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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
Assam Rifles, DRI Conduct Major Anti-Drug Operations in Tripura and Mizoram
Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), has carried out a series of anti-narcotics operations across…
Modi to Inaugurate Rs 3,000 Crore Six-Lane Bridge in Guwahati on February 14; BJP Launches Assam Poll Campaign
Guwahati, January 26: A six-lane bridge connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati will open to the public on February 14, marking…
Manipur Police Arrest RPF/PLA Member, Brother Detained for Evidence Tampering
Manipur Police and security forces carried out targeted operations across Imphal West, Imphal East, and Senapati districts, arresting a senior…
Massive Drug Bust: Banned Cough Syrup Worth ₹4 Crore Seized on Assam–Tripura Route
A joint operation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and state police has resulted in the seizure of banned cough…
Tamenglong College Observes 16th National Voters’ Day with Awareness Programmes
Tamenglong, January 24: Tamenglong College observed the 16th National Voters’ Day on Saturday with a series of awareness activities aimed…
Nagaland DGP Threatens Action Against NSCN(K) Cadres in Village Headman Abduction
Nagaland Director General of Police Rupin Sharma on January 23 warned of strict action against NSCN (K) Khango cadres involved…
Assam Woman Arrested in Delhi for Impersonating Diplomat and Using Fake Vehicle Plates Ahead of Republic Day
Delhi Police have arrested Dr. Ashma Begum, 48, from Guwahati, for allegedly impersonating a foreign diplomat and using counterfeit diplomatic…
Opposition Calls on EC to Curb Misuse of Form 7 in Assam’s Special Revision Exercise
On January 23, Assam’s opposition parties urged the Election Commission to prevent misuse of Form 7, which is meant for…
Active NRFM Operative Apprehended Near Indo-Myanmar Border; Weapons and Ammunition Recovered
On January 21, security forces in Manipur arrested an active member of the National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM) in…
Boko Prepares for Spectacular Silver Jubilee Celebration of Bathou Puja on Assam-Meghalaya Border
Kathalpara village in Boko, along the Assam–Meghalaya border, will celebrate the sacred Bathou Puja on January 27–28, marking 25 years…
Assam: Explosives Found at Badarpur Railway Station Before Republic Day, Suspect Detained
In a major security alert ahead of Republic Day, authorities recovered a large consignment of explosive materials from Badarpur Railway…
Candlelight Vigil Organized in Moreh in Remembrance of Nengtinlhing Haokip
A candlelight vigil was held at the Martyrs’ Complex on the KSO Campus in Moreh to honour the memory of…
New Tourism Facilities Inaugurated in Arunachal’s Dibang Valley Near Indo-China Border
In a major boost to tourism infrastructure and community development in India’s remote border areas, several key tourist facilities were…
Massive arms and ammunition cache seized in coordinated Imphal East–West operations
Security forces have recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition, communication devices, and combat gear from multiple locations in Imphal…
Manipur Governor Says NIA Will Investigate Killing of Meitei Civilian Rishikanta Singh
On January 22, a Joint Action Committee led by MP Dr. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, along with MLAs Thokchom Lokeshwar Singh…
Arunachal CM Reassures Staff on NPS and Lateral Entry, Promises Administrative Reforms
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on January 22 assured government employees that issues regarding the National Pension Scheme (NPS)…
Nongkseh Secures 11th CM’s International Gold Cup with 1–0 Victory in Meghalaya Final
Shillong-based Nongkseh Sports Social and Cultural Club emerged victorious at the 11th All India Chief Minister’s International Gold Cup Football…
Wildfire Continues for Second Day in Sikkim’s Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary Near Indo-China Border
A forest fire has been burning for the past two days inside Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary in Sikkim, near the Indo-China…
Scindia to Visit Tripura, Assam from Jan 23–25; Development Projects on Agenda
Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia will undertake a three-day visit…
Assam to Host PM Modi on Feb 14, Amit Shah on Jan 30
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 22 announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit…
Nagaland makes birth certificate mandatory for education and employment
The Nagaland government has made birth certificates the only mandatory document for school admissions, government jobs and access to official…
Meghalaya CM slams assault on Christian pastor in Odisha; nine arrested
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma condemned the alleged assault on Christian pastor Bipin Bihari Naik in Odisha, calling it…
Manipur Police Nab Four Militants in Targeted Extortion Operation
Manipur security forces have arrested four active militant cadres involved in extortion and other criminal activities, officials reported on January…
COCOMI Condemns Killing in Manipur, Criticizes Central Government
The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) strongly condemned the killing of Mayanglambam Rishikanta Singh, calling it a brutal act…
Ambulance Carrying Deceased Woman Crashes in Bongaigaon, Three Injured
A tragic accident occurred on Thursday, January 21, when an ambulance transporting the body of a deceased woman from Kolkata…
Alleged Killing of Meitei Civilian Sparks Road Blockade on Indo–Myanmar Route in Manipur
Tensions flared in Manipur on January 22 after residents of Kakching Khunou blocked the Indo–Myanmar Sugnu Road to protest the…