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Daporijo town plunged into darkness for 15 minutes on Tuesday night as the Upper Subansiri district administration conducted a civil defence blackout mock drill. The drill, held from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM on August 25, with the main blackout from 8:00 PM to 8:15 PM, was aimed at spreading public awareness on emergency preparedness... The post Arunachal: Upper Subansiri Admin Conducts Civil Defence Blackout Drill In Daporijo first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 26, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha said the state would observe Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday on September 17 through a month-long Seva Paksha (Service Fortnight) programme, with around 25 activities planned across different sectors. Speaking about the preparations, Saha said a meeting was held to discuss how the state... The post Tripura to Observe Month-Long PM Modis Birthday with 25 Seva Paksha Initiatives from September 17, Says CM Dr Manik Saha f

Agartala, August 26, 2026: The 10th monsoon session of the 13th Tripura Legislative Assembly is scheduled to begin on Thursday and continue until Friday, with the ruling alliance preparing its strategy to counter the Opposition on the floor of the House. Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha is expected to chair a crucial meeting with... The post Tripura: BJP, IPFT and TMP Leaders to Meet Ahead of Monsoon Session; Pradyot Signals TIPRA Mothas Own Strategy first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 26, 2026: Tripuras royal scion and Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma on Wednesday met Governor N. Indrasena Reddy and urged him to examine several bills passed by the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) that have remained pending for years. After the meeting, Debbarma said the Governor had been kind and... The post Tripura: Pradyot Urges Governor to Act on 18 TTAADC Bills, Stresses Sixth Schedule and Land Rights first appeared on Northeast Today

Agartala, August 26, 2026: The Tripura CPI(M) will review the political and economic situation in the state and chalk out its programmes for the coming days, including strategies for the forthcoming village committee and municipal elections, CPI(M) State Secretary and Politburo Member Jitendra Chaudhury said on Wednesday. Chaudhury was speaking in the presence of CPI(M)... The post Tripura: CPI(M) to Formulate Strategy on Village, Municipal Polls and Undemocratic Government Actions, Says LoP Jit

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police has arrested a suspected operative of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) in Hailakandi district. Officials stated that the 21-year-old was apprehended from the Ramnathpur area on Wednesday in a joint operation with the Hailakandi Police. Authorities revealed that the arrest followed leads developed from... The post Assam STF Arrests Alleged Pakistan-Based Terror Network Operative In Hailakandi first appeared on Northeast Tod

Shillong, Aug 26: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Meghalaya has entered the verification stage, with 6,51,644 electors flagged for scrutiny, Chief Electoral Officer BDR Tiwari said. According to Tiwari, 6,43,439 notices have been issued to the electors, of which 4,78,217 have been delivered. Hearings have so far been completed in 62,343... The post Meghalaya Electoral Roll SIR Enters Verification Stage, 6.51 Lakh Electors Under Scrutiny first appeared on Northeast Toda

Aizawl, Aug 26: Mizorams cultural and historical heritage received renewed attention in the Assembly as Art and Culture Minister C. Lalsawivunga announced that the state currently has 79 monuments designated as State Protected Monuments. These sites were declared protected under the Mizoram Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 2001, ensuring their preservation for... The post Mizoram Has 79 State-Protected Monuments, Two Under ASI: Minister C. Lalsawivunga first appeared o

Security forces in Manipur have arrested six alleged cadres of the United Peoples Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) from different locations in Imphal and adjoining areas, officials said. Teams of the Special CDO conducted operations on August 25 and arrested the six individuals, including a juvenile, from Mantripukhri, Khabam Leikai, Pangei Bazar and Koirengei Forest Gate.... The post Six UPPK Cadres Arrested In Manipur; Police Seize Party Letterheads, Vehicles first appeared on Northeast Today .

Aizawl, Aug 26: The Mizoram Assembly on Tuesday passed the Mizoram Regulation of Fireworks Bill, 2026, aimed at controlling the use of fireworks and firecrackers across the state. Introducing the bill, Home Minister K Sapdanga emphasized that the legislation seeks to safeguard public health and the environment while ensuring consistent enforcement of restrictions or prohibitions... The post Mizoram Assembly Passes Fireworks Regulation Bill, 2026 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Aug 26: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday met Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who handed over the approval documents for 3.1 lakh new homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). The sanctioned project, with an investment of 5,000 crore, is expected to significantly boost housing infrastructure across the state.... The post 3.1 lakh New PMAY Homes Approved For Assam: Himanta first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 26, 2026: Tripura Leader of the Opposition and CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chaudhury on Wednesday stepped up his criticism of the ruling BJP over alleged attacks on opposition party offices and workers, warning that those responsible would ultimately have to face the consequences. Chaudhury made the remarks during a visit to a CPI(M)... The post Tripura LoP Jitendra Chaudhury Warns Attackers Wont Be Spared, Says CPI(M) Maintaining Record of Incidents first appeared on Northe

Shillong, August 26: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma informed the Assembly that the Centre is considering a special framework to enable scientific coal mining in the state, which has struggled to transition away from rat-hole mining practices. Responding to a short-duration discussion initiated by VPP president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit, Sangma noted that the Supreme... The post Centre Exploring Special Coal Mining Framework For Meghalaya, Says CM Conrad Sangma first appeared on Northea

Itanagar, August 25: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, who also holds the Power portfolio, attended a joint meeting with Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Power Ministers of Northeastern states and North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) Chairman and Meghalaya Power Minister A.T. Mondal Metbah Lyngdoh on Tuesday. Held under the aegis of... The post Arunachal DCM Chowna Mein Meets Union Power Minister, Highlights Arunachals Hydropower Push, Need For Transmission

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Manipur has demanded an extension of the upcoming Assembly session, saying the proposed three sitting days are inadequate to deliberate on pressing issues confronting the State. Speaking after the Business Advisory Committee meeting at the Manipur Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, CLP leader Keisham Meghachandra said the Congress had submitted... The post Manipur Congress Seeks More Sitting Days For Assembly Session first appeared on Northeast Today .

Dengue cases in Manipurs Churachandpur district have crossed 750 this year, with 752 infections and two deaths reported so far, officials said. The latest victim, Lily Lhingboiniang, died at Churachandpur District Hospital on Monday after being diagnosed with dengue and typhoid. The first reported fatality was a 13-year-old student from Valveng, New Lamka, who died... The post Manipur: Dengue Cases In Churachandpur Cross 750; Schools To Remain Closed first appeared on Northeast Today .

Guwahati, Aug 25: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in the national capital on Monday to deliberate on strengthening Assams road infrastructure, with a particular focus on restoring flood-damaged National Highways and addressing recurring flood challenges. According to an official release, Sarma emphasized the urgency... The post Assam CM Meets Nitin Gadkari To Discuss Restoration Of Flood-Damaged Highways, Jorabat Flooding

Itanagar, August 25: The High Power Committee (HPC) constituted to examine the long-pending Offspring/Non-APST issue in Arunachal Pradesh held its maiden meeting in Itanagar on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards addressing the sensitive matter. The meeting was chaired by Kento Jini, Minister for Law, Legislative and Justice, Tribal Affairs, and Sports and Youth Affairs,... The post Arunachal High Power Committee (HPC) Holds Maiden Meeting On Long-Pending Offspring Issue first appeared o

Agartala, August 25, 2026: Assam Police at Patharkandi have seized around 40,000 banned Yaba tablets, estimated to be worth nearly 4 crore in the black market, and arrested one person in connection with the alleged drug-smuggling operation. According to police, the operation was conducted on Monday afternoon following a tip-off about the movement of a... The post Assam: 40,000 Yaba Tablets Worth 4 Crore Seized in Patharkandi; One Arrested first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 25, 2026: Tripura has emerged as the countrys Overall Best-Performing State in the Small State category under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, earning national recognition for its efforts to promote food-processing enterprises and strengthen grassroots livelihoods. The honour was presented at the PMFME Conclave 2026, organised at... The post Tripura Wins National Recognition as Overall Best-Performing Small State Under PMFME S

Itanagar, August 25: The vibrant Solung festival celebration in Pangin town of Arunachal Pradeshs Siang district has found a place in the skies, with a photograph of the event featured in IndiGo Airlines in-flight magazine Hello 6E. Pangin is a small yet culturally rich town under the 35th Pangin-Boleng Assembly Constituency and is known for... The post From Siang To The Skies: Arunachals Pangin Solung Featured In IndiGos In-Flight Magazine first appeared on Northeast Today .

shillong, Aug 25: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma informed the Meghalaya Assembly on Monday that the state government has set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the recent violence during a rally organised by a students body in Shillong. The SIT, led by the Inspector General of Police (Law and Order), has been... The post Meghalaya Govt Forms SIT To Probe Shillong Violence: CM Tells Assembly first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 25, 2026: CPI(M) National General Secretary M.A. Baby, who is on a three-day visit to Tripura, on Tuesday said the differences between the BJP and its alliance partner Tipra Motha are likely to come out more sharply in the coming days, pointing to the non-implementation of the tripartite agreement and clashes between the... The post BJP-Tipra Motha Rift to Deepen in Coming Days & Left Front to Emerge as Powerful Force, Says CPI(M) General Secretary M.A. Baby first appeared on No

Agartala, August 25, 2026: Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu on Tuesday described the newly released publication Tripura: A Land of Timeless Tales as a valuable guide for exploring the states heritage, culture, nature and tourism potential, while urging defence personnel and visitors to discover destinations beyond conventional sightseeing. Speaking at the book release programme... The post Tripura: A Land of Timeless Tales Showcases States Rich Tourism Potential: Governor Indra Sena Reddy

Shillong, Aug 25: The Meghalaya Police have arrested another functionary of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) in connection with the August 19 violence in Shillong, taking the total number of arrests in the case to four. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said the latest accused, the KSU Assistant Organising Secretary and president... The post Meghalaya Police Arrest Fourth KSU Leader In Shillong Violence Case first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 25, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday sought to downplay differences between the BJP and its alliance partner Tipra Motha Party (TMP) ahead of the upcoming Village Committee elections, saying that disagreements among political partners are natural and that a unanimous decision would ultimately be reached. Speaking to reporters about... The post Tripura: BJP-TMP Differences Will Be Resolved, Says CM Dr Manik Saha Ahead of Village Committee Polls first appeare

Agartala, August 25, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister and Health Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday said the state government has provided direct employment to 22,365 people to date, including appointments under the die-in-harness scheme. He said around 26,228 people were provided employment through contractual and outsourcing channels between 2018-19 and August 24, 2024, highlighting... The post Tripura Government Gives 22,365 Direct Jobs, 26,228 Contractual Recruitments, Says CM Dr Manik Sah

Namsai Police has rescued 19 children and arrested three women in connection with a suspected inter-district child trafficking and exploitation network. The case was registered at Namsai Police Station on August 17 after the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Namsai filed a complaint. Given the gravity of the case, SP Namsai Sangey Thinley constituted a Special... The post Arunachal: Suspected Child Trafficking Racket Busted In Namsai, 19 Minors Recovered Across Arunachal first appeared on Northeast

Kohima, Aug 25: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has called for strengthening the sporting culture in the state, stressing the need to support sporting talent with consistency, discipline, facilities and opportunities. Addressing a send-off ceremony for Nagalands Sepaktakraw representatives to the Asian Games at Chmoukedima on Monday, Mr Rio said the state has immense sporting... The post CM Neiphiu Rio Calls for Stronger Sporting Culture in Nagaland first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, August 25: Nagaland has achieved 64.59 per cent distribution of Enumeration Forms under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. According to the latest status report of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland, as of 4 PM on Monday, more than 8.76 lakh Enumeration Forms had been distributed against a... The post Nagaland Records 64.59% Distribution Of Enumeration Forms Under SIR first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, August 25: Nagaland will participate in the nationwide celebrations of National Sports Day and Khelo India Samwad 2026 on August 27, with programmes to be organised across the state. The announcement was made at a press conference in Kohima by District Youth Officer, MY Bharat Kohima, Pradeep J, and State Accounts and Programme Supervisor,... The post Nagaland To Join National Sports Day, Khelo India Samwad Celebration first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 25, 2026: After a decade-long gap, elections to Tripuras village committees are set to be held following a directive from the Supreme Court. The elections will cover 587 seats, though the exact polling dates are yet to be announced. The polls are expected to be conducted within the next few months. The State... The post 587 Seats, Polls After 10 Years: Tripuras State Election Commission Begins Preparations first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 25, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha on Monday laid the foundation stone and performed the Bhumi Pujan ceremony for the H.P. Ghosh Memorial Medical College at Lalchhari in Ambassa, marking a significant step towards expanding healthcare infrastructure in the tribal areas of the state. The 100-bed medical college will be... The post Tripura: Medical College Project Set to Create 5,000 Jobs; CM Dr Manik Saha Unveils Foundation Stone at Ambassa first appeared o

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has urged Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma to designate one day every week for MLAs to wear traditional attire during Assembly proceedings. Making the suggestion on the first day of the Autumn Session, Sangma said the initiative would add colour to the House while promoting Meghalayas cultural identity and... The post Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Urges One Day A Week For Traditional Attire In Assembly first appeared on Northeast Today .

Rural Development Minister Ojing Tasing called on Narendra Booshan, IAS, Secretary, Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, in New Delhi. During the meeting, Tasing apprised the Secretary of the unique challenges faced by Arunachal Pradesh, including its vast geographical expanse, rugged terrain, scattered habitations, fragile ecosystem, and high rainfall with... The post Arunachal: Minister Ojing Tasing Meets Land Resources Secretary, Pitches For Higher

Agartala, August 24, 2026: Students of Nabinchhara Class XII School took to the streets on Monday morning, blocking the Assam-Agartala National Highway (NH-8) at Nabinchhara to protest the acute shortage of teachers at their school. Carrying placards and raising slogans, the students staged the road blockade, disrupting traffic movement and causing a massive queue of... The post Tripura: Students Block NH-8 in Pecharthal Demanding Appointment of Teachers first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 24, 2026: A comprehensive review meeting on the developmental activities of South Tripura district was held at the conference hall of the Belonia Circuit House on Monday, chaired by State Minister for Animal Resources Development and Fisheries Sudhangshu Das, who has been appointed as the Guardian Minister for the district. The meeting reviewed... The post Tripura: Guardian Minister Sudhangshu Das Reviews Key Development Works in South District, Identifies Areas Needing Special

Leaders of 14 civil society organisations (CSOs) and other groups from Manipur met Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju at his official residence in New Delhi on Monday, seeking his intervention on issues concerning the state. The delegation, led by Convenor Nahakpam Santa, included representatives of various community organisations. Manipur Government... The post Manipur: 14 CSOs Seek Rijijus Intervention On Census, NRC And Delimitation first appeared on No

Gangtok, August 24: Sikkim Tourism has been honoured with the Award of Excellence at the Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) in Mumbai for its pioneering efforts in rural and sustainable tourism. The recognition underscores the states dedication to promoting responsible, community-driven tourism practices that balance development with environmental preservation. According to the Tourism and Civil... The post Sikkim Tourism Wins Award Of Excellence For Rural, Sustainable Tourism first appeared on Northea

Security forces recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition and protective gear during separate search operations in Kangpokpi and Imphal East districts of Manipur on Monday, while an active cadre of the proscribed Revolutionary Peoples Front/Peoples Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) was arrested in another operation. During a joint cordon-and-search operation conducted by Manipur Police, CRPF, RAF... The post Security Forces Recover Large Cache Of Arms, Ammunition In Manipur Operations first appeared o

Agartala, August 24, 2026: Tripura Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Monday held a meeting with representatives of the Tripura Wholesale Grocery Merchant Association at the Secretariat to review the supply and prices of essential commodities in the state. The meeting was attended by the Principal Secretary, Director and other senior... The post Tripura Minister Sushanta Chowdhury Meets Traders to Check Essential Commodity Prices, Reviews Fuel Supply System;

Itanagar, August 24: Bringing laurels to the state, Yaku Tame (Tarh), Headmistress of Government Secondary School, G-Sector, Naharlagun, has been selected for the National Teachers Award 2026. She is the only teacher from Arunachal Pradesh to feature in the list of 48 teachers selected from across India by the Department of School Education and Literacy,... The post Arunachal Teacher Yaku Tame (Tarh) To Receive National Teachers Award 2026 first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 24, 2026: Tribal organisations affiliated with the CPI(M) stepped up their campaign against alleged irregularities in recruitment to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), staging a mass sit-in in Agartala on Monday and demanding cancellation of appointments allegedly made in violation of established procedures. The protest was organised jointly by the... The post Tripura: CPIMs Tribal Outfits Stage Sit-In, Seek Probe Into 250-Plus Alleged ADC Appointment

Guwahati, Aug 24: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced that the state government has set an ambitious target of procuring 10 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of paddy annually, with a focus on ensuring assured procurement and enhanced Minimum Support Price (MSP) benefits for farmers. Sarma emphasized that during the first 100 days... The post Assam Sets 10 Lakh MT Paddy Procurement Goal To Boost Farmer Security first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, August 24: Normal vehicular movement has resumed across Meghalaya, with no restrictions currently in place on travel within the state or on inter-State movement between Assam and Meghalaya, the Tourism Department said. The department said the situation has gradually returned to normal and visitors can continue with their travel plans. It assured tourists that... The post Meghalaya Lifts Travel Restrictions, Normal Movement Resumes Between Assam And Meghalaya first appeared on Northeast

Meghalayas young archer Devraj Mohapatra has won the gold medal in the Junior Mens Recurve category at the 2nd NTPC National Ranking Archery Tournament 2026. The achievement is a significant milestone for the young archer and a proud moment for Meghalaya, which continues to nurture talent in archery. Congratulating Devraj, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K... The post Meghalaya Archer Devraj Mohapatra Clinches Gold At National Ranking Tournament first appeared on Northeast Today .

Shillong, August 24, 2026: Former Rajya Sabha MP Dr W.R. Kharlukhi has resigned from the primary membership of the National Peoples Party (NPP) in Meghalaya. In a letter addressed to NPP Meghalaya State Unit president Prestone Tynsong on August 24, Kharlukhi requested that his resignation be accepted and that necessary steps be taken to remove... The post Meghalaya: Former Rajya Sabha MP Dr W.R. Kharlukhi Resigns From NPP first appeared on Northeast Today .

Kohima, August 24: Authorities in Nagalands Noklak district have imposed containment measures in New Pangsha village following confirmation of African Swine Fever (ASF) and reported pig deaths. The Deputy Commissioner of Noklak has declared an area within a one-kilometre radius of New Pangsha as an infected zone, while the area extending up to 10 kilometres... The post African Swine Fever Confirmed In Nagalands New Pangsha; Restrictions Imposed In Noklak first appeared on Northeast Today .

Agartala, August 24, 2026: The possibility of a fresh political contest between the BJP and its tribal ally Tipra Motha has emerged ahead of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) village committee elections, with Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma signalling that his party could chart an independent course. In a late-night... The post Tipra Motha May Go Solo in Village Committee Polls Amid BJP Differences: Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma first appeared on

Shillong, Aug 24: Meghalayas tourist taxi associations have temporarily suspended their agitation against Assam-registered vehicles until September 10, following assurances from Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar that their concerns would be addressed. The associations had earlier resolved not to enter Assam or permit Assam tourist vehicles into Meghalaya, citing harassment faced by their drivers after... The post Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Associations Suspend Agitation Against Assam Vehicles