#human rights

Gaurav Gogoi Demands Return of Two Women Expelled to Bangladesh

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi asks the Centre to locate two Nagaon women wrongly deported to Bangladesh while their legal cases were pending in court.

Bibar Daimary • 3 Oct 2026

Child Domestic Labor Persists Under Guise of Charity in Nagaland

Children in Nagaland are trapped in domestic labor, often under the guise of education. Advocates and unions are pushing for reform and strict enforcement.

Kiyeto Swu • 2 Oct 2026

Kuki-Zo Group Accuses NIA and State Forces of Biased Detentions

A Kuki-Zo group claims law enforcement is targeting their people with arbitrary detentions and warns that systemic oppression may spark a major conflict.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 30 Sep 2026

Human Rights Commission Probes Nagaland Spurious Liquor Deaths

The NSHRC ordered a probe into 20 deaths from suspected spurious liquor in Nagaland, demanding reports from state officials within four weeks.

Naro Jamir • 30 Sep 2026

Teachers Group Demands Probe Into Police Crackdown on Tripura Job Seekers

The Tripura Teachers' Association wants the Human Rights Commission to investigate police force used against TET-qualified protesters in Agartala.

Ayan Debbarma • 30 Sep 2026

Naga Students Federation Demands Removal of Assam Rifles Outpost

The NSF is demanding the immediate removal of an Assam Rifles outpost in Avakhung, citing civilian harassment and restricted access to basic services.

Naro Jamir • 24 Sep 2026

Manipur Youth Group Demands End to Civilian Attacks

The MIYC is calling for an immediate stop to violence against civilians in Manipur, citing international laws and the need for urgent humanitarian access.

Diana Moirangthem • 24 Sep 2026

NHRC Rapporteur Pushes for Drug Rehab and Youth Support in Mizoram

NHRC Special Rapporteur Sayeed Ahmed Baba is calling for better addiction services and human rights awareness during his visit to Mizoram's Saitual district.

Ethan Ralte • 23 Sep 2026

Supreme Court Rules Against Penalizing Vande Mataram Objectors

The Supreme Court says people who refuse to sing Vande Mataram on grounds of conscience should not face punishment under existing laws.

Kiyeto Swu • 23 Sep 2026

Pitt Rivers Museum to Return 39 Naga Ancestral Remains

Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum will repatriate 39 Naga ancestral remains, marking a major step in restorative justice and indigenous healing.

Naro Jamir • 21 Sep 2026

Kuki Inpi Denounces CRPF Arrests and Alleged Violence in Kangpokpi

Kuki Inpi Manipur demands the release of seven villagers arrested by CRPF in Kangpokpi amid rising tensions and deadly attacks by NSCN-IM.

Ranjana Devi • 20 Sep 2026

Arunachal Rights Group Demands Halt to Siang Dam Project

Human Rights of Arunachal backs protests against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, demanding independent safety reviews and community consultation.

Tani M • 18 Sep 2026

Tripura High Court Mandates Strict CCTV Surveillance in Police Stations

Tripura High Court orders all police stations to install and maintain CCTV systems following a custodial assault case involving an Agartala resident.

Ayan Debbarma • 17 Sep 2026

Kuki Students Group Demands NIA Probe Into Manipur Killings

Kuki students demand an NIA investigation into 26 civilian deaths in Manipur between March 2026 and September 2026 following a protest in New Delhi.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 17 Sep 2026

Gauhati High Court Orders Assam to Address Prison Crisis

The Gauhati High Court has demanded answers from the Assam government regarding HIV outbreaks, overcrowding, and suicides inside state prison facilities.

Timungpi Terang • 16 Sep 2026

Chakma Community Member Calls for Dialogue on Arunachal Pradesh Belonging

An anonymous Chakma author urges reconciliation and dialogue in Arunachal Pradesh to address decades of tension over land, identity, and documentation.

Tani M • 11 Sep 2026

Meghalaya High Court Slams Illegal Detention of Foreign Nationals

Meghalaya High Court demands answers after finding 28 foreign nationals remain in jail despite serving their full sentences.

Walrik Marak • 11 Sep 2026

High Court Finds 17 Foreigners Illegally Held in Shillong Jail

Meghalaya High Court judges discovered 17 foreigners still held in Shillong jail after serving their full sentences, prompting an urgent legal probe.

NEWire Desk • 10 Sep 2026

Gauhati High Court Orders Assam to Pay Compensation for Wrongful Expulsion

The Gauhati High Court ordered Assam to pay Rs 2 lakh to a man after his wife was wrongfully deported to Bangladesh without notice or legal recourse.

Bibar Daimary • 9 Sep 2026

Tangkhul Naga Long Threatens Protest Over Ambrose Freebird FIR

Tangkhul Naga Long demands a fair probe for educator Ambrose Freebird following his arrest over social media posts concerning Manipur's Naga community.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 9 Sep 2026