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Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare J.P. Nadda on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting in Itanagar to take stock of the situation in districts affected by recent flash floods and cloudbursts in Arunachal Pradesh. The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, state ministers, MLAs, and senior... The post Union Minister J.P. Nadda Chairs Review Meeting On Arunachal Floods In Itanagar first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, Aug 6: A fast-track court in Mizorams Kolasib district has sentenced a 42-year-old woman to 12 years in prison for repeatedly forcing her minor daughter into prostitution in exchange for money and liquor. Judge R. Vanlalena delivered the verdict after finding the woman guilty of sexually exploiting her daughter between January 2023 and July... The post Mizoram Woman Sentenced To 12 Years In Jail for Forcing Minor Daughter Into Prostitution first appeared on Northeast Today .

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday chaired separate review meetings on the functioning of the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (RD&PR) Department and the Information Technology Department at the Civil Secretariat, Mantripukhri, to assess progress and chart future priorities. During the review of the RD&PR Department, attended by senior officials, the Chief Minister... The post Manipur CM Reviews Rural Development, IT Departments; Stresses Inclusive Growth And Digital G

Aizawl, August 6: Mizoram has urged the Centre to strengthen support for tribal development programmes, highlighting the states predominantly tribal population and the need for focused welfare initiatives. According to an official statement issued on Thursday, Mizoram Minister of State Lalnghinglova Hmar, who oversees the Sports, Tourism, Labour, Employment and Skill Development, and Excise departments,... The post Mizoram Seeks Greater Central Support For Tribal Development Programmes first app

Aizawl, August 6: An influential womens organisation in Mizoram on Thursday condemned the growing practice of using womens attire on social media to ridicule or demean individuals, describing it as disrespectful to women and calling for an immediate end to the trend. The statement by the states apex womens body came days after the Youth... The post Mizoram Womens Body Condemns Use Of Female Attire To Mock Individuals, Seeks Respect For Mizo Traditional Dress first appeared on Northeast Today .

Two young women from Nepal were found hanging from the same tree in an open area near Jakkur in north Bengaluru on Thursday morning, prompting police to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths. The deceased have been identified as Srijana (22) and Rita (23), both natives of Nepal. According to police, their... The post Two Nepalese Women Found Hanging From Tree In Bengaluru, Probe Underway first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Aug 6: Assam Polices Special Task Force (STF) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on tax fraud networks, arresting three individuals in Kolkata during two separate operations. With these arrests, the total number of people apprehended in connection with the pan-India GST fraud cases has risen to 12, according to an official statement issued Thursday.... The post Assam STF Nabs 3 From Kolkata In Tax Fraud Case first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, Aug 6: A temporary bridge between Jharnapani and Molvom was washed away following incessant rainfall and flooding, disrupting road connectivity between Chumoukedima and Jalukie in Peren district. According to an official traffic advisory, commuters travelling between Chumoukedima and Jalukie have been asked to use alternate routes with immediate effect. Light motor vehicles can travel... The post Nagaland: Temporary Bridge Between Jharnapani To Molvom Washed Away, Traffic Advisory Issued

The Working Committee of the Joint Tribes Council Manipur (WC-JTCM) has opposed the proposed visit of Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh to the Makhan Relief Camp on August 8, saying the government should first ensure justice for the six Liangmai Naga men who were abducted and killed in May before undertaking official programmes in... The post Manipur: Naga Organisation Opposes CMs Proposed Visit To Makhan, Demands Justice For Six Slain Liangmai Men first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP) launched the first phase of its humanitarian assistance for families affected by the flash floods that hit several districts of the state between June 26 and 29. An IFCSAP delegation led by President Dr. Emi Rumi, along with General Secretary Maya Murtem and IFCSAP Papum... The post Arunachal: IFCSAP Launches First Phase Of Flood Relief, Hands Over 2.05 Lakh To Papum Pare first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, Aug 6: Continuous heavy rainfall across Nagaland has triggered floods, landslides, road damage and disrupted connectivity in several districts, prompting the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) to issue a public advisory urging residents to remain vigilant. In Chumoukedima district, waterlogging was reported in Ward-9, while roads and a culvert sustained damage at multiple... The post Heavy Rain Triggers Floods, Landslides And Infrastructure Damage Across Nagaland first

Pasang Dorjee Sona, Minister of Tourism, reviewed the progress of the ongoing road construction works from Kaying to Mechuka during a meeting held at the Headquarters of Chief Engineer, Project Brahmank (GREF), Pasighat. The meeting focused on assessing the current status, challenges, and timelines of the strategically important border road project in Shi-Yomi district. During... The post Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona Reviews Kaying-Mechuka Road Works At Project Brahmank HQ, Pasighat first appeare

Gangtok, August 3: Lok Sabha MP Dr. Indra Hang Subba has raised issues related to child welfare and protection in Sikkim during the ongoing Parliament session, seeking details on support provided to Child Care Institutions (CCIs) under Mission Vatsalya. According to the information shared by the Centre, 28 Child Care Institutions across Sikkim are currently... The post Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba Raises Child Welfare Concerns In Lok Sabha first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 03, 2026: Tripura marked National Organ Donation Day 2026 on a grand scale for the first time with the observance of Angdaan Jeevan Sanjeevani Abhiyan at Pragna Bhavan in Agartala on Monday. Addressing the programme, Health Secretary Kiran Gitte stressed the need to create statewide awareness on organ donation while outlining the... The post Health Department Targets Liver, Heart and Bone Marrow Transplants in Tripura, Says Secretary Kiran Gitte first appeared on Northeast Toda

Home Minister Mama Natung, on Monday chaired a coordination meeting of the Police Housing Corporation. The meeting was attended by the newly appointed Managing Director, IGP Taba Tusar; General Manager, DIGP Tumme Amo; Chief Engineer, Superintending Engineer, and Executive Engineers of the Corporation. Key issues deliberated during the meeting included payment and appointment of contractual/contingency... The post Arunachal: Mama Natung Reviews Police Housing Projects And 6th IRBN Infrastructure

Assam athlete Rairoop Khakhlari has brought laurels to the nation by winning a silver medal at the 9th Heroes Taekwondo International Championship 2026 held in Thailand. Hailing from Mezingpara village in Dudhnoi of Goalpara district, Khakhlari represented India at the prestigious international tournament and delivered a commendable performance against top competitors from across the world.... The post Assam Athlete Rairoop Khakhlari Wins Silver At International Taekwondo Championship first appe

Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho on August 2 laid the foundation stone for the Late Smt. Jamnabai Firodia North East India Bhavan Rani Gaidinliu Girls Hostel in Pune, a project aimed at providing safe accommodation and educational support to students from the Northeastern states. The hostel, estimated to cost around Rs 10 crore,... The post Manipur Deputy CM Losii Dikho Lays Foundation Stone For Rani Gaidinliu Girls Hostel In Pune first appeared on Northeast Today .

Security forces and Manipur Police arrested two persons in separate anti-narcotics operations conducted in Churachandpur and Senapati districts, recovering opium and suspected brown sugar. On August 2, security forces arrested Seikhogin Mate (43) of T. Khuangkhai Village under Sangaikot Sub-Division in Churachandpur district during a raid at his residence. Approximately 13.230 kg of opium was... The post Two Arrested In Separate Drug Hauls Across Manipur first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to constitute an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) to assess the damage caused by the ongoing southwest monsoon in Nagaland following a request from the state government. The announcement comes after Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved the advance release of 2,117 crore from the Central share... The post Centre To send Inter-Ministerial Central Team To Nagaland To Assess Monsoon Damage first appeared on Northeast Today .