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Nagaland Government Moves to Resolve RMSA Teacher Pay Dispute
Nagaland officials committed to cabinet action on RMSA pay while the High Court issued rulings on employee regularisation and pension disputes.
Naro Jamir • 23 Aug 2026
Manipur Lawyers Urge Protesters to Spare Courts
The All Manipur Bar Association wants the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation to exempt the judiciary from ongoing protest actions.
Ratan Singh • 20 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Update: Secretariat Build Ahead of Schedule as Local Agencies Launch Key Drives
The Meghalaya Secretariat project eyes a 2027 finish as the state tackles cable clutter, fishery protections, and prosecutor training across the region.
Walrik Marak • 20 Aug 2026
Tripura High Court Orders Immediate Child Care Leave for Teacher
The Tripura High Court ordered the state to grant a teacher one year of child care leave, striking down restrictive departmental policies.
Ayan Debbarma • 20 Aug 2026
Dibrugarh School Crisis Sparks Inquiry and Court Freeze
Dibrugarh authorities are investigating the Marwari Education Foundation as a court blocks funds amid allegations of fraud and leadership resignations.
Timungpi Terang • 19 Aug 2026
Gauhati High Court Delays Nagaland Indigenous Certificate Hearing
The Gauhati High Court pushed back the hearing on Nagaland's indigenous inhabitant certificates to August 19, awaiting a state affidavit.
Naro Jamir • 14 Aug 2026
Nagaland Legal Services Tackles Backlog with Mediation Training
Nagaland legal authorities are training community mediators to manage over 4,600 pending court cases and a rising number of drug-related crimes.
Kiyeto Swu • 13 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Bar Associations Demand Advocate General Sacking
Meghalaya lawyers issued a one-week ultimatum to the Chief Minister to fire Advocate General Amit Kumar over allegations of defamation and cronyism.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
Meghalaya High Court Orders Federal Agencies to Address Stray Dog Menace
Meghalaya High Court has added federal agencies to a stray dog case, demanding compliance with Supreme Court orders to manage animal populations.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Nagaland Legal Authorities Release 12 Prisoners
Nagaland legal authorities secured the release of 12 prisoners following quarterly review meetings held across the state to evaluate inmate status.
Kiyeto Swu • 31 Jul 2026
Manipur High Court Blocks Waqf Board Formation
The Manipur High Court has barred the state from finalizing the Waqf Board's constitution without judicial approval amid a legal challenge over membership.
Diana Moirangthem • 30 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
NGT Shuts Down Nalbari Brick Kiln and Stone Crusher Over Environment Violations
The NGT has ordered a Nalbari brick kiln and stone crusher to stop operations until they secure mandatory environmental clearances and legal permits.
Timungpi Terang • 27 Jul 2026
Tripura High Court Clears Pharma Firm of Criminal Charges
The Tripura High Court quashed a criminal case against Innova Captab, citing major procedural failures by authorities in testing a substandard drug.
Ayan Debbarma • 23 Jul 2026
Gauhati High Court Sets August Date for Zubeen Garg Murder Case Hearings
The Gauhati High Court sets August 13 for Zubeen Garg case hearings, addressing petitions from Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddhartha Sharma, and Mahabir Aqua.
Timungpi Terang • 23 Jul 2026
Tripura High Court Quashes Criminal Case Against Drug Maker
The Tripura High Court dismissed criminal charges against Innova Captab, citing procedural failures by regulators under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Ayan Debbarma • 22 Jul 2026
Gauhati High Court Issues Final Deadline to Nagaland Government Over Residency Certificates
The Gauhati High Court gave the Nagaland government until August 12 to file an affidavit regarding controversial indigenous inhabitant certificate rules.
Kiyeto Swu • 22 Jul 2026
Assam Courts Face Backlog of 5.75 Lakh Pending Cases
Assam reports over 575,000 pending court cases as 40 judge positions sit vacant. The government is pushing to fill gaps and clear the heavy legal backlog.
Bibar Daimary • 22 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Challenges Bail for Woman Accused in Honeymoon Murder
The Supreme Court gave Sonam Raghuvanshi two options: surrender or face a merits hearing in the case of her husband's 2025 murder in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 22 Jul 2026
Tripura High Court Acquits Pair in 2018 Murder Case
The Tripura High Court overturned a conviction in a 2018 murder case, citing insufficient evidence and flaws in the original police investigation.
Ayan Debbarma • 18 Jul 2026
