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Manipur Farmers Postpone Protest Over Missing Compensation

Farmers in Manipur delay their August 18 rally as they fight for sanctioned compensation and access to land restricted by long-term conflict.

Ratan Singh • 16 Aug 2026

Arunachal Student Found Dead in Kerala as Protests Erupt

Michi Marpu, 20, died at his Kerala rental. Police are investigating his death while student groups protest the college's strict credit requirements.

Rinchen K • 16 Aug 2026

Manipur Activists Push Anti-Census Stance

Activists in Manipur are continuing their anti-Census movement until the state government commits to updating the NRC and addressing IDP concerns.

Ratan Singh • 16 Aug 2026

Manipur Displaced Families Hoist Black Flags to Protest Independence Day

Displaced families in Manipur relief camps held protests on Independence Day, hoisting black flags to demand rehabilitation after years of ethnic violence.

Ranjana Devi • 15 Aug 2026

Student Boycott Mutes 80th Independence Day Celebration in Zunheboto

Zunheboto’s 80th Independence Day was marked by a student boycott and poor ground conditions, leaving the celebration at the district headquarters quiet.

Naro Jamir • 15 Aug 2026

Police detain six after BJP official found dead near Assam-Tripura border

Six suspects are in custody after a BJP booth president was found dead, sparking violent protests and arson near the Assam-Tripura border.

Timungpi Terang • 15 Aug 2026

AASU Protests Assam Power Outages in Tingkhong

AASU members swarmed the Tingkhong electrical office on August 14 to protest frequent, unannounced power cuts causing hardship for residents and students.

Bibar Daimary • 14 Aug 2026

Dimapur Congress Protests Alleged Purification Ritual at Haldwani Rally

Dimapur Congress members rallied on August 14 to condemn a ritual performed after Mallikarjun Kharge visited a Haldwani venue, citing discrimination.

Naro Jamir • 14 Aug 2026

Silchar Protesters Burn Effigy Over Remarks Against Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

Protesters in Silchar burned an effigy of Ananta Maharaj after he allegedly made derogatory public comments regarding Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Bibar Daimary • 13 Aug 2026

Shillong Tibetans Shave Heads in Vigil for Self-Immolated Activist

Tibetans in Shillong gathered to mourn activist Lobga Rangzen and protest Chinese policies threatening their cultural identity and heritage.

Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026

Truckers Block Manipur Route After Driver Dies During Month-Long Standoff

A stranded driver's death has sparked a 24-hour strike, as over 1,500 truckers demand compensation and security escorts on National Highway 37.

Ranjana Devi • 13 Aug 2026

Shillong Tibetans Rally for Activist After Deadly Protest

Shillong Tibetans held a vigil for activist Lobga Rangzen, who died after a self-immolation protest at the UN headquarters, and decried Chinese policy.

NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026

Tripura NGO workers protest nine months of unpaid wages

Twenty-seven NGO workers assisting Tripura's Anganwadi program protested Wednesday after going nine months without pay and facing potential job loss.

Ayan Debbarma • 12 Aug 2026

KSU Demands Action on Cement Plant and Security Laws

The KSU has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Meghalaya government, demanding a cancelled cement plant hearing and new safety law enforcement.

NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026

Assam Youth Group Demands Coal Mine Reopening in Tinsukia

AJYCP activists blocked NH-315 in Tinsukia, demanding that Coal India Limited reopen shuttered mines and prioritize local hiring for permanent jobs.

Timungpi Terang • 11 Aug 2026

Tripura residents block highway over weeklong water outage

Protesters in Tripura halted traffic for four hours, trapping a state minister, to demand an end to a severe weeklong drinking water shortage.

Nihar Jamatia • 11 Aug 2026

Bir Lachit Sena Demands Halt to Mining at Sonaikuchi

Activists are demanding an immediate end to illegal hill blasting in Jagiroad, warning of health risks and environmental damage in the Nagaon forest area.

Bibar Daimary • 11 Aug 2026

Gorkha Student Group Threatens Tinsukia Protests Over Rape Allegations

Tensions rise in Tinsukia after a student group demands action following the alleged rape of a woman at a tea estate, threatening further agitation.

Bibar Daimary • 10 Aug 2026

Police Detain Over 100 Left Protesters in Dhubri

Police detained 100 people in Dhubri after Left-wing groups staged a Jail Bharo rally to oppose BJP government policies and corporate interests.