#Politics

Nagaland Tribes Council Slams Government Over FNTA Legislative Powers

The NTC is questioning the Nagaland Cabinet's move to grant legislative powers to the proposed FNTA, fearing political fragmentation of the state.

Naro Jamir • 30 Jul 2026

NPP Reorganizes Nagaland Unit and Names New Legislative Leader

NPP President Conrad Sangma has replaced the Nagaland legislative leader and appointed an interim committee to oversee state party operations immediately.

Kiyeto Swu • 30 Jul 2026

Garo Hills Council Pushes for Separate Electoral Roll

The GHADC tabled a bill to create a separate electoral roll to restrict voting rights to indigenous residents during its eight-day budget session.

NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026

Mizoram Opposition Parties Demand Special Assembly Session Over FCRA Bill

Opposition parties in Mizoram are pushing the government to formally reject proposed FCRA amendments threatening foreign aid to local Christian institutions.

Ethan Ralte • 29 Jul 2026

Assam Legislator Presses Government on Stalled ST Status for Six Communities

BPF MLA Rupam Chandra Roy demands action on ST status for six Assam communities. Minister Ranoj Pegu cites federal delays as the primary hurdle.

Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026

Opposition Leaders Demand Massive Aid and Federal Action as Assam Flood Deaths Hit 75

Assam politicians demand Rs 10 lakh compensation and urgent federal intervention as the state's flood death toll climbs to 75 and infrastructure collapses.

Bibar Daimary • 29 Jul 2026

NPP Reorganizes Nagaland Unit and Names New Legislature Leader

NPP leader Conrad K Sangma has launched a five-member interim committee in Nagaland and tapped A Nyamnyei Konyak as the new legislature party leader.

Kiyeto Swu • 29 Jul 2026

ENPO Demands Special Nagaland Assembly Session for FNTA Legislation

The ENPO wants the Nagaland government to hold a special session to set up the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority per their February agreement.

Kiyeto Swu • 29 Jul 2026

JFD Demands NRC Update Before Manipur Census

The JFD is demanding the NRC be updated before the census to protect Manipur's demographic data and prevent future political instability.

Diana Moirangthem • 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

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Rejects VIP Culture in New Book Launch

CM Pema Khandu launched a book on VIP culture, emphasizing that public office is a duty to serve the people rather than a position of privilege.

Tani M • 29 Jul 2026

Assam Assembly Ends Budget Session Early for Flood Relief

Assam lawmakers cut their budget session short to manage severe flood relief efforts across the state as the region faces a brutal disaster season.

Timungpi Terang • 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

Meghalaya Targets 1.5 Lakh Voters for Removal in Massive Roll Cleanup

Election officials have flagged 149,656 Meghalaya voters for potential removal from rolls, urging immediate verification before the August 5 draft release.

Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026

NPP Rejects Silence Claims Over FCRA Amendment Conflict

Meghalaya’s NPP faces pressure over FCRA amendments but insists it is working behind the scenes to protect church-run schools and hospitals from closure.

NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026

Assam Flood Death Toll Hits 75 as Relief Efforts Intensify

Assam struggles with severe flooding as officials ramp up relief, funding, and rescue operations for over 445,000 affected residents across six districts.

Bibar Daimary • 29 Jul 2026