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Workers in Bangladesh’s textile industry performing their daily chores.

Arunachal trade body seeks curbs on Bangladeshi products in NE

January 8, 2026, 09:25 PM - 4 min read

The Arunachal Chamber of Commerce and Industries flagged the influx of Bangladeshi products, warning it hurts local businesses and linking trade concerns with reported violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.

Numaligarh Refinery Limited’s plant in Assam, from where 1.8 lakh tonnes of diesel will be supplied to Bangladesh under a long-term cross-border energy agreement.

Assam refinery to supply 1.8 lakh tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh

January 8, 2026, 03:35 PM - 3 min read

Assam is all set to export 1.8 lakh tonnes of diesel worth about $119 million to Bangladesh under a long-term supply agreement, strengthening cross-border energy trade through the India–Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline.

Cold wave hits Northeast; Schools shut across Assam, Tripura

January 7, 2026, 03:39 PM - 3 min read

A cold wave across the Northeast has disrupted daily life, forcing school closures and revised timings in Assam and Tripura as authorities act to protect students amid falling temperatures.

Northeast students, joined by Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi, protest at Jantar Mantar demanding justice for Tripura student Anjel Chakma, seeking a CBI probe, fast-track trial, and measures against racial violence.

Northeast students protest at Jantar Mantar over Chakma’s murder

December 31, 2025, 07:48 PM - 2 min read

Northeast students protested at Jantar Mantar demanding justice for Tripura student Anjel Chakma, who died in Dehradun, alleging delayed police action and calling for a CBI probe, fast-track trial, and systemic reforms to prevent racial violence.

Arunachal Pradesh’s para-athletes celebrate their runner-up finish at the North East Para Games in Guwahati, where the contingent secured 84 medals across multiple disciplines.

Arunachal wins 84 medals, finishes 2nd at NE Para Games

December 1, 2025, 02:25 PM - 3 min read

Arunachal Pradesh secured a strong second-place finish at the second North East Para Games in Guwahati, with Chief Minister Pema Khandu hailing the contingent’s 84-medal haul as a “historic performance” that reflects the skill, resolve and growing promise of the state’s para-athletes.

A poster showcasing the united front of indigenous communities under the One North East initiative, highlighting collaboration and collective action across the region. (Image: X/@SangmaConrad)

One North East aims for unity, not confrontation: Conrad Sangma

November 27, 2025, 05:18 PM - 4 min read

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma said the One North East initiative unites indigenous communities, amplifying their voices without targeting any individual or group.

TIPRA Motha leader Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma addresses supporters during a gathering in Tripura.

First mass rally for ‘One North East’ front to be held in Tripura

November 24, 2025, 03:58 PM - 3 min read

Tipra Motha’s November 27 rally in Agartala is set to bring together leading northeastern political figures as momentum grows behind the emerging “One North East” platform for a unified regional voice.

A view of Mawlynnong in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills, famed as Asia’s cleanest village.

Asia’s cleanest village Mawlynnong to remain shut on Sundays

November 22, 2025, 03:31 PM - 4 min read

Mawlynnong will shut to one-day tourists every Sunday from January 2026, with the Village Dorbar citing church duties, visitor inconvenience, and the need to protect the village’s hard-earned reputation.

Northeast inland waterways set for ₹3,000 crore upgrade

November 21, 2025, 09:53 PM - 3 min read

IWAI has signed MoUs worth ₹3,000 crore to develop inland waterways in Northeast India, enhancing cargo transport, river tourism, and regional connectivity. Projects span Assam, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, and Meghalaya, aiming to transform waterways into engines of growth.

Guwahati to get Visa Centre, ending Delhi-Mumbai travel

November 21, 2025, 03:00 PM - 3 min read

Guwahati is set to host a VFS Global visa facilitation centre, ending years of long travel for North-East residents who must visit Delhi or Mumbai for biometric submissions.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Governor A K Bhalla co-chair the HLTF meeting on sports development in the Northeast, focusing on discipline-specific strategies and high-performance pathways.

Scindia renews push for 'One Sport, One State' plan in Northeast

November 20, 2025, 04:15 PM - 3 min read

Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia renewed his call for the “One Sport, One State” model while co-chairing a high-level task force meeting on sports development in the Northeast, urging states to prioritise core disciplines, expand scientific coaching, and build coordinated high-performance pathways with close Centre–state collaboration.

Artists from various Naga tribes perform at the Hornbill Festival, showcasing the state’s rich cultural heritage. (File photo)

Nagaland names UK as country partner for Hornbill Festival 2025

November 17, 2025, 09:16 PM - 3 min read

Nagaland has partnered with the UK as the country partner for Hornbill Festival 2025. The collaboration, alongside Air India Express as official travel partner, aims to enhance cultural exchange, tourism, and global visibility for the state’s iconic tribal festival.