Opinion


More Than a Referral Hospital: CIHSR Dimapur - Christian Healthcare, Education and Compassion in Nagaland

Like many people across North East India, I had long known the Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR), Dimapur, simply as the "Referral

Meyu Changkiri • 26 Jul 2026

Beyond Special Days: A Reflection on Church Stewardship and Keeping Christ at the Centre

Every year, churches across the world observe occasions such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, Children's Sunday, Youth Sunday, and other special events. These

Meyu Changkiri • 18 Jul 2026

From the 1990s to 2026: Why the Kuki Community Failed to Coexist Peacefully with other indigenous Communities?

The history of Manipur’s hill areas is a record of deep-rooted ethnic friction, marked by a systematic pattern of territorial aggression, shifting narratives,

Dirinamai Liangchi • 30 Jun 2026

More Than a Referral Hospital: CIHSR Dimapur - Christian Healthcare, Education and Compassion in Nagaland

Like many people across North East India, I had long known the Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR), Dimapur, simply as the "Referral

Meyu Changkiri • 26 Jul 2026

Beyond Special Days: A Reflection on Church Stewardship and Keeping Christ at the Centre

Every year, churches across the world observe occasions such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, Children's Sunday, Youth Sunday, and other special events. These

Meyu Changkiri • 18 Jul 2026

From the 1990s to 2026: Why the Kuki Community Failed to Coexist Peacefully with other indigenous Communities?

The history of Manipur’s hill areas is a record of deep-rooted ethnic friction, marked by a systematic pattern of territorial aggression, shifting narratives,

Dirinamai Liangchi • 30 Jun 2026

The Leilon-Kuki village Atrocity: A call for justice and punishment of the perpetrators

We Naga returned the 14 Kuki individuals safely and unharmed, but the Leilon-Kuki villagers returned with human bodies cut into pieces and some heads were

W Charengna • 28 Jun 2026

The Church, the Gun, and the Ballot: Why Mizoram Cleans Its Elections and Nagaland Cannot

In February 2023, the Mizoram People’s Forum (MPF) deployed over 2,000 volunteers across polling booths to monitor elections for the state assembly, operating

Angam Niumai • 22 Jun 2026


Arunachal

Arunachal MP Opens Inaugural North East Sports Meet in Delhi

Rajya Sabha MP Nabam Tagak launched the 2026 North East Sports Meet in Delhi on July 31 to promote athletic talent and national unity.

Rinchen K • 1 Aug 2026

Arunachal CM Pushes for Regional Unity on Child Protection

Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu urges Northeast states to unite against child trafficking, cyber threats, and abuse at the 2026 Tawang convention.

Tani M • 31 Jul 2026

Arunachal MP Opens First North East Sports Meet in Delhi

MP Nabam Tagak launched the North East Sports Meet in Delhi on July 31. The event unites regional athletes to promote unity and future sporting success.

Rinchen K • 31 Jul 2026

Modi pledges federal support for flood-hit Arunachal and Nagaland

Prime Minister Modi met with MPs to coordinate relief efforts as heavy rains and landslides ravage Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and parts of Assam.

Rinchen K • 31 Jul 2026


Assam Premier League kicks off tomorrow despite ongoing flood crisis

Assam Premier League starts August 1, but BCCI officials ask the ACA to drop grand festivities as the state continues its recovery from recent floods.

Timungpi Terang • 1 Aug 2026

Assam Flood Death Toll Hits 82 as Recovery Efforts Begin

Assam flood deaths rose to 82 as recovery begins. Authorities report 1.92 lakh people still affected, with new financial aid for survivors.

Timungpi Terang • 1 Aug 2026

Flood Victims Hold Final Rites on Assam Roadside

Families in Assam forced out by floods hold Hindu and Muslim death rituals on a roadside with help from the local community and Bir Lachit Sena.

Bibar Daimary • 1 Aug 2026

Outrage as rare golden langur dies from electrocution in Assam

Local residents threaten to block a national highway after a rare golden langur died from electrocution in Assam's Bongaigaon district on Friday.

Bibar Daimary • 31 Jul 2026


Manipur

Kangpokpi Displaced Families Demand Overdue Payments

Thousands of displaced people in Kangpokpi protested against delayed government aid, setting a five-day deadline for unpaid July relief funds.

Ratan Singh • 1 Aug 2026

Flash floods swamp Manipur town; man missing

Heavy rain flooded Churachandpur district, submerging homes and roads. One man remains missing after being swept away by the swollen Lanva River.

Ranjana Devi • 31 Jul 2026

Jadumani Singh Punches Ticket to Commonwealth Games Boxing Final

Manipur boxer Mandengbam Jadumani Singh reached the 55kg Commonwealth Games final after beating Namibia's Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb in the semifinals.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 31 Jul 2026

United Naga Council Condemns Deadly Security Raids in Noney

The United Naga Council slams security forces for a July 29 operation in Noney that killed a village guard, calling for an immediate end to militarization.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 31 Jul 2026


Meghalaya

West Asia conflict stalls Meghalaya Assembly project

Meghalaya's new Assembly building faces delays as the West Asia conflict halts essential material imports, forcing a wait on final installation.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026

VPP Youth Wing Retracts Accusations Against Ampareen Lyngdoh

The VPP youth wing dropped recruitment scam claims against Ampareen Lyngdoh after a High Court ruling, but still hit her record on education.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Government Defends Khyndai Lad Vendor Relocation Plan

West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh says the Khyndai Lad vendor relocation project prioritizes organized urban space and proper rehabilitation for hawkers.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Endurance walker leads 150-km anti-drug campaign in Mawlai

Welkin Stone Shadap is leading a 150-km awareness walk through Mawlai schools to warn students about the dangers of drug addiction.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026


Mizoram

Mizoram Political Parties Demand Voter Roll Deadline Extension

Mizoram political parties are pushing for extended voter roll deadlines and tougher scrutiny to block fraudulent registrations in the state.

Ethan Ralte • 31 Jul 2026

Mizoram Chief Minister Sets Sights on FIFA Futsal World Cup

CM Lalduhoma urged Mizoram's futsal players to aim for international glory following Tlangnuam Futsal Club's recent national championship win.

Chawngthu Fanai • 31 Jul 2026

AIR Aizawl Marks 60 Years of Broadcasting

Mizoram officials celebrated the 60th anniversary of AIR Aizawl, honoring its role in preserving local culture and providing reliable news to the public.

Chawngthu Fanai • 31 Jul 2026

Mizoram Teachers Suspend Protests After State Promises Review of School Rules

Mizoram teachers suspended an eight-day strike against new school regulations after the state government agreed to review their demands on August 12.

Ethan Ralte • 30 Jul 2026


Nagaland

Nagaland centralizes disaster relief after floods and landslides

Nagaland authorities have centralized all flood and landslide relief operations to ensure aid reaches affected families without duplication or delay.

Naro Jamir • 1 Aug 2026

NSS Festival Wraps Up in Nagaland with Call for Youth Empowerment

Over 300 volunteers from eight states gathered in Nagaland for a five-day NSS festival focused on building a modernized and empowered India by 2047.

Kiyeto Swu • 1 Aug 2026

Nepali Baptist Church Kohima Marks 50 Years of Service

Nepali Baptist Church Kohima kicked off its golden jubilee celebrations in Midland, Kohima, honoring fifty years of faith and community growth.

Kiyeto Swu • 1 Aug 2026

Nagaland Social Welfare Dept Trains Supervisors to Tighten Scheme Oversight

Nagaland Social Welfare officials met in Kohima on July 31 to sharpen supervisory skills and improve delivery of state and national welfare programs.

Naro Jamir • 1 Aug 2026


NEWire Magazine

From Prisoner to Power: How Rani Gaidinliu Refused to Let a Patriarchal Empire Erase Her People's Future

"The untold story of Rani Gaidinliu, the Naga teenager who led a spiritual and political rebellion against British rule, spent 15 years in prison, and built an

NEWire Desk • 22 Jul 2026

Som Kamei's Book Restores a Forgotten Freedom Fighter: The Many Lives of Rani Gaidinliu

Som Kamei's meticulously researched biography restores Rani Gaidinliu to India's freedom narrative while examining tribal identity, Heraka, and unresolved

NEWire Desk • 7 Jul 2026

The Greatest Battle in British History Was Won by Men They Called Savage 'Naga Head-Hunters'

In the spring of 1944, a small hill station in the Naga Hills became the fulcrum on which the fate of the Indian subcontinent balanced. Kohima, a ridge town at

NEWire Desk • 23 Jun 2026

Before Phizo: The Prophet Who Raised the First Naga Army

In a brief span, he built a religious reform movement, raised an army of 500, sent spears across Naga territory seeking alliances, and declared a Naga Raj.

Angam Niumai • 23 Jun 2026


Sikkim

Sikkim Governor Mathur Marks Two Years in Office

Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur celebrates two years in office. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang praised his leadership and public engagement efforts.

Aiden Bhutia • 31 Jul 2026

Sikkim MP Presses PM Modi for Tribal Status and Infrastructure Upgrades

Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba met PM Modi to demand tribal status for 12 communities, new education hubs, and better road and air connectivity for the state.

Aiden Bhutia • 30 Jul 2026

Three Cops Suspended After Detainee Dies in Sikkim Lock-Up

Three police officers are suspended after a detainee died by suicide in a Gangtok station. A judicial inquiry into the July 29 death is underway.

Riya Lepcha • 29 Jul 2026

Indian Army Hosts High Altitude Football Tournament in Sikkim

The Indian Army and local organizers launched a high-altitude football tournament at 13,000 feet in Sikkim, concluding on Independence Day.

Riya Lepcha • 29 Jul 2026


Tripura

Asmita Dey Secures India's First Ever Commonwealth Games Judo Gold

Tripura's Asmita Dey won India's first-ever Commonwealth Games judo gold in Glasgow, defeating Canada's Heidi Quach 2-1 in the 48kg final.

Ayan Debbarma • 31 Jul 2026

Tripura Chief Minister Launches 178 Crore Project Suite

Manik Saha launched 178 crore in projects in South Tripura, touting 1.29 lakh crore in investment proposals following a successful business summit.

Nihar Jamatia • 31 Jul 2026

Tripura Police Officers Suspended Over Failure to File Victim's FIR

Authorities suspended two Tripura police officers after they failed to register a widow's FIR regarding a domestic dispute and harassed the victim.

Ayan Debbarma • 31 Jul 2026

South Tripura Hospital Launches ICU and CCU Services

South Tripura District Hospital in Santirbazar added ICU and CCU services to treat critical patients locally, cutting down on long-distance medical referrals.

Nihar Jamatia • 31 Jul 2026

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Editorial

Assam Floods: Why 75 Years of Failed Policies Keep the State Drowning

"Assam floods every year. Why doesn't the solution, and who is to blame? An investigation into 75 years of institutional failure, unutilised funds, and a

NEWire Desk   •   1 Aug 2026

Legislative Powers or Nothing: Why The NTC's Opposition Guts the Very Soul of the FNTA in Nagaland

"NEWire.in editorial on FNTA's demand of legislative powers. Without which, the FNTA is toothless, not a true autonomous authority. The NTC is explicitly and

NEWire Desk   •   31 Jul 2026

₹10 Crore for 40,000 Refugees: Why Mizoram's Indigenous Tribes Are at Breaking Point

"NEWire.in's editorial argues that indigenous tribal communities deserve institutional protection, not just hospitality. Six recommendations. One warning. Read

NEWire Desk   •   29 Jul 2026

Arunachal's Silent Drug Crisis: Why an Entire Generation may be Slipping Away

A young man in a remote Arunachal Pradesh village slips into opioid dependence. His family, bound by the quiet shame that still surrounds addiction in

NEWire Desk   •   28 Jul 2026

Why Many Remote Villages in Tribal Hill Districts of Manipur Still Lacks Road Connectivity

"An editorial analysis of why no institution in Manipur's tribal hill areas possesses a statutory duty to provide intra-village roads, and how the

NEWire Desk   •   27 Jul 2026

Citizen's Reports

Meghalaya

Endurance walker leads 150-km anti-drug campaign in Mawlai

Welkin Stone Shadap is leading a 150-km awareness walk through Mawlai schools to warn students about the dangers of drug addiction.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya

Meghalaya Targets Ten More Traffickers for Detention

Meghalaya authorities plan to detain ten drug traffickers under the PIT NDPS Act to curb narcotics trade and protect youth from substance abuse.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya

John Abraham Demands Crackdown on Narcotics Kingpins in Meghalaya

Actor John Abraham calls for dismantling drug networks in Meghalaya, while the state launches a new anti-substance abuse initiative called Pulse of the Hills.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya

Meghalaya Assembly sets five-day Autumn session

Meghalaya’s assembly will meet from August 24 to 28. Lawmakers plan to formalize the state's opposition to uranium mining during the brief session.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya

Arunachal Chief Minister Ranks Among India's Wealthiest Politicians

An ADR report ranks Pema Khandu as India's fourth-richest chief minister, while Conrad Sangma holds significantly fewer assets.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya

Shillong’s New Bus Fleet Wins Over Commuters

Meghalaya’s Ka Bos Jong Ngi initiative brings reliable, air-conditioned bus travel to Shillong as riders praise the service's efficiency and comfort.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya

Minister Lyngdoh Defends Shillong Ropeway Amid Protests

Cabinet Minister Paul Lyngdoh defends the Shillong Ropeway Project, claiming all environmental checks passed before work started on the state venture.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya

Police Arrest Four Vigilantes After Lawyer Paraded Through Shillong

Police arrested four HNYF members for parading an accused lawyer, while the High Court probes police inaction and systemic surveillance failures in Meghalaya.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya

Man killed, woman wounded in West Khasi Hills stabbing

An unidentified attacker killed 60-year-old Elbin Kharbani and critically wounded Seldaris Kharsyntiew during a home invasion in West Khasi Hills.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya

NEHU Student Union Rejects HYC Demand to Oust Acting Vice-Chancellor

The NEHU student union has criticized the HYC for demanding the resignation of acting VC Prof. Saroj Kanta Barik, calling for continued campus stability.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya

KSU and HYC slam Shree Cement hearing as rigged

KSU and HYC leaders call East Jaintia Hills public hearing a sham, alleging authorities used blockades and detentions to silence project opponents.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya

Northeast Leaders Fight Proposed FCRA Bill Asset Seizure

Northeast regional leaders and church groups are fighting the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, fearing government seizure of hospitals, schools, and charities.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya

135th Durand Cup Kicks Off at JN Stadium

The 135th Durand Cup football tournament held its opening ceremony on Friday at the JN Stadium in Polo with a vibrant performance by local artists.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya

Woman Gives Birth on Road During Pro-Cement Project Blockade

A woman delivered her baby in an ambulance after cement project supporters blocked a road, forcing her to trek across a trench for medical care.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya

Police and Protesters Clash at Meghalaya Mining Hearing

Tear gas and road blockades marred a Shree Cement project hearing in Meghalaya as officials and local groups spar over the project's legitimacy.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Nagaland

Nagaland Social Welfare Dept Trains Supervisors to Tighten Scheme Oversight

Nagaland Social Welfare officials met in Kohima on July 31 to sharpen supervisory skills and improve delivery of state and national welfare programs.

Naro Jamir • 1 Aug 2026

Nagaland

ENSF Calls for Aid After Deadly Mon Landslide Destroys Schools

The Eastern Naga Students' Federation is urging the Nagaland government to fund repairs after a landslide in Mon district killed nine people.

Naro Jamir • 1 Aug 2026

Nagaland

Don Bosco Kohima Students Showcase Science and Art Innovations

Don Bosco Higher Secondary School in Kohima hosted its annual exhibition, featuring 1,100 students presenting innovative projects and scientific models.

Kiyeto Swu • 1 Aug 2026

Nagaland

St John School Opens New Sanitation Facilities in Kiusam

St John School in Kiusam recently installed a new hand wash station and upgraded its urinal sheds to improve student health and hygiene standards.

Naro Jamir • 1 Aug 2026

Nagaland

Mount Moriah School Claims Top Honors at Mokokchung Table Tennis Tournament

Fifty-nine students competed in the 12th MDTTA Interschool Table Tennis Tournament in Mokokchung, which ended on July 30 with Mount Moriah winning big.

Kiyeto Swu • 1 Aug 2026