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Four states occupy over 82,000 hectares of Assam land
Assam officials report that four neighboring states currently occupy 82,751 hectares of its territory amid ongoing border disputes.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026
Geopolitical Shifts Fuel Drug Crisis in Northeast India
Meghalaya adviser Paul Lyngdoh links the region's rising drug trafficking crisis to geopolitical shifts in Myanmar and the Golden Triangle.
NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026
₹10 Crore for 40,000 Refugees: Why Mizoram's Indigenous Tribes Are at Breaking Point
"NEWire.in's editorial argues that indigenous tribal communities deserve institutional protection, not just hospitality. Six recommendations. One warning. Read
NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026
Arunachal's Silent Drug Crisis: Why an Entire Generation may be Slipping Away
A young man in a remote Arunachal Pradesh village slips into opioid dependence. His family, bound by the quiet shame that still surrounds addiction in
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
Northeast International Fashion Week Marks Decade of Sustainable Style
Northeast International Fashion Week celebrated ten years with a focus on sustainable design and regional handloom traditions in its latest edition.
Timungpi Terang • 27 Jul 2026
IMD Issues Heavy Rain Warning Across Northeast India
The IMD warns of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across Nagaland and the Northeast from July 26 through early August as monsoon conditions intensify.
Kiyeto Swu • 27 Jul 2026
Buyer-Seller Meet Wraps Up in Shillong to Boost Northeast Agriculture
The National Buyer-Seller Meet in Shillong concluded Saturday, aiming to link local agricultural producers with new markets and boost regional trade.
NEWire Desk • 27 Jul 2026
United Christian Forum Rallies Northeast MPs to Oppose FCRA Bill
The United Christian Forum is urging Northeast MPs to block the 2026 FCRA amendment, calling the bill draconian and a threat to charitable organizations.
Kiyeto Swu • 26 Jul 2026
Arunachal Minister Calls for Peace in Assam Border Dispute
Arunachal Minister Mama Natung is pushing for dialogue with Assam to resolve long-standing border tensions, urging residents to maintain peace.
Tani M • 26 Jul 2026
Women Artisans Gather in Shillong to Boost Northeast Craft Market
Shillong hosts a two-day national meet connecting women artisans with investors to transform regional heritage crafts into sustainable businesses.
Walrik Marak • 25 Jul 2026
Scientists Name New Ginger Lily Species After Zubeen Garg
Botanists named a new ginger lily species Hedychium zubeengargianum to honor the late Assamese music legend and environmental advocate Zubeen Garg.
Bibar Daimary • 24 Jul 2026
Mizoram Rural Bank Hits 10,000 Crore Business Mark
Mizoram Rural Bank hit a 10,656 crore milestone, marking its status as the fastest-growing regional bank in the Northeast for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Ethan Ralte • 21 Jul 2026
NTA and ZTO Push for Mandatory Certified Tour Guides in Northeast
The Nagaland Tourism Association and Ziro Tourism Organisation are calling for mandatory certified local guides to boost Northeast tourism standards.
Naro Jamir • 21 Jul 2026
Sivasish Biswas Launches Memoir at Assam University
PenThrill released its 123rd book, a memoir by Pro-Vice Chancellor Sivasish Biswas, during Assam University’s 20th Foundation Day in Diphu.
Kiyeto Swu • 20 Jul 2026
Nagaland and Arunachal Tourism Groups Demand Mandatory Local Guides
Tourism leaders in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh want mandatory certified local guides to boost Northeast tourism and create sustainable jobs.
Naro Jamir • 20 Jul 2026
Youth Congress Presses Parliament to Cut Northeast Airfares
Tarh Johny of the IYC wants Gaurav Gogoi to fight rising airfares in Northeast India, citing gouging on short routes compared to long-haul flights.
Tani M • 20 Jul 2026
Mizoram Pitches State as Northeast Hub for Event Tourism
Mizoram Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar is courting event planners to boost the state economy by hosting large-scale festivals and conferences.
Ethan Ralte • 19 Jul 2026
Mizoram Seeks Role as Northeast Hub for Event Tourism
Mizoram Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar is courting event organizers to host large gatherings in the state to drive economic growth and local jobs.
Chawngthu Fanai • 19 Jul 2026
Assam and Mizoram Team Up to Boost Northeast Tourism
Assam and Mizoram are launching joint tourism campaigns to drive visitors to the Northeast after a high-level ministerial meeting in Guwahati on Saturday.
Timungpi Terang • 19 Jul 2026
Assam and Mizoram Forge New Tourism Alliance
Assam and Mizoram officials met in Guwahati to launch a joint initiative to boost travel and grow the Northeast as a top tourism hub.
Timungpi Terang • 18 Jul 2026
