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Arunachal: Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu earns a spot in India squad for Asian Games 2026

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- Arunachal Pradesh Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu has earned a place in the Indian contingent for the 20th Asian Games 2026, set to take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 1... Read More


Meghalaya: Five masked persons identified, SIT formed to probe Shillong rally violence

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- Five masked people allegedly involved in the August 19 incidents in Shillong, including attacks on Assam-registered vehicles, have been identified, according to the Meghalaya gove... Read More


Assam: CPI(M) seeks permanent flood solution, adequate relief for affected families

Doomdooma, Aug. 23 -- The Communist Party of India (Marxist) held a statewide "Demand Day" on Friday, calling for an investigation into the factors behind the severe floods that affected four district... Read More


Tripura: Flooding damages 115 houses, 974 people moved to relief camps

Agartala, Aug. 23 -- Heavy rainfall triggered flooding in several parts of Tripura on Sunday, damaging 115 houses and forcing 974 people from 280 families to move into 11 relief camps, according to th... Read More


Manipur: Kuki-Zo Council opposes demand for NRC before Census, calls it 'premature'

Imphal, Aug. 23 -- The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has opposed demands for a National Register of Citizens (NRC) to be conducted in Manipur before the Census, calling the demand "premature and unjustified".... Read More


Assam: Supreme Court panel flags government inaction on Karbi Anglong mining near Kaziranga

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- The Central Empowered Committee (CEC), constituted by the Supreme Court, has raised concerns over the incomplete implementation of the court's directions on mining in the Karbi An... Read More


Northeast Nook: Cartoon by Nituparna Rajbongshi, August 23, 2026

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- Treat your eyes to the insightful satire of Assam's celebrated cartoonist, Nituparna Rajbongshi, in today's visual commentary for Sunday, August 23, 2026. Northeast Now presents ... Read More


Assam: Ledo floods after hours of rain, raising questions over impact of illegal coal mining

Doomdooma, Aug. 23 -- A few hours of heavy rain overnight triggered flooding in parts of Ledo in Assam's Tinsukia district, disrupting normal life and renewing concerns over the environmental vulnerab... Read More


Arunachal: Oil palm farmers flag delayed payments, transport and crop damage

Roing, Aug. 23 -- Oil palm farmers from 10 districts of Arunachal Pradesh raised concerns over delayed payments, inadequate collection centres, crop damage by wild animals and other issues affecting g... Read More


Manuhar Gaan: Unraveling the Socio-Political Soul of Assam's Bhupen Hazarika

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- The film features Dr Hazarika's associates and several grassroots singers in its effort to assess the impact of his songs across generations. It is an academic documentary throug... Read More