#Politics
Tripura Congress Attacks Government Over Power Tariff Subsidy
Tripura Congress Chief Ashish Kumar Saha slams the state for contradictory claims and demands transparency regarding a new 100 crore rupee power subsidy.
Nihar Jamatia • 22 Aug 2026
Patton: Vande Mataram Singing Is Optional in Nagaland
Deputy CM Y Patton confirms singing Vande Mataram is optional in Nagaland while officials investigate border eviction notices in the disputed belt.
Naro Jamir • 21 Aug 2026
Tripura Assembly Sets Three-Day Session Starting August 27
Tripura lawmakers will convene for a three-day legislative session on August 27 to discuss state development and public welfare agenda items.
Ayan Debbarma • 21 Aug 2026
HNYF Backs KSU Demand for Meghalaya Security Law
HNYF slams the Meghalaya government for failing to implement the security act, citing the controversial conversion of a check post into a food court.
Walrik Marak • 21 Aug 2026
MLA Nongrum Challenges Rejection of Vande Mataram Resolution
North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum is pushing Assembly Speaker Thomas Sangma to allow a vote on mandatory Vande Mataram singing rules.
NEWire Desk • 21 Aug 2026
Kuki Groups Deny Truce Violations, Push for Separate Manipur Administration
Kuki umbrella groups deny violating ceasefire terms, blaming state actors for violence while demanding a separate administration in Manipur.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 21 Aug 2026
Assam BJP MLA Launches One Minister, One University Youth Outreach
Assam BJP MLA Pallab Lochan Das is promoting the One Minister, One University scheme to bridge the gap between government leaders and the youth.
Bibar Daimary • 21 Aug 2026
Nagaland Electoral Roll Revision Lags as Digitization Stalls
Nagaland has distributed 25% of electoral forms for the 2026 revision, but digitization remains low at under 2%. Officials urge urgent completion.
Kiyeto Swu • 20 Aug 2026
Gauhati High Court Voids Minister's Authority in Municipal Defection Appeals
The Gauhati High Court struck down a provision allowing Arunachal ministers to hear municipal defection appeals, citing a lack of institutional neutrality.
Tani M • 20 Aug 2026
UDP leaders scramble to patch internal rifts before by-election
Meghalaya's UDP calls an emergency meeting to calm internal dissent, address a rift with the HSPDP, and secure its future before the Shillong by-election.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
Dimapur Groups Call Meetings for August
Dimapur Tonphyaktsürüi Ekhung and the Nagaland Public Accounts Committee have scheduled separate meetings in late August to address administrative business.
Naro Jamir • 20 Aug 2026
HITO Demands Action on Uranium Mining Ban
HITO warns Meghalaya officials to act on the proposed uranium mining ban, citing a long history of ignored assembly resolutions.
Walrik Marak • 20 Aug 2026
Congress Marks Rajiv Gandhi's 82nd Birth Anniversary Across Tripura
Congress members in Tripura observed Sadbhavana Diwas to honor the 82nd birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi with tributes and pledges.
Nihar Jamatia • 20 Aug 2026
AJP Leader Blasts Assam Wildlife Board Appointments
Assam Jatiya Parishad secretary Jagadish Bhuyan hit out at the state government for adding two autonomous council leaders to the wildlife board.
Bibar Daimary • 19 Aug 2026
Congress Overhauls Meghalaya Leadership to Rebuild Party Base
Meghalaya Congress appoints new leaders across committees and districts to restore its political influence after holding zero assembly seats.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
BJP Omits Meghalaya Leaders from New National Team
The BJP appointed 64 new national office bearers but excluded all representatives from Meghalaya despite their role in the state government.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
Assam Congress Boots 14 Leaders for Election Betrayal
Assam Congress has suspended 14 party officials for six years following their involvement in anti-party activities during the recent assembly election.
Timungpi Terang • 19 Aug 2026
Manipur Government Reassigns Nine Top Officials
Manipur officials face a major shakeup as the state government transfers nine IAS officers to new posts effective immediately. The move serves public interest.
Diana Moirangthem • 19 Aug 2026
UDP to Review HSPDP Alliance After Shillong Bypoll
The UDP plans to reassess its partnership with the HSPDP after the upcoming by-election while pushing for changes to the proposed FCRA amendments.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
CoMSO Demands Immediate Action on Meghalaya ILP and ST Order
CoMSO is pressuring the Meghalaya government to finalize the Inner Line Permit and amend the ST Order to protect indigenous rights and demographics.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
