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Agartala, September 01, 2026: Punjab National Bank (PNB) is set to establish new branches at Fatikroy and Kanchanbari in Unakoti district, providing residents of the two areas with improved access to banking services and credit facilities. The assurance was given during a meeting between Tripura State Level Bankers Committee officials and ARD, Fisheries and SC... The post PNB Branches to Come Up at Fatikroy, Kanchanbari Soon: Tripura Minister Sudhangshu Das first appeared on Northeast Today .

Arunachal Pradesh Minister for PHE & Water Supply, Mama Natung, attended the first day of the Departmental Summit on Water in New Delhi on Tuesday. The two-day summit has been organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C R Paatil. The summit brings... The post Arunachal: Water Supply Minister Mama Natung Attends National Summit On Water In New Delhi first appeared on Northeast Today .

Continuing its crackdown on narcotics, West Siang Polices Anti-Drug Squad (ADS) busted a drug peddling case in Aalo, seizing suspected heroin and arresting one person. Police said the operation was conducted on August 28 at around 6 PM at a rented accommodation in Upper Colony, Aalo, based on credible intelligence input. During the raid, the... The post Arunachal: Major Drug Bust In Aalo; West Siang Police Recovers 2.38 Gm Heroin, One Held first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 01, 2026: The Khowai District Court has convicted two persons in a cannabis smuggling case and sentenced them to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment, besides imposing a fine of 1 lakh on each. The convicted individuals have been identified as Partha Debnath, the driver of the vehicle, and Bijesh Debbarma, the co-driver. The... The post Tripura: Khowai Court Sentences Two to 10 Years for Cannabis Smuggling first appeared on Northeast Today .

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday attended a reception programme at the BJP state office, Thambal Sanglen, in Imphal, following his return from New Delhi, where he met Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Singh was welcomed by BJP State President A. Sharda Devi, MLAs, senior party leaders and party workers. During the programme,... The post Manipur CM Khemchand Briefs BJP Leaders On Census Postponement, Appeals For Peace first appeared on Northeast Today .

Public movement over the KKG-BSB Bridge at Krowti in Kibithoo Circle has been temporarily restricted after the bridge suffered damage due to plying of overloaded vehicles. The bridge, considered a vital lifeline for people of the remote border circle, is currently unsafe for traffic. Hayuliang MLA Dasanglu Pul said the load capacity of the bridge... The post Arunachal: KKG-BSB Bridge In Kibithoo Damaged By Overloaded Vehicles, Public Movement Restricted first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 01, 2026: Tripuras former BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee on Tuesday defended the Speakers decision to expel opposition MLA Sudip Roy Barman from the Tripura Legislative Assembly chamber, while asserting that rules and discipline must be maintained during House proceedings. Addressing a press conference at the BJP state office, Bhattacharjee... The post Tripura BJP backs Speakers action, rules out talks with Tipra Motha: MP Rajib Bhattacharjee first appea

East Kameng Police in coordination with the District Administration (GA), Child Welfare Committee (CWC) and Labour Department carried out a joint enforcement drive against child labour in Seppa town on Monday. Acting on inputs about engagement of minors in commercial establishments, teams inspected shops and business outlets across the town to check for employment of... The post Arunachal: East Kameng Admin Rescues 9 Minors Employed In Shops In Seppa first appeared on Northeast Today .

Normal life was severely disrupted across five valley districts of Manipur on Tuesday as a 24-hour statewide strike called by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) over its demand for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the Census brought businesses, educational institutions and public transport to a standstill. Markets and business... The post Manipur: JFD Strike Disrupts Normal Life Across Manipur Valley Districts first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Sept 1: A tragic landslide in Guwahatis Mathgharia area claimed the lives of three members of a family early Tuesday, while another was left injured. According to police, the incident occurred as the family was asleep in their home when the hillside gave way, burying the structure. A couple and their daughter lost their... The post Three Of Family Killed, One Injured In Landslide In Assam first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 01, 2026: A new community-based digital healthcare initiative, Ekduniya Digital Hospital, is set to be launched with the objective of taking technology-enabled medical services to people living in remote and rural areas of Tripura and other parts of Northeast India. The initiative, spearheaded by the Positive Message Foundation under the broader vision of... The post Ekduniya Digital Hospital to Expand Healthcare Access in Rural Tripura; Launches on Sept 17 & 25, Says Malay P

Agartala, September 01, 2026: Incumbent MP and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Monday late evening held a meeting with the state BJP leadership at the party headquarters here for the first time after taking charge as the BJPs National General Secretary. The meeting generated considerable enthusiasm among BJP workers and supporters. Organisational... The post Biplab Kumar Deb Meets Tripura BJP Leadership as National General Secretary for First Time first appeared on Northeast To

Agartala, September 1, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr Manik Saha informed the state Assembly on Monday that a total of 1,625 cases were registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act between 2023 and 2025, leading to the arrest of 2,819 accused persons. Replying to an un-starred question raised by... The post Tripura Records 1,625 NDPS Cases, 2,819 Arrests in Three Years: CM Dr Manik Saha first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 01, 2026:Tripura recorded 446 cases related to illegal infiltration along its international border during 2023, 2024 and 2025, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, who also holds the Home portfolio, informed the Tripura Legislative Assembly on Monday. Dr Saha was replying to a query raised by Congress MLA Sudip Sarkar regarding illegal infiltration and... The post Tripura Registers 446 Illegal Infiltration Cases in Three Years: CM Dr Manik Saha first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, Sept 1: The ninth session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly begins today with a wide-ranging legislative agenda, including the revised Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, government bills and discussions on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. On the opening day, Speaker Sharingain Longkumer will make an obituary reference to former Assembly... The post Ninth Session Of 14th Nagaland Assembly Begins Today first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, September 01, 2026: Manipurs healthcare sector could witness a major expansion with the proposed elevation of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, to AIIMS status and the planned establishment of a new medical college in Senapati district. The developments followed a meeting between Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda and... The post Manipur: RIMS Imphal Set for AIIMS Upgrade, New Medical College for Senapati first appeared on Northeast Today .

Arunachal Pradesh made a thunderous start to their campaign in the National Football Championship for Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy (Tier 2) being held at Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh. In a one-sided encounter, Arunachal Pradesh Junior Boys routed Pondicherry 15-0, displaying dominant attacking football from start to finish. Ukham Taba was the star of the match with... The post Arunachal Junior Boys Crush Pondicherry 15-0 In Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy first appeared on Northeast Today .

In a move to strengthen wildlife protection in one of Arunachal Pradeshs most sensitive habitats, essential field gear was provided to frontline personnel of Kamlang Tiger Reserve by the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and The Serenity Trust in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh Environment and Forest Department. The support is aimed at enhancing patrolling... The post Arunachal: Frontline Staff Of Kamlang Tiger Reserve Get Field Gear Boost To Strengthen Anti-Poaching Operations first appear

The Union Government on Monday decided to defer the Census exercise in Manipur following a high-level review meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Home Affairs, reviewed the prevailing situation in Manipur and discussed the demand from sections of the state to defer the... The post Centre Defers Census In Manipur After High-Level Meeting Chaired By Amit Shah first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, Aug 31: Mizoram has recorded nearly 40,000 small and medium enterprises registered under the Government of Indias Udyam system, officials confirmed on Monday. According to data maintained up to July this year, a total of 39,797 enterprises across the state have completed Udyam registration. The Udyam platform, a free and official online system, is... The post Mizoram Records Nearly 40,000 Udyam-Registered Enterprises first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Census exercise in Manipur, scheduled to commence from September 1, has been deferred until further orders following a special hearing of the Manipur High Court on Monday. The High Court also withheld the house-listing exercise, which had been scheduled to begin on August 17. The exercise will remain on hold until further notification from... The post Manipur Census Deferred Until Further Orders By High Court first appeared on Northeast Today .

The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) has called for a 24-hour general strike across Manipur from midnight on August 31, after the Centre failed to issue an official announcement deferring the Census exercise in the state until the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is implemented. Addressing a press conference on Monday, JFD executive... The post Manipur: JFD Calls 24-Hour Manipur General Strike Over NRC- Census Demand first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Aug 31: Assam Police carried out simultaneous operations across three locations, arresting 33 individuals suspected of cattle smuggling and rescuing nearly 300 livestock. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the crackdown in a social media post, stating that 22 vehicles were seized and 298 mother cows freed during the coordinated action. He emphasized that... The post 33 Suspected Cattle Smugglers Arrested, 298 Cattle Rescued In Assam first appeared on Northeast Today .

Investors can now complete much of the trading account onboarding process digitally, making market access more convenient than the paperwork-heavy process of the past. To open trading account online, an applicant generally needs to complete KYC, link bank details, verify identity and finish the required electronic authorisations with a registered intermediary. The speed of onboarding... The post Open trading account online: Simple steps to begin your market investments first appeared on Northeas

Two motorola mid-rangers, one big camera upgrade, and Easy EMIs from Bajaj Finance to help you pick the right one without straining your budget. motorolas G-series keeps growing, and two names are drawing attention from mid-range buyers this year: the moto G77 Power 5G and the motorola moto G87. The moto G77 Power 5G launched... The post moto G77 Power 5G vs moto G87: Every Specification Compared for Mid-Range Buyers first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 31, 2026: A Special POCSO Court in Ambassa has sentenced Vijay Ghosh, the principal accused in a 2016 rape case involving a 15-year-old minor girl, to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment. According to police, the case originated on April 10, 2016, when a complaint was lodged at Manu Police Station alleging that the... The post Tripura: 14-Year Rigorous Imprisonment for Man Convicted in 2016 POCSO Rape Case first appeared on Northeast Today .

Capital Police, Itanagar has taken tough action against illegal occupation of government land, registering for the first time a criminal case for encroachment of police property in the capital. According to police, an individual allegedly trespassed into around six acres of land under the SP Capital Office premises at Itanagar and damaged/removed the official police... The post Arunachal: Itanagar Capital Police Books Encroacher For Grabbing 6 Acres Of Police Land, First-Ever Criminal Case first

Agartala, August 31, 2026: TIPRA Motha founder and royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has called upon the Tiprasa community to remain united and field honest, educated and capable candidates in the upcoming Village Council (VC) elections in Tripura. Speaking through a Facebook Live on Monday, Debbarma welcomed the State Election Commissions announcement of the... The post VC Elections after 10 Years in Tripura: Pradyot Urges Tiprasa People to Choose Capable & Educated Leaders first app

Aizawl, Aug 31: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday chaired a meeting of the organising committee for the Winter Festival 2026, outlining plans to promote the state as the Winter Capital of India and showcase its entrepreneurial and cultural potential. The meeting was held at the P&PI Conference Hall and attended by Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova... The post Mizoram Gears Up For Winter Festival 2026, CM Lalduhoma Pushes Winter Capital Of India Vision first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 31, 2026: A heated political debate erupted in the Tripura Legislative Assembly on Monday over alleged remarks by former Chief Minister and CPI(M) leader Manik Sarkar calling for a militant movement if the government failed to meet certain demands. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath termed the alleged statement a matter of serious... The post Tripura Ministers Ratan Lal Nath, Sushanta Chowdhury Warn of Unrest, Target Ex-CM Manik Sarkar Over Militant Remark first appea

Guwahati, Aug 31: Assam is set to become the third state in India to house a Proton Beam Therapy Centre for cancer treatment, and notably, the first such facility in the government sector. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday that the advanced centre will be established in Guwahati with an investment of Rs... The post Assam To Set Up Indias First Government Proton Beam Therapy Centre At 600 Crore: CM Himanta first appeared on Northeast Today .

Three people were killed and four others injured after N. Teikhang village under T. Waichong Sub-Division of Kangpokpi district came under heavy attack by armed miscreants on Monday morning. According to police sources, the attack took place between 7 and 8 am. The deceased were identified as Lamtinthang Lhoujem, 34, son of Seilun Lhoujem; Tingneichin... The post Manipur: Three Killed, Four Injured In Attack On N. Teikhang Village In Kangpokpi first appeared on Northeast Today .

In a major breakthrough in the ongoing crackdown on insurgent activities along the Assam-Arunachal border, troops of the 20 Assam Rifles have arrested a senior NSCN(IM) operative from Ledo. The arrest was made on August 28 on the basis of credible intelligence regarding movement of armed cadres involved in arms smuggling and extortion. The accused... The post Assam Rifles Nabs NSCN(IM) Sergeant Major In Ledo, Recovers Extortion Trail first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 31, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, who also holds the Home portfolio, on Monday informed the Tripura Legislative Assembly that the Home Department has prepared a five-year roadmap aimed at reducing crime and strengthening law and order across the state. Replying to a starred question raised by MLA Mailafru Mog, Dr... The post Tech-Driven Policing, Faster FIRs and Scientific Probe in Tripuras Five-Year Crime Roadmap: CM Dr Manik Saha first appeared on Northeast Today

Guwahati, Aug 31: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced that the Samrang Land Customs Station in Udalguri district has become operational, marking a step towards strengthening trade and connectivity between India and Bhutan. Sarma said the customs station will enhance cross-border trade infrastructure, facilitate the movement of goods and further strengthen trade... The post Samrang Land Customs Station Becomes Operational In Assam, CM Himanta Says It Will Boost India-Bhut

Agartala, August 31, 2026: The Tripura Legislative Assembly witnessed fresh tension on Monday, after Tipra Motha Party (TMP) legislators questioned the order in which their questions were listed for the session and sought an inquiry into the matter. TMP MLA Ranjit Debbarma raised the issue on the final day of the Assembly session, alleging that... The post Tripura: Tipra Motha Party Alleges Discrimination Over Question Listing, Speaker Rampada Jamatia Assures Inquiry first appeared on Northeast

Agartala, August 31, 2026: Following expulsion of Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman from the Assembly, Tripura Leader of Opposition on Monday questioned the state governments handling of the investigation into the unnatural death of Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar, alleging that the governments words and actions do not reflect a genuine effort to... The post If Government Wants Truth, Why Not SIT or Sitting HC Judge?: Tripura LoP Jitendra Chaudhury on DGP Death first appeared on Nort

Agartala, August 31, 2026: Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Monday informed the Tripura Legislative Assembly that the state government is strengthening its smart traffic management system through technology-driven enforcement, awareness campaigns and improved monitoring to reduce traffic violations and road accidents. Replying to a query raised by BJP MLA Pramod Reang during the... The post 515 CCTV Cameras, 81 Red-Light Cameras Deployed for Smarter Traffic Management in Tripura: CM Dr Man

Agartala, August 31, 2026: Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman was expelled from the Tripura Legislative Assembly for the day on Monday after he allegedly used unparliamentary language against Speaker Rampada Jamatia during the third day of the 13th Assemblys 10th session. The action came during Zero Hour when Barman attempted to raise the issue surrounding... The post Speaker Rampada Jamatia Expels Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman from Tripura Assembly first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Aug 31: Cachar Police have seized around 80,000 Yaba tablets worth an estimated 16 crore from a concealed chamber in a vehicle and arrested one person in connection with the seizure, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday. The tablets were recovered from a specially created secret compartment in the vehicle during... The post Assam: 80,000 Yaba Tablets Worth 16 Crore Seized In Cachar, One Arrested first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 31, 2026: The final sitting of the Tripura Legislative Assemblys ongoing session turned stormy on Monday after Opposition legislators raised serious allegations over the reported disappearance of a suicide note allegedly left behind by former Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar. The controversy erupted moments before Question Hour was to commence when senior Congress MLA... The post Tripura Assembly Turns Stormy on Final Day as Sudip Roy Barman Raises Alleged Concealment of DGP Anurag Dh

Arunachal Pradeshs young shooting talent Marpi Karlo, an 11-year-old Class VII student of VKV Nirjuli, has brought laurels to the state by qualifying for the National Shooting Championship Competition (NSCC) during the 13th North East Zone Shooting Championship in Guwahati, Assam. Marpi, daughter of Jummar Karlo and a resident of Lower Siang district, secured an... The post 11-Year-Old Shooter Marpi Karlo Shines At North East Zone Championship; Set To Represent Arunachal Pradesh At National Shoo

Agartala, August 31, 2026: Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha on Monday informed the Tripura Legislative Assembly that 204.45 kilometres of roads in the state have already been upgraded to double-lane status, while the remaining state highways would be taken up for widening in the next phase, subject to availability of land and funds. Responding... The post Tripura Government Plans Double-Laning of Remaining Highways, New 3.985-km Flyover to Ease Agartala Traffic: CM Dr Manik Saha first app

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh appealed to all sections of society to refrain from calling bandhs and blockades to press their demands, saying such actions often lead to unwanted violence and cause hardship to the public. Speaking to media before leaving for New Delhi, Khemchand said both the Manipur and Union governments were committed... The post Manipur CM Appeals Against Bandhs, Urges People To Adopt Democratic Means first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Aug 31: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday that the state government will invest Rs 50,000 crore over the next five years to strengthen infrastructure across multiple sectors. Speaking at a press conference after a cabinet meeting, Sarma said the initiative, titled Viksit Assam: Infra Vision, has been approved to accelerate... The post Assam Govt To Invest Rs 50,000 Crore In Infrastructure Development Over Next Five Years: CM Himanta first appeared on Northeas

Gangtok, Aug 31: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday flagged off a dedicated relief mission to Nepal carrying essential supplies and medical assistance for people affected by the recent tragedy. The relief initiative, undertaken by the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha under the banner Sikkim for Nepal, aims to extend support and solidarity to the... The post Sikkim Flags Off Relief Mission To Nepal Under Sikkim For Nepal Initiative first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, Aug 31: People and village authorities from 12 villages along the WokhaBokajan road have welcomed the Nagaland Cabinets decision to pursue National Highway status for the important road link. The villages expressed appreciation to Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Roads and Bridges Minister G. Kaito Aye for the initiative, saying the road serves as... The post 12 Villages Welcome Nagaland Cabinets Move To Seek NH Status For WokhaBokajan Road first appeared on Northeast Today .

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast fairly widespread to widespread rainfall across the northeastern states, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, till September 5. The weather department has also predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning at isolated places across the region till September 3. Heavy rainfall is likely over Nagaland from... The post IMD Forecasts Widespread Rainfall Across Northeast Till September 5 first a

Agartala, August 31, 2026: Newly appointed BJP National General Secretary and Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb received a grand welcome in Tripura on Sunday, with the reception beginning at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport and culminating in a felicitation programme at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan in Agartala. A warm hug between Deb and Chief Minister Professor... The post BJP National GS & MP Biplab Kumar Deb Gets Grand Welcome in Tripura, Calls for BJP Unity and Grassroots Outreach first appeared on N

Agartala, August 30, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday assured that the state government would continue its recruitment process and fill up available vacancies despite occasional technical issues. He also said the government was taking steps to prevent any unreasonable increase in prices of essential commodities. Speaking to reporters, Saha said... The post Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha Assures Recruitment Will Continue, Says Govt Working to Check Price Rise first appeared o