Opinion


The Delimitation Paradox: A Double Blow to the Backward Tribes of Nagaland

In the village of Longwa, where a single chief's house straddles the India-Myanmar border, Konyak elders still speak of the day their young men returned from

NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026

Assam's Demographic Fault Line: Why Indigenous Rights Cannot Wait

In the winter of 2017, Abdul Rashid, a 62-year-old farmer from the char areas of Darrang district, stopped sleeping in his own house. For three months, he

NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026

The Kuki Aggression: How British Frontier Policy Engineered Two Centuries of Blood

In the winter of 1917, a Kuki chief named Ngulkhup sent a message across the hills of Manipur that still echoes today. Any village that sent men to the British

NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026

The Delimitation Paradox: A Double Blow to the Backward Tribes of Nagaland

In the village of Longwa, where a single chief's house straddles the India-Myanmar border, Konyak elders still speak of the day their young men returned from

NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026

Assam's Demographic Fault Line: Why Indigenous Rights Cannot Wait

In the winter of 2017, Abdul Rashid, a 62-year-old farmer from the char areas of Darrang district, stopped sleeping in his own house. For three months, he

NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026

The Kuki Aggression: How British Frontier Policy Engineered Two Centuries of Blood

In the winter of 1917, a Kuki chief named Ngulkhup sent a message across the hills of Manipur that still echoes today. Any village that sent men to the British

NEWire Desk • 16 Jun 2026

The Horror of May 13, 2026: Humanity Butchered by the Savagery of Kuki Militants

We live in an era where even harming an animal or an insect is considered a crime. Yet, amid the ongoing conflict in Manipur, horrifying stories of brutality,

Dirinamai Liangchi • 14 Jun 2026

Ambush, Abduction, and Silence in Manipur: Luangdimai Sentinel Demands Truth, Justice, and Accountability

The unfolding Naga-Kuki crisis, which has caused immense suffering, displacement, fear, and uncertainty to the ordinary people of Manipur since the beginning

NEWire Desk • 2 Jun 2026


Arunachal

Arunachal Pradesh Partners With NHPC for 3,097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project

The Arunachal Pradesh government has partnered with NHPC Limited to develop the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project to boost national clean energy output.

Tani M • 16 Jun 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Launches Intensive Electoral Roll Revision

Arunachal Pradesh has begun a statewide voter roll revision exercise to update data for 8.87 lakh electors through house-to-house verification.

Rinchen K • 16 Jun 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet Approves Regularization for 74 RMSA Teachers

The Arunachal Pradesh government has approved the regularization of 74 former RMSA teachers, providing them with job security and state benefits.

Rinchen K • 16 Jun 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Extends Age Limit for 2022 APPSC Aspirants

The Arunachal Pradesh government has granted a one-year age relaxation for 2022 APPSC aspirants following delays in the state's recruitment examinations.

Tani M • 16 Jun 2026


Assam Don Bosco University Fires Department Head After Harassment Allegations

Assam Don Bosco University has dismissed a department head following sexual harassment allegations from a student, sparking protests at the Sonapur campus.

Bibar Daimary • 16 Jun 2026

Jorhat police detain 15 following raid on suspected prostitution ring

Police in Jorhat, Assam, detained 15 people during a raid at a luxury hotel, launching an investigation into an alleged regional prostitution network.

Timungpi Terang • 16 Jun 2026

Security forces seize weapons cache in Manipur following insurgent arrest

Security forces arrested an insurgent in Assam and recovered a significant cache of rifles and ammunition in Manipur's Imphal East district.

Bibar Daimary • 16 Jun 2026

Assam Implements Strict Security Protocols for NEET-UG 2026

Assam has introduced new security measures for the upcoming NEET-UG 2026, including a total mobile phone ban for all staff and candidates at test centers.

Timungpi Terang • 16 Jun 2026


Manipur

Manipur Traffic Officer Stays Stable After Imphal Knife Attack

A traffic policeman was hospitalized after a surprise knife attack in Imphal West. Authorities have arrested the suspect and launched an investigation.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 17 Jun 2026

Manipur Security Forces Launch Major Operations to Curb Regional Violence

Security forces have launched intensive operations in Manipur's vulnerable districts to stabilize the region following a recent surge in violent incidents.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 17 Jun 2026

Security Forces Arrest Four and Destroy 26 Bunkers in Manipur Crackdown

Security forces have arrested four people and dismantled 26 fortified bunkers across Manipur following a series of intensive counter-insurgency operations.

Diana Moirangthem • 17 Jun 2026

Injured Kuki Patients Moved from Imphal Hospital Following Protests

Authorities transferred three injured Kuki patients from RIMS in Imphal under tight security after days of intense public protests at the hospital.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 17 Jun 2026


Meghalaya

Meghalaya struggles to stem drug flow despite record seizures

Record drug seizures and new government missions in Meghalaya are failing to stop the influx of narcotics due to porous borders and rising local demand.

Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026

Garo Hills farmers join training to boost Muga silk production

A two-day workshop in Jengjal Bolbokgre trains farmers in scientific organic methods to increase the production of the region's signature Muga silk.

NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026

Coal Protest Leader Hospitalized After Two-Week Hunger Strike

Marshall SB Biam, president of the JCOMSWA, was hospitalized on the 16th day of an indefinite hunger strike demanding the resumption of coal mining operations.

NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026

Shillong Drivers Struggle with E20 Fuel Performance Issues

Shillong motorists report that E20 ethanol-blended petrol is damaging engines and reducing fuel efficiency, creating financial strain for local taxi drivers.

NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026


Mizoram

Mizoram Governor Urges Community Action Against Drug Abuse During YMA Anniversary

Mizoram Governor VK Singh praised the Young Mizo Association for its community service while calling for a unified effort to combat the state's drug crisis.

Ethan Ralte • 16 Jun 2026

Young Mizo Association Marks 91st Anniversary With Statewide Community Service

The Young Mizo Association celebrated its 91st anniversary across Mizoram with extensive volunteer work, charity efforts, and calls for social unity.

Chawngthu Fanai • 16 Jun 2026

Mizoram Governor Urges Community Action Against Drug Crisis

Mizoram Governor VK Singh called for collective efforts against drug abuse during the 91st anniversary celebrations of the Young Mizo Association.

Ethan Ralte • 15 Jun 2026

Security Forces Seize IED and Arrest Suspect in Mizoram

Assam Rifles and Aizawl Police intercepted an IED and arrested a suspect during a security operation in the Seling area of Mizoram on June 10.

Ethan Ralte • 15 Jun 2026


Nagaland

Chakhroma Youth Organisation issues 20-day ultimatum over Moava village dispute

The Chakhroma Youth Organisation has demanded government action against Moava village over land tax issues, threatening further agitation if ignored.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Jun 2026

Tribal Women Bodies Call for Justice Rally in Kohima

Tribal women in Kohima will march on June 19 to protest delays in a sexual harassment case involving IDAN officer Reny Wilfred.

Naro Jamir • 17 Jun 2026

Nagaland Excise Department Addresses Recruitment Disputes and Liquor Seizures

The Nagaland Excise Department has issued a formal response regarding recruitment challenges, recent liquor seizures, and alleged alcohol sales in Chümoukedima.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Jun 2026

Nagaland Leaders Condemn Assault on BJP Candidate During Wokha By-election

Nagaland's Deputy Chief Minister and the BJP have condemned an attack on candidate Mhomo Humtsoe during the Wokha by-election, calling for a peaceful vote.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Jun 2026


Sikkim

Former Sikkim Official Sentenced to Seven Years for POCSO Offense

Rabi Lal Limboo has been sentenced to seven years in prison under the POCSO Act for sexually assaulting a minor at his residence in Rangpo.

Riya Lepcha • 16 Jun 2026

Sikkim Reserves 20 Percent of Police Jobs for Agniveers

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has announced a 20 percent reservation in state police recruitment for veterans of the Agnipath military scheme.

Riya Lepcha • 16 Jun 2026

Centre aims to boost Sikkim's global orchid and medicinal plant exports

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje is pushing to turn Sikkim’s orchids and medicinal plants into global exports by strengthening local MSME sectors.

Aiden Bhutia • 16 Jun 2026

Sikkim Traders Praise Chief Minister for Resolving Licensing Issues

Sikkim's trading community lauds CM PS Golay for his swift intervention in clearing trade license renewal backlogs through a special three-day camp.

Aiden Bhutia • 16 Jun 2026


Tripura

Tripura Police Seize Over 200kg of Cannabis in South District Raid

Police in Tripura recovered 210.5 kilograms of dried cannabis hidden underground during a raid at a residential property in West Pipariakhola.

Nihar Jamatia • 17 Jun 2026

Tripura Minister Sudhangshu Das Targets Stronger SC Welfare Field Operations

Tripura Minister Sudhangshu Das is pushing for dedicated officers to improve the implementation of Scheduled Caste welfare schemes across the state.

Ayan Debbarma • 17 Jun 2026

Agartala Press Club Provides Financial Aid to Journalist Manish Debbarma

The Agartala Press Club has donated ₹50,000 to journalist Manish Debbarma to assist with surgery costs for a rare medical condition.

Nihar Jamatia • 17 Jun 2026

Supreme Court Orders Single-Phase Village Council Elections for September

The Supreme Court has mandated that Village Council elections take place in September in a single phase, a decision welcomed by Pradyot Debbarma.

Nihar Jamatia • 16 Jun 2026

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Editorial

The Rat-Hole Economy: Why Meghalaya's Coal Mafia Keeps Winning

The dynamite went off at 11 in the morning on February 5, 2026, in a rat-hole mine at Mynsngat-Thangsko, a village 22 kilometres from Khliehriat in East

NEWire Desk   •   17 Jun 2026

Citizen's Reports

Meghalaya

Shillong Drivers Struggle with E20 Fuel Performance Issues

Shillong motorists report that E20 ethanol-blended petrol is damaging engines and reducing fuel efficiency, creating financial strain for local taxi drivers.

NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026

Meghalaya

Aadhaar mandates blocking emergency healthcare for rural children in Meghalaya

The FKJGP is urging the Meghalaya government to end healthcare denials for children lacking Aadhaar cards, which are hindering access to vital medical services.

Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026

Meghalaya

Police investigate mysterious death of young couple in Shillong

The community is mourning the deaths of 21-year-old Simanta Hajong and 22-year-old Prinomi Hajong, who were found dead in a shed near their workplaces.

NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026

Meghalaya

Student Unions Challenge Official Suicide Finding in Meghalaya Deaths

Student unions reject police findings that two Hajong youths died by suicide, demanding a transparent investigation into the suspicious discovery of bodies.

NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026

Meghalaya

JICA Backs Major Highway Projects to Boost Meghalaya Economy

JICA is investing Rs 1,592 crore in three Meghalaya highway corridors to improve regional connectivity, trade with Bangladesh, and local job opportunities.

NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026

Meghalaya

NEHU Tura staff launch indefinite strike over long-standing pay grievances

Tura Campus Staff Welfare Association members have launched an indefinite protest, demanding pay parity and resolution of long-standing administrative issues.

NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026

Manipur

Injured Kuki Patients Moved from Imphal Hospital Following Protests

Authorities transferred three injured Kuki patients from RIMS in Imphal under tight security after days of intense public protests at the hospital.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 17 Jun 2026

Manipur

Questions Raised After Massive Security Operation in Konsakhul; Three Village Volunteers Taken by Security Forces

A large-scale security operation was carried out at Konsakhul (Konsaram) village in Kangpokpi district during the early hours of Wednesday, according to local

James M • 17 Jun 2026

Nagaland

Nagaland Leaders Condemn Assault on BJP Candidate During Wokha By-election

Nagaland's Deputy Chief Minister and the BJP have condemned an attack on candidate Mhomo Humtsoe during the Wokha by-election, calling for a peaceful vote.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Jun 2026

Nagaland

Nagaland Baptist Church Council Condemns Election Violence

The NBCC has denounced recent election-related violence in Nagaland, calling for legal accountability and urging elected officials to fulfill their campaign ple

Naro Jamir • 17 Jun 2026

Nagaland

Gauhati High Court Upholds Inner Line Permit Extension in Nagaland

The Gauhati High Court has dismissed petitions challenging the expansion of the Inner Line Permit system to Dimapur, Chümoukedima, and Niuland districts.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Jun 2026

Nagaland

Nagaland Launches Agarwood Policy to Boost Rural Economy

Nagaland is promoting agarwood cultivation as a major economic driver, aiming to create jobs and leverage the state's untapped natural resources.

Naro Jamir • 17 Jun 2026

Nagaland

Nagaland Governor Launches Digital Census 2027 Self-Enumeration

Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav has launched the state's Census 2027 self-enumeration process, urging residents to participate in the digital exercise.

Naro Jamir • 17 Jun 2026

Nagaland

By-Elections See High Turnout Amid Violence in Wokha

By-elections in Nagaland recorded high voter turnout across three wards, despite intermittent violence in Wokha that triggered prohibitory orders.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Jun 2026

Meghalaya

Meghalaya BJP Criticizes Dynastic Politics as a Threat to Meritocracy

Meghalaya BJP leaders are pushing against dynastic political structures, arguing that family inheritance undermines democratic merit and public service.

NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026

Meghalaya

Justice Katakey Committee Demands Closure of All Rat-Hole Mines in Meghalaya

The Katakey Committee has urged the Meghalaya government to permanently close all rat-hole coal mines to prevent further loss of human life and livestock.

NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026

Meghalaya

Justice Katakey Panel Calls for Verification of All South West Khasi Hills Coke Plants

The Katakey committee has ordered a physical verification of all coke oven plants in South West Khasi Hills following concerns over illegal coal sourcing.

NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026

Meghalaya

Meghalaya TMC Faces Uncertainty Amid National Party Crisis

Meghalaya TMC leaders remain in limbo as the party's central leadership battles a major rebellion and potential merger with the Indian National Congress.

NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026

Meghalaya

Jaintia Clan Elders Demand Codification of Matrilineal Laws by June 30

The Dorbar Ki Waheh Kur Ri Jaintia has set a June 30 deadline for the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council to enact laws protecting matrilineal traditions.

Walrik Marak • 17 Jun 2026

Meghalaya

Meghalaya Mandates Strict TDS Compliance to Prevent Revenue Loss

Meghalaya has ordered all government departments to enforce TDS rules on contracts to curb revenue leakage, holding individual officers liable for any failures.

NEWire Desk • 17 Jun 2026