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Iran wants oil tariffs paid in Chinese yuan - is the power of the US petrodollar in decline?

Guwahati, May 11 -- By Chris Ogden/The Conversation After weeks of blockades by Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz, it's clear the narrow waterway is now pivotal to the outcome of the... Read More


Arunachal minister Dasanglu Pul stresses cultural identity, heritage preservation

Guwahati, May 11 -- Reported by Sandeep Sharma Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Women, Child Development and Cultural Affairs Minister Dasanglu Pul on Monday said the protection of cultural identity and h... Read More


Manipur: Lamdeng residents threaten to shut waste plant over massive garbage piles

Guwahati, May 11 -- Reported by Bit Irom Imphal: Large piles of garbage accumulating near the waste management plant, often due to defunct machinery, have turned several designated areas into massive... Read More


NEDFi launches digital lending push to expand credit access across Northeast

Guwahati, May 11 -- Reported by Sandeep Sharma Guwahati: North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi) has partnered with Veefin Solutions Limited to roll out a comprehensive digital len... Read More


Assam: Reintroduced rhinos breed in Manas, but recovery remains fragile

Guwahati, May 11 -- By Sneha Mahale/Mongabay The greater one-horned rhinoceros was once wiped out from Assam's Manas National Park (MNP), marking a major conservation setback. The rhino population, h... Read More


IOCL-AOD canteen row: Former in-charge removed amid threats, abuse and commission allegations

Guwahati, May 11 -- Reported by Laxman Sharma Digboi: The controversy surrounding nearly Rs 20 lakh in unpaid dues allegedly owed to local suppliers by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Assa... Read More


Nagaland's Alobo Naga, Toinali Chophi honoured at WhosNext Influencer Awards 2026 in Kolkata

Guwahati, May 11 -- By NE NOW NEWS Kolkata: Two personalities from Nagaland, Alobo Naga and Toinali Chophi, were honoured at the WhosNext Influencer Awards held at Taj Taal Kutir in Kolkata on Sunday... Read More


Tripura HRC seeks government response on menstrual leave policy for women, students

Guwahati, May 11 -- Reported by Mrinal Banik Agartala: The Tripura Human Rights Commission headed by Justice Arindam Lodh has sought information from the state government on whether any policy decisi... Read More


Nepal: Turkish Airlines flight tyre catches fire during landing at Kathmandu, passengers safe

Guwahati, May 11 -- By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: A Turkish Airlines aircraft arriving from Istanbul triggered an emergency situation at Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, on M... Read More


Assam cabinet to be finalised after talks with BJP chief Nitin Nabin, says Himanta

Guwahati, May 11 -- Assam Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the names of ministers to be inducted into the new state cabinet would be finalised after discussions with BJP nat... Read More