#Politics

Nagaland Assembly Passes New Laws and Tables Cooperative Policy

Nagaland lawmakers passed four bills and tabled a new cooperative policy during the 14th Legislative Assembly session in Kohima.

Naro Jamir • 3 Sep 2026

Indigenous Forum Demands Council Name Change Reversal in Assam

The Indigenous People’s Forum gave a 14-day ultimatum to drop the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council title in favor of the constitutionally mandated name.

Bibar Daimary • 3 Sep 2026

Assam Congress Cuts Ties with Akhil Gogoi’s Raijor Dal

The Congress party has ended its alliance with the Raijor Dal, citing repeated violations of political ethics and persistent personal attacks.

Timungpi Terang • 3 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Government Vows To Resolve Lawyers' Strike Within A Week

Meghalaya ministers promise a solution to the ongoing lawyers' boycott within seven days after high-stakes meetings with the state bar associations.

Walrik Marak • 3 Sep 2026

Rumors swirl as BJP eyes shift in Meghalaya politics

Political friction in Meghalaya sparks rumors of a BJP-led realignment as opposition leader Mukul Sangma flags potential threats to regional stability.

NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026

Tripura BJP Disciplines Mandal Official Over Alleged Anti-Party Actions

The Tripura BJP has issued a show-cause notice to local general secretary Mahatwa Ranjan Chakma following allegations of anti-party campaigning.

Nihar Jamatia • 2 Sep 2026

Northeast Forum Demands Expanded Parliamentary Seats

The NEICFD is pushing for a united political stance to secure more Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha seats for Northeastern states in the upcoming delimitation.

Kiyeto Swu • 2 Sep 2026

Northeast Forum Demands New Seat Allocation Ahead of 2026 Delimitation

The NEICFD wants special legislative sessions to secure more parliamentary seats for Northeast states before the 2026 Delimitation Bill takes effect.

Ranjana Devi • 2 Sep 2026

BJP and BPF Tighten Alliance Grip in Bodoland

BJP and BPF leaders met in Kokrajhar to boost cooperation across the Bodoland Territorial Region through new committee roles and upcoming district talks.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Sep 2026

Manipur Assembly Opens With Tributes to Four Former Legislators

The Manipur Legislative Assembly began its eighth session by honoring four late former members with tributes and a two-minute moment of silence.

Ratan Singh • 2 Sep 2026

Silchar Municipal Corporation Elections Set for October

Assam State Election Commission sets Silchar Municipal Corporation voting for October 3, 2026, with results to be tallied on October 6.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Sep 2026

Congress Leader Urges Manipur Government to Rise Above Tribal Bias

Congress leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh demands a neutral Manipur government to stop protecting violence and restore public trust amid ethnic conflict.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 2 Sep 2026

Kuki Legislators Break Assembly Boycott in Imphal

Two Kuki MLAs attended the Manipur Assembly, ending a three-year boycott despite pressure from their community apex body to stay away from the session.

Ranjana Devi • 2 Sep 2026

NPP Marks 14 Years and Honors Founder PA Sangma

The National People’s Party celebrates its 14th anniversary and the 79th birth anniversary of its founder, the late Purno Agitok Sangma, in Shillong.

NEWire Desk • 2 Sep 2026

Meghalaya BJP Keeps Door Open for Nine UDP Legislators

The Meghalaya BJP remains coy about potential defections of nine UDP MLAs following their reported meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

NEWire Desk • 2 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Extends Electoral Revision Deadline Following Shillong Unrest

Meghalaya officials extended the electoral roll revision deadline by 14 days following recent Shillong disruptions. The final roll is due October 21.

Walrik Marak • 2 Sep 2026

Assam Congress Appoints 50-Member Team for Council Polls

Assam Congress formed a 50-member team to lead election efforts for the upcoming Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council polls.

Timungpi Terang • 2 Sep 2026

Nagaland Congress Protests FIR Against Rahul Gandhi

Nagaland Congress members marched in Kohima to protest an FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi, calling it a politically motivated attempt to silence dissent.

Naro Jamir • 2 Sep 2026

Jitendra Chaudhury Slams Tripura BJP Over Governance and Job Claims

Opposition leader Jitendra Chaudhury accuses the Tripura BJP of mafia rule, questioning employment data and alleging democratic rights are being stripped.

Nihar Jamatia • 1 Sep 2026

TMC Opens Guwahati Base, Eyes Nagaon Bypoll

Assam TMC is entering the race for the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat after opening a new Guwahati headquarters and setting a September 5 application deadline.

Timungpi Terang • 1 Sep 2026