North East

Nagas delve into colonisation, trauma

Newmai News NetworkDIMAPUR, Sep 9 : The issue of repatriation of Naga ancestral human remains from the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford, the UK has come as a point of intervention for the Nagas. For two days, dozens of Nagas have engaged on issues of ‘rep..

Lane opened on NH-29

Newmai News NetworkDIMAPUR, Sep 6 : With the "efforts" of NHIDCL authorities and "timely" intervention of the Government of Nagaland, an "immediate emergency" arrangement has been made for a single lane of National Highway-29 (Kohima-Dimapur road), which ..

RPP raises alarm over influx of immigrants in Nagaland

Newmai NetworkDIMAPUR, Sep 5: The Rising Peoples' Party (RPP) "strongly condemns" the Nagaland's Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA) government's alleged lackadaisical attitude and insincerity in addressing the pressing issue of "illegal immigration and..

PAWF urges State, Centre to bring peace; concludes expedition

AGARTALA, Sep 2Responding to yesterday's attack at Koutruk and Kadangband launched by Kuki militants, the Patriotic Writers Forum (PAWF) Manipur has asserted that the State and Central Government should work to end the Manipur crisis before a civil war br..

Arms & explosives seizure case linked to Myanmar insurgent groupsNIA chargesheets 10 accused in Mizoram

Guwahati, Aug 31 Ten people were charge-sheeted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in relation to a noteworthy Mizoram guns and explosives seizure case. This case demonstrates a sophisticated trafficking network operating along the Indo-Myanmar bo..

Award conferred

AGARTALA, Aug 26The Manipuri Literary & Cultural Forum, Tripura has conferred the Best Social Activist & Philanthropist Award 2024 to Rakesh Naorem from Tentha Khongbal, Thoubal district, Manipur.As per a press release issued by Ipak Films Product..

Assam Govt boosts to Manipuri language

Guwahati, Aug 22 The Assam Government on Thursday proposed to make Manipuri as the Associate Official Language in three districts of Barak valley along with Hojai in central part of the State.Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika tabled The Assam..

Nagaland Police notifies

KOHIMA, Aug 22: The Nagaland Police Department has asked its officers and personnel not to circulate unauthorised confidential or restricted and operational messages on non-police WhatsApp groups and other social media platforms. "Such messages include in..

Landslide blocks NH-29 in Nagaland

KOHIMA, Aug 20Landslides triggered by incessant rains in Nagaland blocked National Highway-29 connecting Kohima to Dimapur, officials reported on Tuesday.On Monday, a landslide near Dzudza village in Kohima district caused severe traffic disruptions on th..

All Meghalaya SSA Non-Teaching Staffs' Association calls off agitation

Newmai News NetworkSHILLONG, Aug 20: All Meghalaya SSA Non Teaching Staffs' Association (AMSSANTSA) today called off their indefinite sit-in-demonstration held for the past 21 days after the state government has approved the rationalisation and enhancemen..

WMC Tripura Unit fetes students, achievers

Our CorrespondentAGARTALA, Aug 18: The World Meetei Council (WMC) Tripura State Unit feted meritorious students and achievers in different fields at the Press Club at Agartala today.WMC CEC vice chairman Dr KN Chand, Tripura University Vice-Chancellor Pro..

“Modi running away from Naga issue”

Newmai News NetworkDIMAPUR, Aug 11: The editorial of Nagalim Voice, the news bulletin of the NSCN-IM, in the latest edition, alleged that “Narendra Modi is running away from Naga issue as he is yet to utter a word as he begins his third term as Prim..

‘No Bangladeshi should be granted asylum in NE

Newmai News NetworkSHILLONG, Aug 7 : The North East Students’ Organization (NESO) has demanded the Centre to ensure that not a single Bangladeshi is granted asylum or rehabilitation in the North East region.In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Mod..

Mizoram CM urges Amit Shah to talk with Kuki-Zo leaders

New Delhi, Aug 3 Mizoram Chief Minister Lal-duhoma held a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and urged him to hold talks with the tribal leaders of the Kuki-Zo community in Manipur, as part of the efforts to resolve the ethnic crisis prevailing in..

Bring permanent solution : Hoho to GoI

Newmai News NetworkDIMAPUR, Aug 1 : The Naga Hoho has once again urged the Government of India to make an "honest, determined and concerted effort to bring about a permanent solution to the Indo-Naga issue that is acceptable, inclusive and sustainable to ..

NIFT Shillong organises orientation programme

Newmai News NetworkSHILLONG, Aur 1: The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Shillong, on Wednesday organised a 3-day Orientation Programme for fresh batches of students in the four years undergraduate and two years post graduate degree progra..

We will march with our Flag : NSCN (IM)

Newmai News NetworkDIMAPUR, Jul 31 : As the 9th anniversary of the Framework Agreement signed on August 3, 2015, approaches, the NSCN (IM) asserted today that it will "march forward holding on to the Nagalim National flag and Constitution to the last man ..

Total ban on plastic carry bags enforced in Nagaland

Newmai News NetworkDIMAPUR, Jul 26: The Government of Nagaland has imposed a complete ban on all Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) carry bags irrespective of microns and and also on all single use plastic bottles for water and soft drinks below one litre from th..

Centre must resolve Manipur crisis : Sangma

Shillong, Jul 22Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has ruled out the possibility of any pre-poll tie-up between his National People’s Party (NPP) and current ally BJP in the future, saying the NPP has identified the reasons behind its drubbing i..

BSF manning 444 Km-long Indo-Bangladesh border, intensify security measures

Newmai News NetworkSHILLONG, Jul 22: In light of the current law and order situation in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya Frontier which is manning 444 km-long Indo-Bangladesh border has intensified security measures along the internat..

HYC continues to crack down on drug menace

Newmai News NetworkShillong, Jul 21: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council, in its ongoing drive against the drug menace afflicting the local youth in Shillong, conducted a raid in public spaces last night which continued into the wee hours today.This raid was le..

Border with B’desh to remain open for 24 hrs to allow students, others stranded to enter India

A'tala/GHY, Jul 21The India-Bangladesh border would remain open for 24 hours to facilitate the students and other people of India and other countries to enter from the trouble-torn neighbouring country, where the situation remains extremely volatile due t..

Three Manipur based Hmar militants killed in Assam’s Cachar dist Cops act on ‘This is Assam, not Manipur’ caution of Jun 24

Silchar, Jul 17 In a significant operation, three Hmar militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Assam’s Cachar district late on July 16. The incident occurred in the Bhuban Hills on the Assam-Mizoram border.The clash resulted in..

NE likely to see more rain

NEW DELHI, Jul 8 : Indian Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rain along the West Coast, many parts of North East and east India and Uttar Pradesh during the next five days. Met department said, there is a likelihood of isolated ext..

Prominent Naga leader passes away

Newmai News NetworkDIMAPUR, Jul 7: The Naga Hoho mourned the death of demise of Raitu Elu, a prominent Naga leader in Dimapur.The Naga Hoho said it was grieved by the demise of Raitu Elu on July 5 evening in Dimapur and whose mortal remains have been inte..

MoU inked

Newmai News NetworkSHILLONG, Jul 5: An MoU was signed today between IIM Shillong, India and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand with an aim to foster collaboration between the two institutions, enhancing academic and cultural exchanges throu..

Continuous rain deals crippling blow on Nagaland

Newmai News NetworkDIMAPUR, Jul 4 : The continuous and heavy rain has caused widespread damages and loss of lives in various parts of Nagaland in the past one week. The NSDMA, Home Department, Government of Nagaland, received reports of loss of lives, dam..

"Shah to visit Mizoram in August"

Aizawl, Jul 4 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Mizoram next month to take stock of the proposed relocation of Assam Rifles' base from the heart of Aizawl to Zokhawsang on its outskirts, Chief Minister Lalduhoma said on Thursday.He said that he h..

RPP gives its thoughts

Newmai News NetworkDIMAPUR, Jul 3 : Rising People's Party (RPP) said today that the number of wins for the NDPP-BJP candidates in the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections in Nagaland "does not necessarily mean that it is an overwhelming mandate for the oppo..

Heavy rain alert issued for NE

GUWAHATI, Jun 30The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across various regions in India, particularly highlighting the North Eastern States. According to recent satellite imagery, convective..

4 including 2 Kukis held with drugs

GUWAHATI, Jun 28 : The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam, led by Anurag Sarmah, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), apprehended four individuals involved in the illicit trade of narcotics from Manipur to Assam. In the operation, conducted in Guwaha..

Naga student body in Myanmar raises alarm over... KIA’s ‘forced’ recruitment of over 300 youths

KOHIMA, Jun 27 The Naga Students’ Organization (NSO) of Naga Self-Administered Zone in Myanmar has raised alarm over the ‘forced recruitment’ of over 300 Naga youth by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) amidst the ongoing civil war in My..

‘This is Assam, not Manipur’ Top cop’s warning in Cachar after Jiri violence

SILCHAR, Jun 25 The Assam police has started a door-to-door survey in Cachar district to identify people from Manipur’s Jiribam who have taken shelter in the district and warned them not to indulge in violence, senior Assam police and administrative..

Assam Manipuri Progressive Front christened as National Manipuri Progressive Front

SILCHAR, Jun 25Assam Manipuri Progressive Front, a pioneer Manipuri Organisation of Assam will now be known as National Manipuri Progressive Front.In a general meeting held at Silchar chaired by RK Sanatomba, the House unanimously resolved to change the n..

Don't let Manipur violence spill over to Assam: Himanta Biswa to Cachar admin

GUWAHATI, Jun 22 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday asked the Cachar administration to ensure that peace is maintained in the district and there is no spillover of violence from neighbouring Manipur.Following incidents of ethnic violence..

Complaint lodged

Newmai News NetworkSHILLONG, June 20: Lone NPP Rajya Sabha MP Dr WR Kharlukhi has lodged a complaint against a youtuber for alleging corruption in the implementation of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS).Addressing the media ..

NSCN-IM refutes

DIMAPUR, JUNE 19: The NSCN-IM has strongly refuted to certain news item which reportedly appeared in Imphal based media that six other "Naga Army personnel" died along with Capt.Winson. "This was proved to be unfounded. Only Capt.Winson was martyred and n..

Heavy rain likely

GUWAHATI, Jun 17The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that extremely heavy rainfall is expected to lash the North East region, mainly Meghalaya, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in the next 3-5 days, with Nagaland and Manipur also likely to receive..

Another held for aiding terrorists in Manipur

GUWAHATI, Jun 16Sanjeev Kumar Mishra, a resident of Noonmati in Guwahati, has been arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) for his alleged involvement in aiding terrorist organizations operating in Manipur. The arrest follows a coordinated operation that..

Guwahati becomes second city in India after Jammu to have IIT, IIM, and AIIMSSecond IIM in NE to now adorn Assam

GUWAHATI, Jun 12Just a few years after establishing the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Assam which also houses the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) will now soon establish a new Indian Institute of Management (IIM) near Guwahati.With..

Thousands in Assam

Guwahati, Jun 11 : The flareup in Manipur’s Jiribam district has caused the displacement of around 2,000 people, prompting security forces to put the neighbouring Cachar district in Assam on high alert.Kaushik Rai, an MLA from Assam’s Lakhipur..

Drugs from CCpur seized in Assam

Cachar, Jun 2 Police seized 1.90 kg of heroin worth Rs 9.5 crore and apprehended six drug peddlers in two separate operations in Assam's Cachar district, an official said.The drugs were being transported from Churachandpur. Numal Mahatta, Superintendent o..

PM Modi, Amit Shah take stock of situation

New Delhi, May 31 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday took stock of the situation in Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, and West Bengal, which have been grappling with natural disasters in the aftermath of Cyclone ..

Death count in Mizoram landslides rises to 29

Aizawl, May 30The death count in multiple landslides in Mizoram's Aizawl district mounted to 29 after four more bodies were recovered from various places, a police officer said today.Seven people are still missing and rescuers presume that they are trappe..

Heavy rains, landslide leave trail of destruction across NE India, 36 dead in 4 States

Guwahati/Aizawl, May 29 At least 36 people were killed in heavy rains and landslides in four North Eastern States on Tuesday under the impact of Cyclone Remal while normal life came to a grinding halt in all the eight States of the region with road and ra..

Bombings, air raids seen as fighting at border intensifiesZRA alleged to be aiding CNA

New Delhi, May 23 Rebel forces in Myanmar continue to engage in fierce fights with the country’s military close to the India border, capturing two towns close to the border since May 19.The Irrawaddy, quoting Salai Htet Ni, the spokesperson for the ..

Over 36,500 refugees shelter in Mizoram

Aizawl, May 23More than 1,000 Myanmar refugees have crossed the India border and entered Mizoram following an armed struggle between Myanmar military and anti-junta regime forces raising the total number of Myanmar Nationals taking refuge in the North Eas..

Eastern Army chief discusses border security

Aizawl, May 22 The Chief of Army’s Eastern Command, Lt Gen RC Tiwari, on Tuesday held separate meetings with Mizoram Governor and Chief Minister and discussed the prevailing security situation along the borders with Myanmar and the operational prepa..

Myanmar insurgent transporting bullets, walkie talkies from India held in Mizoram

AIZAWL, May 22 The security forces in Mizoram arrested an active cadre of Myanmar’s Chin Defence Force (CDF), who was transporting bullets, walkie talkie sets and tactical gear, for the insurgent group across the border, people aware of the matter s..

Over 80 refugees from Bangladesh enter Mizoram

AIZAWL, May 20More than 80 refugees from Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) entered Mizoram on Sunday.Sources said that the refugees have traversed in forest for more than a month to reach Mizoram from their villages in CHT, it said.Many of t..