North East

05 May

Nagaland Bolsters Disaster Management and Social Welfare Outreach Programs

nanikaNorth East

Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav has emphasized the urgent need for expanded welfare access and robust disaster preparedness during a series of high-level review meetings held at Lok Bhavan. The Governor’s directives focus on bringing government services directly to the people, particularly those in vulnerable and remote communities. In a review with the Social Welfare Department, Governor Yadav called for the organization of block- and village-level camps to streamline the issuance of disability certificates. Working in coordination with the Health and Family Welfare Department, these camps are intended to remove administrative barriers for persons with disabilities. During the briefing, Director…

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30 Mar

Brighter Evenings for Old Paniduria: AR Distributes Eco-Friendly Lighting

nanikaNorth East

In a significant effort to boost rural infrastructure and enhance the quality of life in remote border areas, the Khonsa Battalion of the Assam Rifles carried out a solar light distribution drive in Old Paniduria village, Tirap district, this past Saturday. The initiative, organized under the Assam Rifles’ ongoing Civic Action Programme, aims to provide sustainable and reliable lighting solutions to residents living in the state's most isolated regions. For the villagers of Old Paniduria, where conventional power infrastructure often faces geographical challenges, these solar units represent more than just a utility—they are a vital tool for safety and productivity.…

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29 Nov

Bhavan of Assam Raj now known as Lok Bhavan

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Raj Bhavan in Guwahati has officially been renamed to 'Lok Bhavan, Assam'. This change follows a resolution made during the Governors' Conference in 2024 and a subsequent directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs, detailed in Memo No.7/10/2025 (Part)-M&G dated November 25, 2025. The memorandum requested that the offices of the Governors of States adopt the name 'Lok Bhavan' instead of 'Raj Bhav

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02 Aug

Vijaynagar Remains Inaccessible

Purbalee DuttaNews, North East

The Miao-Vijaynagar (MV) road has remained blocked at several points since May 30, leaving the remote Vijaynagar area in Changlang district disconnected from the rest of Arunachal Pradesh. According to reports, the worst-affected stretch lies between Yachejolo village (85 miles) and Gandhigram, where heavy rainfall and landslides have caused parts of the road to collapse. Restoration work by the district administration has reached up to Miphoto village (82–83 miles). Meanwhile, local residents have also stepped in, clearing roadblocks through community service. Images and videos showing their efforts have circulated on social media. However, locals claim the government’s repair work is…

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01 Aug

Chief Justice Of India To Inaugurate New Building of Itanagar Permanent Bench Of Gauhati HC

Purbalee DuttaNews, North East

Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, is scheduled to inaugurate the new building of the Gauhati High Court’s Itanagar Permanent Bench on 10 August. The event will be attended by Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, and other dignitaries. The modern high court complex, located in Naharlagun, includes five courtrooms and various other facilities, constructed at a cost of ₹135.35 crore. The project began in February 2021 and was executed by the Public Works Department, with M/s Ganapati Construction Company of Guwahati as the contractor. Previously, the bench functioned temporarily from Yupia, where…

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31 Jul

Government Moves Resolution In Lok Sabha For Extending President’s Rule In Manipur

Purbalee DuttaNews, North East

On Wednesday, the government introduced a resolution in the Lok Sabha to seek approval for extending President’s Rule in Manipur by another six months beyond August 13. Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai, presented the statutory resolution for discussion. Speaker Om Birla noted that President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13 and approved by Parliament on April 2, which grants validity for six months. For further extension, both Houses must pass the resolution. During the debate, Congress MP Anto Antony criticized the situation, calling it a “manmade disaster” caused by the government’s failure. He said the once…

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30 Jul

Assam Evicts Illegal Settlers

Purbalee DuttaNews, North East

Amid the large-scale eviction drive across six districts of Assam, concerns are mounting that displaced individuals may attempt to enter neighboring Northeastern states. In response, the Nagaland government has issued advisories to border districts to remain vigilant. Similar alerts have been raised by Manipur and Meghalaya. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that most of the evicted people had encroached on forest land in districts like Cachar, Sribhumi, Dhubri, Barpeta, Hojai, Nagaon, and Morigaon, and some had migrated from other states such as West Bengal and Bihar. The Arunachal Pradesh unit of the National People’s Party (NPP) has urged…

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29 Jul

Nyishi & Mising Communities Agree To Strengthen Ties

Purbalee DuttaNews, North East

The Nyishi Elite Society (NES) and the Mising Bane Kebang (MBK) have resolved to strengthen their long-standing ties and promote peaceful coexistence and brotherhood between the Nyishi and Mising communities. This decision was made during a consultative meeting held on Monday at the NES Research and Heritage Centre in Richi Jullang, as stated in a joint press release. Both groups strongly condemned the recent killing of two Mising youths in Arunachal Pradesh and called for swift justice by urging the authorities to pursue the case through a fast-track court. A general secretary-level committee was formed, including NES members Heri Maring…

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26 Jul

98 Households Of Riew Village Back 11,000 mw Siang Upper Multipurpose Project

Purbalee DuttaNews, North East

In a significant development, 98 households from Riew village in Siang district have agreed to the preparation of a pre-feasibility report (PFR) for the 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on Friday in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Cabinet Minister Ojing Tasing, Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta, Siang Deputy Commissioner PN Thungon, and Riew villagers. Officials noted that Riew is the second-largest village in the Siang region, and the consenting households make up about 62% of its population—signaling a shift in local sentiment towards the once-contested mega-dam project. Earlier…

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23 Jul

Villagers Resent Government’s Inaction On Anti-River Erosion Measures

Purbalee DuttaNews, North East

Residents of Namsing and Mer villages in East Siang district have voiced strong dissatisfaction over the government’s alleged failure to implement effective anti-erosion measures against the Siang river’s destruction. According to Mebo-II ZPM Gumin Tayeng, more than 50 hectares of fertile farmland have been lost to river erosion since last year—around 20 hectares in Namsing and 30 hectares in Mer village. Tayeng stated that farmers are left helpless as erosion continues unchecked, with no substantial response from the authorities. Reports highlight that erosion in Mer village’s lower Mebo (Monggu Banggo) area has become increasingly severe. Floodwaters have also damaged standing…

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