#Politics

Assam Flood Toll Hits 68 as Lawmakers Pledge Salary for Relief

Assam's flood death toll hits 68, with 71,223 people in 215 camps. Lawmakers donate one month's salary for relief as the state seeks central aid.

Bibar Daimary • 28 Jul 2026

NPF 19th Assembly Constituency holds oath ceremony in Phek

The 19th Assembly Constituency of the NPF held an oath-taking ceremony in Phek to boost party unity and commitment under leadership.

Kiyeto Swu • 28 Jul 2026

Mizoram Civic Group Demands Strict Scrutiny of Electoral Rolls

The Young Mizo Association demands rigorous electoral roll verification in Mizoram to ensure only legitimate citizens appear on the final voter lists.

Ethan Ralte • 28 Jul 2026

Assam BJP targets critic, police investigate fatal factory blast and drug bust

Assam officials address a political dispute, a deadly explosion in Cachar, and a massive drug seizure in Sribhumi involving 31,800 bottles of contraband.

Timungpi Terang • 28 Jul 2026

Assam MLA Diganta Kalita Defends Disaster Crews and Backs Paper Leak Bill

Assam BJP MLA Diganta Kalita supports anti-paper leak laws and defends NDRF and SDRF teams against criticism regarding flood relief efforts.

Bibar Daimary • 28 Jul 2026

Nagaland Roundup: NLA Committee Visit, Highway Detours, and Political Shifts

Nagaland officials prepare for Dimapur consultations as new traffic rules hit Mokokchung and political shifts emerge in Dimapur.

Naro Jamir • 28 Jul 2026

Assam Flood Crisis Batters Rural Economy and Livestock

Devastating floods in Assam have claimed 68 lives, displaced thousands, and decimated rural livestock, sparking urgent calls for government compensation.

Timungpi Terang • 28 Jul 2026

Pema Khandu Marks Ten Years as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister

Pema Khandu celebrates a decade as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister while Union Minister Kiren Rijiju credits his leadership for the state's rapid growth.

Rinchen K • 28 Jul 2026

Assam Legislators Pledge Salaries to Flood Relief Efforts

Most Assam MLAs will donate one month’s salary to flood relief. Raijor Dal is the only party abstaining from the state assembly contribution pledge.

Timungpi Terang • 28 Jul 2026

HYC Demands Meghalaya Fellowship Quota for Local Youth Only

The HYC wants the Meghalaya government to scrap a quota that reserves one-third of CM LEAD Fellowship spots for out-of-state candidates.

Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026

Young Mizo Association Pushes for Electoral Roll Scrutiny

Mizoram's largest civil society group demands strict verification of the state's electoral rolls to keep non-citizens off the voter list.

Ethan Ralte • 27 Jul 2026

Nagaland Roundup: Assembly Panels, Road Closures, and Political Defections

Nagaland sees legislative meetings, new travel routes in Mokokchung, HEW clarification on staff pay, and political shifts in Dimapur this week.

Naro Jamir • 27 Jul 2026

Tripura BJP Expels and Suspends Two Members Over Anti-Party Conduct

The Tripura BJP has suspended former MDC Padmalochan Tripura and expelled booth member Debashish Saha for violating party discipline and internal rules.

Ayan Debbarma • 27 Jul 2026

Manipur BJP MLA L Susindro Meitei Criticizes Party Leadership

BJP MLA L Susindro Meitei is threatening to leave the party, citing poor governance and a lack of transparency within Manipur's ruling administration.

Ratan Singh • 27 Jul 2026

Tripura CPI(M) Demands Judicial Probe Into DGP Death

Tripura opposition MLAs are demanding a High Court-monitored probe into the death of DGP Anurag Dhankar, citing a lack of faith in the current police SIT.

Ayan Debbarma • 27 Jul 2026

Assam Flood Death Toll Hits 66 as Relief Efforts Intensify

Assam floods kill 66 and displace thousands. MLA Hitendra Nath Goswami faces backlash for a foreign trip, defending his actions as relief work continues.

Bibar Daimary • 27 Jul 2026

Meghalaya hits 99 percent mark in electoral roll revision

Meghalaya nears total distribution of electoral forms as officials prepare for the August 5 draft roll publication.

NEWire Desk • 27 Jul 2026

VPP fights border fencing policy and AI-generated hit pieces

The VPP challenges border fencing plans in Pynursla while condemning a fake viral image claiming their candidate dropped out of the Shillong by-election.

Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026

Tripura BJP Chief Demands CPI(M) Leaders Wear Burqas

Tripura BJP President Abhishek Debroy attacked CPI(M) leaders, calling for them to hide their faces due to alleged historical political violence.

Ayan Debbarma • 26 Jul 2026

Manipur BJP MLA Threatens Exit Over Poor Governance

Khurai MLA L Susindro Meitei slammed the Y Khemchand Singh government, citing power concentration and poor performance since February.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 26 Jul 2026