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Why Northeast India’s tourism boom needs a reality check
Poor connectivity, high travel costs, limited accommodation and seasonal disruptions continue to undermine Northeast India’s tourism potential.
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Nagaland University holds lecture on solid waste management
Sanitary waste, including diapers, sanitary napkins, bandages, syringes and needles, requires separate handling to prevent contamination and protect sanitation workers
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Dr Roluahpuia’s second Cambridge University Press book launched in Aizawl
Speaking at the event, Vanlalthlana said discussions on genuine development must begin with a critical examination of what it means to be “tribal”.
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Guwahati among cities seeing rise in coworking space usage
The company added 43 new locations in India in the first half of 2026, while 728 new locations were signed globally during the same period.
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Why is Manipur’s historic Chassad village under fire again?
For anyone outside Northeast India, this isn’t just a remote tribal settlement; it’s a frontline gateway tied directly to the unstable political landscape of northwestern Myanmar
How local businesses on Manipur are backing polo and the ponies behind it
Two Imphal-based enterprises have signed a season-long partnership with Chingkhei Hunba Polo Club, the first such arrangement between local businesses and a polo club in the state
Northeast and East India just recorded the driest monsoon since 1901
Nine deficient monsoons in ten years show the Northeast’s slide from India’s second-biggest rain contributor to a chronic underperformer
Prem XL (2026) is a romantic comedy that has its moments but little else
Prem XL remains a moderately enjoyable romp. Its pleasures are simple, sometimes even slight, but there is enough playful warmth to keep the film afloat
Why Dushyant Gautam’s appointment as Sikkim Governor is drawing protests
Youth leader Prakash Lee said Sikkim should not be treated as a “dumping ground for controversy”
Delhi’s October: The protest that could not gather
The intervention raised another basic question: how far could authorities restrict ordinary movement in anticipation of a protest?
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Delhi Meetei Committee accuses security forces of inaction over civilian killings
The DMCC also criticised the withdrawal of a UNLF (Pambei) camp from Nongshum in June, saying villagers had repeatedly asked for it to remain
United Naga Council condemns Khongbal killings, seeks arrests
The council mourned those killed and expressed solidarity with their families. It also wished the injured a full recovery
Meghalaya Speaker to seek legal opinion on UDP-NPP merger
The three legislators, Paul Lyngdoh, Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar and Nujorki Sungoh, submitted their merger letter to the Speaker along with the resolutions adopted in this regard. However, Sungoh was not present during the meeting due to medical reasons.
Manipur: Naga bodies seek revocation of Kamjong SP’s transfer order
On Sunday, the Governor of Manipur issued a transfer order posting Tholu Rocky, MPS, who was in charge of Kamjong SP, as additional director in charge of the Manipur Police Training Centre (MPTC). Jay Barange, currently serving as additional SP (Law and Order), Imphal West, was appointed as the new Kamjong SP.
Meghalaya UDP’s decline due to internal rifts, not personal resentment: Paul Lyngdoh
In an exclusive interview with EastMojo after submitting his merger papers to Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma on Monday, Lyngdoh said the decline of the United Democratic Party (UDP), one of Meghalaya’s oldest regional parties, could not be attributed to a single incident.
Manipur CM Khemchand condemns Nongshum killings, reviews security situation
The meeting was attended by Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam, the chief secretary, security advisor, director general of police (DGP), commissioner (Home), and senior officers from the Army, Assam Rifles, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF) and other security agencies.
