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Agriculture Minister Gabriel D. Wangsu on Monday attended a state-level consultative session for formulating the Action Plan for Agriculture & Allied Sectors in Arunachal Pradesh at Naharlagun. The session was hosted by the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam. Wangsu said that despite Arunachal Pradeshs rich soil and immense agricultural promise, the people have... The post Arunachal: Minister Wangsu Calls For Systemic Course-Correction In Agri Sector At State Consultative Meet first app

Shillong, Sep 21: Meghalaya PHE Minister Marcuise N Marak attended the two-day brainstorming workshop on PMKSY-WDC 2.0 at the State Convention Centre in Shillong, organised by the Meghalaya State Watershed & Wasteland Development Agency. The workshop was held under the theme Experience Sharing, Learning & Way Forward. Addressing the gathering, Marak said watershed development is... The post Meghalaya Minister Marcuise N Marak Stresses Watershed Development For Sustainable Livelihoods first appea

Agartala, September 21: A senior BJP leader and minister on Monday said the ruling alliance would not concede political space to the CPI(M) or Congress in areas where they are contesting, while asserting that the final decision would rest with the voters. Speaking on the partys strategy ahead of the upcoming elections, the minister said... The post BJP-NDA Will Yield No Ground to Anti-State CPIM, Says Tripura Minister Ratan Lal Nath first appeared on Northeast Today .

A 19-year-old Naga youth from Takou village was reportedly ambushed while travelling to Tamei in Tamenglong district on Monday. The incident reportedly took place between Takou and Tamei under Tamei subdivision. According to local sources, the youth was attacked by suspected Kuki militants while he was on his way to Tamei. Further details about the... The post Manipur: Naga Youth Reportedly Ambushed On Way ToTamei first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 21: The West Tripura District Administration has imposed prohibitory restrictions across the district ahead of the General Election to Village Committees under the TTAADC, scheduled for September 28. District Magistrate and Collector Dr Vishal Kumar, IAS, issued the order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, following directions from... The post Prohibitory Orders Imposed in West Tripura Ahead of Village Committee Polls first appeared on N

Agartala, September 21: Tripura Police have arrested a young man in connection with the alleged rape of a minor girl in the Maiganga area under the Krishnapur assembly constituency, triggering concern among local residents. According to police, a complaint concerning the minor was lodged at Teliamura Police Station from the Maiganga area. Taking the matter... The post Tripura Police Arrests Youth for Allegedly Raping Minor at Teliamura first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 21: The Tripura government has drawn up plans to upgrade all government hospitals across the state with modern infrastructure and high-quality healthcare facilities comparable to corporate hospitals, Chief Minister Professor Dr Manik Saha said on Monday. The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating 18 new ICU beds and a centralised advanced sterilisation facility... The post Govt Hospitals to be Upgraded to Corporate-Level Standards, Says Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha first

The two-day Workshop-cum-Training Programme on Digital Archiving, Linguistic Tools and AI Applications in Linguistic and Cultural Research concluded at RIWATCH Centre, Khinjili in Lower Dibang Valley district on Saturday. The workshop was jointly organised by Research Institute of Worlds Ancient Traditions Cultures and Heritage (RIWATCH), Centre for Development of Indigenous Knowledge (CoDIN), Delhi, and the... The post Arunachal: Two-Day Workshop On Digital Archiving And AI Applications Conclud

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday distributed offer forms to 93 candidates under the Die-in-Harness Scheme of the Land Resources Department, urging the selected candidates to discharge their duties with diligence and dedication in the public interest. The offer forms were distributed at a programme held at the Main Conference Hall of the... The post Manipur CM Khemchand Distributes Offer Forms To 93 Candidates Under Die-In-Harness Scheme first appeared on Northeast Today .

Union Minister of State for AYUSH and Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav arrived in Imphal on Monday on a one-day visit to Manipur and attended a Ganesh Puja celebration in the state capital. Addressing the gathering, Jadhav said the festival was not merely a religious occasion but also provided an opportunity to promote social... The post MoS Prataprao Jadhav Highlights AYUSH Potential, Social Harmony During Manipur Visit first appeared on Northeast Today .

Meghalaya, Sep 21: The Common Facility Centre (CFC) at Umsiang in Ri-Bhoi, established to promote banana fibre-based handicrafts and other value-added products, is yet to be formally opened to the public. The facility is being developed to utilise discarded banana pseudostems, which are often treated as agricultural waste, and convert them into value-added products such... The post Meghalaya: Banana Fibre Facility in Ri-Bhoi Nears Completion Under PM-DevINE Scheme* first appeared on Northeast To

Aizawl, Sep 21: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has formally taken charge as president of the ruling Zoram Peoples Movement (ZPM). The announcement was made on Monday during a function at the party office, where the newly appointed office-bearers for the 202628 term were introduced. Lalduhoma succeeds Lalliansawta, who has been unable to continue in the... The post Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Takes Charge as ZPM President, Party Announces New Office-Bearers first appeared on Northeast Today .

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday attended the first Raising Day celebration of the Prisons and Correctional Department at the Manipur Central Prison, Imphal, marking 134 years since its establishment in 1892. Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam also attended the programme. The Chief Minister described the occasion as a historic milestone, noting that the... The post Manipur Prisons Department Marks First Raising Day, Celebrates 134 Years Of Service first appeared on Northeas

A joint team of the Imphal West Commandos (CDO) and 33 Assam Rifles recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and an explosive device during a search operation in areas adjoining Akham and Lamdeng villages under Lamsang Police Station on September 21. According to security forces, the recovery included nine 9mm pistols, a locally made Lathode... The post Arms, Explosives Recovered During Joint Search Operation In Imphal West first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, September 21: Namsai District Police have arrested two persons in connection with a POCSO case involving an alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old child. Police said a written complaint was received at Namsai Police Station from the childs mother on September 18, following which a case was registered as Namsai PS Case No. 69/2026... The post Arunachal: Namsai Police Arrest Two POCSO Case Involving 5-Year-Old Child first appeared on Northeast Today .

Namchi, Sep 21: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday jointly inaugurated the Additional Court of the District & Sessions Judge at Namchi along with Chief Justice of Sikkim, Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque. Speaking at the inauguration, Tamang said the establishment of the additional court marks another significant step towards bringing justice closer to... The post Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Inaugurates Additional Court Of District & Sessions Judge At Namchi first appeared on Northeast

Itanagar, September 21: The Grand Finale of Arunachal Pradeshs youth quiz and edutainment show, Battle of Minds 3.0, was held at DK Hall in Itanagar on Sunday, with Shayon Ghosh and Regainlu Kri of Global Valley School, Roing, emerging as champions The Roing duo secured the title with 320 points. Marpin Bagra and Gobin Daw... The post Roing Duo Shayon Ghosh, Regainlu Kri Win Battle Of Minds 3.0 In Arunachal first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Sept 21: Assam marked a historic milestone on Monday as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the laying of the foundation stone for the Indian Space Research Organisations Advanced Radar Research Centre at Chandrapur, near Guwahati. The facility, part of ISROs Project NETRA (Network for Space Object Tracking and Analysis), is designed to enhance... The post ISRO To Set Up Advanced Space Tracking Radar Centre In Assam first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, Sep: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Nagaland recorded an 88.38% submission rate for Enumeration Forms during the enumeration phase held from August 16 to September 14. According to the Election Commission, out of 13,57,208 pre-SIR electors, a total of 11,99,456 electors submitted their Enumeration Forms. The exercise identified 28,944 deceased... The post Nagaland Records 88.38% Enumeration Forms Submitted In SIR first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, September 21: Naga filmmaker Theja Rios feature film Angh has won the prestigious Platform Prize 2026 at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), marking a historic achievement for Naga cinema and India. Angh was among 12 films selected for this years Platform programme, TIFFs only competitive section. Beginning with the 2026 prize, the winning... The post Naga Film Angh Makes History, Wins Platform Prize 2026 At Toronto International Film Festival first appeared on Northeast Toda

Agartala, September 20, 2026: Tripuras Animal Resource Development, Fisheries and SC Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das on Saturday hailed the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishads (ABVP) performance in the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections, claiming that the results reflected support among the countrys youth for nationalism and the vision of a Viksit Bharat. In a Facebook... The post Tripura Minister Sudhangshu Das Hails ABVPs DUSU Victory, Attacks Rahul Gandhi and Opposition first ap

Shillong, Spetember 19: A total of 127 newly recruited youths from across the Northeast received appointment letters at the 20th tranche of the Rozgar Mela held at the State Convention Centre in Shillong on Saturday. Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita distributed the appointment letters to the selected candidates, who... The post Meghalaya: 127 Northeast Youth Receive Appointment Letters At 20th Rozgar Mela In Shillong first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, Spetember 19: The All Arunachal Pradesh Unemployed Nurses Association (AAPUNA) has called for a transparent, merit-based and examination-oriented recruitment process for Nursing Officer posts in Arunachal Pradesh. The association has opposed the proposed 70:30 seniority-based recruitment formula, arguing that 462 contractual nurses were already regularised in 2025 without undergoing a competitive examination. AAPUNA has... The post Arunachal Nurses Demand Merit-Based Recruitment For Nu

Kohima, September 19: Reverend Beilie Shya, remembered as the first Naga woman to be ordained and a pioneering figure in the Naga Christian revival movement, passed away in Kohima at the age of 98 following age-related complications. Born on August 15, 1928, in Kohima, Rev. Shya was the eldest of ten children of Lhousuohie Shya... The post Pioneer Of Naga Christian Revival Movement, Reverend Beilie Shya, First Naga Woman To Be Ordained, Passes Away At 98 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, September 19: The two-day Northeast Education Conclave 2026 concluded at Naga United Village in Chmoukedima, Nagaland, with policymakers, educators and administrators from across the Northeast deliberating on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the region. Organised by the Government of Nagaland in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Government of... The post Northeast Education Conclave 2026 Concludes In Nagaland With Key NEP 2020 Resolutions firs

The All Manipur Primary Handlooms and Handicrafts Artisans Organisation (AMPHAO) has raised concerns over the alleged treatment of newly appointed Director of Handlooms and Textiles W. Ibohal by former Director-in-Charge E. Jeeten and some staff members of the Directorate. Speaking at a press conference at the Press Club here, All Manipur Primary Handlooms and Handicrafts... The post Manipur: Handlooms Directorate Faces Transition Row, Artisans Body Flags Alleged Hurdles first appeared on Northe

Itanagar, September 19: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein, on the second day of the two-day conference on Financing Indias Journey Towards a Viksit Bharat, highlighted Arunachal Pradeshs immense hydropower potential and its strategic importance in Indias clean energy transition. Participating in the Financing the Energy Transition, Mein said that hydropower is critical to... The post DCM Chowna Mein Highlights Arunachal Pradeshs Hydropower Potential And Role In Indias Clean En

GANGTOK, Sep 19: The Sikkim High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of climate justice concerns in the state, initiating a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and inviting public views on the matter. The move comes in the wake of the severe hardship caused by recent flash floods in neighbouring Nepal, which underscored the vulnerability of... The post Sikkim High Court Initiates Suo Motu PIL On Climate Justice, Seeks Public Views first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Assamese Community of Greater Shillong observed the first Zubeen Divas at the Deba Kumar Das Memorial Hall in Lumshatsngi (Bishnupur), Shillong, on Saturday, paying tribute to legendary singer Zubeen Garg and remembering his enduring musical legacy. The programme was organised as a Shradhanjali (tribute) to honour Zubeen Gargs life and contribution to music and... The post Assamese Community in Shillong Observes First Zubeen Divas, Pays Tribute To Zubeen Garg first appeared on Northeast Toda

Agartala, September 19: Tripura Chief Minister and 8-Town Bordowali MLA Dr. Manik Saha on Saturday visited the homes of five party workers in his Assembly constituency who had recently lost family members and offered his condolences to the bereaved families. During his visits, Dr. Saha spoke with the family members about the circumstances surrounding the... The post Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha Visits Bereaved Families in Town Bordowali, Assures Support first appeared on Northeast Today .

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Saturday met Shital Tamang at his official residence and congratulated her on receiving the National Handloom Award 2025. The Chief Minister said the prestigious recognition honours her contribution to preserving and promoting Sikkims rich handloom heritage. He described her achievement as a proud moment for the state and... The post Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Congratulates Shital Tamang On National Handloom Award 2025 first appeared on Northeast Today

The Television and Cine Foundation (TCF), Manipur, has condemned the alleged assault on National Award-winning filmmaker and Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) faculty member Dominic Sangma in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Sangma, who heads the Screenwriting Department at the FTIIs Jote campus, was reportedly attacked by two men near the Jollang-Rakap road around 6.30... The post Manipur film body condemns alleged assault on FTII faculty member Dominic Sangma first appeared on Northeas

An electricity transformer at Manipurs Power Loom Estate at Lamboikhongnangkhong has remained unrepaired for more than three years, leaving power looms idle and prompting entrepreneurs to allege prolonged administrative neglect during the tenure of former in-charge Director Jeeten Singh. Devenderjeet Haobijam, an entrepreneur associated with the estate, said at a press briefing on Saturday that... The post Unrepaired Transformer Leaves Manipur Power Loom Estate Idle; Entrepreneurs Blame Administ

Agartala, September 19, 2026: The Tripura State Election Commission (SEC) has completed the process of preparing and publishing draft notifications for polling stations for the upcoming elections to 21 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the state, SEC Secretary Anurag Sen said. Speaking on the development, Sen said the District Magistrates and Collectors, who have been... The post Tripura: 784 Polling Stations Set Up for 21 ULBs, Final Notification on Sept 25 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged investors and industry leaders to seize the emerging opportunities in the States semiconductor sector, with the Tata Electronics Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility at Jagiroad set to be commissioned in December. Speaking at SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi, Sarma emphasized that Assam is positioning... The post Assam CM Urges Investors To Explore Emerging Semiconductor Opportunities In State first appeared on Northeast Tod

Agartala, September 19, 2026: The TIPRA Motha Party has approached the State Election Commission (SEC), alleging that a doctored video is being circulated on social media with the intention of defaming the party and creating communal tension during the ongoing Village Council election process. In a complaint submitted to the State Election Commissioner, TIPRA Motha... The post Tripura: TIPRA Motha Seeks Urgent State Election Commission Action Over Doctored Video first appeared on Northeast Today

Agartala, September 19, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a key organisational meeting at Muktadhara Auditorium in Agartala on Saturday to review preparations for the upcoming village committee elections and chalk out its strategy for forthcoming electoral battles. Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha attended the meeting along with state BJP president Abhishek Debroy,... The post Tripura: BJP Discusses Strategy for Upcoming Village Committee Polls in Agartala first appeared on Northeas

Agartala, September 19: Tripura is set to expand its residential education network for tribal students with six more Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) expected to become operational by November, a senior official of the Tribal Welfare Department said on Saturday. The state presently has 12 functional EMRSs, which provide residential schooling facilities to students from... The post Six New Eklavya Schools Likely to Open in Tripura by November first appeared on Northeast Today .

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday attended the inaugural session of the conference of State Finance Ministers and Finance Secretaries of States and Union Territories with legislatures on Financing Indias Journey towards Viksit Bharat in New Delhi. The conference brought together Chief Ministers, Deputy Chief Ministers and Finance Ministers from several States, along... The post Manipur CM Khemchand Attends State Finance Ministers conference In New Delhi first appeared on

Agartala, September 19, 2026: A consensus workshop on the National Mental Health Survey-2 (NMHS-2) for Tripura was held at Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GBP Hospital on Saturday, bringing together experts and health professionals to discuss the states evolving mental health needs and the availability of related healthcare services. The workshop was conducted at... The post Tripura: Consensus Workshop on National Mental Health Survey-2 Held at AGMC 7 GBP Hospital first appeared o

Agartala, September 19, 2026: The Tripura government has introduced a new administrative framework for sand mining in the state, shifting the primary responsibility for regulating and managing the activity from the Forest Department to the Industries & Commerce Department with effect from September 1, 2026. The change was communicated through a notification issued by the... The post Tripura Forest Department Shifts Sand Mining Administration to Industries and Commerce Department first appeared o

Agartala, September 19, 2026: Tripura Higher Education Minister Kishor Barman stressed the need for building a robust higher education ecosystem in the Northeast through effective implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 at the Education Conclave 2026 held in Dimapur, Nagaland. Representing Tripura at the conclave, themed Implementation of NEP 2020: Vision, Challenges and... The post Tripura Minister Kishor Barman Calls for Stronger Higher Education Ecosystem in Northeast first

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma attended the Conference of State Finance Ministers and Finance Secretaries on Financing Indias Journey towards Viksit Bharat at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The conference discussed strengthening public finances, innovative financing, agriculture, energy transition, technology and measuring economic growth through GSDP. Sangma said the discussions were relevant to Meghalayas... The post Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Attends Finance Ministrys Viksit Bharat

Agartala, September 19, 2026: Tipra Motha founder and former party chief Pradyot Kishore Debbarma has indicated that he may step away from active political positions, saying he wants to remain directly connected with the people of Tripura and speak more freely on issues concerning them. In a video message on social media, Debbarma criticised what... The post Pradyot Kishore Hints at Exit From Active Politics, Says He Will Stay With Tripura People first appeared on Northeast Today .

Around 1,800 people gathered in Manipur on Saturday to mark the first anniversary of the September 19, 2025, Nambol ambush and pay tribute to two Assam Rifles personnel who were killed in the attack. Local residents, community representatives and youths participated in the remembrance event, honouring Naib Subedar Shyam Gurung and Rifleman Ranjeet Singh Kashyap... The post Thousands Gather In Manipur To Honour Fallen Assam Rifles Personnel first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, September 19: Assam is observing the first death anniversary of iconic singer, composer and cultural figure Zubeen Garg on Friday, with tributes and commemorative programmes being organised across the state to remember the artist whose music continues to connect with generations. The state has also been observing a three-day Zubeen Divas since September 17.... The post Assam Remembers Zubeen Garg On First Death Anniversary, Fans Pay Tribute Across State first appeared on Northeast Toda

Itanagar, September 2026: The Deputy Commissioner of Itanagar Capital Complex has made it mandatory for organisers to obtain permission at least five days in advance for holding events, protests, rallies and other programmes within the Capital Region. The order, which has come into immediate effect, cited instances of individuals, organisations and political parties submitting applications... The post Arunachal: 5-Day Advance Permission Made Mandatory For Events, Rallies In Itanagar Capital Regi

MoS Sukanta Majumdar Reviews MDoNER, NEC Projects During Two-Day Manipur Visit Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) and Education Dr Sukanta Majumdar reviewed ongoing development projects and visited a PM-DevINE-funded infrastructure project during a two-day visit to Manipur that concluded on September 18. During his September 17-18 visit, Majumdar called... The post MoS Sukanta Majumdar Reviews MDoNER, NEC Projects During Two-Day Manipur Visit first appeared

Kohima, Sep 19: The number of polling stations in Nagaland has increased by 38, taking the total to 2,399 across all 60 Assembly constituencies. According to a press note issued by the Chief Electoral Office on Friday, the additional polling stations were created following a comprehensive rationalisation exercise undertaken as part of the ongoing Special... The post Nagaland Polling Stations Increased to 2,399 After Rationalisation first appeared on Northeast Today .

KOHIMA, Sep 19: The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has issued a four-day weather outlook, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning and spells of rain across various districts from September 19 to 22. According to the NSDMA, light rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely across almost all districts on September 19. Kiphire, however, remains under no active... The post Nagaland To Witness Rain And Thunderstorms Over Next Four Days: NSDMA first appeared on Northeast Today .