North East News

Meitei Body Calls Strike Over Manipur Signage Removal Incident

Tensions rise in Manipur after security personnel allegedly remove state signage, triggering widespread protest and media outcry

Guwahati LGBI Airport Soars 7.67% with Record Passenger Traffic

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport expands routes, handles 6.57 million passengers, and achieves significant cargo growth in FY 2024-25.

Tripura CM Manik Saha Vows to Block Illegal Immigrants

Tripura's Chief Minister announces strict measures to prevent illegal entry from Bangladesh and Myanmar, supporting Modi government's border security policy.

Himanta Sarma's Rs 493 Crore Vision Transforms Dibrugarh's Future

Assam's second capital Dibrugarh gets massive infrastructure boost with new Assembly complex and stadium, signaling strategic development

Lalduhoma Declares Mizoram India's First Fully Literate State

Mizoram achieves historic 98.2% literacy rate under ULLAS initiative, setting new national benchmark for education and empowerment

Justice Somashekar Appointed Manipur High Court Chief Justice

Centre confirms Justice K. Somashekar's elevation as Manipur HC Chief Justice following Supreme Court Collegium recommendation

Mizoram Becomes India's First Fully Literate State Under ULLAS

CM Lalduhoma declares Mizoram as India's first fully literate state with a 98.2% literacy rate under the ULLAS initiative, marking a historic milestone.

Assam CM Himanta Sarma Inspects Golaghat Sugar Mill Site for Industrial Park

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reviews former sugar mill land in Golaghat for industrial development, citing investor interest post-Advantage Assam 2.0.

Arunachal's Record Rs 332 Crore GST Collection Stuns Economists

Arunachal Pradesh achieves landmark GST collection of Rs 332 crore in April, signaling robust economic growth and expanding taxpayer base.

Tripura CM Saha Launches Taj Palace Hotel at Pushpabanta Heritage Site

Tripura partners with IHCL to convert historic Pushpabanta Palace into a luxury Taj Hotel, boosting heritage tourism under CM Manik Saha’s leadership.

Shirui Lily Festival Begins Amid Manipur Security Tensions

Ukhrul's rare Shirui Lily Festival launches with high security following ethnic conflicts, sparking media and political controversies

Nagas of Manipur Sustain Heritage Through Handloom and Handicrafts

Discover how Naga artisans in Manipur preserve centuries-old weaving traditions, crafting vibrant textiles that embody cultural identity and resilience.

Tripura's Aritra Roy Makes History on Mount Everest

First Tripura mountaineer conquers Everest after epic 1,400-km cycling journey, supported by Assam Rifles

Manipur Security Forces Nab 29 Militants in Major Crackdown

Joint operations by Army and police arrest 29 militants, recover 28 weapons across 7 Manipur districts amid ongoing ethnic tensions

IIT Guwahati Develops UV-Based Cyanide Sensor for Water and Cells

IIT Guwahati researchers create a fluorescent sensor detecting toxic cyanide in water and human cells using UV light, aiding environmental and forensic safety.

Assam Orang Nature Camp Engages Students in Tiger Reserve Conservation

32 students explore biodiversity at Orang National Park in a 4-day immersive camp organized by Assam Forest Department and Aaranyak.

Sarma Alleges Gaurav Gogoi's Controversial Pakistan Links

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma escalates accusations against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi over alleged unauthorized Pakistan visit

Tripura Discusses Bangladesh Trade After Port Curbs

Tripura officials meet to review Centre's new import restrictions on Bangladeshi goods affecting cross-border trade dynamics

Conrad Sangma Boosts Meghalaya Education with New Engineering College

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma prioritizes education, launches first government engineering college and commits to infrastructure development

Sonowal Reveals Rs 1,000 Cr Northeast Waterway Boost by 2026

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal outlines major inland waterway infrastructure development plan for Assam and northeast India

Meghalaya CM Sangma Inspects Flooded Iewduh Market Announces Rs 15 Crore Revamp

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma visits waterlogged Iewduh market, pledges Rs 15 crore for drainage and infrastructure upgrades to support traders.

Assam Rifles Seize 327 Bags of Illegal Areca Nuts in Champhai

Assam Rifles and Customs recover illegal areca nuts worth ₹1.83 crore near Chhungte village in Champhai, Mizoram.

Sarbananda Sonowal Reviews Rs 1000 Crore Assam Waterway Projects

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal targets Rs 1000 crore Assam waterway projects by 2026, aligning with PM Modi's Viksit Bharat vision.

Assam Rifles Seize Rs 8.30 Crore Myanmar Contraband in Mizoram

Joint operation by Assam Rifles and DRI intercepts massive smuggling of poppy seeds and betel nuts from Myanmar at Vairengte border

Kaziranga National Park Ranks as India's 3rd Most Visited Wildlife Reserve

Assam's Kaziranga sees record 4.43L visitors, 25% rise in foreign tourists, now India's 3rd most visited national park with Rs 11 crore revenue.

Tripura Zoo Celebrates First Tiger Cubs in 53-Year History

Historic moment at Sepahijala Zoo as three tiger cubs born, marking a milestone in wildlife conservation and zoo's legacy.

Sikkim Cricket Ground Launches Historic Floodlights With Tamang

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang inaugurates Rs 12.2 crore LED floodlights, enabling day-night matches and live broadcasts for the first time.

Manipur Police Hunt Kuki Leader Over Shirui Lily Festival Threats

Manipur Police launch search operation to arrest Paojakhup Guite after social media threats against Meitei community visiting Shirui Lily Festival

Mizoram U20 Crush Tripura 11-1 to Reach NFC Quarter-Finals

Mizoram dominates Tripura 11-1 in Swami Vivekananda U20 NFC, securing quarter-final spot with Mesak Lalrinngheta and PC Pazawna scoring four each.

Manik Saha Honors Civil Servants as India's Governance Backbone

Tripura CM Manik Saha praises civil service officials, highlighting their crucial role in implementing government policies and serving people.

Sarma Attacks Gogoi Over Alleged Pakistan Visit Controversy

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma alleges Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's suspicious Pakistan trip, sparking heated political exchange

Tripura CM Manik Saha Launches Civil Service Officers' Institute in Agartala

Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurates Civil Service Officers' Institute, praises officials as India's "steel frame" while emphasizing transparency and teamwork.

Gaurav Gogoi Slams Assam CM Sarma Over ISI Allegations

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi calls Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma a "troll" and refutes "insane" ISI visit allegations as BJP-Congress feud escalates.

Rajiv Ranjan Launches Rs 42 Crore Aquapark in Tripura Under PMMSY

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan inaugurates Integrated Aquapark in Tripura, aiming to boost fisheries sector and create employment opportunities.

Assam Govt Accelerates Advantage Assam 2.0 with Rs 22,899 Crore Power Deals

Assam fast-tracks industrial growth with major power sector investments and land allocations under CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's leadership.

Rajiv Ranjan Singh Launches Tripura Integrated Aqua Park

Union Minister unveils transformative aquaculture project to boost Tripura's fish production and regional self-sufficiency

Conrad Sangma Discovers Tangmang Village's Artisan Heritage

Meghalaya CM visits historic Tangmang, champions rural development and traditional craftsmanship in East Khasi Hills

Manipur Police Bust Peacock Feather Smuggling to Myanmar

Manipur man Mohammad Sharifuddin arrested for illegally trading 72,000 peacock feather shafts worth Rs 37 lakh to Myanmar

Assam Rifles Combat Narco-Terrorism in Manipur NCB Workshop

Assam Rifles conducts intensive NDPS Act training to combat drug trafficking and narco-terrorism along Myanmar border

Anurag Dhankar Takes Charge as Tripura Police DGP

Senior IPS officer Anurag Dhankar appointed Tripura's new Police Chief, replacing Amitabh Ranjan after distinguished 28-year career