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Agartala, August 14, 2026: Partition Horrors Remembrance Day was observed at the Sachin Dev Burman Auditorium in Belonia on Friday to commemorate the tragic events of the 1947 Partition and remember the immense suffering, displacement and loss of life associated with the period. The programme was organised by the South District BJP Committee and attended... The post Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb Recalls Painful Legacy of Partition, Stresses National Unity first appeared on Northeast Today .

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand on Friday paid tribute to the victims of the 1947 Partition during the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day observance held at the Palace Auditorium of the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) in the Palace Compound. The observance was attended by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Members of Parliament, state ministers, MLAs... The post Manipur CM Pays Tribute To Partition Victims On Remembrance Day first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 14, 2026: The investigation into the death of Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar is being pursued through technical analysis and scientific examination, with investigators expecting to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident soon, West Tripura SP Namit Pathak said on Friday. Dhankar was found hanging on July 20 in a washroom connected to his... The post Tripura DGP Death Probe Progressing, Facts to Emerge Soon: SP Namit Pathak first appeared on Northeast Today .

The All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) and Editors Guild Manipur (EGM) have raised concern over the growing misuse, distortion and unauthorised reproduction of news reports, newspaper content and electronic-media material by social media pages, groups, YouTube channels and other digital platforms. In a joint appeal issued on Friday, the two media organisations said a... The post Manipur Journalists, Editors Bodies Raise Concern Over Unauthorised Reproduction Of Media Content first app

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati have developed a low-cost catalyst that can efficiently produce hydrogen from water, marking a significant advancement in Indias pursuit of sustainable energy under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Hydrogen is widely regarded as a clean energy source since its use generates only water as a byproduct, unlike fossil... The post Assam: IIT-Guwahati Develops Low-Cost Nickel Catalyst For Hydrogen Production From Water first appeared on No

Nikom Riba, Deputy Commandant, Arunachal Pradesh Police has been conferred the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM), as announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs on the occasion of Indias 80th Independence Day 2026. According to the official honours list released by the MHA, Dy. Commandant Ribas name appears at Serial Number 15 in the Police... The post Arunachal Polices Deputy Commandant Nikom Riba Conferred Medal For Meritorious Service On I-Day 2026 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 14, 2026: Tripuras Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday called upon people to learn from the painful history of Partition and work towards strengthening national unity, harmony, humanity and brotherhood. He was speaking at a programme organised by the Department of History of Swami Vivekananda Mahavidyalaya to observe Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.... The post Learn from Partitions Pain to Strengthen Unity and Harmony, Says Minister Ratan Lal Nath first appeared on Northe

Shillong, Aug 14: Meghalaya has reported a surge in HIV cases, with 558 individuals testing positive between April and June this year. Among them, 60 pregnant women were diagnosed with HIV, raising concerns about mother-to-child transmission. The figures were released by the Meghalaya AIDS Control Society (MACS) during the statewide launch of the Intensified IEC... The post Meghalaya Records 558 New HIV Cases In Three Months; 60 Pregnant Women Test Positive first appeared on Northeast Today .

The District Administration, Upper Siang observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day 2026 at Yingkiong on Friday, paying tribute to those who lost their lives and endured immense suffering during the Partition of India in 1947. The observance began with Deputy Commissioner Talo Jerang inaugurating an exhibition titled Partition of India Memory, Loss and Resilience: 14... The post Arunachal: Upper Siang Observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day With Exhibition And Tributes first appeared on Nort

Assams acclaimed filmmaker Rima Das has once again brought international recognition to Indian cinema, winning the Best Indie Film Award at the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) for her latest feature Not a Hero. This marks her second triumph in the category, having previously won in 2019 for Bulbul Can Sing. Not a... The post Assamese Filmmaker Rima Das Not A Hero Wins Best Indie Film Award At IFFM 2026 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 14, 2026: Ahead of Independence Day, security arrangements have been stepped up across West Tripura district including Agartala with police coordinating closely with the CRPF, BSF and Tripura State Rifles (TSR) to prevent any untoward incident. West Tripura Superintendent of Police Namit Pathak said on Friday that intensified patrolling was underway across the... The post Independence Day Security Tightened Across West Tripura as Police, CRPF, BSF and TSR Step Up Vigil first app

Tawang Police on Friday successfully traced and safely recovered four minor boys reported missing from Eklavya Model Residential School, Bana, East Kameng District, within 35 minutes of receiving information. According to officials, at around 12:30 PM, the Officer-in-Charge of Police Station Seppa informed Tawang Police that four minor boys had gone missing from EMRS Bana... The post Arunachal: Tawang Police Recover Four Missing Boys From EMRS Bana In 35 Minutes first appeared on Northeast Today

Gangtok, August 14: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Friday congratulated Assistant Superintendent of Police Sonam Wangdi Bhutia and SFO Rajesh Rai on being conferred the Presidents Medal for Meritorious Service in Police and Fire Service, respectively, on the occasion of Independence Day. The Chief Minister said the prestigious honours recognise their exceptional professionalism,... The post Sikkim Officers Sonam Wangdi Bhutia, Rajesh Rai Conferred Presidents Medals For Meritorious Se

Agartala, August 14, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Friday unveiled the foundation stone of the proposed Agartala Government Eye Hospital at Capital Complex, Agartala, marking a major step towards strengthening specialised eye-care services in the state. Speaking at the programme, the Chief Minister said the existing Eye Department was no longer... The post A Dedicated Facility Will Transform Ophthalmology: CM Dr Manik Saha Announces 123-Crore Government Eye Hospital first

Guwahati, Aug 14: The Assam Polices Special Task Force (STF) has arrested an alleged inter-state drug dealer and recovered heroin valued at around 80 crore during a raid, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday. According to the Chief Minister, the STF carried out a raid at the premises of the alleged drug dealer,... The post Assam STF Seized Heroin Worth 80 Crore, Inter-State Drug Dealer Arrested first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 14, 2026: Former Tripura Chief Minister and former CPI(M) Politburo member Manik Sarkar has described the filing of police complaints against him over his recent remarks as a sign of the extreme weakness of the state government, alleging that his statement had been distorted to create confusion among the people. Speaking to reporters,... The post Police Cases Show Governments Extreme Weakness: Tripuras Ex-CM Manik Sarkar Hits Back at CM Dr Manik Saha first appeared on Northeast

Agartala, August 14, 2026: Five personnel of the Tripura Police have been selected for the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) as part of the Independence Day 2026 honours announced by the Centre. The awardees are Tripura Police SP Amitabh Pal, Havildar Shishuranjan Chowdhury, Subedar Sanjib Patra, Naik Md. Moharram Ali and Constable Mrinal Debbarma. According... The post Five Tripura Police Personnel Receive Medals for Meritorious Service on Independence Day 2026 first appeared on Northeast Tod