#Politics

KSU Issues 15-Day Ultimatum to Meghalaya Government

The KSU has given the Meghalaya government 15 days to resolve several long-standing demands or face statewide protests over local governance failures.

Walrik Marak • 4 Aug 2026

NEHU Professors Square Off in Shillong Lok Sabha Bypoll

Two NEHU professors cleared to run for the Shillong Lok Sabha seat, marking a unique electoral contest between faculty colleagues.

Walrik Marak • 4 Aug 2026

VPP Rejects Government Plea to Cancel Secretariat March

The VPP is pushing ahead with an August 6 protest at the Meghalaya Secretariat after refusing the government's request to submit a formal memorandum.

NEWire Desk • 4 Aug 2026

Opposition MDCs Demand Fairer Funding Split in Jaintia Hills

Opposition members in the JHADC are pushing for a bigger share of 16th Finance Commission funds, citing unfair treatment by the ruling council leadership.

NEWire Desk • 4 Aug 2026

Manipur Youth Assembly Demands Political Unity and Better Governance

Youth leaders in Manipur are pushing for a new regional political alliance to tackle job shortages, displacement, and state instability.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 3 Aug 2026

Tipra Motha Founder Plans Major Post-Election Shakeup

Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma will restructure the party and its frontal groups following the upcoming village committee polls.

Nihar Jamatia • 3 Aug 2026

Assam Opposition and Activists Demand Probe into Man-Made Floods

Assam Congress and KMSS demand a high-level probe into floods, blaming illegal coal mining syndicates and government fund mismanagement for the disaster.

Bibar Daimary • 3 Aug 2026

Hukato Yeptho Accuses Fellow Official of Sabotaging FGN

Medical Kilonser Hukato Yeptho denies suspension claims and accuses Litsaba Sangtam of orchestrating internal divisions within the NNC/FGN.

Naro Jamir • 3 Aug 2026

GPRN/NSCN dismisses two members in Dimapur

The GPRN/NSCN discharged one member on medical grounds and terminated another for discipline violations in official orders dated July 30.

Kiyeto Swu • 3 Aug 2026

Manipur Youth League Pushes Political Engagement at University

The Manipur Youth League joined Manipur University to host a forum on political participation and the role of youth in national development.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 3 Aug 2026

Nagas Rally Across Manipur to Demand Implementation of 2015 Framework Agreement

Thousands of Nagas held rallies across Manipur on Monday to mark the 11th anniversary of the Indo-Naga Framework Agreement, calling for a swift settlement.

Diana Moirangthem • 3 Aug 2026

Sikkim Politicos Clash Over State Debt Status

Opposition claims Sikkim faces bankruptcy, but the government and BJP officials slam the allegations as misleading rhetoric.

Aiden Bhutia • 3 Aug 2026

Tripura Congress Plans Week-Long Protests Over Alleged Corruption

Tripura Congress will launch statewide protests on August 5, demanding a government white paper to address allegations of widespread public fund corruption.

Ayan Debbarma • 3 Aug 2026

Delhi LG Sandhu Meets Nagaland CM Rio

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio held a meeting in New Delhi on Monday.

Kiyeto Swu • 3 Aug 2026

Pappu Yadav Defends Saffron Protest Amid Death Threats and FIRs

Independent MP Pappu Yadav hits back at critics after a Parliament skit on Ram Temple donations triggered a police case and death threats.

Walrik Marak • 3 Aug 2026

Former BJP MP Rebati Tripura Returns to Teaching Post-Parliament

Former Tripura MP Rebati Tripura has resumed his teaching job at a government-aided school while maintaining his active role in the BJP core committee.

Nihar Jamatia • 3 Aug 2026

Tipra Motha to Overhaul Party Ranks After Tripura Village Elections

Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Debbarma plans to purge and restructure his party and its four frontal wings following upcoming village council elections.

Nihar Jamatia • 3 Aug 2026

Assam Flood Relief Sparks Political Feud Over Compensation

Assam flood victims face agricultural ruin while politicians clash over aid adequacy, distribution irregularities, and seedling support campaigns.

Timungpi Terang • 3 Aug 2026

Mizoram Assembly Sets August Date for Monsoon Session

The Mizoram Assembly convenes its seventh session on August 25. The Business Advisory Committee will finalize the agenda later this week.

Ethan Ralte • 3 Aug 2026

Charles Pyngrope Urges Congress to Restore Internal Elections

Former AITC state chief Charles Pyngrope says Congress must hold internal elections to revive its influence before the 2028 Meghalaya assembly polls.

Walrik Marak • 3 Aug 2026