#Politics
BJP Leader Claims Garo Hills Lawmakers Eye Party Switch
Senior BJP leader A.L. Hek claims Garo Hills MLAs want to join the BJP, despite Chief Minister Conrad Sangma insisting his coalition government is stable.
NEWire Desk • 8 Oct 2026
Lahe Public Demands End to Independent Naga Faction Taxation
Lahe residents gathered to reject independent taxation by Naga factions and oppose the formation of new splinter groups in Eastern Nagaland.
Kiyeto Swu • 7 Oct 2026
Akhil Gogoi Issues Midnight Ultimatum Over Assam Flood Relief
MLA Akhil Gogoi threatens mass protests if Assam fails to provide flood relief to thousands of displaced families by tonight's midnight deadline.
Bibar Daimary • 7 Oct 2026
Manipur Chief Minister Demands Hill Outreach to End State Conflict
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh urges hill-valley dialogue to restore peace, citing billions in economic losses from ongoing regional disruptions.
Diana Moirangthem • 7 Oct 2026
Dimapur Groups Renew Push to End State Liquor Ban
Naga Council Dimapur proposes a one-year trial of regulated alcohol sales after 37 years of failing to enforce the Nagaland liquor prohibition act.
Kiyeto Swu • 7 Oct 2026
Provisional Government of NSCN Challenges Hebron Delegation Over Peace Initiative
The Provisional Government of NSCN is tracking a Hebron faction delegation, questioning their peace efforts and citing unresolved cadre killings.
Kiyeto Swu • 7 Oct 2026
Conrad Sangma Pledges Stakeholder Consensus for Assam Border Talks
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma vows to settle the Assam border dispute only after gaining broad public support and stakeholder consensus.
NEWire Desk • 7 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Election Officials Scrub Rolls Ahead of Final October Deadline
Meghalaya election officials have purged 1,510 ineligible voters from the rolls, clearing nearly 20 lakh citizens for the upcoming October 26 publication.
Walrik Marak • 7 Oct 2026
Council of Naga Churches Calls for National Prayer Day
The Council of Naga Churches sets October 18 for national prayer, urging citizens to address social divisions, corruption, and political uncertainty.
Kiyeto Swu • 6 Oct 2026
Naga Youth Movement Pushes for Political Solution and Unity
The Naga Youth Movement demands a political solution, unity, and an end to corruption during a district tour in Zunheboto on October 6.
Naro Jamir • 6 Oct 2026
Devesh Kumar Takes Helm as Arunachal Pradesh BJP In-Charge
Devesh Kumar arrived in Itanagar to lead the BJP in Arunachal Pradesh after a nationwide party reshuffle. CM Pema Khandu welcomed him at the headquarters.
Rinchen K • 6 Oct 2026
Congress Accuses Meghalaya Deputy CM of Bribery Ahead of By-election
Meghalaya Congress leader Vincent Pala alleges Deputy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar paid villagers 20 lakh rupees to secure votes for the NPP in upcoming polls.
Walrik Marak • 6 Oct 2026
BJP Dominates Early Count in First Silchar Municipal Corporation Election
BJP leads 30 of 40 wards in the first Silchar Municipal Corporation election. Counting continues after 71 percent voter turnout on October 3.
Timungpi Terang • 6 Oct 2026
Adelbert Nongrum Defies VPP Suspension, Claims Membership
North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum refuses to leave the VPP, calling his suspension illegal and citing procedural errors in the party's order.
NEWire Desk • 6 Oct 2026
Jagadish Bhuyan Denies Assam Jatiya Parishad Resignation Rumors
Assam Jatiya Parishad general secretary Jagadish Bhuyan says rumors of his resignation are false and vows to continue leading the regional party.
Bibar Daimary • 6 Oct 2026
NPP Refuses Cabinet Seats for Defected UDP Lawmakers
Prestone Tynsong rejects demands for Cabinet spots following the mass defection of eight UDP MLAs to the BJP in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 6 Oct 2026
NSCN Provisional Government Challenges Hebron Faction Peace Mission
The NSCN Provisional Government is questioning a Hebron-based group's peace campaign in Eastern Nagalim, citing past violence and political concerns.
Kiyeto Swu • 6 Oct 2026
NPP Moves to Disqualify Five Defector MLAs in Nagaland
The NPP filed formal petitions to disqualify five Nagaland MLAs who switched their allegiance to the Naga People’s Front.
Kiyeto Swu • 5 Oct 2026
INDIA Bloc Starts Save Democracy Drive in Manipur
Opposition parties in Manipur launched a protest against the Election Commission over voter roll revisions and new appointment laws.
Diana Moirangthem • 5 Oct 2026
BJP Leader Rejects Sikkim and Darjeeling Merger Rumors
BJP MP Raju Bista promised to protect Sikkim's Article 371F status and denied any plans to merge the state with Darjeeling following his new appointment.
Aiden Bhutia • 5 Oct 2026
