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AKRASU Marks Betrayal Day in Dhubri Over Failed Statehood Promises
AKRASU members marked Betrayal Day in Dhubri, hoisting black flags to demand Scheduled Tribe status and a separate Kamtapur state from the government.
Timungpi Terang • 28 Aug 2026
Bangladesh Tribunal Jails Three Journalists Over July Protest Case
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal jailed three journalists over July 2024 protest violence, sparking outcry from global rights groups.
Walrik Marak • 25 Aug 2026
Agartala Transport Unions Clash With Government Over Auto Entry Ban
Agartala transport unions are protesting a new ban on outside auto-rickshaws entering city limits, citing job losses and poor government planning.
Nihar Jamatia • 24 Aug 2026
KSU Rally Violence Tops Meghalaya Assembly Session Agenda
Meghalaya lawmakers head into a five-day assembly session Monday, with the Opposition ready to grill the government over recent violent KSU protests.
NEWire Desk • 24 Aug 2026
Security Tightens in Shillong as Normalcy Returns
Police increase patrols in Shillong as the city settles down. The KSU plans a sit-in near Civil Hospital on Monday to push its five-point list of demands.
Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026
ATASU Calls Off ONGC Shutdown Following Talks
The All Tai Ahom Students' Union suspended its August 25 protest against ONGC after the company agreed to address local employment and development demands.
Bibar Daimary • 24 Aug 2026
Tripura Opposition Leader Slams BJP Government Over Unmet Employment Promises
Jitendra Chaudhury lashed out at the Tripura government, citing failed job promises and ignored employee demands ahead of the August 27 Assembly session.
Ayan Debbarma • 23 Aug 2026
East Jaintia Hills Taxi Drivers Stranded by Jorabat Blockade
Tensions at the Assam-Meghalaya border have left taxi drivers stranded at Jorabat, forcing passengers to trek for kilometers to reach Guwahati.
NEWire Desk • 23 Aug 2026
Manipur Protesters Demand Citizenship Verification Before 2027 Census
Groups across Manipur are protesting for an NRC update before the 2027 Census to address migration, displacement, and electoral delimitation concerns.
Diana Moirangthem • 22 Aug 2026
Violence Spreads in Meghalaya as Assam Border Blockade Strands Hundreds
Petrol bombs and arson hit Meghalaya following a KSU rally, while protesters in Assam block highway traffic and demand safety guarantees for drivers.
Walrik Marak • 21 Aug 2026
CPI(M) Demands National Disaster Status for Assam Floods
The CPI(M) plans a statewide protest on August 21, pushing for national disaster status and financial aid for victims of Assam's recent flood devastation.
Bibar Daimary • 20 Aug 2026
Violent Clashes Erupt at Naga Justice Protest in Manipur
Security forces used tear gas against protesters in Namdilong, leaving 10 civilians injured as groups demand justice for six Naga murder victims.
Ranjana Devi • 20 Aug 2026
Security Forces Clash with Protesters Demanding Justice for Naga Victims
Naga activists decry security force brutality after tear gas and scuffles injured four civilians during a peaceful protest in Manipur's Imphal West district.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 20 Aug 2026
Tripura Pensioners Stage Agartala Protest Over Unresolved Demands
Retired government employees gathered in Agartala to demand action on pension issues and welfare benefits after years of government inaction.
Ayan Debbarma • 19 Aug 2026
Jiribam Lorry Drivers Protest Against Local Police Chief
Truck drivers in Jiribam staged a sit-in today, demanding the immediate transfer of the district SP over claims of harassment and unnecessary delays.
Ranjana Devi • 19 Aug 2026
Khasi Students Union Plans Protests After Government Ignores Ultimatum
The KSU will launch statewide protests Wednesday after the Meghalaya government ignored a 15-day ultimatum regarding five key demands.
NEWire Desk • 18 Aug 2026
Road Blockades Halt Tripura Traffic Over Tiprasa Accord Demand
Protesters blocked major Tripura roads demanding the Tiprasa Accord. Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma ended the standoff with a 72-hour deadline.
Ayan Debbarma • 18 Aug 2026
Former Students Protest Corruption Allegations at Dibrugarh Marwari Hindi High School
Alumni of Dibrugarh Marwari Hindi High School are demanding a state investigation into alleged administrative corruption and neglected student meals.
Bibar Daimary • 17 Aug 2026
Jaintia Hills Groups Demand Cancellation of Shree Cement Project Hearing
Youth groups and councils demand the state void a chaotic Shree Cement project hearing, citing violence, environmental neglect, and farmer rights.
Walrik Marak • 17 Aug 2026
Melaghar Residents Protest Tax Hikes Amid Crumbling Infrastructure
Residents in Melaghar, Tripura, blocked roads to protest stagnant development and poor infrastructure while the municipality continues to collect taxes.
Ayan Debbarma • 17 Aug 2026
