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Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh MLA Toko Tatung presented the Keyi Panyor Mission Plan 2040 (KPMP 2040) at the inaugural Global Conscious Food Systems Summit in Paro, Bhutan, outlining a development approach centred on Indigenous knowledge, biodiversity, food systems and human well-being. Tatung, who represents the 16-Yachuli Assembly constituency and Keyi Panyor district, was a panellist at [] The post Arunachal MLA Toko Tatung takes Keyi Panyors indigenous vision to Global Food Systems Summit appe

Applications are invited for recruitment of various research based positions or jobs in College of Agriculture Pasighat Arunachal Pradesh in 2026. College of Agriculture Pasighat Arunachal Pradesh is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of two (02) Project Assistants and one (01) Filed Assistant under the NMHS-funded project entitled [] The post Arunachal Jobs 2026 : College of Agriculture Pasighat Recruitment appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various teaching positions or jobs in NERIST Arunachal Pradesh in 2026. North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST)Arunachal Pradesh is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Guest Faculty in Agricultural Engineering in 2026. Name of post : Guest Faculty in [] The post Arunachal Jobs 2026 : Apply for Guest Faculty in NERIST appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment to the posts or jobs of various mental healthcare professionals in Mizoram University in 2026. Mizoram University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Mental Health Professionals under the Mental Health and Well-Being Centre (MH&WBC) in 2026. Name of post : Psychologist No. [] The post Mizoram Jobs 2026 : Apply for MHP posts in Mizoram University appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Effective resource planning and mobilisation are crucial for ensuring that the benefits of development reach every part of the country. The census plays a vital role in maximising resource use to benefit every household, including those in remote areas, while taking into account diverse age groups, genders, education levels, and skills. As one of the [] The post Census for Change: How Data Can Drive Sustainable Development in Arunachal Pradesh appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 is set to return on November 20 and 21 with a major international line-up, as organisers announced American R&B star Khalid, hip-hop artist Swae Lee and pop-punk band Boys Like Girls as the first three headliners. The festival will also move to a new permanent venue this year, [] The post Meghalaya: Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 set to feature Khalid, Swae Lee, Boys Like Girls appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Nagaland Bar Association (NBA) has issued a three-month ultimatum to the state government to appoint the Advocate General (AG) from among members of the legal fraternity in Nagaland and expedite the completion of the new High Court Complex at Meriema. The association said the memorandum was submitted to the Chief Minister and Minister-in-charge [] The post Nagaland Bar Association demands Advocate General from state legal fraternity within three months appeared first on NorthEast N

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 .

The Bollywood film Ohh My Dog, written and directed by Amit Rai, released on August 7, 2026, and carries a significant Assam connection through one of its two parallel stories. The film follows two separate adventures unfolding on the same day, one in Dibrugarh, Assam, and the other in Patna, Bihar. In Assam, a sharp-witted [] The post Bollywood film Ohh My Dog brings Assam to screens through Dibrugarh 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 .

Guwahati: ReelDrama, an OTT platform focused on Assamese-language entertainment, is set to launch its new original crime thriller web series Ghun in September. Directed by Mrinmay Saikia, the investigative thriller will premiere in more than 130 countries. The series begins with a hit-and-run accident in Guwahati. As the investigation progresses, it uncovers real estate deals [] The post Assam: Crime thriller web series Ghun to premiere on ReelDrama in September appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Agartala: Tipra Motha Party MLAs on Monday threatened to stage a walkout from the House, expressing their sharp discontent over the Speakers allocation of time, especially during the question-answer session of the Tripura Assembly. Rebel-turned Tipra Motha leader and MLA Ranjit Debbarma said that ever since Ram Pada Jamatia assumed charge as Assembly Speaker, no [] The post We are being deprived, Tipra Motha MLAs allege in Tripura Assembly appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: The Sikkim government has shown keen interest in the Nagaland Chief Ministers Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS), with a four-member delegation from the state expressing a desire to learn from Nagalands experience, particularly in implementing a health insurance scheme that provides cashless treatment and reaches beneficiaries across geographical boundaries. The delegation expressed this during a [] The post Sikkim government keen to adopt Nagaland health insurance scheme appeared first on

Agartala: Elections to the village committees under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) will be held on September 28, State Election Commissioner PK Chakravarti announced on Monday. According to the election schedule, the notification will be issued on September 1, marking the beginning of the election process. The last date for filing nominations [] The post Tripura to hold TTAADC village committee elections on September 28 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 .

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 .

Guwahati: Borluit Productions has announced October 9, 2026, as the new theatrical release date for its debut Assamese feature film Dipholu. The announcement was made at the Gauhati Press Club on Monday. The film was earlier scheduled to release on August 21, but the release was postponed due to the continuing impact of floods across [] The post Assam: Film Dipholu to hit theatres on October 9 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 .

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 .

Dibrugarh: The Save Taksing-Save Arunachal Movement Committee (STSAM) staged a protest dharna at IG Park in Itanagar on Saturday, raising concerns over the reported presence and activities of Chinas Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) in the Taksing sector of Arunachal Pradesh. STSAM, a civil society group formed to raise concerns over alleged Chinese intrusion in Arunachal [] The post Arunachal: STSAM stages protest in Itanagar over reported presence of Chinese PLA in Taksing appeared first on NorthE

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 .

Guwahati: At least 682 people have died in floods near Nepals border with China and in Tibet, while 287 Indians remain missing in Nepal, according to officials on Saturday. India has expanded its rescue and relief efforts as the search continues and the risk of more flooding remains. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said [] The post Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 682; 108 Indians rescued, 275 still missing appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Joydeep Gupta An entire mountainside of ice and rock fell into the Lhende Khola river on the Tibet-Nepal border, on the morning of August 26,triggering an earthquakeand a flood that rose nine metres, killing hundreds, sweeping away at least six dams and hydropower stations, over a dozen crucial bridges, homes, roads and even aherd of [] The post Nepal flash floods renews focus on regional preparedness appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A rare Spoon-tailed Duskhawker dragonfly (Gynacantha basiguttata) has been photographed for the first time in Arunachal Pradesh at Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve, adding a significant new record to the states biodiversity documentation. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein described the discovery as another notable addition to Arunachal Pradeshs biodiversity profile and highlighted the [] The post Arunachal Pradesh records rare Spoon-tailed Duskhawker dragonfly at Namdapha appea

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: 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 .