#northeast india

JP Nadda Tours Flood Zones in Northeast India

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda is conducting a three-day tour of Assam, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh to survey severe flood and landslide damage.

Timungpi Terang • 4 Aug 2026

Manipur Deputy CM Breaks Ground on Pune Girls' Hostel for Northeast Students

Manipur Deputy CM Losii Dikho laid the foundation for a Rs 10-crore girls' hostel in Pune to support students from the conflict-hit Northeast region.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 3 Aug 2026

Why Assam's Floods Are a Governance Crisis, Not a Natural Disaster

"NEWire.in editorial argues Assam's annual floods are a governance crisis, not a natural disaster, citing 46 years of ignored expert recommendations and

NEWire Desk • 2 Aug 2026

Northeast Leaders Unite to Tackle Child Trafficking and Exploitation

Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu and NHRC officials met in Tawang to launch a regional strategy against child exploitation and trafficking threats.

Rinchen K • 1 Aug 2026

Assam Floods: Why 75 Years of Failed Policies Keep the State Drowning

"Assam floods every year. Why doesn't the solution, and who is to blame? An investigation into 75 years of institutional failure, unutilised funds, and a

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Northeast Leaders Fight Proposed FCRA Bill Asset Seizure

Northeast regional leaders and church groups are fighting the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, fearing government seizure of hospitals, schools, and charities.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Arunachal CM Pushes for Regional Unity on Child Protection

Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu urges Northeast states to unite against child trafficking, cyber threats, and abuse at the 2026 Tawang convention.

Tani M • 31 Jul 2026

Arunachal MP Opens First North East Sports Meet in Delhi

MP Nabam Tagak launched the North East Sports Meet in Delhi on July 31. The event unites regional athletes to promote unity and future sporting success.

Rinchen K • 31 Jul 2026

Fresh Border Claims Strain Assam and Meghalaya Relations

New land claims by Assam highlight deep rifts in the Assam-Meghalaya border dispute, four years after a landmark agreement left half the sectors unresolved.

NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026

MPs Press PM Modi for Urgent Flood Aid in Northeast

Arunachal and Nagaland MPs met PM Modi to demand immediate central relief funds following severe flood damage to infrastructure, livestock, and homes.

Tani M • 30 Jul 2026

Monsoon rains choke rail links to Northeast India

Heavy rains damaged tracks in Assam, halting rail service to Tripura, Mizoram, and Manipur for a week. Repair crews are working to restore the hill section.

Chawngthu Fanai • 30 Jul 2026

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