#Politics

Manipur Election Official Demands Clean Electoral Rolls in Pherzawl

Electoral Roll Observer Mohan Lal Meena orders Pherzawl officials to ensure accurate voting lists during the current Special Intensive Revision process.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 25 Aug 2026

Opposition lawmakers grill Meghalaya government over Rs 850-crore water project

Opposition MLAs challenge the government's Rs 850-crore water tender and a massive Rs 234-crore cost hike for the New Shillong Water Supply Scheme.

NEWire Desk • 25 Aug 2026

Flooding Destroys Nagaland Bridge as Power Upgrades Begin

Heavy rain washed away a bridge near Dimapur. Meanwhile, power lines are getting upgrades, and the NNC and FGN have scheduled a meeting for August 31.

Naro Jamir • 25 Aug 2026

Three Congress Councillors Defect to Naga People's Front

Three councillors from Chümoukedima and Tuli town councils have officially joined the Naga People's Front following a ceremony in Kohima.

Naro Jamir • 25 Aug 2026

Nagaland Cabinet and ENPO Deadlock Over Frontier Authority

State leaders and ENPO officials met in Kohima to address the stalled Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority following a six-month policy standoff.

Kiyeto Swu • 25 Aug 2026

CPI(M) Leader M.A. Baby Predicts Impending Collapse of BJP Government

CPI(M) leader M.A. Baby predicts the end of the BJP government, citing national exam scandals, electoral losses, and internal strife in Tripura.

Nihar Jamatia • 25 Aug 2026

Tipra Motha Leader Pradyot Debbarma Sets Terms for Future Political Alliances

Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Debbarma says he will only ally with national parties that guarantee safeguards for Tripura indigenous communities.

Nihar Jamatia • 25 Aug 2026

Manipur Congress Slams Three-Day Assembly Session

Manipur Congress leaders are demanding an extension for the upcoming legislative session, citing the state's ongoing displacement and economic crisis.

Ranjana Devi • 25 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Assembly Honors Late Leaders and Weighs Traditional Dress Code

Meghalaya lawmakers paid tribute to 22 departed leaders on Monday. CM Conrad Sangma also proposed a weekly traditional-wear day for the Assembly.

NEWire Desk • 25 Aug 2026

Editors Guild Slams BJP Over Dimagi Naxal Labeling

The Editors Guild of India condemned the BJP for branding journalist Rajdeep Sardesai an intellectual Naxal on official social media channels.

Naro Jamir • 25 Aug 2026

Left-Wing Groups Protest ADC Hiring Practices in Agartala

Left-affiliated groups in Agartala protested alleged illegal hiring in the Tripura ADC and demanded the passage of the 125th Amendment Bill.

Nihar Jamatia • 24 Aug 2026

Bishramganj Office Clash Leaves Three Injured

Violence broke out at the Bishramganj RD office Monday, injuring two contractors and a TSR trooper after a dispute triggered a chaotic brawl.

Ayan Debbarma • 24 Aug 2026

Tripura Gears Up for Tribal Council Village Elections

Tripura officials are finalizing preparations for upcoming TTAADC village committee polls expected to take place by September.

Nihar Jamatia • 24 Aug 2026

Papum Pare Pushes for Clean Voter Rolls Ahead of September Deadline

Papum Pare officials are finalizing error-free voter lists for the 2026 Special Intensive Revision, with the final publication set for September 22.

Tani M • 24 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Restarts Challenge to Karimganj Election Result

The Supreme Court revived a petition challenging BJP MP Kripanath Mallah's 2024 election win, sending the case back to the Gauhati High Court for review.

Bibar Daimary • 24 Aug 2026

Assam Faces Backlash Over Planned Kaziranga Buffer Zone Cuts

Assam officials want to shrink the buffer zone around Kaziranga National Park, sparking heated protests from critics and support from local residents.

Timungpi Terang • 24 Aug 2026