Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that the way the Trinamool Congress is ruling West Bengal is similar to the CPIMs rule and their days are numbered. Addressing a Vijay Sankalp meeting at Raidighi Bus Stand in the Mathurapur Lok Sabha Constituency, West Bengal, Saha mentioned that during the Tripura elections, he [] The post TMCs days are numbered, only BJP can do real development: Tripura CM appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Agartala:Founder of Tipra Motha, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, on Sunday, claimed that a section of people were allegedly trying to mislead indigenous overthe implementation ofthe Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Tripura. Pradyot Debbarmaona social mediapostwrote that he had spoken to officials from the Home Ministry, who assured him that the CAA cannot and will not [] The post CAA will not affect Tripura District Council: Pradyot appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati:Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma assured the public that the recent collapse of a retaining wall near the Assembly complex in Mawdiangdiang will not impact the ongoing construction of the new Assembly building. The collapsed wall, reportedly constructed a few years ago, is unrelated to the Assembly building project. Also Read: Assam: Heroin worth [] The post Meghalaya assembly building unaffected by retaining wall collapse: CM appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati:The iconic Lady Hydari Park in Shillong,Meghalaya, now known as Ka Phan Nonglait Park, will soonbe welcomingamajormakeover. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced plans to relocate all animals to the newly constructed State Zoo in Ri-Bhoi district by June. The zoo is nearly complete, and we expect to move most of the animals to their [] The post Meghalaya: Lady Hydari Park animals to move to new zoo by June appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: The Mizoram Board of School Education (MBSE) will announce the Class 12th Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) Result 2024 on May 21, 2024, at noon. Students who appeared for the exams can check their scores on the MBSE official website mbse.edu.in. The results will also be available on mbseonline.com. Checking Online Results: The [] The post Mizoram board to declare HSSLC Result 2024 on May 21 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Aizawl: A special court in Aizawl, Mizoram, convicted 23 people on Friday for their involvement in a land scam. The individuals, hailing from Lawngtlai district, were found guilty of creating 35 fake land settlement certificates (LSCs) to receive compensation from the government. This scheme involved cheating authorities and exploiting their official positions. The court presided [] The post Mizoram court convicts 23 in land scam appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: The State Election Commission (SEC) of Nagaland has urged the Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organisation (ENPO) to reconsider its stance of asking citizens to abstain from participating in the June 26 elections to the urban local bodies in the state. In a statement, the SEC, Nagaland, said the method adopted by the ENPO to express [] The post Nagaland: Now Election commission urges ENPO to not boycott ULB polls appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Imphal: Three daily wage laborers were shot by unidentified gunmen in Naoremthong Khumanthem Leikai in Manipurs Imphal West district, on Saturday night. One laborer succumbed to his injuries, while two others are being treated at a local hospital. police said. The deceased, identified as 41-year-old Sree Ram Hangsada from Jharkhand, was declared dead at the [] The post Manipur: One labourer killed, two injured in shooting appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: Northeast India braces for a week of wet weather as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts widespread rainfall across the region. While light to moderate showers are expected across Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and parts of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, some areas will see significantly heavier downpours, Weather Channel [] The post Northeast braces for downpours, IMD issues orange alert for Assam & Meghalaya appeared fir

Agartala: In the fight against the menace of trans-border smuggling in Tripura, BSF on May 18, arrested one suspected smuggler and seized4 gold biscuits worth Rs 36.6 lakhs. A BSF press release informedon May 18 based on specific BSF input BSF troops laid an ambush in the area of Nischintapur in West District. Ambush party [] The post Tripura: One held with gold biscuit worth Rs 36 lakh appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Shillong:Robbers targeted the Umdihar Presbyterian Church in Meghalayas Ri Bhoi district for the fourth time in recent years. The robbers stole money donated by the congregation andvaluable items including an altar vase and musical instruments. They even stole a sacred chalice, church authorities said. Also Read: Assam: Bus crashes onto highway divider in Kokrajhar, 18 [] The post Meghalaya:Umdihar Presbyterian Church in Ri-Bhoirobbedagain appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

SHILLONG: BJP leader and Meghalaya cabinet minister AL Hek state that several leaders from different political parties are set to join the BJP in the coming days. There are many who will join the BJP, Hek told reporters. I will not name anyone right now; it is too early to disclose. Hek expressed readiness to [] The post Many leaders from other parties will join BJP soon: Meghalaya minister AL Hek appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Applications are invited for recruitment of 42 vacant positions or jobs in IIMC Aizawl Mizoram. Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Academic-cum-Teaching Associate and Assistant Professor in various disciplines across its campuses at Aizawl (Mizoram), New Delhi, Dhenkanal, Kottayam, Amravati, and [] The post Mizoram Jobs : IIMC Aizawl Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: Acting on a writ petition the High Court of Meghalaya on Friday issued notices to the state government and other concerned authorities to reply on the matter of alleged irregularities in the upper age limit set for recruitment in Meghalaya Police. According to reports, a writ petition has been filed in the High Court [] The post High Court of Meghalaya issues notice to govt. on upper age limit row appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

SHILLONG: The Shillong medical college in Meghalaya is expected to become operational by September 2025, and the Tura Medical College by 2026-2027, according to state health minister Ampareen Lyngdoh. This announcement followed a review meeting chaired by Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma on Friday (May 17), focusing on the establishment of medical colleges in the [] The post Meghalaya: Shillong medical college to open by September 2025 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

AGARTALA: The BJP government in Tripura is set to implement the citizenship amendment act (CAA), chief minister Manik Saha announced on Friday (May 17). This decision comes amid strong opposition from other political parties, who fear the new law could ignite communal tensions in Tripura. Speaking to the media at a blood donation camp at [] The post Tripura preparing to implement CAA, says CM Manik Saha amid opposition appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

AIZAWL: At least seven people have died due todenguein Mizoram during the past two years between 2022 and 2023,according to officials of StateVector Borne Disease Control Programme (SVBDCP). Mizoram reported the first dengue case in 2013 and the first fatality due to the mosquito borne disease was recorded in 2022, they said. 5 people died [] The post Seven died due to dengue in Mizoram in past two years: Officials appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: Nagalands well-known musician Ket Meth dropped their highly anticipated album Ghost Stories on May 11, 2024. This full-length project delves into the complexities of love and loss with a unique blend of soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Ghost Stories features a captivating blend of heartfelt melodies and introspective lyrics. The tracklist weaves a narrative [] The post Nagaland: Musician Ket Meth releases Ghost Stories, an exploration of love and loss appeared first on NORTHEAST

Dimapur: Greeting the people of Nagaland on the 8th foundation day of the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) on Friday, party president Chingwang Konyak said despite the success, there are still many challenges to overcome and many goals to achieve for the party to deliver its commitments to the people of the state. He [] The post Nagaland: On 8th foundation day of NDPP, party president says many goals to achieve appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: A joint meeting of Assam and Meghalaya officials resolved to hold peace in border villages of West Karbi Anglong district of Assam and West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya. The meeting resolved that the entry tax gate be set up by Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) at Khanduli to be allowed by both sides. [] The post Assam-Meghalaya border meet: Unauthorised entry to be restricted in forest land appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha announced on Friday that the Maitri Setu and the Agartala-Akhaura Railway Link will soon be operational. He highlighted the efforts of the current government to maintain peace and tranquillity in the state, which is attracting numerous investors. With the election concluded and a new government set to [] The post Maitri Setu, Agartala-Akhaura Railway Link to be open soon: Tripura CM appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Agartala: Tripura CPI (M) state committee secretary Jitendra Chaudhury wrote to Tripura Chief Secretary Jitendra Kumar Sinha, seeking urgent intervention to address the severe livelihood crisis affecting the states remote and hilly regions. In his letter, the CPI (M) leader detailed a visit he made on May 13 to several remote areas, accompanied by four [] The post Tripura Chief Secretary urged to look into livelihood crisis in remote areas appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: Senior CPI (M) MLA Jitendra Choudhury has written to Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, urging him to take immediate steps to control the steep rise in airfare between Kolkata and Agartala. Chaudhury said the airfare between Kolkata and Agartala has reached an unprecedented high of Rs 17,000. He added, This is particularly distressing given [] The post Senior Tripura CPI (M) MLA writes to Scindia over the steep rise in airfare appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

SHILLONG: The Meghalaya high court has intervened in the case involving the incumbent Director General of Police (DGP), LR Bishnoi, directing that no coercive action be taken against him regarding an FIR filed over the use of a fake number plate. Justice B Bhattacharjee, in an order, mandated that pending further proceedings, there should be [] The post Meghalaya high court directs no coercive action against DGP appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

KOHIMA: The Nagaland government has urged the civil society organisations (CSOs) in the state to remain patient on the free movement regime (FMR) issue. Speaking on the matter, Nagaland minister and government spokesperson KG Kenye said that the state assembly has passed a resolution urging the central government to reconsider its decision to scrap the [] The post Nagaland government urges CSOs to be patient on Free Movement Regime issue appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

AGARTALA: A minor girl, who had been missing for nine months from the Khowai district of Tripura, was rescued from a village in Rajasthan, police officials reported. One individual, identified as Ashok Kumar Choudhury, was arrested in connection with the case. The 16-year-old girl, hailing from the Singicherra area under Khowai police station in Tripura, [] The post Missing minor girl from Tripura rescued in Rajasthan after nine months appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

GANGTOK: In a significant financial scandal, three senior officials of the State Bank of Sikkim (SBS) have been accused of embezzling funds exceeding Rs 69 crore. The crime investigation department (CID) of the Sikkim police has filed a first information report (FIR) against the implicated individuals. The accused officials are Dorjee Tshering Lepcha, general manager [] The post Sikkim: Senior SBS officials implicated in Rs 69 crore fraud appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

SHILLONG: Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma has unequivocally stated that the notion of abolishing the tribal district councils in the state is out of the question. The councils play a vital role in safeguarding the identity, culture, customs, and heritage of our state and its people, Sangma emphasized in response to queries regarding demands to [] The post No question of doing away with ADCs, says Meghalaya CM appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

DIMAPUR: The Nagaland government, on Thursday (May 16), appealed to the Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organisation (ENPO) and its constituent bodies to participate in the upcoming urban local body elections in the state, slated for June 26. Addressing a press conference on the issues of public emergency declared by the ENPO in eastern Nagaland areas and [] The post Nagaland government urges ENPO to participate in civic body polls appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Dimapur: The NSCN (IM) on Thursday observed the Naga Plebiscite Day at its Naga army general headquarters church at Camp Hebron, around 50 km from here, calling it a historic and red letter day in the Naga peoples struggle for freedom. The day was commemorated in the presence of NSCN (IM) ato kilonser (prime minister) [] The post Nagaland: NSCN (IM) commemorates 74th Naga Plebiscite Day at Camp Hebron appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) has taken a significant step towards promoting cleanliness and environmental sustainability with the launch of Swachhata Pakhwada. The event commenced on Thursday at Vigyan Bhawan (Annexe), New Delhi, and will run from 16th May to 31st May 2024. During the inaugural ceremony, team MDoNER took [] The post Northeast: Ministry of DoNER launches Swachhata Pakhwada in Delhi appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati: In a significant achievement for the Indian Railways, the electrification of the railway track from Assams Lumding to Sabroom in Tripura is set to be completed before August 2024. According to reports, the electrification has been completed along 165 km of the 265 km track from Dharmanagar to Sabroom via Agartala, with the remaining [] The post Railways plan to complete Tripura networks electrification before August 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

GANGTOK: The Sikkim transport department announced plans, on Thursday (May 16), to roll out an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven traffic management system across the state, scheduled to commence operations from May 25. The innovative system aims to modernize traffic management practices and enhance regulatory efficiency by automating document verification and detecting violations. In an official statement, [] The post Sikkim introduces AI-powered traffic management system appeared first on NOR

AIZAWL: Thousands of people joined rallies across Mizoram to voice their opposition to the Centres decision to fence the India-Myanmar border and scrap the free movement regime (FMR) with Myanmar. Organized by the Zo Re-Unification Organization (ZORO), peaceful demonstrations took place in Zokhawthar and Vaphai villages in Champhai district of Mizoram, situated along the India-Myanmar [] The post Thousands rally in Mizoram against India-Myanmar border fencing appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

AGARTALA: Tripura chief minister Manik Saha, on Thursday (May 16), expressed confidence, asserting that the BJP would secure victory in 32 out of 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal. During a media interaction, Tripura CM Manik Saha shared his observations from participating in the BJPs campaign in West Bengal, noting the considerable enthusiasm among [] The post BJP will win 32 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, claims Tripura CM appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

AGARTALA: Tripura government has commenced the process of appointing officials to establish both the State Level Empowered Committee and District Level Committee for the execution of the citizenship amendment act (CAA). In a notification issued by the Director of the Directorate of Census Operations, Tripura, all district magistrates have been instructed to nominate a Tripura [] The post Tripura government appoints officials for CAA implementation committees appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various technical positions or jobs in St Anthonys College Shillong Meghalaya. St Anthonys College Shillong Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Laboratory Attendant in Botany Department.St. Anthonys College is an educational institution of the Catholic Church, belonging to and managed [] The post Meghalaya Jobs : St Anthonys College Shillong Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW

Guwahati:Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that only the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) and the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) are experiencing financial difficulties in Meghalaya. He attributed the financial issues to the unregulated appointment of employees. During a meeting of meeting with the chiefs of the three district councils, Sangma pointed out [] The post GHADC in financial crisis due to unregulated employee appointments: Meghalaya CM appeared first o

Applications are invited for recruitment of various technical positions or jobs in NIT Meghalaya National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or jobs of Project Associate to work on the R&D project under Border Roads Organisation (BRO)-Research & Development Establishment, Government of India, sponsored project [] The post Meghalaya Jobs : NIT Meghalaya Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Guwahati:Mizoram has reportedly witnessed a rise in refugees fleeing violence in neighbouring Bangladesh and Myanmar. This week alone, 127 Bangladeshi nationals of Kuki-Chin origin arrived in the state, escaping a Bangladeshi military offensive against the Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA), a rebel group seeking a separate state. The KNA, formed in 2017, iscomprised largelyof the Bawm [] The post Mizoram sees over 120 refugees influx from Bangladesh in oneweek appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .