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NEHUTA Urges Political Parties to Respect Academic Sanctity and Avoid Campus Interference
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NEHUTA Urges Political Parties to Respect Academic Sanctity and Avoid Campus Interference

The North-Eastern Hill University Teachers’ Association, or NEHUTA, has issued a stern call to political parties to maintain the university as a space free from political interference. In a strongly worded statement, the association also refuted claims made by the university administration regarding the failure to complete vital recruitment processes, shifting the blame onto administrative negligence rather than student unrest. The controversy centers on the lapsing of advertisements for 154 Group B and C posts, which were originally posted in November 2023. NEHUTA President, Prof. Lakhon Kma, accused Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. S. Umdor of misleading the public and political youth wings by suggesting that internal unrest prevented the recruitment. According to the teachers’ body, the ti...
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Manipur Crowned Best State at USTM’s NE NSS Festival
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Manipur Crowned Best State at USTM’s NE NSS Festival

The Northeast NSS Festival 2026, organized by the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) under the theme “Empowered Youth for Viksit Bharat,” concluded on Saturday, marking the culmination of five days of intensive engagement, community service, cultural exchange, and youth empowerment at the USTM campus. The festival brought together NSS volunteers and programmer officers from across the Northeastern states, creating a dynamic platform for leadership development, national integration, and experiential learning. A key highlight of the valedictory programme was the prize distribution ceremony, where Manipur was adjudged the Best State/contingent, in recognition of its outstanding performance, discipline and active participation throughout the festival. Earlier, the fe...
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JSU Demands National Law to Combat Racial Abuse Against Northeast People
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JSU Demands National Law to Combat Racial Abuse Against Northeast People

The Jaintia Students’ Union (JSU) has urged the Centre to enact a comprehensive National Anti-Discrimination Law to curb racial abuse and violence against people from Northeast India."We have requested that immediate steps be taken to address the growing incidents of discrimination faced by the people of Northeast India across the country, and to enact a comprehensive National Anti-Discrimination Law to ensure their safety, dignity, and protection of the people of the region," JSU adviser A Suchiang said in a memorandum submitted to Meghalaya  Governor CH Vijaya Shankar. He said incidents such as the killing of Nido Tania and Angel Chakma, besides hrecent abuse of three Arunachal Pradesh women show a “systemic issue”. “Equality is not a privilege; it is a constitutional right. Jus...
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Arunachal Pradesh Tops Fiscal Health Index Among NE-Himalayan States
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Arunachal Pradesh Tops Fiscal Health Index Among NE-Himalayan States

Arunachal Pradesh has secured the top position among North Eastern and Himalayan states in the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) for the financial year 2023–24, according to a report released by NITI Aayog.The think tank released the 2026 Fiscal Health Index report in New Delhi on Wednesday. The report was unveiled by Suman Bery, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog.The Fiscal Health Index is a framework developed to assess and compare the financial performance of states. It highlights the strengths and weaknesses of each state’s fiscal management and provides an overall picture of their financial health.According to the report, the index evaluates states based on five key pillars: quality of expenditure, revenue mobilisation, fiscal prudence, debt index and debt sustainability. These parameters help meas...
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NEC Releases ₹67.41 Crore for Development Projects Across Northeast
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NEC Releases ₹67.41 Crore for Development Projects Across Northeast

The Northeastern Council (NEC) allocated Rs 67.41 crore in February 2026 for developmental initiatives in the Northeastern states and implementing agencies. This funding underscores NEC’s commitment to enhancing development in the Northeastern Region (NER) through investments in infrastructure, livelihood generation, agricultural innovation, education, tourism, research, and cultural initiatives to promote balanced regional growth. Additionally, Rs 30.07 crore was released to regional institutions and agencies during the same month. Key projects include sustainable agriculture, AI-based entrepreneurship development, infrastructure creation, sports facilities, and tourism promotion. These initiatives are executed in collaboration with notable institutions like IIT Guwahati, IIM Shillong, N...
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Night Curfew In East Khasi Hills Amid Bangladesh Border Security Concerns
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Night Curfew In East Khasi Hills Amid Bangladesh Border Security Concerns

Amid security concerns arising from the current situation in Bangladesh and continued vulnerability of certain stretches of the frontier, the East Khasi Hills district administration has imposed a night curfew along Meghalaya’s border with the neighbouring country. The night curfew was declared on Tuesday by the District Magistrate from 8 pm to 6 pm, effective immediately, within a one-kilometre radius from the Zero Line. The curfew was imposed, invoking powers under Section 163 of BNSS. According to the order, issued ex-parte in view of the urgency, the curfew prohibits the movement of individuals attempting to cross the international boundary, any unauthorised procession or unlawful assembly of five or more persons carrying arms or objects that may be used as weapons, and all illegal ac...
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Nehu Enforces Strict Campus Traffic Regulations Following an Accident
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Nehu Enforces Strict Campus Traffic Regulations Following an Accident

The North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Shillong has imposed strict new traffic rules on campus with immediate effect in the wake of a recent accident that left two students of the institution fighting for their lives in hospital. According to the rules, from Monday, no vehicle has been allowed to cross the 30 kmph speed limit inside the campus, with helmets made compulsory for every two-wheeler rider and cyclist. The university authorities warned violators of disciplinary action. The imposition of the traffic rules came after a speeding vehicle, allegedly driven by the security guard in an intoxicated state, rammed into two students near Gate II of the campus, critically injuring them on the evening of November 17. The injured students, identified as Dartingen Pohdukriek and Steph...
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Prime Minister Modi reaches Northeast for multi-state tour
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Prime Minister Modi reaches Northeast for multi-state tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day tour to the Northeast. The Prime Minister has been expecting projects in Assam, Mizoram, and Manipur valued at approximately Rs 35,000 crore, either for their inaugurations or for the laying of foundation stones. The Prime Minister will participate in the celebration of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's 100th birthday at the veterinary field in Khanapara, Guwahati, on September 13, 2025, in the evening. In the event, which will also feature the release of a biography on the Bharat Ratna and the RBI's issuance of a commemorative coin, about 1,200 artists will perform 14 Bhupendra Sangeets in 18 minutes. The Prime Minister will travel to Mangaldai and Numaligarh on September 14 to lay the groundwork and officially open a number of projec...
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Seven Northeast educators receive nod for National Teachers’ Awards 2025
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Seven Northeast educators receive nod for National Teachers’ Awards 2025

Seven teachers from India's northeastern states have been recognised among the 45 recipients of the National Teachers' Awards 2025, highlighting the region's dedication to educational excellence despite its geographical challenges. The awards, announced by the Ministry of Education's Department of School Education and Literacy, will be presented by President Droupadi Murmu on Teachers' Day, September 5. Each recipient receives Rs 50,000 in cash, a certificate, and a silver medal. Leading the northeastern representation is Nang Ekthani Mounglang from Government Secondary School Pachin in Arunachal Pradesh's Papum Pare district. The state's remote terrain often makes educational delivery challenging, making such recognition particularly significant for mountain educators. From Nagaland, ...
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PM Modi says IIM in Assam will enhance education in NE
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PM Modi says IIM in Assam will enhance education in NE

The establishment of an IIM in Assam will enhance education infrastructure and draw students as well as researchers from all over India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday after Parliament gave nod to a Bill to this effect. The country's 22nd Indian Institute of Management (IIM) is set to be established in Guwahati with an investment of Rs 555 crore, as Parliament cleared a Bill in this regard. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the new institution will start admitting students from the current academic year itself. Earlier, replying to the discussion on the Bill, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said, Narendra Modi Government is committed to create new institutions and giving opportunities to students of the country. He said, Government has given the ...
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