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Applications are invited for recruitment of various technical positions or jobs in NIT Mizoram in 2026. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Mizoram is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Network Engineer in 2026. Name of post : Network Engineer No. of posts : 1 Salary : Rs. 40,000/- [] The post Mizoram Jobs 2026 : Apply for Network Engineer in NIT Mizoram appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Meghalaya High Court has asked the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) to submit a detailed affidavit explaining the steps taken against industries responsible for pollution in Byrnihat, observing that the report placed before it lacked critical information on enforcement and compliance. Hearing a public interest litigation, a division bench comprising Chief Justice [] The post Meghalaya: HC seeks detailed action report on Byrnihat pollution, industrial units appeared f

Aizwal: The Mizoram government has urged the Centre to strengthen disaster management support and expedite approval of several pending proposals, including declaring African Swine Fever (ASF) a notified disaster under the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF). The demand was raised by Mizoram Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Minister Lalnilawma during a meeting with officials of the [] The post Mizoram: Government seeks Centres support for ASF relief, disaster mitigation projects appeared firs

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 Mathematics in 2026. Name of post : Teaching Assistant in Department [] The post Arunachal Jobs 2026 : TA vacancy in Rajiv Gandhi University appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered that a brick manufacturing unit and a stone crusher in Assams Nalbari district remain closed until they fulfil statutory requirements and follow environmental guidelines. The tribunals Eastern Zone Bench in Kolkata, comprising Judicial Member Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi and Expert Member Ishwar Singh, issued the order. The [] The post Assam: NGT halts brick kiln, stone crusher in Nalbari over environmental violations appeared first on NorthEas

Guwahati: Nepal has officially allowed Indian and Nepali citizens to carry Indian currency notes of Rs 200 and Rs 500 denominations across its borders, marking the end of a nearly decade-long restriction imposed after Indias 2016 demonetisation. The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), in a notice reissued on July 23, said Indian and Nepali nationals can [] The post Nepal allows Indian Rs 200, Rs 500 notes for cross-border travel after nearly a decade-long restriction appeared first on NorthEast Now .

The Assamese cultural firmament has lost one of its finest luminaries. Purabi Sarma, a beloved and versatile actress who graced cinema, theatre, and radio plays, has passed away, leaving behind a void that will be deeply felt by generations of art lovers. Affectionately known within the film fraternity as Baby, her transition from a promising [] The post Purabi Sarma: The Gentle Eclipse of a Radiant Star appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The vast floodplain grasslands that define Kaziranga and Manas, Assams two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, are disappearing at an alarming pace, raising fresh concerns among conservationists, forest officials and wildlife experts. Adding to the concern, the Act Implementation Committee of the Assam Legislative Assembly has alleged that UNESCO has failed to respond despite being [] The post Grasslands shrink in Assams two UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Manas faces a deeper crisis than Kazira

Haflong: The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) on Saturday inaugurated a floodlighting system at the ACA Cricket Stadium in Umrangso, Dima Hasao, enabling the venue to host day-night matches and expand cricketing activities in the hill district. The facility was inaugurated by Dima Hasao Autonomous Council Chief Executive Member Debolal Gorlosa in the presence of Board [] The post Assam: ACA inaugurates floodlights at Umrangso cricket stadium in Dima Hasao appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Development activities in the hill states surrounding Assam, if undertaken without detailed hydrological studies and ecological safeguards, can significantly worsen flood conditions in downstream areas, particularly during periods of high-intensity rainfall, according to IIT Guwahati hydrologist and Professor of Civil Engineering Arup Kumar Sarma. Responding to questions on whether development activities in Arunachal Pradesh, [] The post Unplanned development in hill states intensifyin

Dibrugarh: The Dosing Kumku Clean & Green Village Mission was launched on Saturday at Dosing Village under Boleng Circle in Arunachal Pradesh to promote scientific waste management, environmental conservation and sustainable rural development through community participation. The initiative is being implemented by the Office of the Member-Secretary (PR), Boleng, with support from the Pakke Declaration [] The post Arunachal: Dosing Kumku Clean & Green Village Mission launched in Boleng appeared fi

Guwahati: Two workers lost their lives, and four others were seriously injured after a fresh landslide struck a road-clearing operation in Sikkims Namchi district on Saturday, officials said. The incident took place on the road linking Sada and Phamtam villages, where a team of six workers had been deployed to clear debris left by an [] The post Sikkim: Two killed, four injured after fresh landslide hits road-clearing team in Namchi appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: India opened its medal account at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Saturday, with para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar securing a bronze medal in the mens heavyweight final. The Nalanda, Bihar-born athlete delivered an impressive performance by lifting 190kg in his second attempt, earning 130.9 points to finish on the podium. He successfully lifted [] The post India opens Commonwealth Games 2026 medal account as Jhandu Kumar wins para powerlifting bronze appeared first on NorthEast N

Reported by Mrinal Kanti Banik Agartala: The Tripura High Court has directed the Teachers Recruitment Board, Tripura (TRBT) to issue TET-II certificates to eight successful candidates whose applications were previously rejected during document verification despite passing the Tripura Teacher Eligibility Test (T-TET) 2024. In a ruling delivered on July 23, Justice Biswajit Palit set aside [] The post Tripura: High Court orders TRBT to issue TET-II certificates to eight candidates appeared first o

Guwahati: Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned on Friday, with an official statement saying the decision was due to serious health problems. Shahabuddin, 76, took office in April 2023 and served as president during a turbulent period that followed the 2024 student-led uprising, which forced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India. In a [] The post Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns; Sheikh Hasina loses key ally appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Imphal: Camera traps installed in Shirui Village in Manipurs Ukhrul district have captured the first documented evidence of the endangered Asiatic wild dog (Cuon alpinus) in the state. The sighting was made during a wildlife monitoring survey conducted by the Ukhrul-based Environmental Force at Grassroot Level (ENFOGAL), a community-based organisation engaged in biodiversity documentation and [] The post Manipur: Endangered Asiatic wild dog recorded for the first time in Ukhruls Shirui village a

Dibrugarh: Project-affected families (PAFs), local landowners and villagers of Yapik on Thursday adopted five resolutions over pending compensation, land acquisition and environmental issues linked to Arunachal Pradeshs Naying Hydro Electric Project, warning of peaceful protests if their demands are not addressed. At a community meeting chaired by Taya Yabu, the participants raised concerns over delays [] The post Arunachal: Naying Hydro project-affected families demand fair compensation, warn o

Guwahati: Barnadi Wildlife Sanctuary in Assams Udalguri district has recorded direct and confirmed sightings of wild dogs (Cuon alpinus), commonly known as dholes, marking a significant conservation milestone and indicating improved ecological connectivity in the sanctuarys grassland-forest landscape. The confirmation is based on field observations and camera-trap evidence from the sanctuary, which was established in [] The post Assam: Rare wild dog sightings confirmed in Barnadi Sanctuary after

Guwahati: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has begun its inquiry into the death of a 15-year-old Chakma girl employed as a domestic help in Arunachal Pradesh, while the Arunachal Pradesh Chakma Youth Association (APCYA) has urged the agency to also investigate allegations of extortion linked to attempts to settle the case. The CBI, Kolkata [] The post Arunachal: CBI begins probe into Chakma girls death; APCYA seeks extortion inquiry appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin may resign nearly two years before completing his term, with political sources and media reports suggesting a possible change in the presidency. A senior BNP leader said that Shahabuddin could step down soon, but did not provide further details. The possibility of his resignation emerged after several Bangladeshi media organisations [] The post Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin likely to resign soon: Reports appeared first on NorthEast

Digboi: More than three months after poachers hacked off both its tusks, domesticated elephant Mangal Singh continues to battle serious health complications, with local residents, activists and the mahout calling for its immediate transfer to Kaziranga for specialised treatment. The elephant is currently undergoing treatment at Inthem village under the care of its owner, with [] The post Three months after tusks sawn off, Assam elephant Mangal Singh awaits specialised care appeared first on Nort

Guwahati: The Meghalaya High Court has observed that the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) did not take prompt action on pollution concerns in Byrnihat despite receiving a comprehensive report on the areas air quality in March 2025. Hearing a suo motu case on July 7, a division bench comprising Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere [] The post Meghalaya High Court pulls up MSPCB over delayed action on Byrnihat pollution appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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 .

The arrest of Assams indigenous rights activist, Pranab Doley, on July 13 sparked a major political flashpoint over the disputed land transfer for a proposed five-star hotel project near the Central Range of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR). Pranab Doley has consistently voiced his concerns over the proposed five-star luxury hotel at Hathikhuli [] The post Kaziranga Hotel Project: Why Assam Must Protect Native Habitats and Wildlife Corridors appeared first on NorthEast Now .

By Nabarun Guha As the football world cup began in the United States, Canada and Mexico this year, in one part of India, an insect emerged, as it does, every four years, in sync with the sporting event. However, this year, it was found beyond its typical home range. Aptly named the World Cup cicada, [] The post Assam: The insect that syncs up with the football World Cup appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Thursday ordered immediate ecological restoration and tighter security measures in the Behali Reserve Forest after an inspection found extensive forest destruction along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. Mallabaruah visited the affected areas on the directions of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accompanied by senior officials from the Forest Department, [] The post Assam to restore 400 hectares of degraded Behali Reserve Forest appeare

Doomdooma: A large Indian rock python that swallowed six ducks was rescued unharmed from Takouni village under the Doomdooma Forest Division in Assams Tinsukia district on Thursday. Later, it was safely released into its natural habitat along the banks of the Dibru River after villagers alerted wildlife rescuers instead of harming the reptile. Although the [] The post Assam: Indian rock python rescued after swallowing six ducks in Tinsukia appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Written by: Kishor Kumar Kalita & Mahesh Deka On the southwestern fringe of Guwahati, where the citys expanding skyline gives way to marshes, reed beds and open water, lies Deepor Beel a sprawling freshwater wetland that has long served as one of Assams most valuable ecological assets. Recognised as the states only Ramsar site [] The post Will Deepor Beel Survive? Inside the Battle over Assams Only Ramsar Wetland appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dibrugarh: What began as a personal passion has grown into a remarkable wildlife conservation initiative in Assams Moran, where a local resident has transformed his village into a safe sanctuary for endangered hornbills and other bird species. Bharat Bora, a resident of Teporchali Bam village in Moran, has spent the last 28 years rescuing, treating [] The post Assam villagers three-decade mission creates safe haven for endangered hornbills appeared first on NorthEast Now .