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Manipur

Security Forces Apprehend Five Militants in Manipur Raids

Joint teams of Manipur Police and Assam Rifles arrested five suspected militants from three different groups during operations on Wednesday.

Ranjana Devi • 12 Nov 2026

Opinion


Manipur’s Conflict is a Test of Indian Statecraft

More than three years on, Manipur’s conflict tests New Delhi’s ability to restore stability, secure peace and advance regional ambitions, writes Augustine. The

NEWire Desk • 12 Oct 2026

Retirement Ends a Position, Not a Calling: Reflections on Rev. Khongwir's Second Book and a Life of Service

There is something I have often noticed at funerals. When a person dies, we suddenly have so much to say about him or her. We talk about how kind the person

Meyu Changkiri • 22 Sep 2026

Kuki Black Day or Naga Black Day: Unveiling the Truth Behind 1993-1998 Conflict.

Since the arrival of the Kukis in Manipur in the mid 19th century, the state has been entangled in a ceaseless web of conflict and an unending struggle between

Dirinamai Liangchi • 12 Sep 2026

Manipur’s Conflict is a Test of Indian Statecraft

More than three years on, Manipur’s conflict tests New Delhi’s ability to restore stability, secure peace and advance regional ambitions, writes Augustine. The

NEWire Desk • 12 Oct 2026

Retirement Ends a Position, Not a Calling: Reflections on Rev. Khongwir's Second Book and a Life of Service

There is something I have often noticed at funerals. When a person dies, we suddenly have so much to say about him or her. We talk about how kind the person

Meyu Changkiri • 22 Sep 2026

Kuki Black Day or Naga Black Day: Unveiling the Truth Behind 1993-1998 Conflict.

Since the arrival of the Kukis in Manipur in the mid 19th century, the state has been entangled in a ceaseless web of conflict and an unending struggle between

Dirinamai Liangchi • 12 Sep 2026

Freedom of Conscience Under Scrutiny: What the Maharashtra Anti-Conversion Law Means for Indian Citizens

When we were in high school in the 1980s, we learned about the Constitution of India in our Social Studies classes, particularly in Civics. We learned about

Meyu Changkiri • 10 Sep 2026

Hunting for Peace: The Untold Story of Longjanglepzük, Ao Naga's First Christian Convert

Some stories from the past are worth remembering because they tell us where we came from. Others remain meaningful because, even after many years, they

Meyu Changkiri • 8 Sep 2026


Arunachal

Adi Group Demands Conditions Met Before Siang Dam Talks

The Adi Ba Kebang United set four strict demands for the Arunachal government before participating in talks regarding the Siang dam project.

Rinchen K • 14 Nov 2026

Arunachal Governor Parnaik Urges National Focus on Child Safety

Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik calls for unified community and government action to protect and nurture children ahead of Children's Day.

Rinchen K • 13 Nov 2026

Arunachal BJP Backs Massive Voter Roll Cleanup in Changlang

Officials deleted over 15,000 names from Changlang electoral rolls following a Special Intensive Revision, drawing support from the state BJP.

Rinchen K • 13 Nov 2026

Indian Army Recovers Body from Deep Arunachal Pradesh Gorge

Soldiers from the Indian Army Spear Corps retrieved a body from a 250-metre deep gorge near the Siyom River in Arunachal Pradesh after a road accident.

Tani M • 13 Nov 2026


Assam Tea Workers Demand Crackdown on Gambling and Illicit Liquor

The ATTSA is pushing for an administrative crackdown on gambling, cockfighting, and bootleg liquor plaguing tea garden communities in Doomdooma, Assam.

Bibar Daimary • 14 Nov 2026

Assam Rifles Seize Rs 60 Crore in WY Tablets

Assam Rifles and DRI agents seized Rs 60 crore in WY tablets after a high-speed pursuit in Cachar district. One man is in custody following the bust.

Bibar Daimary • 14 Nov 2026

Guwahati Police Arrest 22 Transgender Individuals for Extortion

Guwahati police arrested 22 transgender people following reports of public nuisance and extortion against pedestrians and drivers across three districts.

Bibar Daimary • 14 Nov 2026

Railway Board Mandates Brake Tests After Assam Derailment

Railway officials order urgent safety checks after the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed in Assam due to a malfunctioning braking system.

Timungpi Terang • 14 Nov 2026


Manipur

Arunachal Filmmaker Screens Mithun Documentary in Manipur

Joram Jonah screened his 40-minute documentary on the cultural significance of the Mithun at the National Tribal Film Festival in Imphal this week.

Diana Moirangthem • 13 Nov 2026

Manipur Cabinet Greenlights 764 New Jobs and Strict Ride-Hailing Rules

Manipur officials approved 764 mission jobs and adopted the 2026 Motor Vehicles Aggregator Rules to regulate Uber, Ola, and Rapido taxi operations.

Ranjana Devi • 13 Nov 2026

Hiyanglam MLA Opens New Social Welfare Club Building

MLA Dr. Yumnam Radheshyam opened a new Social Welfare Club building in Thongjao Makha Leikai and called for public unity to restore regional peace.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 13 Nov 2026

Kakching Journalists Open New Permanent Office

The Kakching District Journalists' Association finally secured a permanent home in Kakching Chumnang after years of operating without an office.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 13 Nov 2026


Meghalaya

Shillong Lajong Edge Sreenidi Deccan to Top IFL Table

Shillong Lajong defeated Sreenidi Deccan 2-1 on Friday, moving to the top of the Indian Football League standings with seven points.

NEWire Desk • 14 Nov 2026

KSU Sets 30-Day Deadline for Umsning Road Repairs

The KSU issued a 30-day ultimatum to the PWD for repairs on a 4.2-km road in Umsning that has been neglected for over a decade.

Walrik Marak • 14 Nov 2026

Rotary Club of Shillong Awards Five Teachers for Excellence

The Rotary Club of Shillong honored five local educators with the GyanJyoti Awards to recognize their commitment to shaping students into citizens.

Walrik Marak • 14 Nov 2026

Poet Lalnunsanga Ralte Calls for Lasting Literary Homes in Meghalaya

Academic and poet Lalnunsanga Ralte urges Meghalaya to build permanent platforms to support local writers and preserve vibrant oral storytelling traditions.

NEWire Desk • 14 Nov 2026


Mizoram

Chakma leaders vow to stop harassment of Mizos in Mamit

Chakma leaders in Rajiv Nagar have signed an agreement to identify and punish those who harass Mizos within 48 hours following a memorial defacement.

Chawngthu Fanai • 14 Nov 2026

Lalremsiami Makes History as First Mizo Arjuna Award Recipient

Lalremsiami Hmar has become the first athlete from Mizoram to win the prestigious Arjuna Award, receiving the honor from President Droupadi Murmu.

Chawngthu Fanai • 13 Nov 2026

PM Modi to open Mizoram tribal museum honoring Ropuiliani

Prime Minister Modi will open the Ropuiliani Tribal Freedom Fighters' Museum in Mizoram this November 15 to honor local history and tribal struggle.

Chawngthu Fanai • 13 Nov 2026

MPSC Marks Error Stalls Mizoram Storekeeper Recruitment

A technical error in Mizoram's storekeeper exam results has stalled hiring for 15 posts just days after selected candidates started their job training.

Chawngthu Fanai • 13 Nov 2026


Nagaland

Four Naga Civilians Killed in Ambush on Imphal-Ukhrul Road

Suspected militants killed four civilians in an ambush near Shokvao village on Friday, further escalating the ongoing Naga-Kuki conflict in Manipur.

Kiyeto Swu • 14 Nov 2026

Aghunaqa Marks Ahuna Festival with Calls for Unity

Minister Jacob Zhimomi joined the Sümi tribe in Aghunaqa to celebrate the Ahuna post-harvest festival and reinforce historical ties with Assam.

Kiyeto Swu • 14 Nov 2026

Nagaland Prepares for Hornbill Festival with State-Wide Cleanup

Nagaland residents and officials joined a massive state-wide cleanliness drive Friday to prepare public spaces for the upcoming 27th Hornbill Festival.

Kiyeto Swu • 14 Nov 2026

Nagaland officials push for wildfire prevention over firefighting

Nagaland officials are pivoting to community-led fire prevention after losing 795 square kilometers of forest over the last decade.

Kiyeto Swu • 13 Nov 2026


NEWire Magazine

Rani Gaidinliu Collection at Pitt Rivers Museum: Reclaiming Zeliangrong Heritage and Collective Memory

Som Kamei examines Rani Gaidinliu’s collection at Oxford’s Pitt Rivers Museum, exploring its historical significance, Zeliangrong heritage, material culture,

NEWire Desk • 30 Oct 2026

A Fake Letter, a Destroyed File, and a Stolen State: The Untold Story of Manipur's 1967 Kuki Refugee Scam

"A fake letter, a destroyed file, a stolen state - Prof. K. Yugindro Singh exposes the shocking 1967 Kuki refugee scam that reshaped Manipur's destiny using

NEWire Desk • 4 Oct 2026

Relevance of the NRC 1951 for detection and identification of the Kuki-Zo illegal immigrants in Manipur

"The article by Sr. Prof. K. Yugindro Singh examines census data, population trends, legacy records, the India-Myanmar border, and the ongoing debate over

NEWire Desk • 28 Aug 2026

From Prisoner to Power: How Rani Gaidinliu Refused to Let a Patriarchal Empire Erase Her People's Future

"The untold story of Rani Gaidinliu, the Naga teenager who led a spiritual and political rebellion against British rule, spent 15 years in prison, and built an

NEWire Desk • 22 Jul 2026


Sikkim

Sikkim Lifeline NH-10 Shuts Nightly for Month-Long Repairs

NH-10 closes nightly from 9 pm to 6 am through December 13 for landslide work. Travelers must use long alternative routes between Bengal and Sikkim.

Riya Lepcha • 13 Nov 2026

Army Rescues 900 Stranded Tourists in Sikkim After Heavy Snowfall

The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps evacuated over 900 people trapped by heavy snow across high-altitude tourist spots in East Sikkim on Thursday.

Aiden Bhutia • 13 Nov 2026

4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts West Sikkim

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Sikkim-Nepal border early Thursday morning. No casualties or property damage were reported after the 4:30 am tremor.

Riya Lepcha • 12 Nov 2026

Sikkim Animal Welfare Group Demands Crackdown on Illegal Firecrackers

People for Animals Sikkim has reported persistent firecracker ban violations to police, citing safety risks and recent fire incidents across the state.

Aiden Bhutia • 10 Nov 2026


Tripura

Tripura Prepares for Digital Census Kickoff in January

Tripura launches the second phase of India's first digital census on January 25, gathering demographic and socio-economic data through February 28.

Ayan Debbarma • 14 Nov 2026

Tripura Crime Thriller Khaani Selected for Tribal Frames Manipur 2026

The Kokborok-language feature Khaani, directed by Ploto Debbarma, secures a spot at the upcoming Tribal Frames Manipur 2026 film festival.

Ayan Debbarma • 13 Nov 2026

Manik Saha Honors Tribal Figures at Agartala Janjatiya Gaurav Divas Event

Tripura CM Manik Saha praised tribal heritage during a ceremony in Agartala, honoring local leaders and the legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.

Nihar Jamatia • 13 Nov 2026

Tripura CPI(M) Challenges EVM Use and Demands Action Against BJP MLA

Tripura's CPI(M) demands VVPAT usage in local polls and seeks legal action against BJP MLA Md. Tafajjal Hussein for inflammatory remarks against tribals.

Nihar Jamatia • 13 Nov 2026

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Editorial

Children of Rani Gaidinliu Cry Out for Justice: Zeliangrong Civilians Tortured, Mutilated and Beheaded by Armed Kuki Militants in Manipur, Will New Delhi Act?

A state that cannot recover a severed head in its own territory has failed the first duty of the republic. Manipur's crisis is no longer only criminal. It is

NEWire Desk   •   13 Oct 2026

Vote-Buying in Manipur: The Church Cannot Stay Silent Any Longer

"NEWire.in Editorial Board examines the silence of Manipur's major Christian institutions on documented vote-buying in the 2022 assembly elections, linking

NEWire Desk   •   9 Aug 2026

Nagaland's Economic Crisis: From Joblessness Certificates, Domestic Migration, to Stalled Peace Process

"NEWire.in editorial on Nagaland's economic crisis: fiscal dependency, factional taxation, unemployment, democratic deficit, and the stalled peace process."A

NEWire Desk   •   9 Aug 2026

Manipur Governance Collapse: How Electoral Finance, Bureaucratic Kickbacks, and Militant Levies Broke Public Healthcare

"NEWire.in editorial examines Manipur's machinery of extraction through CAG findings, documenting how public funds are diverted before reaching citizens and

NEWire Desk   •   7 Aug 2026

Why Assam's Floods Are a Governance Crisis, Not a Natural Disaster

"NEWire.in editorial argues Assam's annual floods are a governance crisis, not a natural disaster, citing 46 years of ignored expert recommendations and

NEWire Desk   •   2 Aug 2026

Citizen's Reports

Assam

Railway Board Mandates Brake Tests After Assam Derailment

Railway officials order urgent safety checks after the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed in Assam due to a malfunctioning braking system.

Timungpi Terang • 14 Nov 2026

Meghalaya

Poet Lalnunsanga Ralte Calls for Lasting Literary Homes in Meghalaya

Academic and poet Lalnunsanga Ralte urges Meghalaya to build permanent platforms to support local writers and preserve vibrant oral storytelling traditions.

NEWire Desk • 14 Nov 2026

Meghalaya

Shillong Literary Festival Crowds Leave Retailers Empty-Handed

Shillong Literary Festival visitors are flooding food stalls, but local product retailers at the Meghalayan Pavilion report flat sales figures.

Walrik Marak • 14 Nov 2026

Nagaland

Nagaland officials push for wildfire prevention over firefighting

Nagaland officials are pivoting to community-led fire prevention after losing 795 square kilometers of forest over the last decade.

Kiyeto Swu • 13 Nov 2026

Meghalaya

EU Ambassador Explores Partnership With Meghalaya

EU Ambassador Jean Eric Paquet visited Meghalaya to discuss potential ties in trade, education, and agriculture with state officials.

Walrik Marak • 13 Nov 2026

Meghalaya

VPP Accuses Meghalaya Government of Misleading Assembly on Teacher Pay Scales

The VPP claims the Meghalaya government ignored UGC standards for college teachers, threatening their career prospects outside the state.

Walrik Marak • 13 Nov 2026

Meghalaya

VPP Warns Government as Opposition to Shillong Ropeway Mounts

Protests against the Shillong Peak Ropeway intensify as the VPP warns the state government against suppressing demonstrators and ignoring water concerns.

Walrik Marak • 13 Nov 2026

Meghalaya

CPCB Task Force Targets Industrial Pollution in Byrnihat

The CPCB formed a task force to inspect industries in Byrnihat as the Meghalaya High Court reviews pollution control efforts near the Umtrew River.

NEWire Desk • 13 Nov 2026

Meghalaya

Meghalaya Standoff Deepens Over Shillong Peak Ropeway Project

Protesters and government officials clash over the Rs 151-crore Shillong Peak ropeway project as political parties join the anti-development campaign.

Walrik Marak • 13 Nov 2026

Meghalaya

GHADC Election Schedule Hinges on Delimitation Progress

Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong says the GHADC election date remains on hold until the council and government sign off on the latest delimitation report.

NEWire Desk • 13 Nov 2026

Meghalaya

Congress Boosts Shillong Bypoll Bid With Key NPP Defector

Former NPP leader Wanweiroy R. Kharlukhi has joined the Congress, giving a major lift to Vincent H. Pala's upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha by-election bid.

Walrik Marak • 13 Nov 2026

Assam

Guwahati student dies by suicide after attacking mother

A Guwahati student stabbed his mother before falling to his death. The mother remains in critical condition at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.

Timungpi Terang • 13 Nov 2026

Nagaland

Nagaland NEPED Goes Digital After Three Decades

Nagaland’s NEPED launched a new website to showcase 30 years of development work, including tree planting and support for over 2,700 local groups.

Kiyeto Swu • 13 Nov 2026

Nagaland

Ao Senden Ends Mokokchung Hospital Protest After Demands Met

Ao Senden ended its month-long protest in Mokokchung after officials addressed grievances regarding staffing at Dr Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital.

Kiyeto Swu • 13 Nov 2026

Nagaland

Nagaland Awards Para Athlete as Police Propose Recruitment Perks

Nagaland CM grants Rs 25 lakh to medallist Hokato Hotozhe Sema while police officials push for new sportsperson recruitment incentives.

Kiyeto Swu • 13 Nov 2026

Nagaland

Nagaland Job Scheme Hits Target with 8,837 Trainees

Nagaland's DDU-GKY initiative has trained over 8,800 people since 2018, with thousands securing jobs across the country and overseas.

Naro Jamir • 13 Nov 2026

Nagaland

Air India Express Named Official Partner for Hornbill Festival 2026

Nagaland partners with Air India Express for the 2026 Hornbill Festival, offering travel discounts and special flight routes to boost tourism.

Naro Jamir • 13 Nov 2026

Meghalaya

IIPH Shillong Hiring Field Research Associate for Malnutrition Project

IIPH Shillong is hiring a Field Research Associate for a nutrition project. Candidates must apply by November 17, 2026, via the online Google Form.

Walrik Marak • 13 Nov 2026

Assam

Amritpal Singh Granted One-Day Parole for Grandmother's Funeral

Imprisoned MP Amritpal Singh gets one-day parole from Dibrugarh jail to attend his grandmother's funeral in Punjab this Saturday.

Bibar Daimary • 13 Nov 2026

Assam

Wiki Loves Birds Initiative Targets Assam Avian Documentation

The Wiki Loves Birds initiative brought enthusiasts to Golaghat to document Assam's avian species, culminating in a birdwalk at Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary.

Bibar Daimary • 13 Nov 2026