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Rivers don’t send push notifications: Lessons from Dzongu to Bangkok
From Dzongu to Bangkok, whether choked by arsenic or concrete or destabilised by an unravelling climate, rivers will continue to push through whatever barriers we build around them
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Meghalaya admin seeks reports after death of 3-year-old in West Khasi Hills
The administration has sought reports from the Block Development Officer, Rambrai Block, the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO), West Khasi Hills, and the Executive Engineer, PWD (Roads), to establish the sequence of events and assess the healthcare, transport and road connectivity challenges faced by residents of the remote village.
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Manipur Govt working tirelessly to facilitate return of IDPs: CM Khemchand
The Government has held several rounds of talks with representatives of various civil society organisations (CSOs) to bridge the trust deficit that has emerged due to the crisis.
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Nagaland: Two arrested in Kohima with 20,000 suspected Yaba tablets
The vehicle, a Hyundai Venue bearing registration number AS01EB0630, was intercepted during routine vehicle checking. Police personnel reportedly noticed modifications to the vehicle, including a portion of the floor that appeared to have been recently welded and painted.
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Dimapur job fair to offer private-sector opportunities on October 9
According to the District Employment Officer, Dimapur, the initiative aims to connect jobseekers with prospective employers and facilitate suitable employment opportunities.
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Nagaon bypoll is a test of Assam’s changing political equations
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How a tribute to Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha led to a soundtrack for the stars
The song “Rabha” was a collaboration with American saxophonist George Brooks, lyricist Ibson Lal Baruah and animator Samudra Kajal Saikia
Tripura BJP-Tipra Motha alliance faces fresh strain after VC polls
The BJP alleged that Tipra Motha supporters had captured a polling station and obstructed voters from entering it.
Before joining the Oscar conversation, Angh had to find its people
Angh is set in 1960s Nagaland and follows a Konyak chief and his son as their ancestral way of life encounters profound change
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Two Mizo players help India end 44-year wait for Asian Games Hockey Gold
The victory secured India’s direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Mizoram’s Neuhof School Band wins Yamaha Teens Rock 2026
The band, which represented the Northeast Zone, was crowned the winner after competing against five other finalist bands at the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts in Bengaluru. The competition was organised by Yamaha Music India and powered by Trinity College London. The win comes with a prize of Rs 4.5 lakh.
Manipur: Hockey gold medallists Sushila, Bichu get grand welcome
Sushila and Bichu were part of the Indian hockey team that won the gold medal, ending a 44-year wait for the top position in the competition.
As Himalayan springs run dry, experts urge National Policy
A 2018 NITI Aayog assessment found that nearly 30% of springs in the Indian Himalayan Region had dried up and about 50% had seen reduced discharge
IIT Guwahati develops plant-based system to treat piggery wastewater
The engineered wetland substantially reduced organic pollutants, nutrients, suspended solids, metals and harmful microorganisms
Community norms key to tackling Nagaland’s plastic waste: Study
Researchers surveyed 226 residents across the three districts between June and December 2025
