Agartala, August 29, 2026: The long-awaited Village Committee elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) are set to move closer to the polling stage, with the State Election Commission (SEC) likely to announce the election schedule on August 31, according to sources. The announcement is expected to trigger the formal electoral process... The post Tripura Village…
Agartala, August 29, 2026: Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha on Saturday unveiled a marble statue of legendary Indian hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, popularly known as the ‘Wizard of Hockey’, at a function in Agartala. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Saha described the unveiling as a “very special day” and a “momentous occasion”, while... The post CM Dr Manik Saha Unveils Marble Statue of…
The Assam Congress staged statewide demonstrations on Saturday to oppose the government’s proposal to reduce the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park. Party leaders and workers organised ‘padayatras’ across multiple districts, including Sonitpur, Lakhimpur, Hailakandi, Karimganj, Tinsukia, Karbi Anglong and Golaghat, marching through district headquarters and raising slogans…
Singer Vishal Mishra has pledged his support to flood-affected communities in Nepal and Assam by announcing two special concerts dedicated to relief efforts. Expressing his anguish over the devastation, Mishra said his “heart is heavy” and vowed that all proceeds from the performances will go directly to those impacted by the floods. In a heartfelt... The post “My Heart Is Heavy”: Singer Vishal…
Shillong, August 29: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday visited the Assam Regimental Centre in Shillong, where he was felicitated with the regiment’s highest traditional honour, ‘Gaon Bura’. During his visit, Sarma witnessed a ceremonial parade and an arms demonstration showcasing the discipline, precision and military traditions of the Assam Regiment. He also... The post Assam…
The Supreme Court has declined to entertain a petition challenging the 2026 amendments to the Mizo Marriage, Divorce and Inheritance of Property Act, 2014, which the petitioner argued discriminates against Mizo women who marry outside their tribe. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana observed that the matter... The post Supreme Court Refuses To…
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday addressed a national seminar on the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR), 1873, organised by Naga Students’ Federation (NSF). The seminar examined the BEFR and the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system from historical, constitutional, legal and contemporary perspectives. Rio called for a balanced and humane ILP policy that protects... The post Nagaland…
Guwahati, August 29: Retired Gauhati University professor Dipali Sarkar and her husband Manash Ghosh have gone missing in flood-hit Nepal while on a pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar, sparking concern among family, colleagues, and the academic community. Sarkar, who served in the Department of Physics at Gauhati University, was traveling with her husband as part of... The post Assam: Retired…
The Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Manipur, observed National Sports Day 2026 at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex here on Saturday to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. Youth Affairs and Sports and Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam, who was the chief guest, flagged off a 21-km half-marathon from Khuman Lampak to... The post National Sports Day Celebrated In…
Shillong, Aug 29: Meghalaya Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Wailadmiki Shylla said the government will establish a High-Performance Sports Science Centre at the Integrated Multipurpose Hall in the J.N. Stadium Complex, Polo Ground, which is scheduled to be inaugurated in September. Speaking at the National Sports Day 2026 celebration in Shillong, held under the theme... The post Meghalaya To Set…
Agartala, August 29, 2026: Police detained a group of TET-qualified job seekers near Town Hall on Saturday as they gathered for a planned protest demanding recruitment and employment. The candidates had announced a programme to lay siege to the Chief Minister’s residence to draw the government’s attention to their long-pending demand. However, before the protest... The post TET-Qualified…
Gangtok, Aug 29: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Saturday flagged off a 5-km run organised by the SKM Sports Wing in collaboration with the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs to mark National Sports Day and pay tribute to legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. Around 500 participants took part in the run,... The post Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Flags Off 5-Km Run On National…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday felicitated gymnasts Ariha Pangambam and Anjori Pangambam at the Secretariat for their commendable performances at the Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Championship held in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Ariha Pangambam created history by winning the gold medal in the senior women’s individual event, becoming the first Indian gymnast to achieve... The…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of a complaint regarding the death of a 16-year-old minor in Namsai district on January 14, 2026, and has sought an Action Taken Report from the district authorities. The complaint was filed before the Commission by child rights activist and Editor-in-Chief of Diyun Times, Nikas Chakma,... The post Arunachal: NHRC Takes Cognisance Of…
In a significant drug bust along the Indo-Myanmar border, a joint team of Changlang District Police and 21 Assam Rifles arrested two Myanmarese nationals and seized 130.9 grams of suspected heroin. Police said the operation was launched on the basis of specific intelligence input regarding movement of narcotics. The joint team intercepted the duo under... The post Arunachal: Two Myanmar Nationals…
Guwahati, Aug 29: In a decisive operation against narcotics trafficking, Assam’s Special Task Force (STF) arrested three individuals and seized heroin valued at more than ₹3 crore. Acting on specific intelligence, STF personnel intercepted a vehicle in the Beharbari area of Guwahati and recovered 379 grams of heroin from the suspects. The Chief Minister of... The post Heroin Worth Over Rs 3 Crore…
Guwahati, Aug 29: Five senior members of the Assam Congress have formally submitted applications seeking party tickets to contest the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, according to party sources. The aspirants include former legislators Sibamoni Bora and Durlav Chamua, along with Imdad Hussain, Maidul Islam Khan, and Ranjit Barman. Their applications mark the beginning of... The post Five…
Guwahati, August 29: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has confirmed that details of 12 individuals from the state who remain untraced in Nepal have been established, as rescue agencies continue efforts to locate them following the devastating flash floods. In a statement shared on social media, Sarma said authorities are working to establish communication... The post 12 Assam People Remain…
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has announced that the revised Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill is expected to be tabled during the upcoming Assembly session beginning September 1, with the possibility of being passed by September 3. Speaking to reporters, Rio explained that the State Cabinet had recently engaged in discussions with the Eastern... The post Frontier Nagaland…
Kohima, August 29: The Nagaland Legislative Assembly will hold the ninth session of the 14th State Assembly on September 1 and 3, according to the Provisional Programme of Business released on Friday. The two-day session will begin with an obituary reference, followed by Question Hour. The agenda for the first day includes reporting on the... The post Nagaland Assembly To Hold Two-Day Session On…
Itanagar, August 28: NITI Aayog Member Dr. Joram Aniya on Friday called on Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein at Itanagar to discuss the state’s development priorities and strategies for sustainable growth. The meeting focused on leveraging tourism as a key driver of Arunachal Pradesh’s economy, with both sides stressing the importance of eco-friendly... The post DyCM Chowna Mein,…
Gangtok, August 28: The Sikkim government has formed a dedicated task force to provide relief and assistance to residents of the state who may be stranded or missing in the aftermath of the flash floods in Nepal. Officials confirmed that the task force will be chaired by Prabhakar Rai, Director of the Sikkim State Disaster... The post Sikkim Govt Sets Up Task Force To Assist Residents Affected By…
Itanagar, August 28: Three persons have been arrested by Naharlagun Police for allegedly cheating a contractor by promising to clear his pending bill of over ₹17 crore for a PMGSY road project. The accused have been identified as Toluk Lombi, Dubi Ete and Rajesh Kumar Singh. The case was registered at Naharlagun Police Station in... The post Arunachal: PMGSY Contractor Duped With Fake Rs 17 Cr…
The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has raised concerns over alleged instances of government employees holding two or more posts in different departments, saying such practices deprive unemployed youth of job opportunities. Addressing a press briefing at the Arunachal Press Club on Friday, AAPSU President Meje Taku alleged that the union had received inputs... The post ‘One Man, One…
The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) has announced a 24-hour statewide general strike from midnight on August 31 to midnight on September 1 if the Centre fails to officially decide by the deadline to defer the Census exercise and update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the Census. JFD Convenor Jeetendra Ningombam... The post Manipur: JFD Announces 24-Hour Statewide…
Gangtok, August 28: Eight pilgrims from Sikkim undertaking the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra were stranded in Tibet after a flash flood struck the region earlier this week. The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) confirmed on Friday that all of them have been contacted and are safe. According to officials, the group crossed the Nepal-China border on... The post Eight Sikkim Pilgrims…
Agartala, August 28, 2026: The Tripura government has allocated ₹766.29 crore, or around 30 per cent of ₹2,554.30 crore in loans disbursed to Self-Help Groups (SHGs), for livestock-related activities, Animal Resources Development Department (ARDD) Minister Sudhangshu Das informed the Assembly. The minister was responding to a question raised by BJP MLA Mailafru Mog on initiatives... The post SHGs…
Representatives of the Manipur Baptist Convention (MBC) on Friday called on Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho at his office in the Civil Secretariat, Mantripukhri, and submitted a memorandum addressed to Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, seeking justice for the six Liangmai Naga civilians killed on May 13. The MBC delegation, led by its General Secretary... The post Manipur Baptist Convention…
Gangtok, Aug 28: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Friday attended the Pang Lhabsol Celebration 2026 at Tsuglakhang, describing the occasion as a spiritually significant event that showcased the state’s rich cultural and religious traditions. Tamang joined prayers and worship during the celebration and witnessed the traditional Pangtoed Chaam, a warrior dance associated with... The post…
A bomb blast occurred at the residence of Manipur BJP MLA Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh at Konthoujam Mayai Leikai in Imphal West district early Friday morning. The blast triggered protests by local residents, who condemned the attack and expressed concern over the incident. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited the MLA’s residence following the blast... The post Manipur: Bomb Blast At BJP MLA…
Imphal, August 27: Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) strongly condemns the brutal and cowardly attack on innocent Naga civilians along the IT Road in Kangpokpi District today. According to information received, four civilians were killed, one injured, and one remains missing. The incident reportedly occurred at around 8:30 a.m. between Makui Ashang and Thanamba Naga, while... The post Manipur: Thadou Inpi…
Agartala, August 27, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Thursday informed the Assembly that a detailed investigation is underway into the unnatural death of Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar, whose body was found inside his office chamber on July 20. According to the Chief Minister, DGP Anurag reached his office at... The post Investigation Into DGP Anurag Dhankar’s Death…
The Working Committee of the Joint Tribes Council (JTC), Manipur, has strongly condemned the killing of four Naga civilians and the injury of another in an ambush along the IT Road in Kangpokpi district on Wednesday, accusing the government of failing to adequately protect Naga communities. According to the JTC-Manipur, armed Kuki militants allegedly belonging... The post Four Naga Civilians…
Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho on Thursday chaired the sixth meeting of the Manipur State Wetlands Authority (MSWA) at the Deputy Chief Minister’s Conference Hall at the Civil Secretariat, Mantripukhri. The meeting reviewed key issues concerning the conservation, management and protection of wetlands across the State. Dikho stressed the need for concerted efforts to... The post Manipur…
Agartala, August 27, 2026: Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy on Thursday said the state government has initiated preparations to constitute the 8th Pay Commission for government employees and pensioners. Speaking on the first day of the 10th session of the 13th Tripura Legislative Assembly, Singha Roy outlined the history of pay revisions in the... The post Tripura Government Preparing…
Gangtok, Aug 27: The Sikkim government has established a helpline to assist residents whose family members or relatives may have been stranded or affected by the flash floods in Nepal. Officials said the initiative aims to streamline information sharing, coordinate rescue efforts, and facilitate communication with authorities. In a press release, the Sikkim State Disaster... The post Sikkim Govt…
Agartala, August 27, 2026: Tripura Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury has called for immediate attention to alleged discrepancies in the ongoing census process, asking Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha to ensure that officials and enumerators record household and population details exactly as found during field verification. Raising the issue during Thursday’s Assembly proceedings, Chaudhury…
A three-day training programme on Earthquake-Resistant Construction Technology for masons concluded at Itanagar on Thursday. Organised by the Department of Disaster Management, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, the programme was held from August 25 to 27 in Itanagar. The course module, prepared by SID&P, PWD Itanagar, covered fundamentals of earthquakes and resistant planning, foundation and…
A week-long Basic Course for Scout Masters and Guide Captains, was organised by Bharat Scouts and Guides, Arunachal Pradesh, at the State Training Centre, Itanagar from 20 to 26 august. The 1 week course saw participation of 45 teachers, 20 Scout Masters and 25 Guide Captains, from across the state. The training team comprised 8... The post Arunachal: 45 Teachers Complete Basic Course Of Bharat…
Shillong, August 27: The Meghalaya State Disaster Management Authority has urged residents to share information about individuals who may be missing or unreachable following the devastating flash floods in Nepal. To assist families and relatives, the authority has opened a helpline number where details of uncontactable persons can be reported. The floods, which struck Nepal... The post Nepal Flash…
Agartala, August 26, 2026: Police have intensified their crackdown on narcotics in Agartala with the seizure of 54 grams of heroin from the College Tilla area and the arrest of one person, West District Superintendent of Police Namit Pathak said. The recovery was made by a team from East Agartala Police Station after officers received... The post Tripura: 54 Grams of Heroin Worth Rs 15 Lakh Seized…
Agartala, August 26, 2026: A major development initiative is set to transform Batisata in Rajnagar, where the government plans to develop a waterbody, children’s park, boating facilities and log huts across 96 kani of land at an estimated cost of ₹24.21 crore. The project was announced during a district-level review meeting chaired by Tripura Minister... The post Batisata to Get ₹24.21-Crore…
Agartala, August 26, 2026: Doctors at Agartala Government Medical College and GBP Hospital have successfully performed Tripura’s first Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) procedure, offering a critical lifeline to a 25-year-old woman suffering from severe Paraquat poisoning. The rare intervention was carried out on August 24 by a team from the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS)...…
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…
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…
Dengue cases in Manipur’s 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…
Kohima, Aug 25: The Nagaland Police is preparing to roll out a single-window online portal within the next 10–12 days, aimed at streamlining the process for residents to lodge complaints, monitor case progress, and access inquiry reports. Director General of Police Rupin Sharma announced the initiative while addressing a state-level convergence meeting on violence against... The post Nagaland…
Gangtok, Aug 25: A 38-year-old woman from West Sikkim, who had gone missing after travelling to the Delhi-NCR region in search of employment, was safely traced and brought to Sikkim House in New Delhi following the intervention of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang Golay. Smt Indra Kala Subba, a resident of Rumbuk in West Sikkim,... The post Missing West Sikkim Woman Rescued In Delhi After CM…
Aizawl, Aug 25: The Mizoram Legislative Assembly on Tuesday paid solemn tributes to former minister F Malsawma, who passed away last month. Chief Minister Lalduhoma led the House in offering obituary references, recalling Malsawma’s distinguished contributions both as a politician and as a respected church leader. Lalduhoma noted that Malsawma had long been engaged in... The post Mizoram Assembly…
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday assured the state Assembly that he would personally review the implementation of the Meghalaya Community Participation and Public Services Social Audit Act, 2017. The assurance came after Opposition members raised concerns over the effectiveness of social audits and the follow-up action taken on irregularities flagged during the... The post…
