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How two women in Assam and Tripura built businesses that support others
In Tripura and Assam, Nirangkha Roy Sarkar and Kanaklata Kalita began by trying to build livelihoods of their own
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Explained: Why a Bangladesh border history is causing a dispute in Mizoram
Tlabung’s role in the dispute traces back to its former name, Demagiri
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Manipur’s unending unrest: Is Biren Singh’s future part of the equation?
The head of a government cannot be entirely separated from a major breakdown of law and order under his administration
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Explained: What happens if UDP MLAs join the BJP in Meghalaya?
UDP president Metbah Lyngdoh has repeatedly rejected the suggestion that his party is on the verge of a mass defection
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From Vikram to classrooms: Why we still don’t learn about the Northeast
The recent death of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh in Delhi brings the consequences of that absence into uncomfortable focus
Urpad Beel shrinks, putting Assam’s wetland heritage at risk
Study finds surface water fell by nearly one-third in two decades as encroachment, invasive plants and human activity reshape the wetland
‘Are we safe here?’ Manipuri musician’s death in Delhi revives racism concerns
Singh’s wife and son were in another room and were initially unaware of what had happened
Manipur bush rat ‘lost’ for 76 years, researchers call for urgent search
The rat is nocturnal and fossorial, meaning it spends much of its time underground, making it particularly difficult to detect
A World Sans Braille: How Northeast’s visually challenged people were left behind
Over the last two months, EastMojo travelled to the West Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya, commonly referred to as Jaintia Hills, and to Chawngte in Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district
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Liangmai Naga body demands justice for Chongtham Vikram Singh
The LNKR urged the Delhi Police to conduct a swift, impartial and transparent investigation, identify those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice
Mortal remains of Chongtham Vikram Singh arrive in Imphal
His death has triggered widespread grief and outrage in Manipur, with calls for justice and strict action against those responsible
Assam–Meghalaya taxi dispute eases, key demand unresolved
The two states have also directed their police forces to coordinate during vehicle checks to ensure that drivers and tourists are not subjected to unnecessary harassment.
AIFF clears Aizawl FC-Nagaland United deal
The development follows Aizawl FC’s visit to Nagaland on June 6, 2026
Mizoram Minister highlights state’s literacy milestone in Delhi event
Citing the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey Annual Report, he said Mizoram has a literacy rate of 99.8%
Vice President of India visits Manipur
Immediately after his arrival, the Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, visited the INA Martyrs’ Memorial Complex, Moirang in Bishnupur district. There, he was warmly received by the Governor of Manipur, along with the Home Minister, Govindas Konthoujam; Art and Culture Minister, Khuraijam Loken Singh; MLA of Moirang Assembly Constituency, MLA Thongam Shanti Singh; and senior officers of the State Government. He was presented with a traditional lengyaan and bouquet by the Hon’ble Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
