#Politics

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

Former Manipur CM N. Biren Singh Travels to Delhi for Crisis Talks

Former Manipur CM N. Biren Singh heads to Delhi to discuss the NRC, Census, and ongoing ethnic conflict with central BJP leaders.

Diana Moirangthem • 24 Aug 2026

Assam Speaker Rebukes Akhil Gogoi Over Conduct Toward Sivasagar Official

Assam Assembly Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass slammed MLA Akhil Gogoi for his treatment of the Sivasagar Deputy Commissioner, urging mutual respect.

Bibar Daimary • 24 Aug 2026

Former Rajya Sabha MP WR Kharlukhi Quits Meghalaya NPP

Dr. WR Kharlukhi resigns from the National People's Party in Meghalaya. He submitted his letter to state president Prestone Tynsong on Monday.

NEWire Desk • 24 Aug 2026

KSU Rally Violence Tops Meghalaya Assembly Session Agenda

Meghalaya lawmakers head into a five-day assembly session Monday, with the Opposition ready to grill the government over recent violent KSU protests.

NEWire Desk • 24 Aug 2026

IPFT Renews Push for Tipraland Statehood in Agartala Rally

The IPFT marched in Agartala to mark Sixth Schedule Day and demand a separate Tipraland state, keeping their long-standing constitutional fight alive.

Nihar Jamatia • 23 Aug 2026

CPI(M) Demands Flood Fixes and Relief Across Assam

The CPI(M) held a statewide protest demanding a long-term plan and government aid for families impacted by recent flooding across four Assam districts.

Timungpi Terang • 23 Aug 2026

Pradyot Kishore Debbarman Warns of Potential Tipra Motha Defections

Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman warns that an upcoming political decision could trigger member defections and leadership exits.

Nihar Jamatia • 23 Aug 2026

COCOMI Demands NRC Before Manipur Census

COCOMI warns against a Manipur census, demanding the NRC first to avoid worsening the state's ongoing ethnic crisis and displacement issues.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 23 Aug 2026

Tripura Opposition Leader Slams BJP Government Over Unmet Employment Promises

Jitendra Chaudhury lashed out at the Tripura government, citing failed job promises and ignored employee demands ahead of the August 27 Assembly session.

Ayan Debbarma • 23 Aug 2026

Minister Baruah Rallies BJP Workers for Nagaon By-Election

Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah met with BJP workers in Raha to firm up strategy for the vacant Nagaon Lok Sabha seat election.

Timungpi Terang • 23 Aug 2026

CPI(M) Attacks Tripura Government Over Ration Rice Cuts

Tripura's CPI(M) demands the government roll back ration rice cuts and control surging commodity prices as families face growing financial pressure.

Ayan Debbarma • 23 Aug 2026

Complaint filed against Assam MLA Mayur Borgohain over violence remarks

Assam MLA Mayur Borgohain faces a formal complaint after allegedly endorsing violence over non-violence. Local groups are demanding official action.

Timungpi Terang • 23 Aug 2026

BJP office attacked in Khumulwng amid coalition breakdown

Assailants attacked the BJP office in Khumulwng on Saturday, damaging 14 vehicles as political tensions between the BJP and Tipra Motha boil over.

Ayan Debbarma • 22 Aug 2026

Biplab Deb Meets PM Modi at BJP National Leadership Session

Former Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb met PM Modi following his appointment as a BJP national general secretary during a high-level party meeting.

Nihar Jamatia • 22 Aug 2026

NPP Pledges Support for Manipur Citizens Amid Registration Push

NPP president Dr. Lorho S. Pfoze is pushing for constitutional measures to protect Manipur citizens, citing past state legislative assembly resolutions.

Ratan Singh • 22 Aug 2026

Shiv Sena UBT Blames Ethanol Policy for Soaring Sugar Prices

Shiv Sena UBT claims the government's ethanol policy triggered a sugar shortage and price surge, hitting consumers ahead of major festivals.

NEWire Desk • 22 Aug 2026

Chakma Council Reinstates Ban on Dual Membership After Supreme Court Order

The Chakma Autonomous District Council has reinstated a ban on dual membership in the state assembly to comply with a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Chawngthu Fanai • 22 Aug 2026