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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal flags off 540 tonnes of APCL Methanol from Bogibeel to Dhaka, with Assam CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma joins virtually. Voyage on the Brahmaputra (NW-2) tests river as Freight Corridor Linking Indias Northeast to Overseas Markets. The steamer whistle that fell silent in 1956 is heard again today, says Sarbananda Sonowal.... The post Assam: Dibrugarh Sends First International Cargo From Bogibeel To Bangladesh Since Independence first appeared on Northeast Today .

Imphal, October 5: As a 24-hour total shutdown brought normal life across Manipurs Kangpokpi district to a standstill over the killing of 71-year-old Hemjang Haokip, the Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights (KWOHR) and the Sadar Hills Chiefs Association (SAHILCA) have strongly condemned the killing and demanded an impartial, time-bound probe and justice for the... The post Manipur: Elderly Farmers Brutal Killing In Kangpokpi Sparks Outrage, Human Rights Body, Chiefs Association Demand Impart

Itanagar, October 5: Arunachal Pradesh has been adjudged the Best-Performing State under both the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) and PMAY-U 2.0. The twin honours were conferred at the World Habitat Day 2026 function held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on Sunday and organised by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. According to... The post Arunachal Pradesh Named Best-Performing State Under PMAY-U first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, October 05, 2026: In a significant move to strengthen women-led handloom enterprises in Tripura, the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) on Monday signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Roorkee to promote technological innovation, modern designs, entrepreneurship and market-oriented practices among rural women weavers. The MoU was signed in the presence of... The post Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission, IIT Roorkee Sign MoU to Transform Handloom Sector first a

Nawmai-The Wancho Warrior (2026), directed by Jovi Wangjin Wangsha, follows the story of Wangthak (Powang Wangsa), the brave but novice prince of Longmai, a Naga village, who falls in love with the timid and traumatized Sencha (Lemngam Atraham), the princess of the enemy village, Rangkho. The love story is an instrument for the film to... The post Nawmai-The Wancho Warrior: A Must-Watch To Know A New World first appeared on Northeast Today .

Wildlife conservation cannot remain confined to forests and protected areas and must become a peoples movement, Manipurs Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and Head of Forest Force Anurag Bajpai said on Monday. He was speaking at a state-wide photography exhibition-cum-competition on resident birds organised by the Forest Department as part of Wildlife Celebration Week... The post Wildlife Conservation Must Become A Peoples Movement: Manipur Forest Chief first appeared on Northeast To

Gangtok, October 5: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday attended the finals of the Sikkim State Basketball Championship 2026 at the Indoor Gymnasium Hall, Paljor Stadium. Tamang praised the young basketball players for their passion, discipline and determination, saying sporting events provide the youth with a platform to showcase their talent, build confidence... The post Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Attends Basketball Finals, Emphasizes Sportsmanship And Youth Talent first appeare

Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader in Manipur K. Meghachandra Singh on Monday demanded the immediate scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that the exercise could undermine the rights of genuine voters. Addressing a press conference at Congress Bhawan on BT Road in Imphal on behalf of the INDIA bloc, Meghachandra... The post Manipur Congress Leader Demands Scrapping Of SIR, Resignation Of CEC first appeared on Northeast Today .

Amid escalating tension in Siang and Upper Siang districts over the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), Home Minister Mama Natung on Monday appealed for peace and restraint. Addressing concerns over the deployment of security forces in the Siang belt, Natung asked people not to take the law into their own hands and assured that the... The post Attacking Security Forces Is Not the Solution: Arunachal Home Minister Mama Natung Appeals For Peace, Restraint first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Manipur Information Commission on Monday began its Right to Information (RTI) Week celebrations, with senior officials stressing the need for greater public awareness and effective implementation of the RTI Act to strengthen transparency, accountability and citizen participation. Speaking at the inaugural function at the Directorate of Information and Public Relations auditorium at Nityaipat Chuthek,... The post Manipur Information Commission Observes RTI Week, Calls For Greater Public Aware

Guwahati, Oct 5: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have unveiled a pioneering plant-based wastewater treatment system designed to tackle the challenges of piggery effluents. The innovative solution, published in the Journal of Environmental Management, employs taro plants (Colocasia esculenta) combined with an engineered zig-zag flow design to efficiently treat highly polluted... The post IIT Guwahati Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly, Low-Energy System To Treat Pig

Agartala, October 05, 2026: The Tipra Motha Party (TMP) has emerged as the dominant force in Tripuras tribal village committee elections, securing an overwhelming majority of the seats declared so far, according to figures released by the State Election Commission. Of the 2,037 seats for which results have been declared, the TMP has won 1,814... The post TMP Dominates Tripura Village Committee Polls, NDA Poised for Strong Tribal-Area Victory first appeared on Northeast Today .

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday that a special tea auction was held to raise funds for the Chief Ministers Relief Fund, bringing together producers and buyers in support of a social cause. Speaking in Guwahati, Sarma expressed gratitude to all participants, noting that the initiative allowed the tea industry to contribute... The post Special Tea Auction Organised To Raise Funds For Assam CM Relief Fund: Himanta Biswa Sarma first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Research Institute of Worlds Ancient Traditions Cultures and Heritage (RIWATCH), in collaboration with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi, organised a two-day workshop titled From Voice to Script at the RIWATCH campus on October 3-4. The workshop focused on the documentation and preservation of two indigenous languages of Arunachal... The post Arunachal: Two-Day From Voice To Script Workshop Held At RIWATCH Campus first appeared on Northeast Today .

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday distributed welfare benefits to eligible construction workers, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), under various schemes of the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB). The benefits were distributed during the 25th Seva Sankalp Abhiyan at the City Convention Centre in Palace Compound, Imphal. These included... The post Manipur CM Distributes Welfare Benefits To Construction Workers, IDPs first appe

Shillong, Oct 5: The Dhankheti foot overbridge in Shillong may appear inviting from a distance, with a banner for the much-awaited Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 displayed across it. However, the condition of the bridge presents a different picture for pedestrians. The footbridge is reportedly littered with betel nut stains, empty liquor bottles and other waste.... The post Dhankheti Foot Overbridge Raises Cleanliness Concerns Ahead of Cherry Blossom Festival first appeared on Northeast Today .

Tura, October 5: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) MDC Bernard N. Marak has written to Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, who holds the Home and District Council Affairs portfolios, alleging serious lapses in the functioning of the council. Marak alleged that the Peoples Plan Campaign (PPC), mandated for October 2, 2026, was not... The post Meghalaya MDC Bernard Marak Flags Lapses In GHADC, Seeks Action From Deputy CM first appeared on Northeast Today .

Gangtok, October 5: Union Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr Sukanta Majumdar on Monday visited the Helen Lepcha Sikkim Government Medical College as part of his two-day official visit to Sikkim. During the visit, Dr Majumdar reviewed the medical colleges infrastructure and facilities. Dean Dr Bikram Kharga briefed... The post Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar Visits Sikkims First Government Medical College first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, October 05, 2026: Tripura BJP State President and MLA Abhishek Debroy on Monday claimed that the CPI(M) and Congress would be wiped out from the states tribal areas, asserting that the NDA alliance would register a major victory in the ongoing Village Committee elections. Speaking amid the counting of votes for the TTAADC Village... The post CPI(M), Congress to Draw Blank in Hills, Claims Tripura BJP Chief Abhishek Debroy first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Supreme Court on Monday, October 5, deferred the hearing on the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the accused in the case related to the death of Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg in Singapore. The matter is now scheduled to be taken up again in the first week of November. Mahanta, who has... The post Zubeen Garg Death Case: Supreme Court To Hear Shyamkanu Mahantas Bail Plea In November first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, October 05: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Monday expressed confidence that the NDA would perform well in the ongoing Village Committee (VC) election results, saying the trends received so far were in line with the alliances expectations. Speaking to reporters as counting was underway, Saha said the outcome would be beneficial... The post Tripura: NDA Will Perform Well in VC Polls, Says CM Dr Manik Saha first appeared on Northeast Today .

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday extended congratulations to the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) led by Hagrama Mohilary on completing its first year in office. He highlighted that the collaborative efforts of the NDA governments at the Centre, the state, and the council were driving rapid development in the region. Sarma emphasized that... The post Assam CM Hails Hagrama Mohilary-led BTC On Completing One Year, Says Triple-Engine Govt Driving Development first appeared on N

Agartala, October 05, 2026: Counting of votes for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Village Committee elections was briefly marred by tension at Champa Haor under Tula Shikhar Rural Development Block in Khowai district on Monday, prompting police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel to resort to lathi-charge. The disturbance erupted at... The post Tension at Tripuras Champahaour, Police Use Force During VC Counting first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, October 05, 2026: Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Monday described the emerging results of the Tripura Village Committee elections as an important milestone in the restoration of grassroots democracy and constitutional rights. As counting continued across the state, with Tipra Motha showing a strong performance in several areas, the royal... The post People Have Won: Pradyot Says Village Polls Mark Return of Grassroots Power in Tripura first appeared on No

Kolkata police arrested a man on Sunday for allegedly molesting a woman from Nagaland at a five-star hotel on EM Bypass. The incident occurred in the early hours when the woman, a resident of Dimapur, was waiting to greet the Brazilian football team visiting the city for a match. Following her complaint at Pragati Maidan... The post Nagaland Woman Allegedly Molested At Five-Star Hotel In Kolkata; Man Held first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, October 5: Three Mizo doctors helped save the life of a passenger who suffered a severe medical emergency aboard an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Aizawl on Saturday. The passenger, a dialysis patient returning home after treatment, became critically ill during the flight, with his oxygen saturation reportedly falling to around 40 per cent.... The post Three Mizo Doctors Help Save Passenger InMedical Emergency On Delhi-Aizawl Flight first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Arunachal Press Club (APC) and Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) have strongly condemned the alleged restriction of news and video reports related to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) on social media platforms. In a joint statement, on Monday the press bodies said several journalists in the state have reported in... The post Arunachal Press Club(APC), Arunachal Pradesh Union Of Working Journalists(APUWJ) Condemn Restriction Of SUMP News Reports, Demand

Guwahati, Oct 5: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has helped save 255 elephants from potential train collisions through technology-based monitoring and preventive measures between January and September this year, railway officials said. NFR Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said the railway has stepped up efforts to prevent elephant-train collisions through enhanced vigilance, technological... The post Northeast Frontier Railway Saves 255 Elephants From Train Collisions

Security forces have arrested seven alleged cadres of the PRE-PAK (Pro) outfit, including two women, in connection with the recruitment of new members and a bomb blast at the residence of a sitting MLA in Manipurs Imphal West district, police said. Teams of the Imphal West CDO conducted search operations at different locations on October... The post Manipur: Seven Militant Cadres Arrested In Recruitment, MLA Residence Blast Case first appeared on Northeast Today .

Two alleged cadres of the PRE-PAK (Pro) outfit were arrested in Manipurs Kakching district for their suspected involvement in recruiting people and facilitating their transportation to Myanmar, police said. A combined team of the CDO Unit, Kakching, conducted a cordon-and-search operation at Sora Bazar on October 4 and arrested Md. Siddequee, 26, of Sora Makha... The post Manipur: Two PRE- PAK (Pro) Cadres Arrested In Manipur For Alleged Recruitment, Trafficking To Myanmar first appeared on Nort

Imphal, October 5: A 24-hour total shutdown called by the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) over the brutal killing of 71-year-old Hemjang Haokip, who was abducted from his farm hut on October 3, began at midnight on Monday, bringing normal life across Kangpokpi district to a near standstill. The shutdown followed the recovery of Haokips... The post Manipur: CoTU Shutdown Paralyses Kangpokpi, NH-2 Blocked Over Killing Of 71-Year-Old Kuki Man first appeared on Northeast Today .

Gangtok, Oct 5: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday paid tribute to former Chief Minister Nar Bahadur Bhandari on his 86th birth anniversary at Samman Bhawan. Tamang recalled Bhandaris contribution to the development of modern Sikkim and his role in the recognition of the Nepali language and its inclusion in the Eighth Schedule... The post Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Pays Tribute To Former CM Nar Bahadur Bhandari first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Oct 5: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday that two individuals, including a retired army jawan re-employed on a contractual basis, were arrested for allegedly transmitting sensitive defence-related information to Pakistan. The arrests were carried out following inputs provided by central agencies, Sarma said. He emphasized that the matter involved serious... The post Two held For Allegedly Sharing Defence Movement Information With Pakistan: Assam CM first appe

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday handed over 50 motorcycles to Assam Police personnel, aiming to boost traffic management, patrolling, and emergency response efficiency. The motorcycles were donated by Hero MotoCorp under its corporate social responsibility programme, Ride Safe India, according to a release from the Chief Ministers Office. The ceremony took place... The post Assam CM Hands Over 50 Hero MotoCorp Motorcycles To Police For Patrolling, Traffic Management first appe

Guwahati, Oct 5: The Assam cabinet has approved a series of key decisions, including job reservations for retired Agniveers and the introduction of a green cess on vehicle ownership transfers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the measures after chairing a meeting of the council of ministers on Sunday. The government has sanctioned a 12... The post Assam Cabinet Approves 12% Job Quota For Ex-Agniveers, Green Cess On Vehicle Transfers first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, October 03, 2026: Tripura is preparing for a possible peak electricity demand of around 410 MW during the Durga Puja festivities, with the state also planning to reduce power supply to Bangladesh and arrange additional power from other sources if required, Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath said after reviewing the states Puja preparedness with... The post Tripura Expects 410 MW Peak Power Demand During Durga Puja, Says Minister Ratan Lal Nath first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, October 3: Arunachal Pradesh Science and Technology Minister Dasanglu Pul visited the ONGC Geothermal Project at Puga Valley in Ladakh to study geothermal exploration, drilling and clean-energy generation models suited to challenging Himalayan conditions. The minister was accompanied by Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CES&HS) Director Tana Tage and geologists from the... The post Arunachal Minister Dasanglu Pul Visits Ladakhs Puga Geothermal Project, Explores Geotherma

Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday held a review meeting with officials of the State Planning & Investment Department and the Education Department to discuss the next phase of Mission Shikshit Arunachal. The meeting focused on streamlining the process of identifying and prioritising school infrastructure requirements across Arunachal Pradesh. We need to know exactly what... The post CM Khandu Reviews Next Phase Of Mission Shikshit Arunachal first appeared on Northeast Today .

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday intensified campaigning for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, Emphasizing the BJP-led governments initiatives for women and youth empowerment. Addressing three consecutive rallies in Jagiroad, Rupahihat, and Morigaon, Sarma urged voters to support ruling alliance candidate Devasish Sharma in the October 6 contest. Highlighting welfare schemes and... The post Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Pitches Development Schemes At Nagaon Bypoll Ral

Health and Family Welfare Minister Biyuram Wahge chaired a crucial meeting on dengue preparedness and prevention at Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) on Saturday. The meeting was attended by Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) Mayor Likha Nari Tadar, all corporators and senior health officials. Addressing the gathering, Minister Wahge emphasised the need... The post Arunachal: Health Minister Reviews Dengue Situation, Stresses Coordinated Action In ICR first appeared o

Guwahati, Oct 3: Assam Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on Saturday visited Padma Shri awardee Jadav Payeng, widely known as the Forest Man of India, at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital where he is undergoing treatment for respiratory issues. Payeng, who was admitted to the hospital on Thursday after developing a high fever,... The post Assam Minister Visits Ailing Forest Man Jadav Payeng In Jorhat Hospital first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Womens Wing of the Justice and Fair Delimitation (JFD), Manipur, on Saturday claimed to have secured the signatures of four more MLAs in support of its campaign against the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) based on the 1951 register and the conduct of the Census in the state until the NRC... The post Manipur: JFD Womens Wing Secures Four More MLAs Signatures For No NRC, No Census Campaign first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, October 03, 2026: Transport and Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Friday chaired a preparatory meeting at the conference hall of the West Tripura District Magistrates office to ensure the smooth and coordinated implementation of the upcoming Seva Jyoti Yatra programme. The meeting brought together officials and representatives from various administrative departments, police, Agartala Municipal... The post Seva Jyoti Yatra to Take Government Welfare Message to People, Says Tripura

Agartala, October 03, 2026: Resident doctors and postgraduate trainees of Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GB Pant Hospital have announced a possible pen-down strike from 9 am on October 5, demanding action over the alleged unauthorised recording and circulation of video and other content related to a recent incident involving a senior resident doctor.... The post Tripura: AGMC Resident Doctors Threaten Pen-Down Strike Over Video Circulation first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, October 03, 2026: Tipra Motha Party has projected a strong performance in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Village Committee elections, with Minister of State and party General Secretary Brishaketu Debbarma claiming that the party alone could secure between 470 and 500 of the 587 Village Committees. The votes are scheduled to... The post Tripura: Tipra Motha Expects to Win 470500 Village Committees, Says MoS Brishaketu Debbarma first appeared on Northeast T

Agartala, October 03, 2026: The College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Lembucherra, marked its 28th Foundation Day on Saturday with a programme highlighting academic excellence, institutional development, innovation and the achievements of its alumni. Minister for Higher Education, Panchayat and General Administration (Political), Kishor Barman, attended the programme as chief guest. Prof. Ratan Kumar... The post Kishor Barman Stresses Fisheries Education, Innovation for

Internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Churachandpur have urged the Manipur government to prioritise their resettlement before organising the Sangai Festival and reopening border trade at Moreh, alleging that earlier assurances on rehabilitation remain unfulfilled. The demand was raised by the Meitei Society Churachandpur at a press conference after submitting a memorandum to the Governor, Chief... The post Churachandpur IDPs Seek Resettlement Before Sangai Festival, Moreh Trade Reopening firs

Guwahati, Oct 3: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has welcomed the Union governments decision to establish a Centre of Excellence for Classical Assamese Studies at Tezpur University. He said the initiative would significantly strengthen research, digitisation, and preservation of the Assamese language, ensuring its cultural and academic legacy is safeguarded for future generations. The... The post Assam: Tezpur University To Get Centre Of Excellence For Classical Assamese Studies first a

Guwahati, Oct 3: Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve reopened to tourists on Saturday for the 202627 ecotourism season, with jeep safaris operating in two daily slots from 7:30 am to 10 am and 1:30 pm to 3 pm. Assam Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah Emphasized Kazirangas role in wildlife conservation and tourism. The... The post Assam: Kaziranga National Park Reopens For 2026-27 Ecotourism Season first appeared on Northeast Today .

Pakyong, Oct 3: Sikkim Chief Minister and Rhenock MLA Prem Singh Tamang distributed financial assistance under the Sikkim Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana to beneficiaries of Rhenock constituency at Titribotey, Rorathang, on Saturday. The programme was organised by the Women, Child, Senior Citizen and Divyangjan Welfare Department. The Aama Sashaktikaran Yojana is a statewide initiative aimed at... The post Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Distributes Aama Sashaktikaran Aid To Rhenock Beneficiaries first ap