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April 8, 2026, 05:34 PM - 3 min read
The Bench also flagged continuing discrimination faced by people from the region.“A video is currently doing the rounds on WhatsApp. I was in Manipur and have many friends there...The song in the video says, ‘Call us Nepali, call us ‘chinkis’, but we are still Indians,’” Justice Kumar said.The judge called for greater sensitivity towards discrimination faced by people from the North East.
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February 23, 2026, 06:00 PM - 4 min read
The bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and K Vinod Chandran passed the order on February 17, while hearing a 2015 writ petition seeking the Union Government’s intervention to ensure the safety and security of persons from the northeast residing in different parts of the country.
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January 1, 2026, 04:11 PM - 3 min read
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called for greater awareness about the Northeast across India, saying education and strict punishment were essential to prevent incidents like Angel Chakma’s killing.
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December 29, 2025, 09:15 PM - 3 min read
Pro-ILP supporters in Meghalaya have demanded a national anti-racism law and fast-track justice following the murder of Tripura student Anjel Chakma in Dehradun.
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November 28, 2025, 04:51 PM - 3 min read
Hundreds of students and tribal activists protested in Kokrajhar against the Assam Cabinet’s decision to grant ST status to six additional communities. The ABSU and allied groups warned that the move threatens the rights and opportunities of existing tribal populations.
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November 6, 2025, 04:46 PM - 3 min read
Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Debbarma has urged indigenous communities across the Northeast to unite under a common platform, calling for a stronger regional voice to secure political rights and balanced development.
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November 2, 2025, 04:36 PM - 3 min read
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi says he will raise concerns over a growing governance crisis in top Northeast universities in Parliament, urging the Centre to act on complaints from students and faculty.
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October 27, 2025, 03:54 PM - 2 min read
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang virtually joined the third meeting of the high-level task force on tourism in the North-East, aimed at boosting collaboration and sustainable development.
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September 11, 2025, 07:18 PM - 4 min read
Security has been tightened in Mizoram and Manipur ahead of PM Modi’s weekend visit, with rail projects, public meetings and his first trip to Manipur since 2023 unrest on schedule.
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July 11, 2025, 01:24 PM - 3 min read
The Centre has approved ₹1,066.80 crore as aid for six flood-hit states. Assam, the worst affected, tops the list with ₹375.60 crore from the SDRF.
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May 19, 2025, 02:24 PM - 4 min read
Tourist footfall across Northeast India surged in FY 2024–25, with states like Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim recording over 100 per cent growth. The region’s scenic landscapes, cultural richness, and improved infrastructure have driven this robust recovery.
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December 2, 2024, 12:59 PM - 4 min read
Meghalaya has secured Rs. 198.5 crore for two major tourism projects under the “Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment” scheme. These projects include the redevelopment of Umiam Lake and the creation of an iconic tourist destination at Mawkhanu, which will boost employment and preserve cultural heritage.
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