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VPP Demands CBI Probe Into Shillong Midnight Police Raid

Opposition MLA Adelbert Nongrum is calling for a CBI investigation into a violent midnight police operation following a protest in Shillong.

Walrik Marak • 5 Oct 2026

Shillong Citizens Protest Use of Ward’s Lake for Literary Festival

Residents are opposing plans to host the Shillong Literary Festival at Ward’s Lake, citing concerns over the city's few remaining green spaces.

NEWire Desk • 5 Oct 2026

KSU Leader Pynkmenlang Sanmiet Hospitalized from Shillong Jail

Jailed KSU vice-president Pynkmenlang Sanmiet received medical care at a Shillong hospital Saturday following a sudden spike in blood pressure.

NEWire Desk • 4 Oct 2026

CCYO Issues Lockdown Threat Ahead of Ultimatum Deadline

The CCYO has ordered a regional lockdown and mobilized youth units as its seven-day ultimatum to the Nagaland state government expires on October 4.

Naro Jamir • 3 Oct 2026

Manipur People's Party Joins Call for Election Commissioner's Resignation

The Manipur People's Party demands the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, citing concerns over the Election Commission's independence and voter roll integrity.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 3 Oct 2026

Nagaland Congress Demands Election Commissioner Resign Over Voter Roll Purge

Nagaland Congress protesters burned an effigy of Gyanesh Kumar in Dimapur, alleging the Election Commission removed 130 million voters from electoral rolls.

Naro Jamir • 3 Oct 2026

MLA Akhil Gogoi holds indefinite protest over Assam flood relief

Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi is staging an indefinite protest in Guwahati, demanding overdue flood relief for families in four districts of Assam.

Timungpi Terang • 3 Oct 2026

Shillong Residents Plan Peace Rally to Oppose Ropeway Project

The Joint Action Committee will march on October 10 to protest the proposed Shillong ropeway, citing environmental and community consultation concerns.

NEWire Desk • 2 Oct 2026

Imphal Residents Block Roads Over Stalled Construction Projects

Villagers in Imphal East blocked roads for 24 hours to demand the government restart stalled work on the Napet Palli-Moirangpurel and Heirok routes.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 2 Oct 2026

KSU General Secretary Accepts Responsibility for August 19 Rally Violence

KSU leader Reuben Najiar accepted responsibility for violence during an August 19 rally while questioning the complete absence of police presence.

Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026

Protesters Demand Probe Into Tinsukia Market Allotment

Residents protest against Tinsukia Zila Parishad president Bhadeswar Moran over alleged illegal market allotments and tax collection irregularities.

Bibar Daimary • 1 Oct 2026

Samurou Residents Protest After Gunfire Targets Home

Local women in Samurou gathered to protest after unidentified gunmen fired shots at a private residence late Saturday night, sparking fear in the community.

Ranjana Devi • 1 Oct 2026

Manipur Protests Demand NRC Before Census

Students and legislators in Manipur are pushing to implement the National Register of Citizens before the upcoming national Census starts.

Diana Moirangthem • 1 Oct 2026

CAP Sikkim Demands Ouster of Chief Economic Advisor Mahendra P Lama

Citizen Action Party members marched Thursday to demand the removal of Chief Economic Advisor Mahendra P Lama over his ties to a Darjeeling proposal.

Riya Lepcha • 1 Oct 2026

Naga People’s Organisation Calls for Senapati Rally Over Triple Killing

The NPO organizes an October 2 rally in Senapati following the deaths of three Naga civilians during a September 26 shooting incident at Kailenjang.

Ratan Singh • 1 Oct 2026

Police Detain Two After Shooting at Tipra Motha Candidate

Police detained two suspects after a candidate was shot in Tripura. Tipra Motha lifted a road blockade following promises of a time-bound investigation.

Ayan Debbarma • 30 Sep 2026

Tribal Groups Threaten Assam Highway Blockade Over Power Line

Six tribal organizations plan an October 5 blockade of NH-27 in Sonapur, citing government inaction on shifting a controversial high-voltage power line.

Bibar Daimary • 30 Sep 2026

Students Stage Sit-In Protest at CIT Kokrajhar Over Food Safety

Students at CIT Kokrajhar launched a two-day protest demanding better hostel conditions and administrative changes following a food poisoning incident.

Timungpi Terang • 30 Sep 2026

Kuki-Zo Council Issues October 10 Deadline for Union Territory Demand

The Kuki-Zo Council demands a Union Territory with a legislature and threatens new protests if the government ignores their October 10 ultimatum.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 29 Sep 2026

Sahamphung villagers issue 10-day ultimatum over unpaid wages and network failures

Villagers in Kamjong threaten protests after broken digital systems and lack of mobile coverage stalled rural employment payments.

Diana Moirangthem • 29 Sep 2026