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Alliance Air to launch direct Imphal-Silchar flights from November 24

Guwahati, Nov. 15 -- Alliance Air will commence direct flight services between Imphal and Silchar from November 24, 2026, providing a new air connectivity link between Manipur and Assam. The flights ... Read More


Assam: Owner of Kaziranga accident minibus arrested over alleged safety violations

Guwahati, Nov. 15 -- The owner of the mini-bus involved in the fatal road accident in Assam's Kaziranga, which claimed 26 lives, was arrested by Bokakhat Police in Nagaon district on the evening of No... Read More


Assam: Flood Plain Zoning Bill to use LiDAR, satellite mapping to identify vulnerable areas

Guwahati, Nov. 15 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, November 15, outlined the key objectives of the proposed Assam Flood Plain Zoning Bill, 2026, describing it as an initiative to... Read More


Lakshya Sen wins Japan Masters after remarkable comeback against Koki Watanabe

Guwahati, Nov. 15 -- India's Lakshya Sen staged an impressive comeback to defeat Japan's Koki Watanabe in the men's singles final and clinch the Japan Masters title in Kumamoto on Sunday. The 25-year... Read More


Assam: Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight returns to Pune following landing gear malfunction

Guwahati, Nov. 15 -- An IndiGo aircraft carrying 192 people returned to Pune shortly after take-off on Sunday after its landing gear failed to retract. The Guwahati-bound flight landed safely, with no... Read More


Arunachal cabinet approves Rs 1,500-crore school upgrade, govt jobs for medal-winning athletes

Guwahati, Nov. 15 -- The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet on Saturday cleared a Rs 1,500-crore school infrastructure upgrade programme and a scheme offering direct government jobs to sportspersons who win me... Read More


Northeast Nook: Cartoon by Nituparna Rajbongshi, November 15, 2026

Guwahati, Nov. 15 -- Treat your eyes to the insightful satire of Assam's celebrated cartoonist, Nituparna Rajbongshi, in today's visual commentary for Sunday, November 15, 2026. Northeast Now present... Read More


Manipur: NPCM announces 24-hour statewide shutdown over killing of four Naga civilians

Imphal, Nov. 15 -- The Native People's Committee, Manipur (NPCM), in coordination with Hill and Valley Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), has called a 24-hour statewide general shutdown from midnight... Read More


Assam: KSDC holds mass gathering in Kokrajhar, reiterates demand for separate Kamatapur state

Bongaigaon, Nov. 15 -- The Kamatapur State Demand Council (KSDC) on Sunday reiterated its demand for a separate Kamatapur state, Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Koch Rajbongshi community and the r... Read More


Meghalaya's Wangala Festival enters Guinness World Records with 1,000 drummers, 3,000 dancers

Guwahati, Nov. 15 -- The 100 Drums Wangala Festival entered the Guinness World Records on Saturday after 1,000 traditional drummers and 3,000 dancers performed at the Garo Heritage Village in Chibragr... Read More