Today .

AAPSU activist Khoda Lazer was allegedly attacked with a knife by unidentified miscreants at Bordumsa on Friday morning. The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) has alleged that the assailants belong to the Chakma-Hajong community and said such attacks on its cadres would not be tolerated. Condemning the incident, AAPSU in a statement said, To... The post Arunachal: AAPSU Activist Allegedly Stabbed At Bordumsa; Union Warns Of Strong Response first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong-based racer Phoebe Dale Nongrum has been selected to represent Team India at Round 2 of the Asia Auto Gymkhana Championship 2026 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from September 4 to 6. Nongrum, a former Formula 4 racer and President of the Meghalaya Motorsports Society, is part of the five-member Indian contingent competing at the championship. She... The post Meghalaya Racer Phoebe Nongrum To Represent India At Asian Auto Gymkhana Championship first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 04, 2026: Rail and road connectivity in Tripura faced major disruption on Friday after members of three former militant outfits launched a 72-hour blockade demanding the immediate implementation of commitments made under a tripartite peace agreement signed last year. The protest, involving surrendered cadres of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), NLFT... The post Tripura Rail and Road Traffic Hit as Surrendered Militants Begin 72-Hour Blockade first appeared on N

Agartala, September 04, 2026: What began as a local initiative to restore greenery in Kailashahar has gradually grown into a state-wide environmental campaign, with the NGO Go Green Volunteers emerging as one of the active grassroots organisations working for tree plantation and environmental awareness in Tripura. Operating under its Back to Nature mission, the organisation... The post 3 Years, 20,000 Trees: Go Green Volunteers Green Mission Records 60% Survival Across Tripura first appeared on

Kohima, Sept 4: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said the proposed Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) is aimed at addressing longstanding developmental gaps in the states six eastern districts and ensuring equitable development across Nagaland. Speaking during the discussion on the FNTA Bill, 2026, Rio said the Authority would cover Tuensang, Mon, Longleng, Kiphire, Noklak... The post CM Neiphiu Rio Says FNTA Aims To Bridge Development Gaps In Eastern Nagaland first appeared on No

Agartala, September 04, 2026: Tripura Gramin Bank Chairman Satyendra Singh participated in a high-level national review meeting on SHGBank Linkage and Individual Enterprise Financing held at Hotel Hyatt in Mumbai on September 3. The meeting focused on strengthening rural financial inclusion and expanding credit support for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and individual entrepreneurs. The valedictory and... The post Tripura Gramin Bank Chairman Satyendra Singh Attends National Review Meeting On Rural Cre

A bomb blast occurred around 8:15 pm on Thursday near the gate of the residence of Manipur Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader K. Meghachandra Singh at Bishnunaha in Yairipok. The identity and motive of the suspected perpetrator are yet to be established. Police personnel reached the spot soon after the incident and conducted a search... The post Bomb Blast Near Manipur Congress Leaders Residence, Womens Group Condemns Attack first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, Sept 4: The Nagaland Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, paving the way for the creation of a self-governing authority for six eastern districts of the state. The proposed authority will cover Mon, Tuensang, Longleng, Kiphire, Noklak and Shamator. In his concluding remarks, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio... The post Nagaland Assembly Passes FNTA Bill For Six Eastern Districts first appeared on Northeast Today .