#Politics

Tripura BJP Mobilizes Grassroots for Upcoming Local Elections

Tripura BJP leaders are touring the state to overhaul party strategy and bolster grassroots support ahead of critical local body elections.

Ayan Debbarma • 2 Aug 2026

Mizoram Assembly Monsoon Session Starts August 25

Mizoram's legislative assembly returns August 25 for its seventh session under the ZPM government. The Business Advisory Committee sets the agenda.

Chawngthu Fanai • 2 Aug 2026

Mizoram MLA Donates Entire Salary to Charity for 90 Months

Mizoram MLA Robert Romawia Royte has donated his full salary of Rs 1.25 crore to aid the poor, fulfilling a campaign pledge made before his 2018 election.

Chawngthu Fanai • 2 Aug 2026

Nathaniel Osbert Rymmai Quits Meghalaya Congress

Nathaniel Osbert Rymmai has resigned from the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee, citing family obligations and personal circumstances.

Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026

Arunachal BJP Recruits Local Leaders to Reclaim Liromoba Seat

The Arunachal Pradesh BJP is boosting its Liromoba base by adding new local leaders after losing the seat to the NPP in the 2024 state elections.

Tani M • 2 Aug 2026

Unified Covenant Party Launches in Nagaland to Combat Electoral Corruption

The Unified Covenant Party launched in Nagaland this Saturday. Its leaders aim to stop corruption and reform elections through faith-based politics.

Naro Jamir • 2 Aug 2026

Senior BJP Leader Pushes for Shillong Bypoll Contest

MLA AL Hek warns Meghalaya BJP workers will revolt if the party skips the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha by-election after failing to run in 2024.

NEWire Desk • 2 Aug 2026

GPRN/NSCN Denies Link to Zunheboto Arrestee

The GPRN/NSCN (Neokpao-Alezo) refutes claims that a man arrested in Zunheboto is a member, demanding that officials verify facts before reporting.

Naro Jamir • 2 Aug 2026

Mizoram MLA Donates Entire Salary to Charity

Mizoram lawmaker Robert Romawia Royte donated his entire government salary for 90 months, totaling Rs 1.25 crore for the state's needy.

Chawngthu Fanai • 1 Aug 2026

Assam Government Faces Backlash Over NSA Detention of Activist Pranab Doley

Assam authorities slapped the NSA on activist Pranab Doley after he secured bail, drawing sharp criticism from political leaders and rights groups.

Timungpi Terang • 1 Aug 2026

Assam Legislator Demands Flood Relief as Congress Report Exposes Rampant Illegal Mining

MLA Akhil Gogoi demands flood aid in Sivasagar while a new Congress report alleges state-wide illegal mining persists despite repeated court interventions.

Bibar Daimary • 1 Aug 2026

Social Worker Demands Anti-Terror Law and NRC Update in Final Manipur Assembly Session

Shanjoy Ahanthem urges Manipur's Assembly to pass resolutions on NRC updates and a new anti-terrorism law before the current term ends.

Ranjana Devi • 1 Aug 2026

Arunachal Congress Presses Rahul Gandhi to Tackle Border and Dam Issues

Arunachal Congress leaders want Rahul Gandhi to challenge the government on border security, dam projects, constitutional rights, and pension schemes.

Tani M • 1 Aug 2026

Assam BJP Releases Latest Edition of Official Party Publication

Assam BJP leaders released the eighth edition of BJP Barta in Guwahati. The publication serves as a key intellectual tool for party workers.

Timungpi Terang • 1 Aug 2026

Arunachal and Assam Leaders Meet to Boost Regional Ties

Arunachal Deputy CM Chowna Mein met Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati to coordinate development and strengthen regional cooperation.

Tani M • 1 Aug 2026

DCC Mokokchung Dismisses Mass Resignation Claims as Fraudulent

DCC Mokokchung disputes mass resignation claims, citing invalid signatures and deception after an internal review of a 61-person list.

Naro Jamir • 1 Aug 2026

VPP Plans August 6 March to Shillong Secretariat

The Voice of the People Party will march on the Secretariat August 6 to protest government inaction on 10 key issues affecting Meghalaya.

Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026

VPP Youth Wing Retracts Accusations Against Ampareen Lyngdoh

The VPP youth wing dropped recruitment scam claims against Ampareen Lyngdoh after a High Court ruling, but still hit her record on education.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Assembly sets five-day Autumn session

Meghalaya’s assembly will meet from August 24 to 28. Lawmakers plan to formalize the state's opposition to uranium mining during the brief session.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Arunachal Chief Minister Ranks Among India's Wealthiest Politicians

An ADR report ranks Pema Khandu as India's fourth-richest chief minister, while Conrad Sangma holds significantly fewer assets.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026