#human rights
Global Groups Demand Assam Release Land Activist Pranab Doley
Thirty-seven global rights groups are calling for the release of activist Pranab Doley after Assam invoked the National Security Act against him.
Bibar Daimary • 19 Aug 2026
Tripura Rights Commission Demands Payout for Convict
The Tripura Human Rights Commission ordered officials to pay a convict 1.5 lakh rupees after his surgery, dropping other pending health complaints.
Ayan Debbarma • 19 Aug 2026
Tripura Rights Commission Demands Answers Over Police Misconduct Allegations
Tripura's rights commission is investigating Bishalgarh police for claims of illegal detention and forcing a man to pay off someone else's debt.
Ayan Debbarma • 19 Aug 2026
NPF Demands Justice For Six Nagas Killed In Manipur
The Naga People's Front is pushing for arrests after six people were killed in Manipur, citing government inaction over the past three months.
Naro Jamir • 17 Aug 2026
Manipur remembers anti-AFSPA activist Pebam Chittaranjan on 22nd anniversary
Students and residents marked the 22nd death anniversary of Pebam Chittaranjan, renewing calls to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Manipur.
Diana Moirangthem • 16 Aug 2026
Shillong Tibetans Shave Heads in Vigil for Self-Immolated Activist
Tibetans in Shillong gathered to mourn activist Lobga Rangzen and protest Chinese policies threatening their cultural identity and heritage.
Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026
LGBTQIA+ People Face Widespread Harassment in Arunachal Pradesh
A new survey shows most LGBTQIA+ people in Arunachal Pradesh hide their identities, face frequent harassment, and distrust local legal protections.
Rinchen K • 13 Aug 2026
Tibetan Activists in Gangtok Protest China’s Ethnic Unity Law
Activists in Gangtok marched against China's Ethnic Unity Law, demanding human rights and honoring the sacrifice of martyr Lobga Rangzen.
Aiden Bhutia • 8 Aug 2026
Gauhati High Court Strikes Down Jail Meeting Barriers for Detainees
Gauhati High Court rules detainees held under the National Security Act do not need District Magistrate approval to meet family or legal counsel.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Aug 2026
Nagaland Police Chief Urges End to Silence on Gender-Based Violence
Nagaland officials are pushing for more abuse reporting as One Stop Centres reveal 311 cases of violence handled during the 2025-2026 period.
Naro Jamir • 6 Aug 2026
Meghalaya High Court Bans NGOs from Holding Press Conferences at Police Stations
The Meghalaya High Court ordered a statewide ban on NGOs and political groups holding press briefings inside police stations after a lawyer was assaulted.
NEWire Desk • 4 Aug 2026
Jaintia Pressure Groups File FIRs After Violent Cement Project Hearing
Jaintia groups report state-backed violence and police brutality at a controversial Shree Cement project public hearing in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
Assam Government Faces Backlash Over NSA Detention of Activist Pranab Doley
Assam authorities slapped the NSA on activist Pranab Doley after he secured bail, drawing sharp criticism from political leaders and rights groups.
Timungpi Terang • 1 Aug 2026
Assam Activist Pranab Doley Held Under NSA After Bail
Assam authorities used the National Security Act to keep activist Pranab Doley in jail one day after a court granted him bail for a hotel protest.
Bibar Daimary • 1 Aug 2026
Tripura High Court Suspends Airport Police Station Officer Over Harassment Case
Tripura High Court orders the suspension of an Agartala police officer following allegations of inaction and harassment against a female complainant.
Nihar Jamatia • 30 Jul 2026
Mizoram Establishes First State Human Rights Commission
Mizoram has launched its first State Human Rights Commission to address abuse complaints following a mandate from the Gauhati High Court.
Chawngthu Fanai • 29 Jul 2026
Mizoram Establishes First Human Rights Commission
Mizoram sworn in its first State Human Rights Commission following a Gauhati High Court order to protect citizens' rights through an independent body.
Chawngthu Fanai • 29 Jul 2026
AAMSU Demands Probe Into Prisoner Death at Udalguri Jail
Officials found an undertrial prisoner dead in his Udalguri jail cell. The AAMSU is now calling for an independent investigation into the incident.
Bibar Daimary • 28 Jul 2026
CJP Demands Release of Protesters in Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar
The Cockroach Janta Party calls for the release of arrested protesters and withdrawal of FIRs, citing broken government promises in three states.
Timungpi Terang • 27 Jul 2026
Central Nagaland Tribes Council Calls Out Coercion in Kohima Census
The CNTC is demanding state government action to stop officials from threatening residents with the loss of services during the ongoing census in Kohima.
Kiyeto Swu • 25 Jul 2026
