#Politics
Congress Shakes Up Meghalaya Leadership to Recover Lost Ground
Congress revamps its Meghalaya unit, appointing Vincent Pala and new leaders to rebuild after losing all seats in the 60-member state assembly.
NEWire Desk • 18 Aug 2026
Former Assam Lawmaker Demands ST(H) Review Over Karbi Status Proposal
Ex-MLA Samarjit Haflongbar urges Assam’s CM to review ST(H) status for plain-district Karbis, citing risks to current tribal reservation rights.
Bibar Daimary • 17 Aug 2026
S Phangnon Konyak Named BJP National Secretary
Nagaland Rajya Sabha member S Phangnon Konyak joins the BJP national office-bearer team as one of sixteen national secretaries.
Kiyeto Swu • 17 Aug 2026
MP Adhikarimayum Sharda Demands Bipartisan Effort to End Manipur Unrest
Rajya Sabha MP Adhikarimayum Sharda urged citizens and political leaders to unite to restore peace in Manipur during a reception in Kakching.
Diana Moirangthem • 17 Aug 2026
BJP Overhauls National Team, Keeps Sambit Patra on North-East Duty
The BJP has restructured its national office-bearers, retaining Sambit Patra as North-East coordinator to navigate ongoing political challenges.
Ratan Singh • 17 Aug 2026
Mizoram Assembly to Vote on Official State Song
Mizoram lawmakers will meet August 25 to finalize a new state song and review the Mizoram Water Information and Governance Bill during a two-day session.
Chawngthu Fanai • 17 Aug 2026
Manipur Governor Sets September Assembly Session
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has officially summoned the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly to convene in Imphal on September 2 at 11 am.
Ratan Singh • 17 Aug 2026
Nitin Nabin Overhauls BJP Leadership With New National Team
BJP President Nitin Nabin appointed a new national team including Biplab Kumar Deb as general secretary to boost the party organization nationwide.
Ayan Debbarma • 17 Aug 2026
Assam BJP leader Mriganka Deo Barman named to national role
Assam BJP leader Mriganka Deo Barman joins the national party team as Secretary following a major organizational reshuffle announced on August 17.
Bibar Daimary • 17 Aug 2026
Gaurav Gogoi slams Centre and Assam over unspent disaster relief funds
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi slams the Union and Assam governments for failing to spend billions in disaster relief funds as flood deaths top 100.
Timungpi Terang • 17 Aug 2026
Tripura BJP Launches Major Booth Cleanup Before Village Polls
Tripura BJP starts a statewide booth verification drive on August 18 to sharpen its grassroots organization before upcoming village council elections.
Ayan Debbarma • 17 Aug 2026
Assam Congress Targets Illegal Syndicates and Government Policy
Assam Congress plans a statewide campaign against resource syndicates, blaming them for floods while challenging new land and education policies.
Timungpi Terang • 17 Aug 2026
Manipur BJP Leaders Head to Delhi Amid Cabinet Shuffle Talks
Former Manipur CM N Biren Singh and MLA K Joykishan Singh flew to Delhi Sunday to discuss potential state cabinet expansion and local political tensions.
Diana Moirangthem • 16 Aug 2026
Manipur BJP Protests Against Congress Over Vande Mataram Row
Over 50 BJP workers protested outside Congress Bhavan in Imphal, accusing Sonia Gandhi of disrespecting the national song Vande Mataram.
Ranjana Devi • 16 Aug 2026
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha Blasts Congress Over Vande Mataram Stance
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha criticized Congress for their stance on Vande Mataram and blasted opposition parties for disrupting parliamentary work.
Ayan Debbarma • 16 Aug 2026
Himanta Biswa Sarma Visits Hospitalized CPI(M) Leader Hemen Das
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visited veteran communist leader Hemen Das at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital to check on his recovery from a fracture.
Timungpi Terang • 15 Aug 2026
Mizoram Student Group Rejects Mandatory Vande Mataram
Mizoram student leaders oppose mandatory singing of the full Vande Mataram in schools, citing concerns over religious imagery and regional autonomy.
Ethan Ralte • 15 Aug 2026
NSCN Leader Swu Calls for Naga Unity and Challenges Hebron Faction
Chairman Ikato Chishi Swu demands Naga unity, slams Hebron leadership, and vows to restore sovereignty following the 80th Naga Independence Day.
Kiyeto Swu • 15 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Forum Demands Return to Paper Ballots
The For Genuine Citizens of Meghalaya Forum has petitioned the Chief Electoral Officer to replace electronic voting machines with traditional paper ballots.
NEWire Desk • 15 Aug 2026
NSCN (IM) Leader Demands Political Negotiator for Peace Talks
NSCN (IM) leader VS Atem insists a government minister must lead peace talks, rejecting intelligence officials for the high-stakes negotiations.
Naro Jamir • 15 Aug 2026
