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Written by: Pooja Gupta The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), proposed in Upper Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh, is set to be Indias largest hydropower dam a nearly 11,000 MW structure conceived to regulate the flow of the Siang River, which becomes the Brahmaputra downstream in Assam. It is also one of the most [] The post Siang Dam in Arunachal: Can India Balance Water Security and Indigenous Concerns? appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various teaching positions or jobs in Nagaland University in 2026. Nagaland University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Guest Faculty in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering in 2026. Name of post : Guest Faculty in Department of Computer Science [] The post Nagaland Jobs 2026 : Apply for GF posts in Nagaland University appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A preliminary study by Nepalese scientists has attributed the devastating floods that swept through the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli corridor on August 26 to a massive ice-rock avalanche in the high Himalayas, ruling out conventional rainfall as the primary trigger. The report, commissioned by the Nepal Environment Society and released on Sunday, also found no evidence that [] The post Himalayan ice-rock avalanche triggered deadly Nepal floods, scientists rule out GLOF appeared first on NorthEa

Guwahati: Meghalaya showcased its growing presence in Indias creative and digital economy through its state-backed digital initiative, Hello Meghalaya, at Film Expo India held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The initiative presented Meghalaya not merely as a picturesque filming destination but as an emerging hub for storytelling, filmmaking and creative talent. The states pavilion [] The post Hello Meghalaya draws national attention at Film Expo India in New Delhi appeared first on NorthEast No

Guwahati: East Khasi Hills police have registered cases against Khasi Students Union (KSU) president Raymond Kharjana, general secretary Reuben Najiar and vice-president Pynkmenlang Sanmiet in connection with the vandalisation of two Meghalaya High Court vehicles at Mawlai Phudmuri and Mawlai Nonglum on the evening of August 19. The three KSU leaders were produced before the [] The post Meghalaya police book top three KSU leaders over vandalisation of High Court vehicles appeared first on NorthE

Guwahati: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said Nepals flood death toll has climbed to 788, while 2,502 people remain missing. A total of 9,435 people have so far been rescued from the flood-affected areas, the authority said. The disaster has also claimed 16 lives on the Chinese side of the border, [] The post Nepal floods: Death toll reaches 788 as at least 2,502 people remain missing appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: Assam Rifles personnel seized 250.21 grams of heroin valued at more than Rs 1.87 crore near Zokhawthar along the Mizoram-Myanmar border, an official said on Sunday. The seizure was made on Saturday following specific intelligence inputs about the movement of narcotics in the area, according to a Defence spokesperson. Acting on the information, Assam [] The post Mizoram: Assam Rifles seizes heroin worth over Rs 1.87 crore near Zokhawthar along Myanmar border appeared first on NorthEast No

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: What began as a simple fascination with flowers has grown into a commercial venture for a woman farmer from Nagalands Phek district, with her produce now finding buyers in major cities including Delhi and Mumbai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the journey of Vesalu Puro during the 137th episode of his monthly [] The post Nagaland farmer turns love for flowers into flourishing inter-state business appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A rare clouded leopard has been photographed in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh at an elevation of 2,080 metres, providing the first detailed photographic documentation of the elusive wild cat in the district. The photograph was captured by a camera trap at Dudungarh at 7:40 pm on January 28, 2025, during a mammal [] The post Rare clouded leopard captured on camera in Tawang, hinting at wider presence in Arunachal appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Itanagar: Rezina Mihu of Arunachal Pradesh has been elected Vice Chairperson of the Integrated Mountain Initiative (IMI), a national body working to promote sustainable mountain development across Indias Himalayan and other mountain states. Mihu is the first person from Arunachal Pradesh to hold the position. The results of the IMI Governing Council Election 2026 were [] The post Rezina Mihu becomes first from Arunachal elected IMI Vice Chairperson appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Four alleged members of an interstate criminal gang were killed in an early-morning encounter with police near Songsak in Meghalayas East Garo Hills district on Sunday. According to preliminary reports, the encounter took place when police teams were conducting a search operation in the Songsak area. The suspected gang members allegedly opened fire at [] The post Meghalaya: Four alleged interstate gang members killed in encounter in East Garo Hills 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

Dimapur: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday said gaming and technology can open new career opportunities for the states youth and help connect their talent with national and global opportunities. Inaugurating the two-day Tech X Gaming Expo 2026 in Kohima, Rio said gaming and e-sports should not be seen only as recreation, but as [] The post Gaming and technology can unlock new career opportunities for youth: Nagaland CM 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 .

Aizawl: A 41-year-old woman from Myanmar was arrested in Aizawl for possessing a gold biscuit worth Rs. 13 lakh in a joint operation by Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police, an official said on Friday. The operation was launched in Zuangtui on the northern outskirts of Aizawl on August 24 following intelligence inputs, according to the [] The post Mizoram: Myanmar woman arrested in Aizawl with gold biscuit worth Rs 13.06 lakh 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

Guwahati: Six people from Assam are feared missing in Nepal, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, as rescue operations continued following flash floods in the country. Speaking to the media, Sarma said the government had received information about six people from Assam who could not be contacted. He said officials were verifying the [] The post Nepal flash floods: Six people from Assam feared missing, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) has asked the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) to follow the state governments recently issued eligibility rules for direct recruitment to Group A, B and C posts. The demand was made in a letter sent to the APSSB Chairman after the Department of Administrative Reforms & [] The post Arunachal: AAPSU warns of agitation if new APSSB recruitment rules are not implemented appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Residents of Pub Dharamtul, Bhalukaguri and surrounding areas in central Assams Morigaon district have raised a series of questions over the draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) prepared for the proposed 1 million TPA cement grinding unit of Max Cement Industries Pvt. Ltd. at Pub Dharamtul and Bhalukaguri. The objections come ahead of the scheduled [] The post Assam: Residents flag major gaps in draft EIA ahead of Max Cement public hearing in Morigaon appeared first on NorthEast

Dibrugarh: The Longding Forest Department of Arunachal Pradesh has issued a public advisory following a reported sighting of a large carnivore, suspected to be a tiger, along the LB Road between Longding Town and Longsom village on August 24. In the advisory dated August 25, the Range Forest Officer, Longding Forest Range, stated that a [] The post Arunachal: Forest Department issues advisory after suspected tiger sighting in Longding appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Assam Environmental NGO Forum (AENF), a platform of conservation organisations working at the grassroots, has raised objections to the Assam governments proposal to notify a one-kilometre Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR). The controversy follows Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarmas statement that the state government plans to approach [] The post Assam: Proposed Kaziranga ESZ should be based on scientific assessments and expert recomm

Written by: Kishor Kr Kalita, Mahesh Deka Kaziranga: At the back of a house near Dhansiri Mukh in Assams Kaziranga National Park, wild elephants still wander up to the door most evenings. Families continue to set out broken rice, chaff and medicinal herbs for them a ritual passed down from grandparents who farmed this [] The post Kaziranga at crossroads: A shrinking ESZ, expanding tourism and fight over land appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Arunachal Pradesh government has formally notified uniform eligibility criteria for direct recruitment to posts and services under the state government, following the Cabinets decision earlier this month. The notification, issued by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Training on August 26 under the authority of the Governor, makes three conditions mandatory for direct [] The post Arunachal formalises new recruitment norms, makes PRC, APST and tribal language mandatory app

Guwahati: The Assam Congress will hold a statewide march on August 29 to protest the proposed reduction of the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park. State Congress general secretary (organisation) Ramanna Baruah, in a circular, asked district Congress committee presidents to organise the march and mobilise leaders and workers against the proposal. The Congress [] The post Assam Congress to hold statewide march against proposed reduction of Kazirangas ESZ appeared first on Nort

Guwahati: Vantara has appointed John E. Scanlon AO as the inaugural Chair of its newly established five-member Governing Council. The council will oversee Vantaras conservation, animal care and rehabilitation, and compliance activities. It will also have final authority over decisions to acquire animals. Scanlon said Vantara had sought external advice and was strengthening its internal [] The post Vantara appoints former CITES chief John E. Scanlon as Governing Council chair appeared first on No

Guwahati: Joymoti, a 53-year-old female elephant rescued from floods in Nagaland and Assam in July, is being airlifted to Vantara in Jamnagar for immediate and specialised veterinary treatment. Joymoti was swept away by floodwaters in Nagaland during the second week of July and later rescued by local communities with government assistance. She suffered multiple injuries, [] The post Flood-rescued elephant Joymoti airlifted from Nagaland to Vantara for specialised care appeared first on NorthEast

Guwahati: Vantara, the animal rescue and rehabilitation facility managed by the Reliance Group, has informed the Supreme Court that it will voluntarily stop applying for animal imports for 12 months, disclosing the decision in an application filed on August 19 in the case Karnartham Viramah Foundation v. Union of India & Ors. Vantara said the [] The post Vantara announces self-imposed 12-month moratorium on animal import applications, tells Supreme Court appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Shillong: A fresh application before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has challenged the environmental public hearing held on July 31, 2026, for Shree Cement Limiteds proposed 217.394-hectare limestone mining project at Lum Syrmian/Daistong in East Jaintia Hills district. The application, filed before the NGTs Eastern Zone Bench in Kolkata by Bocheru Mi Pohsnem, Jersom Shylla [] The post Meghalaya limestone mining: NGT plea challenges Shree Cement public hearing appeared first on NorthEast Now

Guwahati: The Madhya Assam Koch-Rajbongshi Students Union on August 18 urged the Assam government to immediately halt alleged illegal hill mining activities in central Assam. The organisation submitted a four-point memorandum to Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah through Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Debashis Sharma, seeking action against alleged illegal mining and measures to protect central [] The post Assam: Koch-Rajbongshi students body seeks halt to illegal hill mining in Karbi Anglon

There are a whole lot of things that cannot be taught and/or done for another personnot even for ones own child. These things can be taughtand a lot of them are learnedbut there is nothing like learning from experience in the moment and self-discovery, which do not begin in school, college or the workplace but [] The post Rethinking Parenting: What Children Lose When Adults Do Too Much appeared first on NorthEast Now .