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Applications are invited for recruitment of various medical positions or jobs in ICAR Kolasib Mizoram in 2026. ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Mizoram Centre, Kolasib is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Part Time Medical Officer (PTMO) purely on contractual basis in 2026. Name of post : [] The post Mizoram Jobs 2026 : ICAR Kolasib Recruitment [PMO post] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or jobs in ICAR Umiam Meghalaya in 2026. Indian Council of Agricultural Research- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region (ICAR RCNEH) Umiam Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Young Professional-II (Finance & Accounts) in 2026. Name of [] The post Meghalaya Jobs 2026 : ICAR Umiam Recruitment [YP post] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Meghalaya Tourism Minister Timothy D Shira on Wednesday, August 26, said the states tourism industry suffered losses of nearly 100 per cent during the recent dispute with Assam, as tourist arrivals dropped sharply and restrictions on vehicle movement affected tourism-dependent businesses. Speaking on the second day of the Meghalaya Assembly session, Shira said the [] The post Meghalaya tourism suffers nearly 100% losses amid Assam-Meghalaya border dispute, says Minister appeared first

Guwahati: The Konyak Union (KU) and the All Tai Ahom Students Union (ATASU) have agreed to resolve border-related and other bilateral issues through direct dialogue, ruling out the involvement of any third-party organisation. The decision was taken at a joint meeting in Sivasagar, Assam, on August 22, where representatives of the two organisations reaffirmed the [] The post Assam-Nagaland: Konyak Union, ATASU form peace committee to resolve border issues appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Twenty-eight of 37 industries inspected in Meghalayas Byrnihat industrial belt over the past two years were found to be violating pollution-control norms, the state government informed the Legislative Assembly. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma provided the information during the Assemblys autumn session while responding to a question from legislator Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit on steps [] The post Meghalaya: 28 of 37 Byrnihat industries found violating pollution-control norms appeared firs

Guwahati: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday said the state needs investment from outside to expand its economy and create jobs, while announcing a fact-finding committee to examine concerns surrounding the public hearing for the proposed Shree Cement plant. Sangma was responding to a short-duration discussion on the 10-point charter of the Voice [] The post Meghalaya: Conrad Sangma announces fact-finding panel over Shree Cement plant hearing appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: The Mizoram Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed the Mizoram Regulation of Fireworks Bill, 2026, paving the way for a dedicated legal framework to regulate the use of fireworks and firecrackers across the state. Home Minister K. Sapdanga, who introduced the Bill, said the legislation aims to protect public health and the environment while establishing [] The post Mizoram Assembly passes Fireworks Regulation Bill 2026, prioritises fines over jail appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Centre is considering a separate framework to help Meghalaya transition from traditional rat-hole coal mining to scientific mining, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma told the state Assembly on August 25. Responding to a short-duration discussion raised by VPP president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit, Sangma said the Union Coal Ministry had recognised that Meghalayas mining [] The post Meghalaya seeks mining rules suited to local conditions, Centre reviewing proposal: Conrad Sangma appeared

Guwahati: Ri-Bhoi Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Abhishek Saini has ordered a ban on unauthorised vehicle stoppages, road blockades, forced permit checks and other activities that disrupt traffic in the district amid recent unrest along the Assam-Meghalaya route. The order was issued in Nongpoh on August 22 under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha [] The post Meghalaya: Ri-Bhoi imposes 60-day ban on vehicle blockades and forced permit checks appeared first on NorthEast No

Guwahati: Free movement between Meghalaya and Assam has resumed after tourism taxi associations in Meghalaya agreed on Sunday to withdraw their blockade at Umiam. The decision to remove the blockade at Umiam, along with the earlier lifting of the blockade at Jorabat in Assam, has restored the movement of passengers, goods and essential supplies, including [] The post Meghalaya: Umiam blockade called off, fuel and essential supplies movement resumes appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: East Bengal beat arch-rivals Mohun Bagan 4-1 to win the Durand Cup for a record-equalling 17th time on Sunday, with Edmund Lalrindika scoring a hat-trick in a dominant final. East Bengal made a strong start and scored four goals in the first half. Captain Mohammed Rashid played a key role in midfield, helping his [] The post East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan 4-1 to win record-equalling 17th Durand Cup title appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu has earned a place in the Indian contingent for the 20th Asian Games 2026, set to take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. Congratulating Wangsu on her selection, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said her achievement was a matter of pride for both [] The post Arunachal: Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu earns a spot in India squad for Asian Games 2026 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Tourist and commercial vehicles from Assam and Meghalaya will continue to operate normally between the two states until September 10, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar said on Sunday after discussions with tourist taxi associations. Dhar said another round of talks with representatives from Assam would be held after September 10 to work towards [] The post Assam, Meghalaya agree to normal tourist, commercial vehicle movement till September 10 appeared first on NorthEast

Guwahati: The Meghalaya Linguistic Minority Development Forum (MLMDF) has moved to the Meghalaya High Court following recent incidents of vandalism and violence in Shillong, seeking stronger regulation of rallies, action against those responsible and the ceremonial restoration of damaged national icons. In a statement, the forum said it had submitted a Letter Petition before the [] The post Meghalaya: MLMDF moves High Court over Shillong violence, seeks stricter rally policing appeared first on

Guwahati: Five masked people allegedly involved in the August 19 incidents in Shillong, including attacks on Assam-registered vehicles, have been identified, according to the Meghalaya government. The development came after senior officials from Assam and Meghalaya met at the Koinadhara State Guest House on August 22. Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister S. Dhar and Assam Minister [] The post Meghalaya: Five masked persons identified, SIT formed to probe Shillong rally violence appeared first on Nort

Roing: Oil palm farmers from 10 districts of Arunachal Pradesh raised concerns over delayed payments, inadequate collection centres, crop damage by wild animals and other issues affecting growers at the second Central Executive Meeting of the All Arunachal Pradesh Oil Palm Farmers Association in Roing, Lower Dibang Valley district, on Saturday. Representatives from Pakke Kessang, [] The post Arunachal: Oil palm farmers flag delayed payments, transport and crop damage appeared first on NorthEast

The film features Dr Hazarikas associates and several grassroots singers in its effort to assess the impact of his songs across generations. It is an academic documentary through which the makers have sought to pay tribute to the genius in his birth centenary year. After the much-acclaimed Baruar Xongxar (The House of Baruas), Utpal Borpujari [] The post Manuhar Gaan: Unraveling the Socio-Political Soul of Assams Bhupen Hazarika appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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

Applications are invited for recruitment of various teaching positions or jobs in Rajiv Gandhi University Arunachal Pradesh in 2026. Rajiv Gandhi University Arunachal Pradesh is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Teaching Assistant in the Department of Agronomy under Faculty of Agricultural Sciences in 2026. Name of post [] The post Arunachal Jobs 2026 : Apply for TA post in Rajiv Gandhi University appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Thursday called for greater use of space-based technologies to strengthen planning, disaster preparedness, natural resource management and development initiatives in the state. Mein was speaking at the inaugural programme of the National Space Day 2026 celebrations at Namsai, organised jointly by the Arunachal Pradesh Space Application [] The post Arunachal: Dy CM Chowna Mein calls for greater use of space technology appeared first

Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court has struck down a provision of an Arunachal Pradesh law that allowed the minister in charge of Urban Local Bodies to hear appeals against decisions of the State Election Commissioner in municipal defection cases, ruling that such an arrangement does not provide an independent and impartial adjudicatory forum. A division [] The post Gauhati HC strikes down ministers power to hear Arunachal municipal defection appeals appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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

Guwahati: The devastating floods that affected Assam and neighbouring states in 2026 were worsened by rapid urbanisation, deforestation, land degradation and other local vulnerabilities, while the rainfall itself remained within historical norms, according to a new attribution study by World Weather Attribution (WWA). The study found no clear evidence that human-caused climate change had altered [] The post Assam floods worsened by urbanisation, environmental degradation, not necessarily climate

Guwahati: Environmentalist Jadav Payeng has urged Assam and the Centre to reconsider the proposed 1-km Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga, warning that a narrower protective buffer could leave wildlife with inadequate space to move during floods. Payeng, widely known as the Forest Man of India, raised the concern in a video shared on social media, [] The post Assam: Environmentalist Jadav Payeng warns against shrinking Kaziranga ESZ to 1 km appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Assam government has reconstituted the State Board for Wildlife with immediate effect under Section 6 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended from time to time. According to a notification issued by the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will serve as the Chairperson of the board, [] The post Assam govt reconstitutes State Board for Wildlife with conservationists and NGOs appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Nabarun Guha It was midnight in India on July 19, when football fans all over the world were gearing up to watch the World Cup finals. Around the same time, the people of the village Nepalikhuti climbed up on their rooftops and buildings as water was gushing in to their homes. Nepalikhuti, a village in [] The post Assam floods expose crisis beyond heavy rainfall appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A resident of Diphu in Assams Karbi Anglong district has approached the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the National Green Tribunal (NGT), alleging large-scale and mechanised sand mining in the Deihori River, an area identified within the governments proposed Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNP&TR). [] The post Assam: Illegal sand mining near Kaziranga; Karbi Anglong resident moves NGT, Centre appeared first on

Guwahati: In a novel attempt to bring degraded forest patches back to life, conservation organisation Aaranyak has deployed more than 15,000 native seed balls across parts of Assams Khalingduar Reserve Forest, combining traditional ecological knowledge, science and community participation to restore elephant habitat. The initiative is part of an integrated habitat restoration pilot being implemented [] The post 15,000 seed balls to help revive Assams degraded elephant habitats appeared first on

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 .