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Commercial LPG prices hiked by Rs 993; domestic gas rates remain unchanged

Guwahati, May 1 -- Prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders and 5-kg free trade (mini) cylinders were increased by Rs 993 and Rs 261, respectively, on Friday. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) confirmed t... Read More


Assam: Forest review meet during poll code sparks row; activist questions timing, legality

Guwahati, May 1 -- By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: A review meeting convened for Divisional Forest Officers (DFOs) across Assam on Saturday has sparked controversy after questions were raised over whether i... Read More


Manipur: CoTU declares May 3 as 'Separation Day', calls for NH-2 shutdown

Guwahati, May 1 -- The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has announced that it will observe 'Separation Day' on May 3 in Kangpokpi, describing the occasion as a tribute to those who lost their lives wh... Read More


Meghalaya begins Census 2027 self-enumeration; portal open till May 15

Guwahati, May 1 -- Self-enumeration for Census 2027 in Meghalaya will begin today, Friday, May 1. The announcement was made during a press briefing held in Shillong, jointly organised by the Press Inf... Read More


Passport row: Gaurav Gogoi targets Himanta after SC observations in Khera case

Guwahati, May 1 -- Reported by NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief Gaurav Gogoi on Friday cited recent Supreme Court observations in the anticipatory bail case involvi... Read More


43 HPC(D) cadres lay down arms following Mizoram peace accord

Aizawl, May 1 -- In a landmark step towards lasting peace in Mizoram, a total of 43 members of the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic), the last faction led by Lalhmingthanga Sanate, formally laid d... Read More


CBI to meet Arunachal officials over SC-ordered inquiry into CM-linked contract irregularities

Guwahati, May 1 -- By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will hold a coordination meeting with senior Arunachal Pradesh government officials on May 5 in connection with a... Read More


Press under threat: 27 journalists killed worldwide since January, says Press Emblem Campaign

Guwahati, May 1 -- By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: At least 27 journalists have been killed across the world since January 1, 2026, according to the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), a global organisation workin... Read More


Manipur: Supreme Court orders fresh forensic probe of audio linked to N. Biren Singh

Guwahati, May 1 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday, April 30, ordered a new forensic analysis of an audio recording that allegedly connects former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh to the ethnic unr... Read More


Passport row: Singhvi says dissent cannot be criminalised after SC relief to Khera

Guwahati, May 1 -- By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: The Supreme Court of India on Thursday granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with an Assam Police case linked to remarks m... Read More