Northeast

Posted in Assam Politics

Assam Government sign MoS with Kuki groups; establish Development Councils for Kuki and Hmar groups

Guwahati: In a significant step towards peace and stability in Assam, the Government of Assam on Saturday signed Memoranda of…

Posted in Crime Manipur

Shangkai Village Authority Condemns “Baseless Ultimatum”, Asserts Village’s Historical and Legal Rights

Ukhrul: The Shangkai Village Authority has strongly condemned what it described as a “baseless ultimatum” issued against Shangkai village, asserting…

Posted in Crime Manipur

Two Kuki Men Found Murdered in Ukhrul; Kuki CSO Working Committee Announces Shutdown, Lists Six Demands

Ukhrul: The Kuki CSO Working Committee, Ukhrul has strongly condemned the brutal killing of two Kuki men whose bodies were…

Posted in Northeast

Kuki Students Organisation Condemns Lok Sabha MP Bimol Akoijam’s Remarks on Hill Areas Committee

Churachandpur, March 9: The Kuki Students’ Organisation General Headquarters (KSO-GHQ) has strongly condemned the recent remark made by Member of…

Posted in Governance Manipur Politics

Manipur Government Headed by Yumnam Khemchand Allocates Portfolios to Cabinet Ministers

Imphal, March 4: The Government of Manipur on Wednesday issued a notification allocating portfolios to members of the newly formed…

Posted in Education Manipur Tamenglong Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament

Tamenglong College Hosts Yuva Connect Programme and District-Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026

Tamenglong, March 2: Tamenglong College organised the Yuva Connect Programme and the District-Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament for Tamenglong District…

Posted in Governance Manipur Tamenglong

Tamenglong College to host district-level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament on March 2

Tamenglong, Feb. 20: The district-level edition of the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect and Youth Parliament 2026 will be held at…

Posted in Nagaland Opinion

Historic Constitutional Reform Ushers Golden Era of Inclusive Development and Social Justice in Eastern Nagaland

Dr. Mehnaz J.P. | The creation of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority marks a defining institutional milestone in the evolving…

Posted in Manipur Politics

KNA-B Appeals for Restraint, Says Litan Incident Not a Communal Conflict

February 11: The Kuki National Army–B (KNA-B), under the Kuki National Organisation (KNO), has expressed serious concern over the recent…

Posted in Manipur Society

KSO Churachandpur Urges Calm After Scuffle Between Kuki and Tangkhul Christians in Ukhrul

Churachandpur: The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Churachandpur District, has expressed deep concern over a reported scuffle between members of the…

Posted in Manipur Society

Kuki Church Leader Dr. T Lunkim Appeals for Peace Between Kukis and Tangkhuls

Kangpokpi: The Kuki Christian Church (KCC) has strongly condemned the recent burning of Tangkhul and Kuki houses at Litan, Sarei…

Posted in Law & Order Manipur

MLA Letzamang Haokip Appeals for Calm After Violence in Ukhrul

Henglep: Letzamang Haokip, Member of the Manipur Legislative Assembly from 57-Henglep (ST) Assembly Constituency, has expressed deep concern over the…

Posted in Assam

A New Milestone in Hmar Education: “HMAR INCHUKPHUT BU”

  The pre-primary textbook titled “HMAR INCHUKPHUT BU” (Hmar Primer), prepared by the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) and…

Posted in Editorial Manipur

The Not So Popular Government In Manipur

Nearly three years after Manipur was engulfed by one of the gravest episodes of ethnic violence in its history, the…

Posted in Governance Manipur

Manipur government formation: Y. Khemchand Singh set to be sworn in as Chief Minister

Imphal: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh is expected to take oath as the Chief Minister of Manipur on Wednesday evening, with the…

Posted in Northeast

Mizoram Sports Minister Felicitates Six Mizo Players from SAFF Futsal Silver-Winning India Team

Mizoram Sports Minister Pu Lalnghinglova Hmar yesterday held a felicitation programme for six Mizo futsal players who were part of…

Posted in Manipur Politics

Without written commitment, Kuki Zo leaders won’t participate in Government formation: Paolienlal Haokip

Imphal: Kuki leader and BJP MLA Paolienlal Haokip has stated that Kuki-Zo representatives will not take part in the process…

Posted in Manipur Politics

Thadou Inpi–Sadar Hills Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Kuki-Zo Separate Administration on 33rd Remembrance Day

Kaybie Chongloi | On the solemn occasion of the 33rd Kuki-Zo Remembrance Day, Thadou Inpi–Sadar Hills pays solemn tribute to…

Posted in Manipur Rights

March 31 IDP Resettlement Deadline ‘Impossible’, Says Kangpokpi IDP Body

Kaybie Chongloi | Terming the March 31, 2026 deadline for resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) as unrealistic and unworkable,…

Posted in Arunachal Pradesh Northeast

Arunachal CM Launches Major Border Development, Announces Anini Airport

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated multiple infrastructure projects in Anini, Dibang Valley, near the Indo-China border, including a…

Posted in Northeast Tripura

Five arrested in Tripura for illegal border crossing, Chennai-bound travel plan foiled

Tripura Police arrested five persons, including three Bangladeshi nationals, in Kailashahar town of Unakoti district on Sunday morning, February 1,…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Union Budget 2026–27 Sets Aside Rs 500 Crore for ULFA Cadre Rehabilitation in Assam

The Union Budget 2026–27 has earmarked Rs 500 crore as a special package for the rehabilitation and reintegration of surrendered…

Posted in Assam Northeast Politics

Goalpara MLA Alleges BJP, AGP Leaders Misused EPIC Numbers to Harass Genuine Voters

Goalpara MLA A.K. Rashid Alam on Sunday, February 1, sought to calm public concerns surrounding the ongoing Special Revision (SR)…

Posted in Northeast Politics Sikkim

SDF Suffers Fresh Blow as Senior Leaders Join Ruling SKM

Ahead of the 14th Foundation Day of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), several senior leaders of the opposition Sikkim Democratic…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Union Budget to ‘meaningfully’ benefit Assam, says Himanta; Opposition terms it complacent

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 2 welcomed the Union Budget, saying it would meaningfully benefit Assam and…

Posted in Nation Northeast

Budget 2026–27: Northeast Remains a Fiscal Footnote

The Union Budget 2026–27 reiterates the Centre’s development pitch for the Northeast—focusing on connectivity, culture, agriculture and strategic integration—without a…

Posted in Manipur Northeast

NIA Court Accepts Charge Sheet Against Three Accused in Jiribam Massacre Case

The Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Manipur No. 1, on January 29, 2026, took cognisance of the…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Neglected Drainage Project Strangles Vital NH-17 Stretch in Assam’s Key Market Hub

A crucial section of National Highway-17 (formerly NH-37) passing through Bijoynagar in South Kamrup, Assam, has deteriorated into a major…

Posted in Assam Northeast

KAAC Principal Secretary Mukul Kr Saikia Transferred; Dilip Terang Assigned Additional Charge

The Assam government has announced changes in the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) administration. Mukul Kumar Saikia, IAS (SCS-2011), will…

Posted in Manipur Northeast

Thousands, Including IDPs, Rally in Manipur Calling for Peace and Unity

Thousands of people, including internally displaced persons and local residents from various communities, took to the streets of Manipur on…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Rival groups clash at All Tiwa Students’ Union HQ in Morigaon, Assam

A violent confrontation erupted between two rival factions of the All Tiwa Students’ Union (ATSU) at the organisation’s central office…

Posted in Crime Manipur Northeast

KCP (Apunba) operative held in Imphal West

Security forces in Manipur arrested an active cadre of the banned outfit KCP (Apunba) during a targeted operation in Imphal…

Posted in Assam Northeast Politics

Congress-Era Infiltration Brought 64 Lakh Into Assam, Says Amit Shah; BJP Moving to Undo the Damage

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 30 alleged that Assam’s demographic composition underwent a major change during the Congress…

Posted in Manipur Northeast

A Year of President’s Rule: Manipur Still Grapples with Political Uncertainty

As Manipur nears one year under President’s Rule, uncertainty continues over the BJP’s plans to restore an elected government in…

Posted in Meghalaya Northeast Sports

Shillong’s New Football Academy to Kick Off with Open Trials, Says Meghalaya FA

The Meghalaya Football Association (MFA) has announced plans to establish a dedicated football academy in Shillong, aiming to create a…

Posted in Manipur Northeast

Three Militants Arrested in Manipur During Coordinated Police Operations

On January 29, Manipur’s security forces intensified counter-insurgency operations, leading to multiple arrests, arms seizures, and neutralisation of IEDs near…

Posted in Arunachal Pradesh Northeast

Papum Pare in Arunachal to Lease Defunct Tourism Assets via Open Tender

In a recent meeting of the Papum Pare District Tourism Promotion Council, officials highlighted the deteriorating condition of several government-owned…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Himanta Biswa Sarma: Pre-1951 ‘Miyas’ Eligible; PWD to Prioritize 50% Local Workforce in Future Projects

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 29 clarified that the state government cannot prevent ‘Miyas’ who settled in…

Posted in Assam Crime Northeast

Assam Court Takes Up Bail Plea of Three Accused in Zubeen Garg Death Case Today

The Kamrup Metropolitan District and Sessions Court is set to hear and decide the bail petitions of three accused in…

Posted in Nagaland Northeast

Forest Guard Exam Under Scrutiny as Nagaland Technical Body Seeks Re-Test

The Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN) has called for a re-examination of the Forest Guard written test held on…

Posted in Environment Manipur Northeast

Manipur wildfire at Dzukou–Mt Esii burns into second day, destroying vast forest tracts

A massive wildfire has continued to ravage the Dzukou and Mt Esii ranges for the second straight day, destroying vast…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Dibrugarh Welcomes Amit Shah as He Unveils Major Development and Cultural Works Today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Dibrugarh late on January 29 for a two-day visit focused on infrastructure, sports…

Posted in Mizoram Northeast

Mizoram Inaugurates Independent NCC Group Headquarters, Strengthening Youth Discipline and Unity

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma inaugurated the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mizoram Group Headquarters on January 29, giving the state its…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Pravin Togadia urges DNA tests and deportation of 5 million alleged illegal Bangladeshi migrants ahead of Assam elections

In a strongly worded address ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Antar Rashtriya Hindu Parishad leader Dr Pravin Bhai Togadia…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Amit Shah’s Assam Visit to Focus on Assembly Complex, Sports Projects, and Electoral Discussions

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Assam on January 29–30, focusing on major infrastructure projects and political consultations ahead…

Posted in Meghalaya Northeast

Meghalaya Social Organisations Seek Central Probe into ISIS-K Threat Against Garo People

On January 28, the Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) urged the central government to investigate an alleged threat issued…

Posted in Northeast Tripura

Tripura Secures ₹5,000 Crore in Investments, Emerges as Northeast Investment Hub

Tripura has solidified its position as a “preferred investment destination” in the Northeast, successfully implementing projects worth ₹5,000 crore across…

Posted in Meghalaya Northeast

Police Investigate ISIS-Linked Threat Poster Calling for Land Evictions in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills

A police investigation is underway in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills after a poster threatening members of the Garo community surfaced…

Posted in Meghalaya Northeast

Growing Dreams: How a Meghalaya Man’s Childhood Game Shaped a Life of Living Bridges

Hally War, a lifelong guardian of Meghalaya’s iconic living root bridges, has been awarded the Padma Shri for his decades…

Posted in Nagaland Northeast

Nagaland–Japan Connect 2026 Empowers Naga Youth with Global Job Opportunities

The Government of Nagaland on January 28 launched Nagaland–Japan Connect 2026, a flagship initiative to promote overseas employment, skill development,…

Posted in Crime Manipur Northeast

Two Militants Arrested as Manipur Police Recover Stolen Vehicle in Imphal

Manipur Police arrested two alleged militants linked to the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (City Meitei) and recovered a stolen two-wheeler…

Posted in Law & Order Manipur

KIM and UNC Condemn Burning of Houses in K. Songlung Village, Urge Peace

Kangpokpi: The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) and the United Naga Council (UNC) have jointly condemned the burning of homes in…

Posted in Manipur Nagaland Politics

GPRN/NSCN Suspends Ties with ZUF (Kamson) Over Alleged Arson and Communal Violence

Dimapur: The GPRN/NSCN led by President Maj. (Retd.) R.M. Lotha and Ato Kilonser N. Kitovi Zhimomi has announced the suspension…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Pawan Khera Criticizes Himanta Biswa Sarma, Says Assam Voters Seek Accountability Over Optics

On January 26, Congress leader Pawan Khera praised Rahul Gandhi for standing with the people of the Northeast during crises,…

Posted in Manipur Northeast

High-Level Peace Meeting Called After Manipur Village Arson

Following the Republic Day arson in K. Songlung village, Kangpokpi district, a high-level joint peace meeting will be held at…

Posted in Nagaland Northeast

Nagaland CM Inaugurates State’s First Drone School and Centre of Excellence

Kohima: As part of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Monday inaugurated the state’s first…

Posted in Northeast

Rahul Gandhi wears northeastern patka at Rashtrapati Bhavan ‘At Home’, say Congress sources

A political controversy broke out after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was accused of not wearing the Northeastern ‘patka’ during the…

Posted in Crime Manipur

“ZUF Action Cowardly and Inhuman”: K Songlung Village Authority Demands Action

Kangpokpi: The K. Songlung Village Authority has condemned what it described as a “cowardly and inhuman” attack on K. Songlung…

Posted in Crime Manipur

Multiple Kuki Bodies Condemn Alleged ZUF Arson in Kangpokpi, Demand Immediate Government Action

Kangpokpi: Several Kuki civil and tribal organisations have strongly condemned the reported burning of houses in Kangchup Songlung (II) village…

Posted in Nagaland Northeast

Sangyusang S Pongener from Nagaland Honoured with Padma Shri 2026 for Contributions to Ao Naga Folk Arts

Sangyusang S Pongener of Nagaland has been awarded the Padma Shri 2026 in the field of Arts for his significant…