Stay updated with the latest northeast-now news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on northeast-now topics.
Aizawl: Mizoram is facing a severe shortage of petrol and diesel due to a blockade on National Highway-6/306, the state's primary supply route from Assam. The blockade, enforced by truckers under the Mizoram Tipper Association (MTA), Kolasib headquarters, entered its sixth day on Tuesday. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The truckers have been repairing the damaged Sairang-Kawnpui section of the highway, which was severely affected by monsoon rai ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Tripura government has introduced the e-attendance system with shared location for government schools to enhance accountability and transparency in teacher attendance, an official stated on Tuesday. The official stated that, this new measure, implemented from June, builds upon the existing e-attendance system for the state's 4,912 government schools. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! "We've introduced e-attendance with shared locatio ...Read More >
Guwahati: Oil marketing companies reduced the price of commercial LPG cylinders from Tuesday (today), lowering the cost of a 19 kg cylinder by Rs 58.50. This price cut, which took effect from July 1, is expected to benefit commercial users such as hotels, restaurants, and various businesses. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! In Delhi, the revised retail price for a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder now stands at Rs 1,665, down from the previous rate. ...Read More >
Guwahati: Mizo National Front (MNF) president Zoramthanga on Monday stated that the historic Mizo Peace Accord, signed between the Centre and the erstwhile underground MNF in 1986, represents the entire Mizo people, not just the MNF. Zoramthanga made the statement during the MNF's observance of the accord's 39th anniversary across Mizoram. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! "Some vested interests devalue the Mizo peace accord as only the accord bet ...Read More >
Guwahati: Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Vipin Raghuvanshi, the elder brother of murder victim Raja Raghuvanshi, on Monday, alleged that his family gifted jewellery worth approximately Rs 16 lakh to Sonam Raghuvanshi, Raja's wife and the prime accused in his murder, during their wedding ceremony. Vipin made this statement a day after Meghalaya Police recovered significant evidence from Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, including jewellery, a laptop, and other items. Ready for a challenge? Click here to tak ...Read More >
Aizawl: The youth wing of the Mizo National Front (MNF) on Monday erected a hoarding displaying Article 371G of the Indian Constitution by the roadside in front of the Mizo Hnam Run (MNF office) in Mizoram, to commemorate Remna Ni, the anniversary of the signing of the historic Mizo Peace Accord in 1986. The Centre and the erstwhile underground MNF signed the Mizoram Peace Accord on June 30, 1986, ending two decades of insurgency. After the accord, the government granted statehood to Mizoram, m ...Read More >
Pasighat: In a bid to encourage oil palm cultivation among farmers, the Custom Hiring Centre (CHC), Pasighat Block of Arunachal Pradesh, conducted a training programme on oil palm for the first time at 4 Mile in Pasighat, on Sunday. The event was attended by several farmers, particularly new oil palm growers, who participated with great interest. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The programme was led by CHC Pasighat Block Chairman Dr. Otem Yomso ...Read More >
Imphal: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has held a new round of talks with a joint delegation of three prominent Meitei Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in New Delhi. The discussions, led by A.K. Mishra, Advisor to the MHA on Northeast Affairs, focused on five key issues aimed at resolving Manipur's ongoing ethnic crisis. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! A 19-member delegation, representing the All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation (AMUCO), ...Read More >
Gangtok: Sikkim's sole Lok Sabha MP, Indra Hang Subba, on Monday met Sanjay Kumar Jha, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, and submitted a representation urging urgent intervention to restore flight services at Pakyong airport and improve road connectivity in the northern parts of the State. According to a statement from the MP's office, Subba briefed the committee chief on the challenges faced by residents and tourism stakeholders in North Sik ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently shone a spotlight on Meghalaya's exquisite Eri Silk, hailing it as more than just a fabric but a "symbol of sustainable heritage and indigenous craftsmanship." During the 123rd episode of his widely heard 'Mann Ki Baat' radio program, PM Modi cited the fabric's significance, particularly following its recent Geographical Indication (GI) tag award. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Modi congratulated ...Read More >
Hyderabad: International Asteroid Day (IAD) is observed on June 30 every year to raise public awareness of asteroids and the importance of defending Earth against potential threats from the asteroid belts. This day has been sanctioned by the United Nations. Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the sun. Even though these rocky remnants are the leftovers from the formation of our solar system that occurred about 4.6 billion years ago, they still orbit around the sun like planets. There a ...Read More >
Guwahati: After a week-long suspension caused by landslides, regular train services connecting South Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, and the rest of the country via Guwahati resumed fully on Monday, officials from the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) confirmed. The disruption began on June 23, when heavy rainfall triggered massive landslides in Assam's Dima Hasao district, severely damaging the railway tracks in the Lumding-Badarpur Hill Section of the Lumding division. Ready for a challenge ...Read More >
Guwahati: Bengaluru police arrested a man from Assam in connection with the brutal murder of his live-in partner, whose body was found in a garbage truck over the weekend. The accused, identified as Shamsuddin, was apprehended within 20 hours of committing the crime. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The victim, Asha, had been in a live-in relationship with Shamsuddin for the past two years after they met while working at a private firm. Investig ...Read More >
Guwahati: A late-night police operation in Assam's Bokakhat turned intense when a gunfight broke out between security personnel and two individuals accused linked to a recent grenade blast. The confrontation occurred during an arms recovery mission based on leads obtained during interrogation. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The accused, identified as Bhavesh Kalita and Sanjeev Baruah, were earlier arrested on June 26 from Tezpur and Lakhimpur, ...Read More >
Guwahati: Horticulture and Research Centre at Nagichara in West Tripura has launched experimental cultivation of 22 foreign and 13 indigenous improved varieties of mango to help farmers increase their income, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced on Sunday. Speaking at the Monsoon Mango Fiesta 2025 held at Narikel Kunj in Gandatwisa, a tribal region in Dhalai district, Nath highlighted the government's continued efforts to transform Tripura into a hub for mango cult ...Read More >
Guwahati: Meghalaya Police have recovered crucial evidence in Raja Raghuvanshi's murder, including jewelry that belonged to the victim and his wife, Sonam, from Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) from Meghalaya Police, conducting its probe in Madhya Pradesh, unearthed the jewelry along with Sonam's laptop and a pen drive. The team found the items at the house of the in-laws of Shilom James, an Indore-based property dealer. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our q ...Read More >
Imphal: As three powerful Meitei civil society organisations (CSOs) jointly left Imphal on Sunday for talks with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi, Shiv Sena Manipur Pradesh voiced support for the initiative aimed at restoring lasting peace in the strife-torn state. Speaking to the media in Imphal on Sunday, M Tombi, president of the Shiv Sena Manipur state unit, emphasized the need for all parties to work together to preserve the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of M ...Read More >
Imphal: Police, with assistance from central paramilitary forces, arrested an active member of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party-Taibanganba (KCP-T) from a hideout in Oinam Ushakhangdabi under Nambol police station in Manipur's Bishnupur district. Authorities later identified the arrestee as Leitongbam Sanamacha Singh (20), also known by the aliases Kenamcha, Keipha, and Nungshithoiba. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Following preliminar ...Read More >
Guwahati: Six days after severe landslides in Assam's Lumding-Badarpur hill section of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) snapped vital rail connectivity, partial train services have resumed to Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, and southern Assam. Officials reported on Sunday that limited operations are currently underway, with a full return to normalcy anticipated by Monday, June 30, 2025. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Notably, the disruptions in ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated the transformative power of sports in Assam's Bodoland during the 123rd episode of his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, on Sunday. He praised the Bodoland CEM Cup Football Tournament for uniting communities, fostering talent, and giving the region a renewed sense of identity and hope. Modi described the tournament as more than just a sporting event; it represents a broader social shift in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). Ready for a chall ...Read More >
Imphal: Representatives from key Meitei civil society organizations (CSOs) in Manipur are scheduled to meet with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in Delhi on Monday, June 30. The discussions will focus on the ongoing ethnic conflict that has plagued the state. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! A joint delegation from the All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO), Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), and the Federation of Civ ...Read More >
Itanagar: Commander Ronie Chowpoo, a native of Namsai district, has made history as the first officer from Arunachal Pradesh to command a frontline Indian naval warship in the Eastern Fleet. This important appointment, announced Saturday, marks a major milestone and is expected to inspire the youth of Arunachal Pradesh. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Commander Chowpoo, a first-generation Indian Navy officer, was commissioned into the executive ...Read More >
Dimapur: The Indian Army and Assam Rifles commemorated the 26th Memorial Day of Kargil war hero Capt Neikezhakuo Kengurüse, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous), at the Kengurüse War Memorial, Nerhe Phezha, under Kohima district on Saturday. Capt Kengurüse laid down his life during Operation Vijay of the battle in 1999. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) Maj Gen Manish Kumar attended the programme as the chief guest i ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana), June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen opened her campaign in the 48-51kg category with a clinical 4:1 win over Uttar Pradesh's Rashi Sharma in the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium here on Saturday. In another bout, Haryana's Anjali got the better of World Championships bronze medallist Manisha Moun in the 57-60 kg category. Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of In ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Congress president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking an immediate review of two government-backed dairy and agricultural schemes in the state. Gogoi raised concerns over alleged political favouritism, misuse of public funds, and the exclusion of genuine beneficiaries. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! In his letter dated Saturday, June 28, Gogoi focused on the "Assistance to Entrepre ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order of the Itanagar bench of the Gauhati High Court directing the Centre to deposit 50% of Rs 418 crore as compensation for land acquisition in Arunachal Pradesh, amid allegations of forgery. The case pertains to the acquisition of 537 acres of land in Bame village under Basar Circle, Leparada district, for a Corps Ammunition Point under the Ministry of Defence. The land lies in a remote area near the Indo-China border. Ready for a challenge? C ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday (June 28, 2025) questioned the relevance of the terms 'socialism' and 'secularism' in the Indian Constitution, calling them Western imports that should be removed from the Preamble. Speaking at the launch of a book titled "The Emergency Diaries: Years That Forged a Leader" in Assam, Sarma stated that these terms were included during former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's tenure and, in his view, do not align with Indian civilisation ...Read More >
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Industries Minister Nyato Dukam on Saturday said the state is prepared to serve as a platform for industrial growth and innovation, highlighting its potential for sustainable investment and entrepreneurship. Speaking at an investment and entrepreneurship workshop focused on the Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialisation Scheme (UNNATI 2024), Dukam called on investors and entrepreneurs to view Arunachal Pradesh as a strategic entry point to economic development in ...Read More >
Guwahati: More than two weeks after the devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, authorities have confirmed the identity of the final victim through DNA testing, bringing the official death toll to 260, officials said on Saturday. The last set of remains was identified on Friday (June 27) and handed over to the victim's family, according to Dr Rakesh Joshi, Superintendent of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. The hospital is still treating three individuals who sustained injuries in the incident. ...Read More >
Imphal: As Manipur remains under President's Rule and political uncertainty continues, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expressed optimism about the possible reinstatement of a popular government in the state. In contrast, the Congress party maintains a more skeptical stance, citing the ongoing political crisis and the role of the Centre. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Former Chief Minister and BJP Manipur Pradesh leader N Biren Singh told ...Read More >
Stay updated with the latest None news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on None topics.