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Guwahati: Argentina football legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying the decision hurts but acknowledging that the time has come to bring his national-team career to an end. The 39-year-old has been one of Argentinas most influential players, leading the team to World Cup triumph in Qatar in 2022. He finishes [] The post Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football, says the time has come 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 .

Dimapur: Two entrepreneurs from Nagaland were awarded at the Ideabaaz Startup Fest 2026 in the categories of Best Cultural Performance and Best Aromatic Plant. While D Ledia Awomi received the award in the Best Cultural Performance category, L Chuba Longkumer was awarded in the Best Aromatic Plant category. The festival was held at Bharat Mandapam, [] The post Two Nagaland entrepreneurs win awards at Ideabaaz Startup Fest 2026 in New Delhi appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR), an NGO with special consultative status with the United Nations (UN), has accused the Bangladesh government of undermining democracy and failing to ensure peace and security in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) ahead of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), beginning on September [] The post ACHR flags democracy concerns, human rights violations in Bangladeshs Chittagong Hill Tracts appeared first on NorthEast Now .

While Assam was reeling under the ravaging floods, and the devastation in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts was still vivid in the collective memory of the people, a new issue cropped up in August 2026 that swept Assam like a storm. This was about the state governments draft proposal for notifying an eco-sensitive zone around Kaziranga [] The post Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone Furore: What Lies Behind 10-Km Debate in Assam 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

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

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: Nepal faces the risk of a second flash flood after debris from an ice-rock avalanche formed a temporary dam at a river confluence, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) said. The debris is accumulating at the confluence and holding back water, raising the possibility of another flash flood in the valley as [] The post Nepal flash floods: Second threat looms as avalanche debris dams river appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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 .

Pasighat: The Directorate of Indigenous Affairs, Arunachal Pradesh, held discussions with the executive members of the Adi Agom Kebang (AAK) at the Siang Guest House on Tuesday to address challenges in preserving and promoting the Adi language and cultural heritage. The directorate delegation was led by Indigenous Affairs Director Likha Suraj and Assistant Director Tapun [] The post Arunachal: Directorate of Indigenous Affairs meets Adi body over language, cultural preservation appeared first on

Digboi: A 16-year-old captive elephant, Mangal Singh, underwent a specialised dental procedure in Assams Margherita on Wednesday, months after suspected poachers hacked off both his tusks near their roots. The injury left the elephant with exposed pulp cavities, infection and prolonged health complications. The procedure involved a partial pulpotomy to treat and close the exposed [] The post Assam: Elephant Mangal Singh undergoes dental procedure; delay in ivory recovery raises questions appeare

Guwahati: The World Bank has offered up to Nepalese Rs 25 billion in emergency financial assistance to Nepal following the devastating floods that have affected several parts of the country, the Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday. The proposed assistance will support rescue, relief and reconstruction efforts in areas impacted by the floods. World Bank [] The post World Bank offers NRs 25 billion emergency aid to flood-hit Nepal appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Severe flash floods triggered by a surge in the Bhotekoshi River have disrupted around 430 megawatts (MW) of electricity generation and supply capacity in Nepal, affecting more than 12 per cent of the countrys installed hydropower capacity. Nepals Energy Ministry said the damage was largely linked to hydropower projects hit by the floods. The [] The post Nepal floods disrupt over 12% of Hydropower capacity, affecting 430 MW amid widespread destruction appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Environmental concerns surrounding the upcoming Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt. Ltd. (TSAT) facility at Jagiroad have intensified, with a citizen calling on the Assam government to retain and strictly enforce a 15-km restriction on cement plants and other polluting industries around Ratan Tata Electronic City, where the major semiconductor assembly and testing project [] The post Assam: 15-km ban on polluting industries sought around Tata semiconductor plant in Jagiroad appea

As the Assam government plans to notify a site-specific eco-sensitive zone (ESZ), an ecologically fragile area, around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve extending one to three kilometres from the existing boundary, public debate has intensified in both the mainstream and social media. Although the initiative complies with directives from the Supreme Court of India, [] The post Conservation vs development: Debate deepens over Kazirangas eco-sensitive zone appeared first on NorthEast Now .