#Politics

Meghalaya Election Officials Flag 180,000 Voters for Removal

Election officials flagged 180,000 Meghalaya voters for deletion, impacting 32 constituencies where cuts exceed previous winning vote margins.

Walrik Marak • 30 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Political Shakeup: BJP Eyes Absorption of Regional Allies

Nine UDP legislators are reportedly in talks with Amit Shah, sparking fears of a BJP takeover while the TMC denies any plans to join the national party.

NEWire Desk • 30 Aug 2026

Manipur Chief Minister Bids Farewell to Outgoing Chief Secretary Goel

Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh honored retiring Chief Secretary Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel for his work in resettling displaced persons and restoring peace.

Ranjana Devi • 29 Aug 2026

Tripura BJP Plans Grand Welcome for Biplab Kumar Deb

Tripura BJP will hold a grand event on August 30 to honor newly appointed National General Secretary Biplab Kumar Deb at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan.

Nihar Jamatia • 29 Aug 2026

Manipur Congress Demands CM Khemchand Singh Resign Over Rising Violence

Manipur Congress leaders demand CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh step down, citing ongoing bloodshed and a total failure to maintain law and order in the state.

Ratan Singh • 29 Aug 2026

Gaurav Gogoi Alleges Flood Relief Scam in Assam

Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi alleges large-scale corruption in flood relief distribution and demands the suspension of Nagaon's top official.

Timungpi Terang • 29 Aug 2026

Nagaland Debates Future of Inner Line Permit Regime

Experts and officials met in Dimapur to discuss the legal and practical enforcement challenges of the Inner Line Permit system in Nagaland.

Naro Jamir • 28 Aug 2026

Nagaland Baptist Church Council Restarts Clean Election Campaign

The NBCC has relaunched its Clean Election Movement, urging citizens to reject vote-buying and prioritize integrity in Nagaland's electoral process.

Naro Jamir • 28 Aug 2026

Actor-Politician Vijay Finds Surprise Prime Ministerial Support in Northeast

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay polls unexpectedly well for prime minister in India's Northeast, outperforming his home turf according to a new national survey.

Bibar Daimary • 28 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Assembly Blocks All Uranium Mining Plans

Meghalaya lawmakers unanimously passed a resolution banning uranium mining, ending a decades-long struggle to protect the state’s land and resources.

NEWire Desk • 28 Aug 2026

Mukul Sangma Blasts Government Over Stalled State University

Opposition leader Mukul Sangma slammed the Meghalaya government for failing to staff the new state university, forcing students to leave for education.

NEWire Desk • 28 Aug 2026

Gaurav Gogoi Accuses BJP of Rigging Flood Relief in Dhing

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi claims the BJP is misusing flood relief for political gain ahead of the Dhing Assembly by-election.

Bibar Daimary • 28 Aug 2026

New Meghalaya Assembly Building Remains Incomplete

Meghalaya's new Assembly building structure is finished, but interior work drags on. The Autumn session will not move to the New Shillong Township site.

Walrik Marak • 28 Aug 2026

Debabrata Saikia Dismisses Rumors of Joining BJP

Assam Congress leader Debabrata Saikia rejects rumors of defecting to the BJP, accusing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of spreading false propaganda.

Timungpi Terang • 27 Aug 2026

Nineteen Militants Defect to FGN in Dimapur

Nineteen fighters from NNC/GDRN and GPRN/NSCN have defected to the FGN. The group aims to bolster the movement for Naga sovereignty.

Kiyeto Swu • 27 Aug 2026

Nagaland Assembly prepares for ninth session with new access protocols

Nagaland Legislative Assembly gears up for its September 1 session with official pass distributions and pre-session meetings scheduled for late August.

Naro Jamir • 27 Aug 2026