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The Bollywood film Ohh My Dog, written and directed by Amit Rai, released on August 7, 2026, and carries a significant Assam connection through one of its two parallel stories. The film follows two separate adventures unfolding on the same day, one in Dibrugarh, Assam, and the other in Patna, Bihar. In Assam, a sharp-witted [] The post Bollywood film Ohh My Dog brings Assam to screens through Dibrugarh appeared first on NorthEast Now .

In 1999, something happened in Assamese music that would never happen again. Zubeen Garg and Bhupen Hazarika, two of the most distinctive voices the region has ever produced, came together on a single album. That album was Xopun, and for those who know its backstory, it carries an emotional weight that goes far beyond the [] The post Xopun: The album that brought Assams two legends together for the only time appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: ReelDrama, an OTT platform focused on Assamese-language entertainment, is set to launch its new original crime thriller web series Ghun in September. Directed by Mrinmay Saikia, the investigative thriller will premiere in more than 130 countries. The series begins with a hit-and-run accident in Guwahati. As the investigation progresses, it uncovers real estate deals [] The post Assam: Crime thriller web series Ghun to premiere on ReelDrama in September appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Borluit Productions has announced October 9, 2026, as the new theatrical release date for its debut Assamese feature film Dipholu. The announcement was made at the Gauhati Press Club on Monday. The film was earlier scheduled to release on August 21, but the release was postponed due to the continuing impact of floods across [] The post Assam: Film Dipholu to hit theatres on October 9 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Following an industry standstill caused by severe flooding in Upper Assam, several major Assamese film releases were indefinitely postponed. Now breaking the dry spell, the Assamese box office is set to resume operations with the state-wide release of the much anticipated, big-budget Assamese movie NRC Nalparar Ram Chandra on September 25, 2026. Based on [] The post Assamese film NRC Nalparar Ram Chandra to hit screens on September 25 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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