#India

Assam Flood Death Toll Hits 41 as Relief Efforts Intensify

Assam faces catastrophic floods impacting 9 lakh people. CM Sarma reports 41 deaths, while a central team arrives to assess record-breaking damage.

Timungpi Terang • 23 Jul 2026

Religious Leaders Train in Conflict Resolution Techniques

Forty-five Indian religious leaders completed a specialized training program in Dimapur to master peacebuilding and mediation skills.

Kiyeto Swu • 23 Jul 2026

Kamrup Officials Launch 24-Hour Flood Response as Assam Crisis Grows

Kamrup district officials have launched a 24/7 flood response team, opening relief camps and canceling staff leave as water levels rise across the region.

Timungpi Terang • 22 Jul 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Cuts 169,459 Voters in Electoral Roll Purge

Arunachal Pradesh’s electoral roll dropped nearly 170,000 names after a recent verification drive. The final list is expected this September.

Rinchen K • 22 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Rural Tap Water Coverage Hits 84 Percent

Meghalaya's rural tap water coverage rose from 0.7 to 84 percent since 2019. The state launched the Jal Utsav campaign to ensure long-term water security.

Walrik Marak • 22 Jul 2026

Manipur Groups Demand End to Kuki Militant Truce

Indigenous groups call for the cancellation of a key militant truce in Manipur, citing ongoing violence and a lack of justice for civilian victims.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 22 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Singer Kitkupar Nongsiej Wins Three Gold Medals at WCOPA 2026

Meghalaya singer Kitkupar Nongsiej secured three gold medals and two bronze at the 2026 World Championships of Performing Arts in Las Vegas.

Walrik Marak • 22 Jul 2026

Monsoon Floods Ravage North India as Death Toll Climbs

Monsoon rains have left dozens dead and thousands displaced across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir as rescue efforts continue.

Timungpi Terang • 22 Jul 2026

Supreme Court Probes Delays in Assam NRC Appeals and ID Issuance

The Supreme Court has issued notices over delays in the Assam NRC, as officials face pressure to provide identity cards and processing for the excluded.

Timungpi Terang • 22 Jul 2026

Religious Leaders Urged to Combat Polarization Through Dialogue

Religious leaders gathered in Dimapur to sharpen peacebuilding skills and learn methods to bridge deep social divides across India.

Naro Jamir • 22 Jul 2026

Assam Engineer Ved Prakash Leads Development of India's First Private Orbital Rocket

Guwahati-born engineer Ved Prakash helped launch India's first private orbital rocket, Vikram-1, marking a major milestone for the nation's space industry.

Bibar Daimary • 21 Jul 2026

Nagaland Tightens Ration Card Rules for Non-Indigenous Residents

Nagaland has introduced new documentation rules for non-indigenous ration card applicants to ensure no dual benefits are claimed under the GHH scheme.

Kiyeto Swu • 21 Jul 2026

Tripura BJP Overhauls State Committee in Major Reshuffle

The Tripura BJP has announced a massive leadership shake-up, naming new heads for all frontal wings and revamping the state committee effectively immediately.

Nihar Jamatia • 21 Jul 2026

Manipur Cybercrime Cases Drop to Five in 2024

Manipur recorded only five cybercrime cases in 2024, the lowest in the Northeast, though experts warn that low official numbers may hide real threats.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 21 Jul 2026

Supreme Court Probes Delays in Assam NRC Appeals

The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and Assam over the lack of an appeal process for 1.9 million people excluded from the state's citizenship list.

Bibar Daimary • 21 Jul 2026

Assam Flood Crisis Intensifies as Death Toll Reaches Ten

Severe flooding across 16 Assam districts leaves 3.6 lakh people impacted, 10 dead, and two missing as rescue teams ramp up operations.

Timungpi Terang • 21 Jul 2026

BIMSTEC Nations Finalize Plan to Block Financial Crime

BIMSTEC nations met in Shillong to adopt new strategies for tracking money laundering and cutting off terror financing across the region.

NEWire Desk • 20 Jul 2026

Assam Flood Crisis Intensifies as Death Toll Hits Ten

Severe flooding across Assam has displaced thousands, killed ten people, and triggered a major rescue response involving the Indian Army and NDRF.

Bibar Daimary • 20 Jul 2026

India and China to Reopen Nathula Pass Trade on August 1

Trade resumes at Nathula Pass on August 1, 2026, after a six-year break. The move follows high-level talks and promises a boost for Sikkim's border economy.

Riya Lepcha • 20 Jul 2026

Mon District Wraps Up Week-Long Family Planning Drive

Mon district health officials completed a week-long family planning campaign on July 18, reaching hundreds of mothers with contraceptives and medical services.

Kiyeto Swu • 20 Jul 2026