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Beyond 66 Books: Hechuya Magh on Naga literature, identity and finding her voice
For Magh, the number 66 was never meant to become a literary achievement. It was simply the number of books she happened to check out while moving through the familiar rhythm of academic reading, curiosity, pleasure and leisure.
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Meghalaya Assembly unanimously rejects uranium mining
The House also called for the closure of any ongoing activities related to uranium mining in Meghalaya.
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Mizo students body renews call to bar candidates married to non-Mizo men
The executive meeting also finalised the agenda for the 61st MZP Federal Council, scheduled for August 31.
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US doctors donate 3,875 cancer screening kits to Mizoram
The donation was facilitated through the office of Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), who is acquainted with the two doctors.
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Northeast power ministers seek bigger share of 10% GBS for power sector
The ministers called for additional substations in remote areas to improve reliability and continuity of supply.
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A league, a legacy and a chance to reshape Kohima football?
Players need games. Clubs need structure. Young footballers need meaningful competition against better opposition. Administrators need competitions that can connect those pieces rather than simply produce another champion.
For the Rabhas of Assam, this giant spider is a seasonal delicacy
The spiders are collected mainly during April and May, when villagers say they are seasonally abundant.
Why Assam’s riverine vulnerability can no longer be ignored
When riverbank erosion leads to the loss of homes and livelihoods, the resulting displacement generates consequences that extend far beyond the riverbanks.
Meghalaya, Assam agree measures to ensure safe transit after violence
The Meghalaya government expressed regret over the August 19 incident and assured Assam that strong action would be taken against those involved
Manipur’s border dilemma: Fencing, land fears and a changing frontier
In 2021, after the Myanmar military junta seized power, thousands fled to neighbouring northeastern states, particularly Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland.
Barely online: Why a Mizoram village is struggling to teach kids
In Vathuampui, teachers say they are not resisting digital systems; they simply cannot reliably access them.
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Manipur: NH2 sees steady public transport on fifth day
The fleet comprised five buses, five Winger vehicles and nine Scorpio and Bolero vehicles. The convoy departed from Imphal at around 10.10 am.
Meghalaya demolishes 72 illegal coke plants since 2023
The demolitions were carried out in two phases by the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board. The first phase in July 2023 saw 44 coke plants being demolished, while another 28 were removed in 2025.
Manipur CM lauds Naga, Kuki communities for NH-2 free movement
Referring to reports of an incident at Taphou village in Senapati district on Monday, Khemchand Singh said MLAs and district authorities had engaged with members of both communities and persuaded them to ensure free movement and refrain from activities that could disrupt vehicular movement.
Meghalaya detects 736 illegal foreign nationals since 2021, 262 deported
Sangma was replying to a short-duration discussion on the 10-point charter of the Voice of the People Party (VPP), raised by party chief and Nongkrem MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit.
Mizoram: Kolasib, Serchhip districts discuss draft school drug policy
In Kolasib, a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner H. Dolianbuaia was held at the DC Conference Hall to discuss the draft policy aimed at protecting students from drug abuse.
Nagaland: Three Congress councillors join NPF party
The councillors formally joined the regional party at an induction programme held at the NPF Central Office in Kohima on Tuesday in the presence of NPF Advisor and Secretary General Achumbemo Kikon.
