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Guwahati: The Meghalaya State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has asked people to share information about residents from the state who may be missing after the flash floods in Nepal. A dedicated helpline has also been opened to help trace them. The SDMA said the request covers people from Meghalaya who were possibly present in the [] The post Nepal flash floods: Meghalaya disaster authority opens helpline to trace missing residents appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of 26 vacant positions or jobs under NPSC Nagaland in 2026. Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Stenographers in 2026. Name of post : Stenographer (Grade-III) No. of posts : 26 Qualification : Graduate in any discipline [] The post Nagaland Jobs 2026 : NPSC Recruitment [26 Stenographer posts] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various project based positions or jobs in Nagaland University in 2026. Nagaland University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Project Associate-I in the Department of Environmental Science for the research projecttitled: Effects of future climate and land use changes on Loktak [] The post Nagaland Jobs 2026 : Nagaland University Recruitment [PA post] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The massive glacial collapse that triggered catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday has killed at least 162 people, with hundreds still missing. Among those unaccounted for are 133 Indians, many of them travelling to Tibet on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash. The flash floods were triggered at 8:37 am Nepal time when [] The post Nepal flash floods: What triggered the disaster, and why was it so destructive? 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

Applications are invited for recruitment of various teaching 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 Teaching Assistant in Department of Commerce in 2026. Name of post : Teaching Assistant in Department of Commerce [] The post Arunachal Jobs 2026 : RGU Recruitment [Teaching Asst. post] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee (SIBLAC) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to put a halt to new hydropower projects in the state and order an independent inquiry into existing projects following the devastating floods in neighbouring Nepal. In a statement issued on Wednesday evening, August 26, SIBLAC convenor Tseten Tashi Bhutia called [] The post Sikkim: SIBLAC urges PM Modi to halt new hydropower projects, seek probe into existing plants appeared first on NorthEast Now

Guwahati: Around 80 per cent of areas under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) have been covered by piped drinking water connections, Chief Minister Manik Saha told the state Assembly on Thursday, August 27. Speaking during the opening day of the Monsoon Session of the Tripura Legislative Assembly, Saha said the remaining areas [] The post Tripura: 80% of TTAADC households now have piped drinking water, says CM Manik Saha appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on August 26 ordered a status quo on the proposed cement plant at Daistong village in East Jaintia Hills district following a meeting with leaders of the Khasi Students Union (KSU), which has opposed the project. Sangma said a fact-finding committee would examine concerns raised by the KSU [] The post Meghalaya orders status quo on Daistong cement plant, probe into KSU concerns appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The District Sessions Court in Shillong on Wednesday rejected the bail application filed by KSU vice-president Pynkmenlang Sanmiet. The courts reasons for denying bail were not immediately available. Sanmiets counsel from the KSU Central Executive Council had sought bail on health grounds, citing his poor medical condition. Sanmiet is among three KSU leaders currently [] The post Shillong court rejects KSU vice-president Pynkmenlang Sanmiets bail plea appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Arunachal Pradesh government has formally notified uniform eligibility criteria for direct recruitment to posts and services under the state government, following the Cabinets decision earlier this month. The notification, issued by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Training on August 26 under the authority of the Governor, makes three conditions mandatory for direct [] The post Arunachal formalises new recruitment norms, makes PRC, APST and tribal language mandatory app

Guwahati: At least 160 people have died, and nearly 500 remain missing after a massive flash flood originating in Tibet swept through parts of central Nepal on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction across several districts. Nepal Police reported at least 157 deaths, while Chinas state broadcaster CCTV reported three more deaths and 265 people missing in [] The post Nepal flash floods kill at least 160, nearly 500 missing including 133 Indians 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 .

Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: The CPI(M) Tripura State Committee on Wednesday held a meeting in Agartala to review the political and organisational situation in the state and chalk out its programmes ahead of the upcoming Village Committee and municipal elections. The meeting was held at Dasarath Deb Bhavan in the presence of CPI(M) national [] The post Tripura: CPI(M) state committee reviews political situation ahead of local body polls appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Aizawl: Mizoram is considering bringing more schools under full government control after the state recently provincialised 51 private, ad hoc aided and other eligible institutions, School Education Minister Vanlalthlana said on Tuesday. The Minister announced this on the opening day of the two-day monsoon session of the Mizoram Assembly, while responding to questions during Question [] The post Mizoram govt considers provincialisation of more schools after taking over 51 appeared first on NorthE

Reported by Mrinal Banik Agartala: Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma on Wednesday met Tripura Governor N Indrasena Reddy and sought his intervention so that several bills passed by the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) could be converted into codified laws. According to Debbarma, the council has been waiting for the completion of [] The post Tripura: Pradyot Kishore Debbarman seeks Governors speedy action on pending ADC bills appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Namsai: Several Tai Khamti-Singpho organisations have objected to recent remarks by Arunachal ST Bachao Andolan Committee (ASBAC) general secretary Millo Ambo concerning Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein. They demanded that Ambo withdraw the remarks and apologise to the community. Representatives of the Tai Khamti Singpho Council (TKSC), Tai Khamti Development Society (TKDS), All Tai Khamti [] The post Arunachal: Tai Khamti-Singpho groups seek apology from ASBAC secretary for remarks against Cho

Guwahati: The Assam Congress will hold a statewide march on August 29 to protest the proposed reduction of the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park. State Congress general secretary (organisation) Ramanna Baruah, in a circular, asked district Congress committee presidents to organise the march and mobilise leaders and workers against the proposal. The Congress [] The post Assam Congress to hold statewide march against proposed reduction of Kazirangas ESZ appeared first on Nort

Dimapur: Police in Nagalands Dimapur seized 19,760 bottles of suspected codeine-based cough syrup during a raid at a warehouse in Marwari Patti on Tuesday evening. Dimapur Police DCP (Crime), in a release, on Wednesday said that, acting on credible ground intelligence, a team from the Sub-Urban Police Station raided a warehouse located at House No. [] The post Nagaland: Over 19,000bottles of suspected codeine-based cough syrup seized in Dimapur appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Nagaland Police is preparing to introduce an online complaint portal within the next two weeks, aimed at making it easier for citizens to file grievances and track the progress of their complaints. Director General of Police Rupin Sharma announced the initiative on Tuesday during a state-level meeting on violence against women and children. The [] The post Nagaland Police to launch online complaint portal within two weeks for grievance tracking appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: More than 6.51 lakh voter records have been marked for verification or notice during Meghalayas ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. Hearings in 14 Assembly constituencies of East Khasi Hills have meanwhile been suspended temporarily because of the law and order situation. The figures were presented during a review chaired by [] The post Meghalaya: Over 6.51 lakh records flagged during SIR, hearings suspended in 14 constituencies appeared first on NorthEast

Guwahati: The Meghalaya Assembly on Wednesday unanimously opposed uranium exploration, mining and processing in the state, with all 60 MLAs backing a resolution moved by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma. The resolution urged the Centre, the Department of Atomic Energy and Uranium Corporation of India Ltd (UCIL) not to permit or undertake uranium mining anywhere [] The post Meghalaya Assembly unanimously opposes uranium mining in state appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various teaching 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 Temporary Faculty in the Department of BS&HSS (English) and Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) in 2026. Name of post [] The post Mizoram Jobs 2026 : Apply for Faculty posts in NIT Mizoram appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Residents of No. 2 Negheribil along the Assam-Nagaland border in Golaghat district lodged a police complaint on Wednesday, alleging assault, intimidation and unlawful entry by a group from Nagaland following a fresh confrontation in the area. The complaint was submitted at Merapani police station hours after a meeting was convened to defuse tensions over [] The post Fresh tension along Assam-Nagaland border in Golaghats Negheribil appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dibrugarh: Security forces apprehended a suspected NSCN (R) cadre from Khonsa in Arunachal Pradeshs Tirap district on Monday evening and recovered a rifle, ammunition, cash and other materials, officials said. The apprehended cadre was identified as Tuwang Lowang, 34, alias Jeetu Saikia, a self-styled 2nd Lieutenant of the NSCN (R). Acting on intelligence inputs, a [] The post Arunachal: NSCN(R) cadre held in Tirap appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Flash floods in Nepals Rasuwa district near the Tibet border have killed at least nine people and left several others missing, according to officials. The flooding on Wednesday swept away houses, vehicles, bridges and sites of infrastructure projects. Bihar, which shares a border with Nepal, also issued an alert as floodwaters moved downstream. Officials [] The post Nepal: Flash floods kill at least 9 near Tibet border, rescue efforts launched appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has admitted an appeal challenging the environmental clearance granted to SJVN Limited for the 3,097-MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh, after allowing a 58-day delay in filing the case. A three-member bench of the NGTs Eastern Zone Bench in Kolkata, comprising Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi, Dr A. Senthil [] The post NGT admits appeal against environmental clearance for Etalin project in Arunachal appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: The Naga Students Federation (NSF) on Tuesday demanded the termination of NIT Nagaland director A. Elayaperumal within 30 days, citing vigilance proceedings initiated against him by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), Tamil Nadu, over the alleged ghost faculty issue. In a representation to the Secretary, Union Ministry of Education, the NSF also [] The post NSF demands removal of NIT Nagaland director, registrar appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Reported by Mrinal Banik Agartala: Tripura Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy on Tuesday warned of action against Anganwadi workers who close their centres or neglect official duties to participate in protests. Roy said the government would not tolerate Anganwadi centres remaining closed during working hours for participation in protests. He said necessary [] The post Tripura minister warns of action against Anganwadi workers joining protests appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said differences between the BJP and its alliance partner Tipra Motha over seat-sharing for the upcoming village committee elections were natural and expressed confidence that the two parties would soon reach a consensus. Speaking to reporters, Saha said disagreements were common among political allies and decisions were [] The post Tripura: BJP-Tipra Motha seat-sharing differences natural, says Manik Saha appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or jobs in IIPH Shillong Meghalaya in 2026. Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH) Shillong Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Field Officer in 2026. Name of post : Field Officer No. of posts : 1 Essential [] The post Meghalaya Jobs 2026 : IIPH Shillong Recruitment [FO post] appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: As many as 1,124 government schools in Meghalaya are functioning with just one teacher, while 893 teaching posts remain vacant across the state, the government told the Legislative Assembly on August 25. Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui provided the figures during the autumn session in response to a question from legislator Mizanur Kazi on the [] The post 1,124 Meghalaya government schools functioning with a single teacher appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Meghalaya Police on Monday, August 24, arrested another Khasi Students Union (KSU) leader in connection with the violence that broke out during the organisations black-flag bike rally in Shillong on August 19. KSU assistant organising secretary Jeremiah Pohthmi was arrested from the Nongmensong area of East Khasi Hills district, Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem [] The post Meghalaya: KSU leader Jeremiah Pohthmi arrested over Shillong bike rally violence appeared first on NorthEast

Guwahati: The Meghalaya High Court has taken note of the lack of further arrests in connection with the violence reported on August 19, observing that only office-bearers of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) have so far been arrested. A division bench comprising Justice Hamarsan Singh Thangkhiew and Justice Wanlura Diengdoh was informed about the cases [] The post Meghalaya HC seeks faster probe into August 19 violence, notes no further arrests beyond KSU office bearers appeared first on NorthEast

Guwahati: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the state government has formally invited the Khasi Students Union (KSU) for talks on its five-point agenda, with a response expected by Monday evening or Tuesday. Sangma said the government was prepared to take up all five demands raised by the student body and explain its position [] The post Meghalaya govt invites KSU for talks on 5-point agenda appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various project based positions or jobs in Mizoram University in 2026. Mizoram University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of CRS Project Fellow (Junior)- I in 2026 in the project entitled Quantifying Radiation-Induced Modulation of Tetraplex Nucleic Acid Controlling Cell Cycle in [] The post Mizoram Jobs 2026 : Mizoram University Recruitment appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A multi-institute international study led by Nagaland University has explored a comprehensive framework for a strategic Artificial Intelligence (AI) system to promote ethical decision-making, transparency, environmental sustainability and organisational resilience on AI-digital platforms. The study suggests that AI is not merely a regulatory tool but can support and enhance stakeholder trust by integrating environmental [] The post Nagaland University study proposes integrated framewor

Guwahati: The Supreme Court on Monday directed a Mizo woman challenging amendments to Mizorams marriage and property inheritance law to approach the Gauhati High Court. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana told counsel for petitioner Meriam L Hrangchal that she need not travel to Delhi when a [] The post Supreme Court asks woman challenging amended Mizo marriage law to move Gauhati HC appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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 .