Agartala: The Northeast state of Tripura is witnessing a high voter turnout in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections held on Friday (April 26). 68.32 per cent voter turnout was recorded in Tripura till 3 pm, the Election Commission of India (ECI) informed. The Tripura East constituency went to polls in the second phase [] The post Phase 2 of LS elections: 68.92% voter turnout in Tripura till 3 pm appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: For the first time, the newly settled Bru voters of Tripura exercised their franchise for the General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 on Friday. Earlier, they had voted in the assembly elections held last year in March. Bru people in India are those who have been displaced from Mizoram and have found shelter in [] The post Phase 2 of LS polls: Newly-settled Brus exercise their franchise in Tripura appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

AGARTALA: TheNortheaststate of Tripura is witnessing a high voter turnout in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections held on Friday (April 26). 54.47% voter turnout was recorded in Tripura till 1PM, theelection commission of India (ECI)informed. The Tripura East constituency went to polls in the second phase ofLok Sabha elections. Tripura East Lok Sabha [] The post Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections: Tripura leads voter turnout across India till 1pm appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

SHILLONG: Amidst the relentless heat wave gripping the entire state, the Meghalaya government issued a notification on Friday (April 26), instructing all schools to adhere to strict precautions and guidelines to safeguard the well-being of students and staff. The directive mandates schools across Meghalaya to refrain from organizing any outdoor activities or sports during the [] The post Amidst heat wave, Meghalaya govt asks schools to stop outdoor activities appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

SHILLONG: Meghalaya BJP leader and cabinet minister AL Hek has voiced his optimism regarding the National Peoples Partys (NPP) prospects in both the Shillong and Tura parliamentary constituencies, where elections were held on April 19. Both the Lok Sabha seats in Meghalaya witnessed a triangular contest, with the NPP, Congress, and the Voice of the [] The post Meghalaya BJP minister AL Hek confident of NPP victory in Tura & Shillong Lok Sabha seats appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

GUWAHATI: The Northeast state of Tripura is witnessing a high voter turnout in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections held on Friday (April 26). 16.65 voter turnout was recorded in Tripura till 9am, the election commission of India (ECI) informed. The Tripura East constituency went to polls in the second phase of Lok Sabha [] The post Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections: Tripura leads voter turnout across India till 9am appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

GUWAHATI: Polling is underway for seven Lok Sabha constituencies across the Northeast states of Assam, Tripura and Manipur. The voting process for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections began at 7 am of Friday (April 26). As the clock ticked past 7 am, the electoral process in Darrang-Udalguri, Diphu, Silchar, Karimganj and Nagaon seats [] The post Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections: Polling underway for seven seats in Northeast appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

GANGTOK: Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay has reaffirmed the territorial integrity of India, saying that the Himalayan state is an integral part of the country. Sikkim CM PS Tamang-Golay was reacting to the territorial claims made by China on the Himalayan state. Sikkim is an inseparable part of India, said CM PS Tamnag-Golay. The [] The post China may say whatever they want, but Sikkim is part of India: CM PS Tamang appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

AIZAWL: Mizoram now has the highest malaria infection rate in the country and 13people died due tothemosquito borne disease in2023, an official of the state health department said on Thursday. This was mentioned on the occasion of a state level World Malaria Day observation held in Aizawl on Thursday. Dr. Eric Zomawia, Mission Director of [] The post Mizoram records highest malaria infection rate in country appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

GUWAHATI: The voting process for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in seven constituencies in Northeast has begun. The voting process in seven Lok Sabha constituencies in Northeast began on Friday (April 26) at 7 in the morning and will culminate at 5pm of the same say. The seven constituencies in the Northeast that [] The post Second phase of Lok Sabha elections: Voting in seven Northeast constituencies begins appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the overwhelming support witnessed in election campaign rallies signifies the massive support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. Dr. Saha said this while leading a significant election rally at Pabiacherra in Kumarghat in support of BJP candidate Kriti Singh Debbarma. The [] The post Overwhelming response in rallies reflects support for PM Modi: Tripura CM appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Agartala: Thousands of polling officials, accompanied by police personnel, have set off for their assigned polling stations with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the upcoming East (ST) Parliamentary Constituency election slated for April 26. In the electoral battleground of Tripuras East Parliamentary Constituency, the contest pits BJP candidate Kriti Singh Debbarma against INDI Bloc candidate [] The post Over 16,000 election officials depart with EVMs for 2nd phase of polls in Tripura appe

GUWAHATI: As many as seven constituencies across three Northeast state are set to go to polls in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections. Of the seven Lok Sabha constituencies in the Northeast where polling are scheduled to be held in the second phase of elections, five are from Assam. The other two constituencies from [] The post Seven Northeast seats go to polls in second phase of Lok Sabha elections appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various research based positions or jobs in ICAR RCNEH Meghalaya. ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region (ICAR RCNEH) Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under the project entitled National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture- Technology Demonstration [] The post Meghalaya Jobs : ICAR RCNEH Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various technical positions or jobs in Mizoram University. Mizoram University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Project Technician II in ICMR Funded Project entitled Epigenetic Basis of Adaptation and Responses to Environmental Change: Effects on Reproductive system of Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus [] The post Mizoram Jobs : Mizoram University Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati:At least four individuals were arrested by the Meghalaya Police for their alleged involvement in the sexual assault of two minor girls near the Chenga Benga Mela venue in South East Garo Hills (SWGH) on April 17. The arrested individuals hail from South Salmara in Assam, reports stated. Police said that the individuals allegedly subjected [] The post Meghalaya: Four from Assam arrested for alleged sexual assault on minor girls appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati:Repairs of the Umiam Bridge, a crucial lifeline forMeghalayaareexpectedto be completed soonwithweight some restrictions in June. The bridge is undergoing repairs to ensure its long-term stabilityandthe state government is considering a weight restriction of 12 tonnes for vehicles after June 30. The repairsare expectedtobe completedby June, a press release informed. Also Read: Assam: One arrested [] The post Meghalaya: After repairs, Umiam Bridge expected to have weight restriction of 12

AIZAWL: In a heinous crime, a 53-year-old man and his 23-year-old son from a village in Champhai district of Mizoram near the Myanmar border were recently arrested and sent to jail for allegedly repeatedly raping a minor girl. The accused have been identified as Saitawna and his son, Vanlalmawia. They were accused of molesting the [] The post Mizoram: Father-son duo jailed for repeatedly raping minor girl appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

GANGTOK: Kharga Bahadur Rai, the leader of Sikkim Republican Party (SRP), strongly rebuked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for advocating Sikkims integration into mainstream Indian politics, fearing it could jeopardize the states special provisions under Article 371F. Rai expressed grave concerns over BJP president JP Naddas recent remarks urging Sikkim to align with mainstream Indian [] The post Sikkim: BJP wants to end regional politics, says SRP appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

KOHIMA: The Kohima Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has announced a one-day shutter-down on April 26, from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, in solidarity with the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) in Nagaland. KCCI president Kezhazer Angami and general secretary Henry Chiste commended DCCI for its bold stance in expressing the grievances [] The post Nagaland: Kohima traders body joins DCCIs shutter-down protest on April 26 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

DIMAPUR: In solidarity with the indefinite shutter-down called by the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), fuel retail outlets in Dimapur, Niuland and Chmoukedima districts of Nagaland will remain closed from April 26. The Petroleum Dealers Association of Dimapur, Niuland, and Chmoukedima (PDADNC) has expressed support for the DCCIs initiative, denouncing the persistent issues [] The post Fuel outlets in three Nagaland districts join DCCIs shutter-down protest against NPGs harassment

Guwahati: As the biggest electoral show on the planet began on April 19, where 969 million Indian eligible voters started exercising their franchise in the seven-phase polling conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to elect 543 members to the 18th Lok Sabha for the next five years, the far eastern part of Bharat [] The post Voters in the Northeast deserve appreciation for impressive polling appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or jobs in NEHU Shillong Meghalaya. North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Shillong Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or jobs of 1 (one) Project Associate in the IIT Bhilai Innovation and Technology Foundation (IBITF) funded research project entitled Integrating Khasi [] The post Meghalaya Jobs : NEHU Shillong Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: During the esteemed Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President of India Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred Padma Shri upon Chittaranjan Debbarma for his contributions to the field of spiritualism. Born on January 22, 1962, in Barakathal, Sidhai Mohanpur, Debbarma was raised in Tripura. He developed a deep devotion to Shiv Parvati [] The post Tripuras Chittaranjan Debbarma conferred Padma Shri for excellence in spiritualism appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Aizawl: Mizoram police seized 788 grams of heroin worth Rs. 23.64 lakh during a random checking of vehicles on the outskirts of Zotlang in east Mizorams Champhai district on Sunday, police said in a statement. The police team intercepted a vehicle during the random checking and recovered the heroin from the possession of two peddlers, [] The post Mizoram Police seize Heroin worth Rs. 24 lakh appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

AGARTALA: Tripura chief minister Dr Manik Saha asserted that the time has come for the gradual dissolution of the Congress-led INDIA bloc, citing a growing public awareness of the alliances divisive tactics. Addressing an election rally in support of BJP candidate Kriti Singh Debbarma at Fatikroy, under Unakoti district of Tripura, CM Saha highlighted that [] The post Tripura CM foresees dissolution of INDIA bloc post loss in Lok Sabha elections appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Agartala:At least five persons claimed to be Rohingyaswere apprehendedin Unakoti of Tripura for allegedly entering India illegally. As per reports, the fiveincludetwo minors andwere apprehendedat Piturbazar Motor Stand in Kailashahar of Unakoti district. Unakoti District Superintendent of Police, Kanta Jangirspeakingto themediasaid that the interrogation isbeing conductedto ascertain their mode of entry into the state andalsotheir [] The post Tripura: Five Rohingyas held in Unakoti appeared firs

Guwahati:At least three persons were arrested by the police in Meghalaya for allegedly being connected with a gangrape. As per reports, the threewere arrestedfor allegedly gangraping a woman in Nongthymmai in East Jaintia Hills around three months back. Also Read: Proposed relocation of Chakmas-Hajongs to Assam evidence of CAAs adverse impact Theywere identifiedas Modify Dkhar [] The post Meghalaya: Three arrested for alleged gangrape in East Jaintia Hills appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati:Roads in Meghalaya that lead to Shillong are best for ridingbutsome motorcyclists use this road for reckless driving and causing a nuisance. Oftentheseactions result in a risk of injuries and even death. However, taking cognizance of the situation, the police in Shillong have launched a week-long operation to crack down on such reckless drivers/riders. Also [] The post Meghalaya: Police launch operation on bikers causing nuisance in Shillong appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

AIZAWL: Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, along with the districts of Champhai and Saitual, is currently grappling with the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF). The toll from the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in Mizoram stands at 174 pigs dead, with 68 more culled as a precautionary measure to stem the spread of the [] The post Mizoram grapples with African Swine Fever outbreak appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

AGARTALA: The Tripura government has declared the ongoing heat wave in the state a state specific disaster. The Tripura government, while declaring the heat wave a state specific disaster, laid out a set of directives in an advisory. It instructed district administrations across Tripura to activate emergency operation centres and ensure the readiness of quick [] The post Heat wave in Tripura declared state specific disaster, citizens urged to stay indoors appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati:Voice of People Party (VPP) MLA Adelbert Nongrum has lambasted the National Peoples Party (NPP)-led Meghalaya government for its failure to relocate residents of Them Iew Mawlong. Nongrum expressed his concern about the governments unfulfilled promise to relocate the residents for over five years. Also Read: Chakma-Hajong row: Himanta Biswa Sarma conspiring against Assam, says [] The post Meghalaya: VPP MLA criticizes government inaction on Them Iew Mawlong relocation appeared first on

DIMAPUR: The Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has issued a call for an indefinite shutter down protest in Dimapur city of Nagaland starting from April 26, in protest against what it describes as unabated multiple taxation, intimidation and summonses by Naga Political Groups (NPGs). The trade body has announced that all shops and [] The post Nagaland: Dimapur traders body calls for indefinite shutter down against NPGs harassment appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

KOHIMA: The Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) is set to release the results for the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) examinations 2024 on the afternoon of April 26. This was informed by NBSE chairperson Asano Sekhose. The results will be accessible through various online platforms, including the [] The post Nagaland: HSLC & HSSLC exam results 2024 to be declared on April 26 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various research based positions or jobs in NEHU Tura Meghalaya. North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Tura Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for ongoing research project entitled Development of vegetative propagation protocol and vacuum freeze dehydrated [] The post Meghalaya Jobs : NEHU Tura Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various teaching positions or jobs in Army Public School Shillong Meghalaya. Army Public School Shillong Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or jobs of Primary Teachers. Name of post : Primary Teacher Educational Qualification : (i) Bachelors Degree with at least 50% marks [] The post Meghalaya Jobs : Army Public School Shillong Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has condemned the killing of three men from Assam in East Garo Hills district on April 17. Sangma took to X and shared a message expressing his concern regarding this brutal act where three people named Jomor Ali, Noor Mohammad and Zahidul Islam were charred to death along [] The post Meghalaya CM condemns the killing of three Assam men in EKH appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Agartala: Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury wrote a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Monday, justifying why the INDI bloc Tripura unit has demanded a re-poll to prevent the undermining of the peoples mandate and to protect the sanctity of democracy. In the letter, Chaudhury highlighted discrepancies in the polled votes in two [] The post West Tripura parliamentary poll: CPIM writes ECI, highlights discrepancies in polled votes appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Agartala: BSF Tripura Frontier, in a bid to bolster border security and curb trans-border crimes, has intensified efforts to complete fencing along the India-Bangladesh border. IG Piyush Patel Purtosottoam Das highlighted their commitment to sealing gaps with technological solutions and other measures, emphasizing the significance of maintaining vigilance to thwart illegal activities. Addressing a press [] The post BSF Tripura using technology to thwart illegal activities across the border appea

Guwahati: After successfully abstention from the Lok Sabha polls on April 19, the Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organization (ENPO) has called for an emergency Central Executive Council meeting to be held on Tuesday (April 23). The meeting will take place at CKS Hall, Tuensang Headquarters from 10 am on Tuesday. According to information the ENPO has [] The post Nagaland: ENPO calls for emergency CEC meeting on April 23 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: All the states in the northeast are expected to get heavy rains and thunderstorms in the next five days. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a rain-inducing cyclonic circulation lies over Assam, while another can be seen over Bangladesh. Meanwhile, a north-south trough can also be witnessed from Bangladesh to the Bay of [] The post Heavy rains predicted for Arunachal, Assam and Meghalaya till Apr 26, thunderstorms in rest of Northeast appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW

Shillong:The United Democratic Party (UDP) in Meghalaya has renewed its call for all regional parties in the state to unite. The party believes a stronger regional force would be better positioned to address local issues and negotiate with the central government. UDP general secretary Jemino Mawthoh expressed that the partys performance in the recent Assembly [] The post UDP pushes for regional party unity in Meghalaya appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .