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Foreign Cash Found in Tripura Sundari Temple Donation Boxes

Officials counted donations from 17 boxes at the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple, finding cash from several countries and a rise in digital contributions.

Nihar Jamatia • 28 Aug 2026

Naga Christian Community Mourns Founder Dr. Kenny Kapfo

Naga Christians in South Korea are grieving the death of Rev. Dr. Kenny Kapfo, a founding pillar of the Naga Christian Fellowship.

Naro Jamir • 25 Aug 2026

Chokayan Village Installs New Pastoral Leadership

The Lotha Baptist Khumshum in Chokayan Village officially installed a new full-time pastor and associate pastor during a service on August 23, 2026.

Kiyeto Swu • 25 Aug 2026

Yimkhiung Baptist Church youth hold inaugural motorbike fellowship

YBCD youth riders gathered in Dimapur for their first motorcycle fellowship, blending spiritual reflection with outdoor activities to build church unity.

Kiyeto Swu • 23 Aug 2026

AIUDF Leader Rejects Mandatory Singing of Vande Mataram

AIUDF leader Rafiqul Islam says Vande Mataram should be a personal choice, warning against forcing the song on those with conflicting religious beliefs.

Bibar Daimary • 16 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

Nagaland Christian Forum Calls for National Prayer Vigils

The Nagaland Joint Christian Forum is urging Christians across India to hold public prayer vigils to address social injustice and seek reconciliation.

Kiyeto Swu • 14 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Groups Push Back Against Proposed FCRA Amendment Bill

Political groups and church leaders in Meghalaya are protesting the 2026 FCRA Amendment Bill, fearing it threatens missionary institutions and assets.

NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026

Sumi Naga tribe sues over disputed Bible translation

Over 1,000 members of the Sumi Naga tribe are suing the Bible Society of India over alleged inaccuracies in a new Sumi-language Bible edition.

Naro Jamir • 7 Aug 2026

Gauhati High Court Challenges Sumi Naga Bible Edition

The Gauhati High Court issued notices over the contested 2025 Sumi Naga Bible edition following a petition by 1,065 community members.

Kiyeto Swu • 6 Aug 2026

Liangmai Baptist Association Men Push for New Leadership and Ministry Goals

Liangmai Baptist Association men met in Tening to discuss ministry expansion, new leadership structures, and future training programs for fathers.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026

Nepali Baptist Church Kohima Wraps Up Golden Jubilee

The Nepali Baptist Church in Kohima concluded its three-day 50th-anniversary celebration, urging members to remain faithful to their spiritual roots.

Naro Jamir • 3 Aug 2026

Nepali Baptist Church Kohima Wraps Up Golden Jubilee Celebration

Nepali Baptist Church Kohima marked its 50th anniversary with three days of worship, reflection, and calls to mission work from August 1 to August 2.

Kiyeto Swu • 2 Aug 2026

Nepali Baptist Church Kohima Marks 50 Years

Nepali Baptist Church in Kohima celebrates its 50th anniversary with two days of worship services, guest speakers, and commemorative dedications.

Kiyeto Swu • 2 Aug 2026

Northeast Allies Brace for Parliamentary Clash Over FCRA Amendment Bill

Northeast political leaders and church groups scramble as the 2026 FCRA Amendment Bill threatens to seize assets of faith-based institutions.

NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026

Lotha Baptist Church Diphupar Wraps Up Five-Day Vacation Bible School

Over 400 students attended the five-day Vacation Bible School at Lotha Baptist Church Diphupar, finishing this Sunday under the theme More than Conquerors.

Kiyeto Swu • 27 Jul 2026

Manipur Wraps Up Eight-Day Kang Festival With Traditional Chariot Processions

Thousands of devotees across Imphal marked the end of the eight-day Kang Festival with traditional chariot-pulling ceremonies for the return of deities.

Ranjana Devi • 24 Jul 2026

Manipur Minister Khemchand Singh Joins Purna Yatra Closing

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh marked the end of the 10-day Kang Chingba festival at the historic Shri Govindaji Temple in Imphal on July 24.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 24 Jul 2026

Religious Leaders Urged to Combat Polarization Through Dialogue

Religious leaders gathered in Dimapur to sharpen peacebuilding skills and learn methods to bridge deep social divides across India.

Naro Jamir • 22 Jul 2026

Tripura Kicks Off Annual Kharchi Festival with Holy Bathing Rite

Tripura launched the annual Kharchi Festival with the Snan Yatra ritual. The week-long celebration honors fourteen deities in Old Agartala.

Nihar Jamatia • 21 Jul 2026