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Arunachal Pradesh Honors 23 Citizens on 80th Independence Day

Arunachal Pradesh recognized 23 state awardees and top police officials during 80th Independence Day celebrations to honor public service excellence.

Tani M • 15 Aug 2026

NSCN (IM) Leader Demands Political Negotiator for Peace Talks

NSCN (IM) leader VS Atem insists a government minister must lead peace talks, rejecting intelligence officials for the high-stakes negotiations.

Naro Jamir • 15 Aug 2026

Pradyot Debbarma Urges Rapid Border Infrastructure Build-up

Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Debbarma says India must accelerate border infrastructure to compete with China and improve frontier living conditions.

NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026

Mizoram Governor Reflects on Partition Impact on Zo-Chin People

Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh marked Partition Horrors Remembrance Day by addressing the historical division of the Zo-Chin community.

Chawngthu Fanai • 14 Aug 2026

Opposition leaders link northeast floods to illegal coal mining

Assam opposition leaders blame coal mining for regional floods, challenging state government narratives regarding the causes of the July 19 disaster.

Timungpi Terang • 14 Aug 2026

Nagaland Christian Forum Calls for National Prayer Vigils

The Nagaland Joint Christian Forum is urging Christians across India to hold public prayer vigils to address social injustice and seek reconciliation.

Kiyeto Swu • 14 Aug 2026

Nagaland Governor Yadav Urges Unity Before India's 80th Independence Day

Governor Nand Kishore Yadav called for Nagaland to unite beyond tribal and religious divides in his address ahead of the 80th Independence Day.

Kiyeto Swu • 14 Aug 2026

BSF Honors 67 Personnel for Bravery and Service on Independence Day

The BSF awarded 67 medals, including 20 for a deadly anti-Maoist strike in Chhattisgarh, to mark the 80th Independence Day celebrations.

Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026

Himanta Biswa Sarma Marks Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma vowed to protect India while commemorating the lives lost during the violent 1947 Partition of the country.

Bibar Daimary • 14 Aug 2026

Barpeta Marks Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

Barpeta officials gathered on August 14 to honor victims of the 1947 Partition, screening documentaries and calling for national unity and peace.

Timungpi Terang • 14 Aug 2026

Five Tripura Police Officers Awarded for Meritorious Service

Five Tripura Police personnel will receive medals for meritorious service during the 2026 Independence Day honors as part of a nationwide award list.

Nihar Jamatia • 14 Aug 2026

Seven Manipur Police Officers Receive Independence Day Honors

Seven Manipur Police officers earned prestigious national medals for service on Independence Day 2026. The state force announced the awards August 14.

Diana Moirangthem • 14 Aug 2026

Nagaland Readies for 80th Independence Day Celebrations

Nagaland prepares for Independence Day as CM Neiphiu Rio readies to hoist the national flag at the Secretariat Plaza in Kohima on August 15.

Naro Jamir • 14 Aug 2026

North-East LPG Connections Drop by 2.2 Million After Crackdown

Officials slashed 2.2 million North-East LPG connections to stop fuel theft. A new composite cylinder aims to curb shortages and improve safety standards.

Naro Jamir • 13 Aug 2026

Rahul Gandhi Alleges China Blocking Indian Patrols in Arunachal Pradesh

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi claims China is blocking Indian troops in Arunachal Pradesh, accusing the government of hiding the border encroachment.

Rinchen K • 13 Aug 2026

BSNL Launches New Independence Day Data and Fiber Plans

BSNL is marking India's 80th Independence Day with a new one-rupee data plan, high-speed fiber offers, and free mobile television services for customers.

Naro Jamir • 13 Aug 2026

NEISSR Student Ajit Rajagopal Joins Global Peace Forum in Benin

NEISSR student Ajit Rajagopal joined a global peacebuilding summit in Benin this August to discuss nonviolence and sustainable economic development.

Kiyeto Swu • 12 Aug 2026

Central Team Surveys Monsoon Damage in Nagaland

An inter-ministerial team reviewed Nagaland's monsoon flood crisis after heavy rains killed 11 people and severed road access to several districts.

Naro Jamir • 12 Aug 2026

China Claims Border Stability Despite Tensions in Arunachal Pradesh

China labels the Indian border stable despite fresh reports of military activity and naming disputes regarding the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Rinchen K • 12 Aug 2026

Tripura Police Ranks First Nationally for NATGRID Usage

Tripura Police leads all Indian states in NATGRID usage for June 2026, marking a major milestone for the force's intelligence-led policing efforts.

Nihar Jamatia • 12 Aug 2026