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Guwahati: Four alleged members of an interstate criminal gang were killed in an early-morning encounter with police near Songsak in Meghalayas East Garo Hills district on Sunday. According to preliminary reports, the encounter took place when police teams were conducting a search operation in the Songsak area. The suspected gang members allegedly opened fire at [] The post Meghalaya: Four alleged interstate gang members killed in encounter in East Garo Hills appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: At least 682 people have died in floods near Nepals border with China and in Tibet, while 287 Indians remain missing in Nepal, according to officials on Saturday. India has expanded its rescue and relief efforts as the search continues and the risk of more flooding remains. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said [] The post Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 682; 108 Indians rescued, 275 still missing appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Joydeep Gupta An entire mountainside of ice and rock fell into the Lhende Khola river on the Tibet-Nepal border, on the morning of August 26,triggering an earthquakeand a flood that rose nine metres, killing hundreds, sweeping away at least six dams and hydropower stations, over a dozen crucial bridges, homes, roads and even aherd of [] The post Nepal flash floods renews focus on regional preparedness appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A rare Spoon-tailed Duskhawker dragonfly (Gynacantha basiguttata) has been photographed for the first time in Arunachal Pradesh at Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve, adding a significant new record to the states biodiversity documentation. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein described the discovery as another notable addition to Arunachal Pradeshs biodiversity profile and highlighted the [] The post Arunachal Pradesh records rare Spoon-tailed Duskhawker dragonfly at Namdapha appea

Dimapur: The Naga Students Federation (NSF) on Saturday urged the Nagaland government to establish an autonomous Nagaland Inner Line Regulation Commission through legislation, with full powers to formulate rules and regulations for the effective enforcement of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR), 1873, in the state. In a representation submitted to Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, [] The post Nagaland: NSF seeks autonomous commission for stricter Inner Line Regulation enforcement appeared f

Dibrugarh: Diyun Police, under the supervision of Changlang district police, have apprehended those allegedly involved in the gang rape of a minor girl following a sustained investigation and coordinated search operation. The case was reported at Diyun Police Station on August 21, 2026. After receiving information about the victim, who is currently undergoing medical treatment, [] The post Arunachal: Diyun Police apprehend accused in minors alleged gang rape case appeared first on NorthEast Now

Guwahati: The Supreme Court has allowed a petitioner challenging the constitutional validity of amendments made in 2026 to Mizorams law governing marriage, divorce and inheritance to approach the Gauhati High Court instead of pursuing the matter directly before the apex court. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, comprising Justices Joymalya [] The post SC allows Mizo woman to approach Gauhati HC over disputed marriage and inheritance rights appeared first on NorthEas

Guwahati: Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will miss the remainder of the 2026 athletics season after suffering a ligament tear in his ankle during training. The injury will also rule him out of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, where he was expected to defend his javelin title. The 28-year-old athlete confirmed the setback on Thursday, [] The post Neeraj Chopra ruled out of Asian Games 2026 season after ankle ligament tear appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various research based positions or jobs in RGU Arunachal Pradesh in 2026. Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) Arunachal Pradesh is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Research Associate- III purely on temporary basis for its project titled Ethnographic Profile of the Borderland Communities [] The post Arunachal Jobs 2026 : RGU Recruitment [RA post] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma visited R.R. Colony in Rynjah on August 29 and met members of the local non-tribal community after the vandalism of a bust of freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose during a recent Khasi Students Union (KSU) protest. Sangma inspected the damaged bust and interacted with residents to hear [] The post Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma visits Rynjah after Netaji bust vandalism, sanctions Rs 5 lakh for restoration appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dharamtul: A public hearing on a proposed cement grinding unit at Dharamtul in Central Assams Morigaon district allegedly turned into a farce on Friday (August 28, 2026), as the administration did not allow villagers opposing the unit to register their submissions at the hearing. The public hearing took place at Khanduba in Dharamtul, under Jagiroad [] The post Assam: Max Cement plant hearing turns farce as villagers denied voice appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The death toll from the flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border has reached at least 616, Nepal Police said on Saturday. Thousands of people are still missing, while rescue teams remain engaged in efforts to find them. Chinese state media has reported seven additional deaths, putting the overall toll from the disaster at no [] The post Nepal flash floods: Death toll crosses 600, rescue operations continue appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dibrugarh: The 21 Assam Rifles, along with Arunachal Pradesh Police, apprehended two Myanmar nationals near Nongkey Village under Nampong police station in Arunachal Pradeshs Changlang district on Friday. The team also recovered substances suspected to be brown sugar weighing 130.09 grams, which is worth Rs 26 lakhs in the international market. Both individuals are in [] The post Arunachal: Two Myanmar nationals apprehended in Changlang with suspected brown sugar appeared first on NorthEast Now

Dimapur: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday said gaming and technology can open new career opportunities for the states youth and help connect their talent with national and global opportunities. Inaugurating the two-day Tech X Gaming Expo 2026 in Kohima, Rio said gaming and e-sports should not be seen only as recreation, but as [] The post Gaming and technology can unlock new career opportunities for youth: Nagaland CM appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: Senior Mizoram Congress leader C Ngunlianchunga on Friday alleged that the ruling Zoram Peoples Movement (ZPM) and opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) were competing with each other to become the BJP-led National Democratic Alliances (NDA) partner. ZPM and MNF are competing to become the NDAs partner. We do not know whom Prime Minister Narendra [] The post Mizoram Congress leader alleges ZPM, MNF competing to become NDA partners appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on August 28 that the state government has so far identified 12 people from Assam who remain untraced in Nepal following the flash flood disaster. Sarma said efforts are underway to establish contact with the people on the list and ensure their safe rescue. He said details [] The post Nepal floods: 12 Assam residents untraced, says Himanta Biswa Sarma; two later confirmed safe appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said the government would take action as per law against police personnel if they were found involved in drug trafficking, trade, harbouring or other related activities. He informed the state Assembly that the conviction rate in cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and [] The post Tripura: CM Manik Saha warns action against police personnel involved in drug trade appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: A 41-year-old woman from Myanmar was arrested in Aizawl for possessing a gold biscuit worth Rs. 13 lakh in a joint operation by Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police, an official said on Friday. The operation was launched in Zuangtui on the northern outskirts of Aizawl on August 24 following intelligence inputs, according to the [] The post Mizoram: Myanmar woman arrested in Aizawl with gold biscuit worth Rs 13.06 lakh appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Veteran journalist Patricia Mukhim has responded to criticism from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over her comments on tourism in Meghalaya, saying her article did not target Assam or any particular community. The controversy followed Mukhims comments about tourists visiting Meghalaya. She said the state needed a sustainable tourism policy and criticised visitors [] The post Patricia Mukhim responds to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarmas remarks on Meghalaya tourism appeared first

Assamese documentary cinema has secured a notable presence at the 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) 2026, with three films, Shimmering Odyssey, Dreams of a Forgotten Past and Mode of Revival, included in the festivals Focus Long Documentary selection. The festival is scheduled to be held in Thiruvananthapuram from September 25 [] The post Three Assamese documentaries selected for Focus Long Documentary section at IDSFFK 2026 appeared first on NorthEast Now

Guwahati: Six people from Assam are feared missing in Nepal, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, as rescue operations continued following flash floods in the country. Speaking to the media, Sarma said the government had received information about six people from Assam who could not be contacted. He said officials were verifying the [] The post Nepal flash floods: Six people from Assam feared missing, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) has asked the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) to follow the state governments recently issued eligibility rules for direct recruitment to Group A, B and C posts. The demand was made in a letter sent to the APSSB Chairman after the Department of Administrative Reforms & [] The post Arunachal: AAPSU warns of agitation if new APSSB recruitment rules are not implemented appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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 .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various project based positions or jobs in NIT Agartala Tripura in 2026. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Agartala Tripura is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Project Technical Support-III in the project entitled Process development for prodigiosin production in bioreactor and evaluation [] The post Tripura Jobs 2026 : NIT Agartala Recruitment 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 .

Guwahati: Residents of Pub Dharamtul, Bhalukaguri and surrounding areas in central Assams Morigaon district have raised a series of questions over the draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) prepared for the proposed 1 million TPA cement grinding unit of Max Cement Industries Pvt. Ltd. at Pub Dharamtul and Bhalukaguri. The objections come ahead of the scheduled [] The post Assam: Residents flag major gaps in draft EIA ahead of Max Cement public hearing in Morigaon appeared first on NorthEast

Aizawl: The Mizoram Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted the Mizo patriotic song Ro Min Rel Sak Ang Che as the states official song. Chief Minister Lalduhoma, who moved the resolution, said around 14 states in the country already have their own state songs and there was no objection to Mizoram having one as long as [] The post Mizoram Assembly adopts Ro Min Rel Sak Ang Che as state song appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: More than 29,500 Myanmar nationals are currently sheltering in Mizoram, with 98.90% biometrically enrolled by the state government, Home Minister K. Sapdanga told the state legislature on Thursday. According to records maintained by the state Home Department until August 20, a total of 29,575 Myanmar refugees are living in different parts of Mizoram, Sapdanga [] The post Mizoram: Over 29,500 Myanmar refugees sheltering in state, 98.9% biometrically enrolled appeared first on NorthEast No

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: Tripura recorded a 3.15 per cent increase in tourist arrivals in 2025-26 compared with the previous financial year, Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury informed the state Assembly on Thursday. Chowdhury provided the figures in response to questions raised by MLAs Tofajjal Hossain and Antara Sarkar Deb on the opening day of [] The post Tripura records 3.15 pc rise in tourist arrivals in 2025-26: Assembly 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 .

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: Proceedings of the Tripura Legislative Assembly were suspended 15 minutes before the scheduled recess on Thursday following a heated exchange between treasury and opposition members over remarks allegedly made by Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Choudhury at an event attended by the Cuban Ambassador. The session resumed at 2 pm [] The post Tripura Assembly proceedings suspended following row on opposition leaders remarks appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Pasighat: Five-member band Kongkura:yo from Arunachal Pradesh released its latest Adi music video, Toma Dulamang, on Wednesday, presenting a modern rendition of the Adi Donyi-Polo hymn of the same name written by Tapang Jamoh nearly four decades ago. The songs lyrics convey a message that when the call of Solung is heard, the Adi people [] The post Arunachal: Kongkura:yo presents traditional Adi hymn in new music video Toma Dulamang appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dibrugarh: The Longding Forest Department of Arunachal Pradesh has issued a public advisory following a reported sighting of a large carnivore, suspected to be a tiger, along the LB Road between Longding Town and Longsom village on August 24. In the advisory dated August 25, the Range Forest Officer, Longding Forest Range, stated that a [] The post Arunachal: Forest Department issues advisory after suspected tiger sighting in Longding appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Assam Environmental NGO Forum (AENF), a platform of conservation organisations working at the grassroots, has raised objections to the Assam governments proposal to notify a one-kilometre Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR). The controversy follows Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarmas statement that the state government plans to approach [] The post Assam: Proposed Kaziranga ESZ should be based on scientific assessments and expert recomm

Written by: Kishor Kr Kalita, Mahesh Deka Kaziranga: At the back of a house near Dhansiri Mukh in Assams Kaziranga National Park, wild elephants still wander up to the door most evenings. Families continue to set out broken rice, chaff and medicinal herbs for them a ritual passed down from grandparents who farmed this [] The post Kaziranga at crossroads: A shrinking ESZ, expanding tourism and fight over land appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Meghalaya State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has asked people to share information about residents from the state who may be missing after the flash floods in Nepal. A dedicated helpline has also been opened to help trace them. The SDMA said the request covers people from Meghalaya who were possibly present in the [] The post Nepal flash floods: Meghalaya disaster authority opens helpline to trace missing residents 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 .

Guwahati: The massive glacial collapse that triggered catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday has killed at least 162 people, with hundreds still missing. Among those unaccounted for are 133 Indians, many of them travelling to Tibet on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash. The flash floods were triggered at 8:37 am Nepal time when [] The post Nepal flash floods: What triggered the disaster, and why was it so destructive? appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Pasighat: The Directorate of Indigenous Affairs, Arunachal Pradesh, held discussions with the executive members of the Adi Agom Kebang (AAK) at the Siang Guest House on Tuesday to address challenges in preserving and promoting the Adi language and cultural heritage. The directorate delegation was led by Indigenous Affairs Director Likha Suraj and Assistant Director Tapun [] The post Arunachal: Directorate of Indigenous Affairs meets Adi body over language, cultural preservation appeared first on

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

Applications are invited for recruitment of various teaching positions or jobs in RGU Arunachal Pradesh in 2026. Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) Arunachal Pradesh is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Teaching Assistant in Department of Commerce in 2026. Name of post : Teaching Assistant in Department of Commerce [] The post Arunachal Jobs 2026 : RGU Recruitment [Teaching Asst. post] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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: Around 80 per cent of areas under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) have been covered by piped drinking water connections, Chief Minister Manik Saha told the state Assembly on Thursday, August 27. Speaking during the opening day of the Monsoon Session of the Tripura Legislative Assembly, Saha said the remaining areas [] The post Tripura: 80% of TTAADC households now have piped drinking water, says CM Manik Saha appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The World Bank has offered up to Nepalese Rs 25 billion in emergency financial assistance to Nepal following the devastating floods that have affected several parts of the country, the Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday. The proposed assistance will support rescue, relief and reconstruction efforts in areas impacted by the floods. World Bank [] The post World Bank offers NRs 25 billion emergency aid to flood-hit Nepal appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on August 26 ordered a status quo on the proposed cement plant at Daistong village in East Jaintia Hills district following a meeting with leaders of the Khasi Students Union (KSU), which has opposed the project. Sangma said a fact-finding committee would examine concerns raised by the KSU [] The post Meghalaya orders status quo on Daistong cement plant, probe into KSU concerns appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The District Sessions Court in Shillong on Wednesday rejected the bail application filed by KSU vice-president Pynkmenlang Sanmiet. The courts reasons for denying bail were not immediately available. Sanmiets counsel from the KSU Central Executive Council had sought bail on health grounds, citing his poor medical condition. Sanmiet is among three KSU leaders currently [] The post Shillong court rejects KSU vice-president Pynkmenlang Sanmiets bail plea appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Arunachal Pradesh government has formally notified uniform eligibility criteria for direct recruitment to posts and services under the state government, following the Cabinets decision earlier this month. The notification, issued by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Training on August 26 under the authority of the Governor, makes three conditions mandatory for direct [] The post Arunachal formalises new recruitment norms, makes PRC, APST and tribal language mandatory app

Guwahati: At least 160 people have died, and nearly 500 remain missing after a massive flash flood originating in Tibet swept through parts of central Nepal on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction across several districts. Nepal Police reported at least 157 deaths, while Chinas state broadcaster CCTV reported three more deaths and 265 people missing in [] The post Nepal flash floods kill at least 160, nearly 500 missing including 133 Indians appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Severe flash floods triggered by a surge in the Bhotekoshi River have disrupted around 430 megawatts (MW) of electricity generation and supply capacity in Nepal, affecting more than 12 per cent of the countrys installed hydropower capacity. Nepals Energy Ministry said the damage was largely linked to hydropower projects hit by the floods. The [] The post Nepal floods disrupt over 12% of Hydropower capacity, affecting 430 MW amid widespread destruction appeared first on NorthEast Now .