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Dimapur: After assessing the post-disaster needs in Nagalands Mon and Tuensang districts on Tuesday, the central post-disaster needs assessment team from the MHA, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) and Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) visited Longleng on Wednesday to assess the post-disaster needs in the district. At a meeting [] The post Nagaland: Central team assesses post-disaster needs in Longleng appeared first on NorthE

Aizawl: Mizoram is set to host the North East Bankers Conclave 3.0 on October 13, with Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia expected to attend the event, officials said on Wednesday. State Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena chaired a meeting here on Wednesday to review preparations for the conclave, which [] The post North East Bankers Conclave 3.0 to be held in Mizoram on October 13 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: Nagaland Forest, Environment & Climate Change Minister CL John said wildlife hunting must stop and be replaced with conservation efforts. Addressing the Wildlife Week observation programme as the special guest in Mokokchung on Tuesday, John said the Nagas had done away with headhunting with the coming of Christianity but remained wildlife hunters, an official [] The post Nagaland: Minister CL John calls for end to wildlife hunting appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by Mrinal Kanti Banik Agartala: Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Debbarman has announced that he will step away from active politics after next month, saying he believes it is the appropriate time to leave while his political standing remains strong. The announcement came days after his partys victory in the recently concluded Village Committee [] The post Tripura: Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Debbarman announces exit from active politics appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A 12-hour shutdown has been called across Arunachal Pradeshs East Siang district on Wednesday to press for action over the shortage of teachers in government schools. The bandh began at 5 am and will continue until 5 pm, with nine organisations, including the Legong Banggo Students Union, backing the shutdown. The organisations are demanding [] The post Arunachal: 12-hour bandh called in East Siang over teacher shortage in government schools appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: As many as 1,510 voters have been found ineligible for inclusion in Meghalayas final electoral roll following hearings conducted as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Chief Electoral Officer BDR Tiwari said on October 6. Tiwari said nearly 20 lakh electors have been cleared for inclusion in the final electoral roll, which [] The post Meghalaya: 1,510 voters found ineligible for final electoral roll after SIR hearings appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: KSU vice-president Pynkmenlang Sanmiet was granted 20 days interim bail by a local court on medical grounds on Wednesday, allowing him to consult his treating doctors and undergo a procedure recommended for his health condition. Sanmiet was released from Shillong District Jail following the courts order. Speaking to reporters after his release, Sanmiet said [] The post Meghalaya: KSU vice-president Pynkmenlang Sanmiet gets 20-day interim bail on medical grounds appeared first on NorthE

Aizawl: Mizoram Health Minister Lalrinpuii on Tuesday warned that the government could cancel the licences of medicine dealers found violating drug laws, amid growing concerns over the illegal sale and misuse of pharmaceutical drugs, particularly codeine-based cough syrup. Lalrinpuii said in a social media post that an inter-ministerial meeting was held on Monday to assess [] The post Mizoram: Health Minister Lalrinpuii warns of drug licence cancellation amid codeine syrup abuse appeared first o

Dimapur: Mokokchung is Nagalands top-performing district in Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) performance and ranks fourth among 121 districts in the northeastern states, principal secretary and development commissioner Y Kikheto Sema said on Tuesday. Sema said the districts SDG performance reflected its development outcomes during an inspection of key infrastructure projects in Mokokchung. Accompanied by deputy [] The post Mokokchung tops SDG performance in Nagaland appeared first on NorthEas

Aizawl: Mizoram has recorded its first implantation of an Abbott AVEIR VR leadless pacemaker at a state-run hospital, marking a new development in cardiac care in the state, Health Minister Lalrinpuii said. The procedure was performed at Aizawl Civil Hospital on Monday by a team of cardiologists led by Loncy V. Lalzarliana and Isak Lallawmkima, [] The post Mizoram: Aizawl Civil Hospital performs states first leadless pacemaker implant appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Assams elephants are moving through a far more complicated landscape than forests alone. A five-year GPS telemetry study has mapped their journeys through tea gardens, crop fields, river channels and settlementsand recorded seasonal movement across the Indo-Bhutan border. The study by the Assam Forest Department and WWF-India tracked four female-led herds and one solitary [] The post GPS collars show Assams elephants are moving through tea gardens, farms and riverbeds appeared first on

Dimapur: An eight-member central post-disaster needs assessment team from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) visited Nagalands Mon district on Tuesday to assess damage caused by this years monsoon. The team met officials of the district administration and concerned departments to assist in compiling and assessing the post-disaster needs of the district. At a meeting [] The post Nagaland: Eight-member NDMA team visits Mon to assess monsoon damage appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by Mrinal Banik Agartala: The Tripura High Court has urged the state government and the Teachers Recruitment Board, Tripura (TRBT), to expedite recruitment to fill nearly 9,000 vacant teacher posts, observing that the shortage could affect the quality of education in government schools. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice M S Ramachandra Rao and [] The post Tripura HC asks govt to speed up teacher recruitment amid nearly 9,000 vacancies appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday said hydropower remains one of the states biggest investment opportunities, with nearly 19,000 MW of projects at various stages of development. Speaking at an official function in Pasighat, Khandu said Arunachal Pradesh would continue to receive 12 per cent free power from hydropower projects, while the [] The post Arunachal: Pema Khandu highlights 19,000-MW hydropower potential, backs cautious approach to Siang project appeared f

Applications are invited for recruitment of various paramedical positions or jobs in Sainik School Chhingchhip Mizoram in 2026. Sainik School Chhingchhip Mizoram is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Ward Boys (Male Only) and GE (Ayah) (Female only) in 2026. Name of post : Ward Boys (Male Only) [] The post Mizoram Jobs 2026 : Sainik School Chhingchhip Recruitment appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Namsai: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday visited the office of the Chief Engineer, Project Brahmank, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and reviewed ongoing works, achievements and initiatives aimed at improving road connectivity and strengthening strategic infrastructure across the state. Khandu was received by Chief Engineer, Project Brahmank, Pankaj Goyal upon his arrival. During [] The post Arunachal: Pema Khandu reviews BROs road, infrastructure works under Project Brahm

Aizawl: The Mizoram government has announced a cash reward of Rs 40 lakh each for hockey players Lalremsiami and Lalthantluangi in recognition of their historic gold medal-winning performance at the Asian Games. The two athletes, who were part of the Indian womens hockey team that won gold on October 2, received a heros welcome in [] The post Mizoram: Lalremsiami, Lalthantluangi to receive Rs 40 lakh each for Asian Games gold appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: The legal board of the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) on Monday lodged a complaint with the Cyber Crime Police in Mizoram over the alleged creation and circulation of a forged and false video purportedly featuring party president and former chief minister Zoramthanga. The complaint, filed by MNF Legal Board secretary David R Lalsawmtluanga, [] The post Mizoram: MNF files cybercrime complaint over alleged fake video of Zoramthanga appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Imphal: Kohima Police have seized 20,000 tablets of suspected Yaba (methamphetamine) valued at around Rs 1.6 crore and arrested two people in connection with the alleged drug trafficking. The accused have been identified as Nazrul Islam (36) and Deben Kumar Das (40), both residents of Assams Silchar district. According to a statement issued by the [] The post Nagaland: Kohima Police seize 20,000 suspected Yaba tablets worth Rs 1.6 crore, arrest two appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Kharupetia, Assam is where Jasmins story beginsa small village where she grew up surrounded by familiar food, language, people and traditions. Today, at just 21, she is raising her daughter Laiba in Bengaluru, thousands of kilometres away from the home she once knew. Here, almost everything feels different. The food tastes unfamiliar, the language sounds [] The post Laiba Ka Ghar: Assam to Bengaluru, a Story of Migration, Motherhood and Belonging appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court on Monday admitted a writ petition filed by Amarjyoti Choudhury challenging the legal authority under which retired Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer M.K. Yadava is continuing as Special Chief Secretary (Forest), Assam, with full Financial and Administrative Powers. The High Court issued notices to the Assam government and other respondents [] The post Gauhati HC admits plea challenging MK Yadavas authority as Assam Special Chief Secretary appeared first on Nor

Imphal: Members of Hockey Manipur and local supporters gathered at Imphal International Airport on Monday to welcome Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu and Bichu Devi Kharibam after Indias historic womens hockey gold at the Asian Games 2026. The victory marked Indias first womens hockey gold at the continental event in 44 years. Sushila credited the achievement to [] The post Manipur: Sushila Chanu, Bichu Devi call for better sports infrastructure after Asian Games gold appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: The State Level Half Marathon was held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Kohima on Monday under the banner SPANDAN to foster social harmony, organise grassroots sports culture and youth development in Nagaland, encompassing multiple regional disciplines that include football, badminton and volleyball, alongside half marathons. The 78 Battalion, CRPF (Sech-Zubza), organised the race [] The post Nagaland: State Level Half Marathon draws 3,000 runners in Kohima appeared first on NorthEast No

Dimapur: A Nagaland University study found that community expectations and social norms strongly influence how people handle plastic waste, highlighting the need for waste-management strategies that work through trusted local institutions and community networks rather than relying on awareness campaigns alone. The study examined the factors influencing plastic-handling practices by 226 residents across Kohima, Dimapur [] The post Community norms key to tackling plastic waste: Nagaland University

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: One person was killed amid a clash and a subsequent police lathi-charge during counting of votes for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Village Committee elections at Tulasikhar in Khowai district on Monday, officials and political leaders said. The deceased was identified as Matilal Karmakar. Leaders of the [] The post Tripura: One killed after lathi-charge during VC election counting, IGs vehicle attacked appeared first on NorthEas

Applications are invited for recruitment of 8 vacant teaching positions or jobs in Sankardev College Shillong Meghalaya in 2026. Sankardev College Shillong Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Assistant Professors in 2026. Name of post : Assistant Professor No. of posts : 8 Discipline wise vacancies [] The post Meghalaya Jobs 2026 : Sankardev College Recruitment [8 posts] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Two press bodies in Arunachal Pradesh have objected to social media restrictions on news coverage of the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). The Arunachal Press Club (APC) and Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) raised the issue in a joint statement issued on Monday. The organisations said journalists in the state had [] The post Arunachal: Press bodies question social media restrictions on Siang project coverage appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or jobs in High Court of Tripura in 2026. The High Court of Tripura is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Cook (Group-D) in 2026. Name of post : Cook (Group-D) No. of posts : 1 Pay Scale : [] The post Tripura Jobs 2026 : Apply for Cook in High Court of Tripura appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by Mrinal Kanti Banik Agartala: Counting of votes for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Village Committee elections began across Tripura on Monday, with authorities deploying around 2,000 personnel to ensure the process was conducted peacefully and securely. The counting commenced at 8 am at 45 designated venues, with 44 counting halls [] The post Tripura: TTAADC Village Committee election counting begins amid tight security appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative and technical positions or jobs in NIT Meghalaya in 2026. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of SRA/JRA/Office Assistant in the project entitled ISHAAN: A System for Bidirectional Machine Translation Between 1) English and [] The post Meghalaya Jobs 2026 : Office Asst. & other posts in NIT Meghalaya appeared first on NorthEast Now

Aizawl: The three-day Anthurium Festival concluded at Reiek Tourist Resort on Saturday, with Mizoram Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar stressing the need for greater efforts to position the state as a leading tourism destination. The festival, organised jointly by the Tourism and Horticulture departments, returned this year after a two-year hiatus. Hmar said the event was [] The post Mizoram: Anthurium Festival concludes with focus on boosting tourism appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradeshs Upper Siang district witnessed fresh violence on Monday as protests against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) escalated, with demonstrators reportedly setting fire to a CAP camp and damaging several vehicles. The latest unrest comes days after Chief Minister Pema Khandu invited organisations opposing the proposed hydropower project for talks on [] The post Arunachal: Upper Siang anti-dam protests turn violent, CAP camp set ablaze appeared first on

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday assured continued government support to the Ramakrishna Missions healthcare and education initiatives in the state, announcing in-principle approval for two colleges at Aalo and Narottam Nagar. Khandu announced while inaugurating a dedicated 33kV power substation and Phase-II of the Vivekananda Bhavan staff quarters at Ramakrishna Mission [] The post Arunachal: CM Pema Khandu backs RKM expansion, clears two colleges appeared first

Agartala: Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on Sunday appealed to supporters of all political parties to maintain peace after the results of the Village Committee (VC) elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) are announced on Monday. Debbarman said political differences should not lead to violence within the indigenous community, warning [] The post Tripura: Pradyot Kishore Debbarman urges peace ahead of TTAADC Village Committee poll results appea

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: Resident doctors of Tripuras Agartala Government Medical College and GB Pant Hospital have threatened to observe a pen-down strike from 9 am on Monday, seeking an impartial inquiry into allegations made against a doctor following a clinical examination at the hospital. GB Pant Hospital is the prime referral hospital of [] The post Tripura: CM directs action as GB Pant Hospital doctors threaten strike appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Global Naga Forum (GNF) on Saturday welcomed the Union governments appointment of Ajit Lal, IPS (retd), former chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC), as the official interlocutor for the Indo-Naga political talks. In a press release, the GNF said it also welcomed the Centres decision to include a Union Minister or a [] The post Nagaland: GNF welcomes appointment of Ajit Lal as interlocutor for Naga peace talks appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Candidates shortlisted for Staff Nurse recruitment at MCH Hospital, Nongstoin, have been invited to approach the inquiry committee with complaints or evidence concerning alleged irregularities in the selection process. The two-member committee constituted by the West Khasi Hills district administration is examining allegations including illegal gratification, bribery, extortion, coercion and attempts to influence the [] The post Meghalaya: Staff Nurse candidates invited to submit compl

Dimapur: North Eastern Council (NEC) Secretary Satinder Kumar Bhalla has assured coffee growers in Nagaland that measures such as water harvesting, mechanisation, modern technologies and suitable equipment will be explored to address challenges facing the states coffee sector. Bhalla also called on the local administration to engage with major industrial groups, investors and exporters that [] The post Nagaland: NEC chief calls for technology, mechanisation to boost coffee sector appeared first

Dibrugarh: Security forces have reportedly foiled an alleged ambush plan in Arunachal Pradeshs Changlang district with the arrest of two suspected ULFA-I cadres and the recovery of an AK-series rifle, an improvised explosive device (IED) and a cache of arms and ammunition. According to reports, around 20 militants affiliated with ULFA-I and the NSCN (K-YA) [] The post Arunachal: Two ULFA-I cadres arrested in Changlang, arms and IED recovered appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Protests against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) intensified in Arunachal Pradeshs Upper Siang and East Siang districts on Wednesday, with demonstrators blocking roads, clashing with security personnel and allegedly vandalising the residence of a local legislator during Chief Minister Pema Khandus visit to Yingkiong. The protests were directed against the governments move [] The post Arunachal: Protests intensify against PFR survey of Siang dam appeared first on No

Doomdooma: Scientists have identified a new species of tiny parasitic wasp in Assams Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. The discovery is also the first recorded occurrence of its genus in India. The new species, named Oxyserphus narendrani, was described by Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) researchers Rupam Debnath and K. Rajmohana. Their study, published in September 2026, [] The post Assam: New species from Dibru-Saikhowa marks first Indian record of rare genus appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: India could record an estimated 15,800 additional heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027 compared with an average year, as a Super El Nio pushes temperatures above normal across much of the world, according to a new report by the Climate Impact Lab. The projection puts India among the countries expected to face [] The post India could see 15,800 extra heat deaths amid Super El Nio appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: More than two dozen international wildlife conservation and animal welfare organisations have urged Vantara, the private zoo funded by Reliance Industries in Jamnagar, Gujarat, to permanently end wild animal imports and strengthen safeguards around the acquisition of animals. In an open letter dated September 22, the organisations also called for greater transparency, independent oversight [] The post 27 global wildlife organisations press Vantara to end animal imports permanently appe

Guwahati: Tura, Nongstoin and Dawki in Meghalaya are among five Indian locations that recorded the lowest annual average concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the World Health Organizations (WHO) latest Ambient Air Quality Database. The other two locations are Lunglei and Kolasib in Mizoram, making all five locations listed among Indias lowest PM2.5 readings [] The post Five Meghalaya, Mizoram towns record Indias lowest PM2.5 levels appeared first on NorthEast Now .