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Itanagar, August 26: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) has welcomed the notification issued by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Training, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, adopting uniform eligibility criteria for direct recruitment across all posts and services under the state government, and has urged all recruiting agencies, particularly the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service... The post Arunachal: AAPSU Hails Uniform Eligibility Notification, Seeks Strict Enforcement fi

Itanagar, August 26: The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has notified uniform eligibility criteria for direct recruitment to posts and services across the state, making a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC), Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) certificate and knowledge of an indigenous tribal language mandatory. Issued under the authority of the Governor and following a Cabinet... The post Arunachal Notifies Uniform Eligibility Criteria For Direct Recruitment; APST, PRC And Tribal L

Agartala, August 26, 2026: A joint anti-drug operation in Charipara, a border-area village on the outskirts of Agartala, led to the arrest of a suspected narcotics dealer and the recovery of heroin and yaba tablets valued at approximately Rs 10 lakh, Tripura Police said on Wednesday. The operation was carried out by personnel of Amtali... The post Tripura: Heroin, Yaba Worth Rs 10 Lakh Seized in Agartala Outskirts, Suspected Peddler Arrested first appeared on Northeast Today .

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday assured Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh that the Centre would fulfil the aspirations of the people of the State during a meeting in New Delhi. Khemchand met Shah at the Union Home Ministers official residence around 3 p.m. and raised various issues concerning Manipur. According to the... The post Amit Shah Meets Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand In New Delhi first appeared on Northeast Today .

Sikkim Lok Sabha MP Dr Indra Hang Subba on Wednesday reviewed the progress of the Final Location Survey (FLS) for the proposed MelliDentam Railway Line during a meeting with senior Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) officials at the NFR headquarters here. During the meeting, NFR officials gave a detailed presentation on the survey, outlining the work... The post Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba Reviews Progress Of MelliDentam Railway Line Survey first appeared on Northeast Today .

Public transport services along the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route via National Highway-2 continued smoothly for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday, with 268 passengers travelling from Imphal in 19 vehicles. The convoy, comprising five buses, five Winger vehicles and nine Scorpio/Bolero vehicles, departed from Imphal at around 10.10 am. The continued movement of public transport along NH-2... The post Manipur: Public Transport Resumes On NH-2 With 268 passengers On Fifth Day first appeared on

Shillong, August 26: The Meghalaya Assembly unanimously passed a resolution opposing the exploration and mining of uranium in the state. The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, received support from all 60 legislators, reflecting a rare moment of complete consensus across party lines. Lawmakers urged the Centre, the Department of Atomic Energy, and... The post Meghalaya Assembly Passes Resolution Against Uranium Exploration, Mining first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Manipur Assembly will hold a three-day session from September 2, with the Congress objecting to the limited duration, saying the schedule would not provide adequate time to discuss the pressing issues confronting the State. According to officials, the first sitting on September 2 will include obituary references, presentation of the Business Advisory Committee report,... The post Manipur Assembly To Hold Three-Day Session From September 2 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Aug 26: A Hyundai i10 allegedly belonging to an Assam Police personnel stationed at the Assam Police Camp at Mawsikar was found badly damaged following a suspected fire early Wednesday, officials said. The vehicle, bearing registration number AS 01 DH 7347, was reportedly parked along the roadside, a few metres from the Assam Police... The post Assam Police Personnels Vehicle Found Damaged In Suspected Fire Near Mawsikar Camp first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Aug 26: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that 11 people attempting to illegally enter India were identified and stopped from crossing the international border in South Salmara district. The Chief Minister said security personnel acted swiftly to prevent the attempted entry, reiterating that Assam remains vigilant along its borders. Illegal entry will... The post 11 Alleged Illegal Entrants Prevented From Crossing Assam Border: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma first appeared on North

Itanagar, August 26: The power infrastructure in eastern Arunachal Pradesh has received a major boost with the successful charging of the 132/33 kV Miao Substation in Changlang district. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said the project will strengthen grid connectivity and improve the reliability and quality of power supply to Miao, Diyun, Kharsang and adjoining... The post Arunachal: Miao 132/33 kV Substation Charged, Power Supply Set To Improve In Eastern Districts first appeared on Northeas

Guwahati, August 26: A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Assams Jorhat district for allegedly stealing cash and gold ornaments worth nearly 50 lakh from his family home, with police suspecting that part of the money was spent on his girlfriend. The accused, identified as Yash Dhanuka Agarwal, was arrested after his father lodged a... The post Assam Man Steals Rs 50 Lakh, Gold Jewellery From Home, Spends On Girlfriend; Father Lodges FIR first appeared on Northeast Today .

Daporijo town plunged into darkness for 15 minutes on Tuesday night as the Upper Subansiri district administration conducted a civil defence blackout mock drill. The drill, held from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM on August 25, with the main blackout from 8:00 PM to 8:15 PM, was aimed at spreading public awareness on emergency preparedness... The post Arunachal: Upper Subansiri Admin Conducts Civil Defence Blackout Drill In Daporijo first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 26, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha said the state would observe Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday on September 17 through a month-long Seva Paksha (Service Fortnight) programme, with around 25 activities planned across different sectors. Speaking about the preparations, Saha said a meeting was held to discuss how the state... The post Tripura to Observe Month-Long PM Modis Birthday with 25 Seva Paksha Initiatives from September 17, Says CM Dr Manik Saha f

Agartala, August 26, 2026: The 10th monsoon session of the 13th Tripura Legislative Assembly is scheduled to begin on Thursday and continue until Friday, with the ruling alliance preparing its strategy to counter the Opposition on the floor of the House. Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha is expected to chair a crucial meeting with... The post Tripura: BJP, IPFT and TMP Leaders to Meet Ahead of Monsoon Session; Pradyot Signals TIPRA Mothas Own Strategy first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 26, 2026: Tripuras royal scion and Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma on Wednesday met Governor N. Indrasena Reddy and urged him to examine several bills passed by the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) that have remained pending for years. After the meeting, Debbarma said the Governor had been kind and... The post Tripura: Pradyot Urges Governor to Act on 18 TTAADC Bills, Stresses Sixth Schedule and Land Rights first appeared on Northeast Today

Agartala, August 26, 2026: The Tripura CPI(M) will review the political and economic situation in the state and chalk out its programmes for the coming days, including strategies for the forthcoming village committee and municipal elections, CPI(M) State Secretary and Politburo Member Jitendra Chaudhury said on Wednesday. Chaudhury was speaking in the presence of CPI(M)... The post Tripura: CPI(M) to Formulate Strategy on Village, Municipal Polls and Undemocratic Government Actions, Says LoP Jit

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police has arrested a suspected operative of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) in Hailakandi district. Officials stated that the 21-year-old was apprehended from the Ramnathpur area on Wednesday in a joint operation with the Hailakandi Police. Authorities revealed that the arrest followed leads developed from... The post Assam STF Arrests Alleged Pakistan-Based Terror Network Operative In Hailakandi first appeared on Northeast Tod

Shillong, Aug 26: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Meghalaya has entered the verification stage, with 6,51,644 electors flagged for scrutiny, Chief Electoral Officer BDR Tiwari said. According to Tiwari, 6,43,439 notices have been issued to the electors, of which 4,78,217 have been delivered. Hearings have so far been completed in 62,343... The post Meghalaya Electoral Roll SIR Enters Verification Stage, 6.51 Lakh Electors Under Scrutiny first appeared on Northeast Toda

Aizawl, Aug 26: Mizorams cultural and historical heritage received renewed attention in the Assembly as Art and Culture Minister C. Lalsawivunga announced that the state currently has 79 monuments designated as State Protected Monuments. These sites were declared protected under the Mizoram Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 2001, ensuring their preservation for... The post Mizoram Has 79 State-Protected Monuments, Two Under ASI: Minister C. Lalsawivunga first appeared o

Security forces in Manipur have arrested six alleged cadres of the United Peoples Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) from different locations in Imphal and adjoining areas, officials said. Teams of the Special CDO conducted operations on August 25 and arrested the six individuals, including a juvenile, from Mantripukhri, Khabam Leikai, Pangei Bazar and Koirengei Forest Gate.... The post Six UPPK Cadres Arrested In Manipur; Police Seize Party Letterheads, Vehicles first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, Aug 26: The Mizoram Assembly on Tuesday passed the Mizoram Regulation of Fireworks Bill, 2026, aimed at controlling the use of fireworks and firecrackers across the state. Introducing the bill, Home Minister K Sapdanga emphasized that the legislation seeks to safeguard public health and the environment while ensuring consistent enforcement of restrictions or prohibitions... The post Mizoram Assembly Passes Fireworks Regulation Bill, 2026 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Aug 26: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday met Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who handed over the approval documents for 3.1 lakh new homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). The sanctioned project, with an investment of 5,000 crore, is expected to significantly boost housing infrastructure across the state.... The post 3.1 lakh New PMAY Homes Approved For Assam: Himanta first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 26, 2026: Tripura Leader of the Opposition and CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chaudhury on Wednesday stepped up his criticism of the ruling BJP over alleged attacks on opposition party offices and workers, warning that those responsible would ultimately have to face the consequences. Chaudhury made the remarks during a visit to a CPI(M)... The post Tripura LoP Jitendra Chaudhury Warns Attackers Wont Be Spared, Says CPI(M) Maintaining Record of Incidents first appeared on Northe

Shillong, August 26: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma informed the Assembly that the Centre is considering a special framework to enable scientific coal mining in the state, which has struggled to transition away from rat-hole mining practices. Responding to a short-duration discussion initiated by VPP president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit, Sangma noted that the Supreme... The post Centre Exploring Special Coal Mining Framework For Meghalaya, Says CM Conrad Sangma first appeared on Northea

Itanagar, August 25: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, who also holds the Power portfolio, attended a joint meeting with Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Power Ministers of Northeastern states and North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) Chairman and Meghalaya Power Minister A.T. Mondal Metbah Lyngdoh on Tuesday. Held under the aegis of... The post Arunachal DCM Chowna Mein Meets Union Power Minister, Highlights Arunachals Hydropower Push, Need For Transmission

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Manipur has demanded an extension of the upcoming Assembly session, saying the proposed three sitting days are inadequate to deliberate on pressing issues confronting the State. Speaking after the Business Advisory Committee meeting at the Manipur Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, CLP leader Keisham Meghachandra said the Congress had submitted... The post Manipur Congress Seeks More Sitting Days For Assembly Session first appeared on Northeast Today .

Dengue cases in Manipurs Churachandpur district have crossed 750 this year, with 752 infections and two deaths reported so far, officials said. The latest victim, Lily Lhingboiniang, died at Churachandpur District Hospital on Monday after being diagnosed with dengue and typhoid. The first reported fatality was a 13-year-old student from Valveng, New Lamka, who died... The post Manipur: Dengue Cases In Churachandpur Cross 750; Schools To Remain Closed first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Aug 25: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in the national capital on Monday to deliberate on strengthening Assams road infrastructure, with a particular focus on restoring flood-damaged National Highways and addressing recurring flood challenges. According to an official release, Sarma emphasized the urgency... The post Assam CM Meets Nitin Gadkari To Discuss Restoration Of Flood-Damaged Highways, Jorabat Flooding

Itanagar, August 25: The High Power Committee (HPC) constituted to examine the long-pending Offspring/Non-APST issue in Arunachal Pradesh held its maiden meeting in Itanagar on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards addressing the sensitive matter. The meeting was chaired by Kento Jini, Minister for Law, Legislative and Justice, Tribal Affairs, and Sports and Youth Affairs,... The post Arunachal High Power Committee (HPC) Holds Maiden Meeting On Long-Pending Offspring Issue first appeared o

Agartala, August 25, 2026: Assam Police at Patharkandi have seized around 40,000 banned Yaba tablets, estimated to be worth nearly 4 crore in the black market, and arrested one person in connection with the alleged drug-smuggling operation. According to police, the operation was conducted on Monday afternoon following a tip-off about the movement of a... The post Assam: 40,000 Yaba Tablets Worth 4 Crore Seized in Patharkandi; One Arrested first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 25, 2026: Tripura has emerged as the countrys Overall Best-Performing State in the Small State category under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, earning national recognition for its efforts to promote food-processing enterprises and strengthen grassroots livelihoods. The honour was presented at the PMFME Conclave 2026, organised at... The post Tripura Wins National Recognition as Overall Best-Performing Small State Under PMFME S

Itanagar, August 25: The vibrant Solung festival celebration in Pangin town of Arunachal Pradeshs Siang district has found a place in the skies, with a photograph of the event featured in IndiGo Airlines in-flight magazine Hello 6E. Pangin is a small yet culturally rich town under the 35th Pangin-Boleng Assembly Constituency and is known for... The post From Siang To The Skies: Arunachals Pangin Solung Featured In IndiGos In-Flight Magazine first appeared on Northeast Today .

shillong, Aug 25: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma informed the Meghalaya Assembly on Monday that the state government has set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the recent violence during a rally organised by a students body in Shillong. The SIT, led by the Inspector General of Police (Law and Order), has been... The post Meghalaya Govt Forms SIT To Probe Shillong Violence: CM Tells Assembly first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 25, 2026: CPI(M) National General Secretary M.A. Baby, who is on a three-day visit to Tripura, on Tuesday said the differences between the BJP and its alliance partner Tipra Motha are likely to come out more sharply in the coming days, pointing to the non-implementation of the tripartite agreement and clashes between the... The post BJP-Tipra Motha Rift to Deepen in Coming Days & Left Front to Emerge as Powerful Force, Says CPI(M) General Secretary M.A. Baby first appeared on No

Agartala, August 25, 2026: Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu on Tuesday described the newly released publication Tripura: A Land of Timeless Tales as a valuable guide for exploring the states heritage, culture, nature and tourism potential, while urging defence personnel and visitors to discover destinations beyond conventional sightseeing. Speaking at the book release programme... The post Tripura: A Land of Timeless Tales Showcases States Rich Tourism Potential: Governor Indra Sena Reddy

Shillong, Aug 25: The Meghalaya Police have arrested another functionary of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) in connection with the August 19 violence in Shillong, taking the total number of arrests in the case to four. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said the latest accused, the KSU Assistant Organising Secretary and president... The post Meghalaya Police Arrest Fourth KSU Leader In Shillong Violence Case first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 25, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday sought to downplay differences between the BJP and its alliance partner Tipra Motha Party (TMP) ahead of the upcoming Village Committee elections, saying that disagreements among political partners are natural and that a unanimous decision would ultimately be reached. Speaking to reporters about... The post Tripura: BJP-TMP Differences Will Be Resolved, Says CM Dr Manik Saha Ahead of Village Committee Polls first appeare

Agartala, August 25, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister and Health Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday said the state government has provided direct employment to 22,365 people to date, including appointments under the die-in-harness scheme. He said around 26,228 people were provided employment through contractual and outsourcing channels between 2018-19 and August 24, 2024, highlighting... The post Tripura Government Gives 22,365 Direct Jobs, 26,228 Contractual Recruitments, Says CM Dr Manik Sah

Namsai Police has rescued 19 children and arrested three women in connection with a suspected inter-district child trafficking and exploitation network. The case was registered at Namsai Police Station on August 17 after the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Namsai filed a complaint. Given the gravity of the case, SP Namsai Sangey Thinley constituted a Special... The post Arunachal: Suspected Child Trafficking Racket Busted In Namsai, 19 Minors Recovered Across Arunachal first appeared on Northeast

Kohima, Aug 25: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has called for strengthening the sporting culture in the state, stressing the need to support sporting talent with consistency, discipline, facilities and opportunities. Addressing a send-off ceremony for Nagalands Sepaktakraw representatives to the Asian Games at Chmoukedima on Monday, Mr Rio said the state has immense sporting... The post CM Neiphiu Rio Calls for Stronger Sporting Culture in Nagaland first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, August 25: Nagaland has achieved 64.59 per cent distribution of Enumeration Forms under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. According to the latest status report of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland, as of 4 PM on Monday, more than 8.76 lakh Enumeration Forms had been distributed against a... The post Nagaland Records 64.59% Distribution Of Enumeration Forms Under SIR first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, August 25: Nagaland will participate in the nationwide celebrations of National Sports Day and Khelo India Samwad 2026 on August 27, with programmes to be organised across the state. The announcement was made at a press conference in Kohima by District Youth Officer, MY Bharat Kohima, Pradeep J, and State Accounts and Programme Supervisor,... The post Nagaland To Join National Sports Day, Khelo India Samwad Celebration first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 25, 2026: After a decade-long gap, elections to Tripuras village committees are set to be held following a directive from the Supreme Court. The elections will cover 587 seats, though the exact polling dates are yet to be announced. The polls are expected to be conducted within the next few months. The State... The post 587 Seats, Polls After 10 Years: Tripuras State Election Commission Begins Preparations first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 25, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha on Monday laid the foundation stone and performed the Bhumi Pujan ceremony for the H.P. Ghosh Memorial Medical College at Lalchhari in Ambassa, marking a significant step towards expanding healthcare infrastructure in the tribal areas of the state. The 100-bed medical college will be... The post Tripura: Medical College Project Set to Create 5,000 Jobs; CM Dr Manik Saha Unveils Foundation Stone at Ambassa first appeared o

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has urged Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma to designate one day every week for MLAs to wear traditional attire during Assembly proceedings. Making the suggestion on the first day of the Autumn Session, Sangma said the initiative would add colour to the House while promoting Meghalayas cultural identity and... The post Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Urges One Day A Week For Traditional Attire In Assembly first appeared on Northeast Today .

Rural Development Minister Ojing Tasing called on Narendra Booshan, IAS, Secretary, Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, in New Delhi. During the meeting, Tasing apprised the Secretary of the unique challenges faced by Arunachal Pradesh, including its vast geographical expanse, rugged terrain, scattered habitations, fragile ecosystem, and high rainfall with... The post Arunachal: Minister Ojing Tasing Meets Land Resources Secretary, Pitches For Higher

Agartala, August 24, 2026: Students of Nabinchhara Class XII School took to the streets on Monday morning, blocking the Assam-Agartala National Highway (NH-8) at Nabinchhara to protest the acute shortage of teachers at their school. Carrying placards and raising slogans, the students staged the road blockade, disrupting traffic movement and causing a massive queue of... The post Tripura: Students Block NH-8 in Pecharthal Demanding Appointment of Teachers first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 24, 2026: A comprehensive review meeting on the developmental activities of South Tripura district was held at the conference hall of the Belonia Circuit House on Monday, chaired by State Minister for Animal Resources Development and Fisheries Sudhangshu Das, who has been appointed as the Guardian Minister for the district. The meeting reviewed... The post Tripura: Guardian Minister Sudhangshu Das Reviews Key Development Works in South District, Identifies Areas Needing Special

Leaders of 14 civil society organisations (CSOs) and other groups from Manipur met Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju at his official residence in New Delhi on Monday, seeking his intervention on issues concerning the state. The delegation, led by Convenor Nahakpam Santa, included representatives of various community organisations. Manipur Government... The post Manipur: 14 CSOs Seek Rijijus Intervention On Census, NRC And Delimitation first appeared on No