#India

Meghalaya Wraps Electoral Roll Revision Ahead of August Draft

Meghalaya officials finalize enumeration for the 2026 electoral roll, targeting an August 5th publication after verifying over 2.3 million voter records.

Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026

ANSAM Accuses Indian Forces of Killing Naga Village Guard

The All Naga Students' Association blames Indian security forces for the death of 29-year-old guard Lanbimei Riamei and calls for community unity.

Naro Jamir • 30 Jul 2026

India-Myanmar Border Market Reopens at Pangsau Pass

The Pangsau Pass Border Haat in Arunachal Pradesh has resumed trade after a six-year closure to boost the local economy and regional cross-border ties.

Rinchen K • 30 Jul 2026

Eastern Konyak Union Donates to Mon Landslide Relief Fund

The Eastern Konyak Union of Myanmar visited Mon on July 28 to offer prayers and financial support to families affected by the recent deadly landslide.

Kiyeto Swu • 30 Jul 2026

Assam Reports Over 3,400 Hectares Occupied by Meghalaya

Assam officials claim Meghalaya occupies over 3,400 hectares of land as border disputes across four neighbouring states remain a point of heated contention.

NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026

Imphal West Launches Voter Roll Audit for 260,000 Records

Imphal West officials are verifying 2.6 lakh voter records to fix errors. The district is also processing hundreds of forms for displaced residents.

Diana Moirangthem • 29 Jul 2026

Peren Election Office Sets Special Intensive Revision Schedule

The Peren District Election Office has scheduled a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to run from August through November 2026.

Naro Jamir • 29 Jul 2026

Imphal West Launches Mass Voter Roll Audit

Imphal West officials are auditing 2.6 lakh voter records to fix errors during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 29 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Government Bans Public Felicitation for Ministers

Meghalaya officials have ordered a stop to all formal felicitation ceremonies for ministers at government events to streamline official proceedings.

NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026

Eastern Konyak Union Donates to Mon Landslide Relief Fund

The Eastern Konyak Union visited Mon to donate to landslide relief, honoring the enduring kinship between Konyak communities across the India-Myanmar border.

Naro Jamir • 29 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Election Officials Flag 1.5 Lakh Voters for Potential Purge

Meghalaya election authorities are cleaning voter rolls, flagging 1.5 lakh names for removal before the August 5 draft publication.

NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026

Assam Flood Death Toll Hits 75 as Government Boosts Relief Aid

Assam flood fatalities reach 75 as the state government expands financial aid and relaxes compensation rules for displaced families and students.

Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026

Sharmila Dhankar Wins Historic Gold for India in Glasgow

Sharmila Dhankar claimed India’s first-ever para-athletics Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women’s shot put F57 event in Glasgow.

NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026

Registration Opens for JNVST 2027 Class VI Entrance Exam

Registration is open for the Class VI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test. The exam takes place on November 28, 2026, with a July 31 deadline.

Kiyeto Swu • 29 Jul 2026

Guwahati Schools Top India in Adolescent Substance Use Risk

A new AIIMS-led study identifies Guwahati schools as the highest-risk sites for adolescent substance use among six Indian districts surveyed in 2025-26.

Timungpi Terang • 28 Jul 2026

Assam Flood Toll Hits 68 as Lawmakers Pledge Salary for Relief

Assam's flood death toll hits 68, with 71,223 people in 215 camps. Lawmakers donate one month's salary for relief as the state seeks central aid.

Bibar Daimary • 28 Jul 2026

Sikkim Reopens Nathu La Border Trade with China on August 1

India and China will restart border trade at Sikkim's Nathu La pass on August 1 after a six-year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Riya Lepcha • 28 Jul 2026

Manipur Civil Society Groups Push for Reconciliation to End Crisis

Civil society leaders met in Manipur to address the state's three-year conflict, emphasizing that rebuilding community trust is vital for lasting peace.

Diana Moirangthem • 28 Jul 2026

Noklak Health Officials Set World Hepatitis Day Screening

Noklak officials host free hepatitis screenings and vaccinations on July 28 to boost public health access across the district.

Naro Jamir • 28 Jul 2026

Pema Khandu Marks Ten Years as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister

Pema Khandu celebrates a decade as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister while Union Minister Kiren Rijiju credits his leadership for the state's rapid growth.

Rinchen K • 28 Jul 2026