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Nagaland joined the global community in observing the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26 with programmes organised across the state.

Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Secretary Chanchal Kumar reviewed the progress of ongoing works and infrastructure development at the Film and Television Institute site in RAKAP, Arunachal Pradesh.

Dr. Yugal Kishore Mohanta, Assistant Professor at USTM, has contributed to a landmark international research publication in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. The study presents a comprehensive assessment of the global burden of diarrhoeal and enteric infectious diseases over the last three decades.

Security forces in Assam have foiled a major terror plot with the arrest of two alleged cadres of the ULFA(I) in Tinsukia district. The arrested men were tasked to carry out indiscriminate attacks on civilians in Tinsukia town.

A man has been arrested in Assam for allegedly stealing lakhs of rupees from Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee's bank account. The accused, identified as Mokuleshar Reza, was arrested by the Cyber Crime division of Kolkata Police.

Manipur has been trapped in a cycle of violence, displacement, and grief for over three years. Beyond the political debates and ethnic narratives, ordinary families are quietly suffering.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma defends the state Cabinet's decision to lift the ban on chemical fertilisers, despite the government's push for organic farming.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland observed 'Black Days of Emergency' on Friday with a programme at its state headquarters in Kohima, commemorating the Emergency imposed in India from June 25, 1975, to March 21, 1977.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a record footfall of over 8 lakh devotees at Kamakhya Temple during Ambubachi Mahayog, reflecting the state's spiritual heritage and Sanatan tradition.

Rescue teams have intensified search operations for four people missing after a flash flood in Keyi Panyor district, Arunachal Pradesh. The flood, triggered by incessant rainfall, has caused widespread destruction and loss of life.

Dimapur district administration declares Thahekhu Block-7 an infected zone after confirming African Swine Fever cases in pigs. Containment measures in place to prevent further spread.

Air India Express is set to launch direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in August, marking the first direct air connectivity between Northeast India and West Asia. The move is expected to strengthen trade, tourism, and people-to-people ties between the region and the Gulf.

Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika calls for a strategic shift from traditional paddy cultivation to high-value horticulture to increase rural incomes. He emphasizes the need to expand irrigation coverage and achieve self-sufficiency in various agricultural products.

Naharlagun police arrested a 21-year-old drug peddler and recovered suspected heroin during a search operation. The police remain committed to building a drug-free society.

GSU East Zone Williamnagar demands a fresh independent inquiry into the murder of a young girl in Samgong locality last year. The union expressed concern over the accused remaining at large despite a magisterial inquiry.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma directs Education Department to prepare school-specific action plans to improve state's Performance Grading Index score. Review meeting identifies areas for improvement in school infrastructure, student welfare, and data management.

Northeast India's vast renewable energy potential makes it a significant case for green infrastructure investments, aligning with the EU's priorities.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reveals that 17.6% of households with rooftop solar panels under the PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana pay zero electricity bills, highlighting the scheme's impact on the state's renewable energy transition.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau has called for transparency in the land compensation process for the Kamle Hydroelectric Project following concerns over alleged inflation of compensation estimates. The ACB has stressed the need for due diligence, fairness, and strict adherence to laws and rules.