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Two Kuki-Zo women were killed in an attack at Leisang Kuki village in Tamenglong district of Manipur, local sources said on Tuesday. The incident reportedly took place when the victims and other villagers were at their farm areas. Several farmhouses were also allegedly set ablaze during the attack. The deceased were identified as Chonga Sitlhou,... The post Manipur: Two Kuki-Zo women killed In Attack On Leisang village, Tamenglong first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, September 15: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse reviewed Mizorams sports ecosystem during her visit to Aizawl, with emphasis on upgrading infrastructure, strengthening athlete support and creating more opportunities for sporting talent from the Northeast. During the visit, Khadse met Mizoram Minister of State for Sports and Youth Services... The post The Northeast Has Immense Sporting Potential, Says Union Minister Raksha Khadse In Aizawl first appeared o

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against prominent Arunachal Pradesh lawyer and anti-dam activist Bhanu Tatak for alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. Tatak, who is associated with the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum (SIFF) as legal advisor and heads the Dibang Resistance, has been at the forefront of protests... The post Arunachal Anti-Dam Activist Bhanu Tatak Booked By CBI Under FCRA For Alleged Rs 17.6 Lakh Foreign Funding first appeare

Shillong, September 15: The Meghalaya Cabinet on Tuesday approved a uniform cessation age of 60 years for Regular Casual Workers (RCWs), Casual Workers and Muster Roll Workers. The decision also includes a consequential amendment to the Meghalaya Regular Casual Workers Scheme, 1996, bringing the three categories under a common age limit. Previously, different cessation ages... The post Meghalaya Cabinet Approves Uniform 60-Year Cessation Age For Casual Workers first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, September 15: The Meghalaya Cabinet on Tuesday approved CM IMPACT+, a new Grant-in-Aid programme aimed at strengthening Secondary and Higher Secondary education across the state. With around 1,900 Secondary and Higher Secondary schools operating across Meghalaya, the government said focused intervention is needed to address gaps in access and infrastructure. Seven blocks in the... The post Meghalaya Introduces Performance-Linked Grants For Secondary And Higher Secondary Schools first a

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) strongly condemned the alleged heavy deployment of paramilitary and police forces in Siang and Upper Siang districts for survey, drilling and Preliminary Feasibility Report (PFR) activities related to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). In a press release, APCC Secretary-cum-Spokesperson Johny Yangfo questioned the need for such a... The post Arunachal: APCC Condemns Heavy Security Deployment In Siang For SUMP Survey; Says Trust C

Guwahati, Sep 15: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state is home to 3,260 one-horned rhinoceroses, representing nearly 80 percent of the global population of the species. Sarma Emphasized that the latest survey recorded this impressive figure, crediting the achievement to Assams strong conservation measures and the absence of poaching incidents in... The post Assam Has 3,260 One-Horned Rhinos, 80% Of Global Count: CM Himanta first appeared on Northeast Today .

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday praised members of the public for preserving ancient manuscripts and archival records, saying the documents reflect the states rich scientific heritage, cultural identity and civilisational history. The Chief Minister was speaking at the 44th Archives Week Celebration and Records Exhibition-2026 at the Manipur State Archives Complex in... The post Manipur CM Praises Public For Preserving Manipurs Ancient Archival Records first appeared on

Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona attended the 59th Engineers Day Celebration 2026 at Banquet Hall, Itanagar, on Tuesday. The programme was organised by the Arunachal Pradesh Engineering Service Association (APESA) to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. Speaking at the event, the minister said engineers play a vital role in shaping... The post Arunachal: Sona Lauds Engineers Role In States Progress At The 59th Engineers Day Event first appeared on

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday reviewed the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 process with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Meghalaya, and officials of the Election Department. Sangma appreciated the efforts of Team Meghalaya to ensure that no genuine elector is left out of the electoral roll. He urged citizens who have received... The post Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Reviews SIR 2026 Process, Urges Citizens To Cooperate first appeared on Northeast Today .

The All Puroik Welfare Society (APWS) has served a seven-day ultimatum to Ashok Doka, President All Nyishi Students Union(ANSU) seeking a written apology for allegedly making derogatory remarks against the Puroik community in a viral voice clip. In a statement, the society alleged that Doka used objectionable language and misused the term Solung in reference... The post Arunachal: All Puroik Welfare Society Issues 7-Day Ultimatum To Ashok Doka Over Alleged Remarks Against Puroik Community first

Gangtok, Sep 15: Sikkim Minister-cum-Area MLA Tshering T. Bhutia on Tuesday inspected the landslide-affected area at Rimbi/Singlitam in Gyalshing district and assessed the extensive damage caused to households, properties and the MelliKhechuperiYuksom road. The landslide has completely damaged the road, severely disrupting a key connectivity route in the area. During the inspection, Bhutia reviewed the... The post Sikkim Minister Tshering T. Bhutia Inspects Landslide-Hit Rimbi, Assures Support T

Shillong, September 15: The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has released the examination schedule for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Examination 202627. According to the notification issued on September 14 and signed by the Controller of Examinations, the Class 10 board examinations will begin on December 4, 2026, and conclude on December 16,... The post Meghalaya Board Announces SSLC Examination Schedule For 202627 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Sep 15: A special POCSO court in Assams Dhubri district has sentenced Utpal Roy to death for the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in 2023. The verdict was delivered on Monday by Bilasipara Additional and District Court Special Judge Rana Dutta, who found Roy guilty of sexually assaulting and subsequently killing the... The post Assam Court Hands Death Penalty In Child Rape-Murder Case first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 15: A financial assistance of 50,000 has been sanctioned from the Prime Ministers National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the advanced medical treatment of Soham Paul, a resident of Ramnagar in Agartala. The sanction was conveyed by the Prime Ministers Office to the Director of Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, through a letter dated September... The post Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb Thanks PM Modi for 50,000 Aid for Ramnagar Residents Medical Treatment first appeared on Northeast Today

Agartala, September 15, 2026: Women from government offices, educational institutions and the unorganised sector were introduced to the opportunities and practical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at an awareness and training programme organised in Agartala. The programme, titled Awareness cum Training Programme on Yashodha AI, was organised by the Tripura Commission for Women (TCW) under... The post Tripura: AI Training Held in Agartala to Expand Womens Employment Opportunities firs

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday launched the official website of the Loktak Development Authority (LDA) and released its Waterbird Census Report at the Chief Ministers Secretariat. The initiative is aimed at improving public access to information on the activities of the LDA and raising awareness about the conservation and sustainable management of... The post Manipur CM Launches LDA Website, Releases Loktak Waterbird Census Report first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Kuki CSO Working Committee in Manipurs Kamjong district has issued a 36-hour ultimatum to the district administration to address what it described as a prolonged economic embargo and movement restrictions affecting the Kuki community, warning of an indefinite economic blockade at Chassad if its demands are not met. The committee alleged that Kuki residents... The post Kuki CSO Panel Gives Kamjong Administration 36-Hour Ultimatum Over Economic Embargo first appeared on Northeast Today .

Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Tesam Pongte is representing the state legislature at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa. The Speaker is attending the global parliamentary forum along with the Honble Deputy Speaker and fellow delegates from Arunachal Pradesh. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference is one of the largest... The post Arunachal Assembly Speaker Tesam Pongte Represents State At 69th Commonwealth Parliam

Agartala, September 15, 2026: The Tripura High Court has temporarily halted proceedings initiated by the Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) against Nachiketa Mittal, Registrar of Tripura Law University, in connection with an anonymous complaint. The interim order was passed in WP(C) No. 646 of 2026 by a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice M. S. Ramachandra... The post Tripura High Court Stays Human Rights Commission Proceedings Against National Law University Registrar first appeared on

Itanagar, Spetember 15: Families affected by the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) have appealed to heavy machinery owners, operators and labourers to refrain from participating in Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) related activities at proposed project sites. The appeal covers PFR activities planned at Parong/Beging, Dite-Dime and Ugeng (Riga)/Kongong Lingkok (Komkar). In a public notice, the... The post Siang Upper Multipurpose Project Row: Affected Families Urge Machinery Owners, Wo

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday evening chaired an all-party meeting to discuss issues related to the implementation and updating of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state, officials said. The meeting, held at the Chief Ministers Secretariat, was attended by senior leaders of the BJP and Congress, along with representatives... The post Manipur CM Chairs All-Party Meeting On NRC Update first appeared on Northeast Today .

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday flagged off three Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) for Sohra, Pynursla and Baghmara, aimed at improving last-mile healthcare access in remote areas. The units, staffed by a doctor and a paramedic, will cover 93 villages and benefit more than 2 lakh people by bringing essential healthcare services closer to... The post Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Flags Off 3 Mobile Medical Units To Strengthen Rural Healthcare first appeared on Northeast Today .

The All Nyishi Students Union (ANSU) has issued a final seven-day ultimatum to the Department of Education, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, seeking immediate action on its representation for allocation of funds to 56 identified schools in Nyishi-inhabited districts. In its letter to the Education Minister, ANSU referred to its earlier representation and said that more... The post ANSU Issues Final 7-Day Ultimatum To Education Department Over Funding For 56 Schools first appeared on Northeast To

The Sikkim Legislative Assembly delegation, led by Speaker Mingma Norbu Sherpa and Deputy Speaker Raj Kumari Thapa, participated in the 42nd Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Small Branches Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa, on September 14, 2026. The conference brought together delegates from more than 50 small branches across the Commonwealth. Discussions focused on... The post Sikkim Legislative Assembly Delegation Attends Commonwealth Parliamentary Conferences In South Af

The Save Taksing Save Arunachal Movement Committee (STSAMC) strongly condemned the denial by Governor K T Parnaik on reports of Chinese PLA incursion in the Taksing area of Upper Subansiri district. Calling the denial highly unfortunate, condemnable and unacceptable, STSAMC convenor Paknga Bage said the statement contradicts ground realities. In its press release, the committee... The post Arunachal Is Not For Sale: Save Taksing Save Arunachal Movement Committee(STSAMC) Hits Out At Governor Over

Itanagar, September 15: Several residents of Tawang and other parts of Arunachal Pradesh have alleged that Sherab Lama left the country after collecting large sums of money by promising overseas employment, visas and opportunities to travel to European countries. According to the alleged victims, Lama, along with Tenzin Lhamu and Norbu Lama, operated through a... The post Arunachal: Tawang Residents Allege Job Scam, Accuse Sherab Lama Of Fleeing To Europe After Duping Locals first appeared on No

Kohima, September 14: District-level youth festivals were held today in several districts of Nagaland, providing young people with a platform to showcase their cultural, creative and oratory talents. Organised by the District Youth Resources and Sports Offices, the festivals featured competitions in declamation, folk song and folk dance. In Noklak, the festival was held at... The post Nagaland Holds District-Level Youth Festivals Across Several Districts first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, September 14: The temporarily restored Lein Bridge on the Noklak-Panso road via Lengnyu-Tsuwao has been opened for vehicular movement, officials said on Monday. In a travel advisory, Noklak Deputy Commissioner P. Mono Khiamniungan said the bridge is currently motorable only for light vehicles. Commuters and drivers have been advised to maintain a safe speed,... The post Nagaland: Lein Bridge On Noklak-Panso Road Via Lengnyu-Tsuwao Reopens For Light Vehicles first appeared on Northeast To

Gangtok, September 14: The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) has issued an advisory amid a prevailing landslide situation at Singlitam and Rimbi in Gyalshing district, with the District Administration and concerned departments intensifying relief, evacuation and road restoration measures. The landslides, reported from September 12, have affected several vulnerable areas, with District Collector Gyalshing... The post Sikkim Landslides: 28 Houses, 128 People Evacuated In Rimbi; Re

Gangtok, September 14: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Sunday met students from the state who qualified the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and secured admission to the MBBS 2026 batch at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Helen Lepcha Sikkim Government Medical College and other reputed medical institutions across the country. The... The post Sikkim CM Meets NEET Qualifiers, Hands Over Laptops To MBBS Students first appeared on Northeast Today .

A 12-hour consultative meeting on Inter-State Border, Article 371(H) of the Constitution of India, and the Chakma & Hajong issue, hosted by the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) under the leadership of President Meje Taku and General Secretary Mato Bui concluded on Sunday. After marathon deliberations, the meeting adopted three key resolutions, formation of... The post Arunachal: AAPSU Calls For Statewide Collective Movement On Chakma-Hajong, Border Issues And Article 371(H) first app

Itanagar, September 14: Residents of Komkar and Riga villages in Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh on Monday blocked Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and police personnel from entering the Ugeng site, where activities related to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) are underway. Sources said CAPF personnel were deployed overnight at Riga village amid... The post Fresh Standoff Over Siang Upper Multipurpose Project In Arunachal; Villagers Block Entry To Ugeng Site first appear

Itanagar, September 14: Arunachal Pradesh para-badminton player Biri Takar won a bronze medal for India at the Japan Para Badminton International 2026 Level II, held in Tokyo from September 8 to 13. The tournament was organised under the aegis of the Badminton Association of India (BAI), the national governing body for badminton recognised by... The post Arunachal Para-Badminton Player Biri Takar Wins Bronze At Japan Para Badminton International 2026 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, September 14: The sustained child-safety awareness campaign conducted by East Siang Police under Project Muskaan has yielded a significant result, with a school student using the knowledge gained during an awareness session to report the alleged sexual abuse of his cousin through Child Helpline 1098. According to East Siang Superintendent of Police Pankaj Lamba,... The post Arunachal Schoolboy Uses 1098 Helpline After Project Muskaan Session, POCSO Accused Arrested In East Siang first

Itanagar, September 14: As many as 202 cases involving a total settlement amount of more than 2.38 crore were resolved during the National Lok Adalat held across Arunachal Pradesh, officials said. The day-long exercise was organised under the aegis of the Arunachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA) in coordination with District Legal Services Authorities... The post 202 Cases Resolved In Arunachal National Lok Adalat, Settlement Crosses 2.38 Crore first appeared on Northeast Today

Itanagar, September 14: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms across several districts of Arunachal Pradesh from September 15, with the weather activity likely to continue over parts of the state for the next five days. According to the Meteorological Centre in Itanagar, rain and thunderstorms are expected on Tuesday in Kurung... The post Arunachal Pradesh To Witness Rain, Thunderstorms From September 15: IMD first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, September 14: More than 16,000 women in Arunachal Pradesh have achieved Lakhpati Didi status, while nearly one lakh women have been mobilised into 15,999 self-help groups (SHGs), Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said on Monday. Sharing the figures on social media, Mein said the growing Lakhpati Didi movement was opening new avenues for women... The post Arunachal: Over 16,000 Women Achieve Lakhpati Didi Status, Says DCM Chowna Mein first appeared on Northeast Today .

Itanagar, September 14: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Arunachal Pradesh has arrested a retired divisional forest officer (DFO) in connection with the alleged misappropriation of government funds amounting to 31.93 crore in the Banderdewa Forest Division, officials said on Monday. The former DFO was arrested on Sunday, according to a release issued by the ACB.... The post Arunachal: Retired Divisional Forest Officer Arrested For Alleged Rs 31.93 Crore Financial Irregularities first appeared

Aizawl, Sep 14: The Zoram Peoples Movement (ZPM) is preparing for a leadership transition, with indications that Chief Minister Lalduhoma may soon assume the role of party president. At an internal meeting held on Monday, Home Minister K Sapdanga suggested that the ruling party was actively considering a change in its leadership structure. Sapdanga noted... The post Mizoram ZPM Set For Leadership Change, Lalduhoma May Become Party Chief first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, Sep 14: Mizoram Home Minister and senior Zoram Peoples Movement (ZPM) leader K Sapdanga on Monday emphasized that party unity, grassroots mobilisation, and sustained public trust are vital for the ruling party to retain power in the state. Speaking at a meeting held at the ZPM office, Sapdanga urged party leaders and workers to... The post Mizoram: Home Minister K Sapdanga Stresses Party Unity, Public Trust Ahead Of 2028 Assembly Polls first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, Sep 14: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday visited the Hawkers Markets at Barik and Dhankheti, designated spaces for street vendors relocated from Barik, Dhankheti, Laitumkhrah and adjoining areas. During the visit, the Chief Minister handed over 20,000 cheques to vendors under the CM Livelihood Grant as one-time financial support to strengthen... The post Meghalaya CM Visits Hawkers Markets, Distributes 20,000 Livelihood Grants To Vendors first appeared on Northeast T

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday urged contractual employees to seek regularisation through proper and transparent channels, while calling for an immediate end to bribery in the process. Addressing a programme for the inauguration, launch and foundation stone-laying of various projects at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Singh expressed concern... The post Manipur CM Khemchand Urges Contractual Employees To Shun Bribery For Regularisation first a

GUWAHATI, Sep 14: Assam Police rescued 82 cows and seized two vehicles during an anti-smuggling operation in Bongaigaon district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday. Sarma stated that the operation was carried out in Abhayapuri following secret intelligence inputs. While most of the cattle were safely recovered, two were found dead. He did... The post 82 Cattle Rescued, Two Vehicles Seized In Assams Bongaigaon first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 14, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Monday announced a month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan in the state to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday on September 17 and commemorate his 25 years of uninterrupted service in constitutional leadership. Addressing a press conference at the Secretariat in Agartala on Monday afternoon, Dr... The post Tripura to Launch Month-Long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan From September 17: CM Dr Manik Saha first appeared on Northeast Today .

Abu Metha, Advisor to Chief Minister and Chairman of Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), on Monday welcomed the upcoming 6th Brillante Piano Festival in New Delhi, describing it as an opportunity to showcase talent and bring world-class music to the capital. The festival will begin with Brillante Street Piano on September 16, followed... The post 6th Brillante Piano Festival To Showcase Naga Talent In New Delhi first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 14, 2026: Students of Paschim Rajnagar English Medium School staged a road blockade on Monday morning, demanding an immediate and permanent solution to the acute shortage of teachers at the institution. The protest brought traffic on the main Chebari-Tulashikhar road to a standstill for a considerable period, resulting in long queues of vehicles... The post Tripura: Students Block Chebari-Tulashikhar Road Over Teacher Shortage first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, Sep 14: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday urged the younger generation to learn Hindi while continuing to preserve the states Mizo language, culture and identity. Addressing a Hindi Diwas celebration organised by the Mizoram Hindi Prachar Sabha at Dawrpui Multipurpose Hall, Lalduhoma said proficiency in Hindi was becoming increasingly important due to... The post Hindi Proficiency Important For Employment, Says Mizoram CM At Hindi Diwas first appeared on Northeast Today .

Williamnagar Civil Hospital in Meghalaya has achieved a major medical milestone with the successful removal of a 15-kg ovarian tumour from a 45-year-old woman on September 8. The complex surgery was performed under epidural anaesthesia and marked the hospitals first major procedure of this kind. The patient had been experiencing abdominal pain and distension for... The post Meghalaya: Williamnagar Civil Hospital Successfully Removes 15-Kg Ovarian Tumour first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 14, 2026: A blood donation camp was organised at Banamalipur Mahanam Angan in Agartala on Monday to mark the foundation day of the institution, with Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha attending the programme. The camp was organised by the Nikhil Tripura Mahanam Sebak Sangha as part of its social service initiatives. Agartala... The post Preserve Sanatan Values, Guide Younger Generation: Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha at Mahanam Angans Foundation Day first appeared on Northeast Tod