Dhubri Eviction Leaves Thousands Homeless in Assam
An eviction drive in Assam’s Dhubri district clears around 650 bighas of government land, displacing roughly 4,000 people as the Chief Minister vows more such drives will follow.
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Northeast India news — Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya, Sikkim and more.
Four Northeast States Gain Seats on National Dental Body
Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh secure representation on the National Dental Commission and its autonomous boards through a draw of lots.
Assam GST Probe Into Suspected Rs 5.34 Crore Fake Credit
Assam’s GST Intelligence and Enforcement Unit investigates a Dispur works-contract firm over suspected fraudulent input tax credit worth Rs 5.34 crore.
Montra Electric Opens New EV Dealership in Silchar
Montra Electric launches its 12th electric three-wheeler dealership in Assam, in Silchar, betting on the state’s rapid shift to electric last-mile mobility.
Three States Join Hands to Save India’s Only Ape
Forest guards from Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura complete specialised training at Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary to protect India’s only ape.
Myanmar Cartels Fuel Northeast Drug Crisis, Agencies Say
Security agencies shift from seizure-only action to a network-centric strategy as Myanmar cartels smuggle heroin, methamphetamine and opium across the porous Northeast border.
Three BSF Jawans Hurt in Tripura Border Village Clash
Three BSF personnel and several protesters are injured in a clash at Ashabari in Tripura, after villagers allege a local youth was assaulted during detention by security personnel.
Centre Gives Northeast States Rs 8,601 Crore in Tax Advance
The Centre releases Rs 8,601 crore to eight Northeast states as an advance tax devolution payment, with Assam receiving the largest share at Rs 3,552 crore.
Five Killed as Fresh Ethnic Violence Erupts in Manipur
Five people are killed in two separate incidents in Manipur, police say, as fresh ethnic violence erupts in the conflict-hit northeastern state.
Tripura Opens First Tea Auction Centre in Agartala
Tripura inaugurates its first tea auction centre in Agartala, aiming to cut costs, shorten sale times and secure better prices for growers.
