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Dignitaries, including Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, at the judicial conclave in Gangtok attended by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang.

Sikkim first state to adopt paperless judiciary in India

May 1, 2026, 05:19 PM - 3 min read

Sikkim has become India’s first state with a paperless judiciary, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced on Friday, highlighting a shift towards digital justice delivery through e-filing and case management systems at a judicial conclave in Gangtok.

Above-normal heatwave days likely in May: IMD

May 1, 2026, 03:41 PM - 2 min read

India is likely to witness above-normal heatwave days in several regions in May, even as rainfall across the country is expected to remain above normal, with the southwest monsoon set to reach the Andaman and Nicobar Islands around mid-May.

Rising river levels in Assam and adjoining Northeast regions after IMD forecast heavy rainfall, with Central Water Commission issuing advisory and authorities monitoring Brahmaputra and Barak river systems closely continuously. (Photo from Assam during floods)

CWC issues flood advisory for Northeast states

May 1, 2026, 03:31 PM - 4 min read

Rising river levels in Assam and adjoining Northeast regions after IMD forecast heavy rainfall, with Central Water Commission issuing advisory and authorities monitoring Brahmaputra and Barak river systems closely continuously.

Storm damage in Northeast India. Tripura saw over 1,500 houses hit, while Mizoram shut schools across five districts amid heavy rain, strong winds and landslide threats. (Representational image)

Heavy rains damage 1,500 homes in Tripura, Mizoram shuts schools

April 29, 2026, 03:45 PM - 3 min read

Storms batter Northeast: 1,500+ houses damaged in Tripura, Mizoram shuts schools in five districts amid heavy rain and landslide risks.

Officials at the Athletics Federation of India general body meeting in Kohima alongside Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton.

AFI charts NE as athletics hub with Kohima Declaration

April 16, 2026, 03:14 PM - 3 min read

AFI adopts Kohima Declaration to strengthen athletics in Northeast, focusing on infrastructure, grassroots access, and national integration through sport.

Indigenous tribal communities of Meghalaya perform traditional dances to the rhythmic beats of dhol during a cultural festival.

Meghalaya to launch DNA, linguistic study on tribal origins

April 15, 2026, 04:48 PM - 4 min read

Meghalaya to launch DNA and linguistic study to trace origins of Khasi, Jaintia and Garo tribes; project to run up to two years, findings to be released in phases.

Harsh Priya Singh and Ruby Jain, the couple accused of hurling racial slurs at Northeast women in Malviya Nagar.

Delhi court grants bail to couple in NE racial slur case

April 13, 2026, 03:31 PM - 3 min read

A Delhi court granted bail to a couple accused of racist abuse against Northeast women, noting compliance with bail conditions and medical grounds.

A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a gathering.

PM credits BJP rule for peace in Assam

March 30, 2026, 03:17 PM - 3 min read

PM Modi on Monday said that Assam has moved from instability to peace in a decade, crediting BJP rule, attacking Congress' record, and urging booth workers to counter misinformation ahead of polls.

Tripura govt announces 5% DA, DR hike for employees, pensioners

March 16, 2026, 02:50 PM - 3 min read

Tripura CM Manik Saha has announced a five per cent increase in DA and DR for state government employees and pensioners, effective April 1.

No LPG shortage in NE despite West Asia war: IOC

March 11, 2026, 05:04 PM - 3 min read

IOC says LPG supply in the Northeast remains steady despite the West Asia conflict, with bottling plants operating at full capacity and refineries in Assam ensuring adequate production.

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan during the 20th convocation of Mizoram University in Aizawl.

NE now defined by opportunity, not distance: VP Radhakrishnan

March 7, 2026, 04:06 PM - 3 min read

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said the Northeast is now defined by economic opportunity, not distance from Delhi, while addressing Mizoram University’s 20th convocation in Aizawl.

A view of the forested hills in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills region.

Non-tribals barred from purchasing land in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills

March 6, 2026, 07:13 PM - 3 min read

The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council has barred non-tribals from buying or claiming land in the region, invoking Sixth Schedule powers to protect indigenous land rights.