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Flower feared lost for 120 years rediscovered in Arunachal
The plant was last reliably collected in India in 1905 from Sikkim, with only a handful of historical records from the region.
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Meghalaya steps up athlete support ahead of 39th National Games
Speaking at the programme, Shylla emphasised that cooperation among the government, sports bodies and athletes would be crucial for the successful hosting of the National Games in Meghalaya.
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Akashvani Kohima marks 90 years with musical concert
Award-winning singer-songwriter and founder of Seyie_Intrepid Northeast India, Seyievinuo Chuzho, presented a solo performance of One Moment in Time and later performed with her band, Seyie_Intrepid, showcasing an unreleased folk fusion piece titled Legacy.
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Meghalaya: Christian body condemns violence in Manipur
The forum stated that the recent incidents and the public response to them reflect that citizens across the country desire peace and stability.
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Hollongapar Sanctuary records first gibbon crossing on railway canopy bridge
The sanctuary has long suffered from habitat fragmentation caused by the railway line passing through its core since the late 19th century.
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Explainer: What could the Uniform Civil Code look like in Assam?
The Chief Minister has repeatedly said that Assam will have its own “Assam model” of the UCC.
Who killed the church leaders in Manipur? May 13 ambush explained
Those killed were identified as Rev. Vumthang Sitlhou, Rev. Kaigoulun Lhouvum and Pastor Paogoulen Sitlhou.
The Church found its voice again in Manipur: Where was it for everyone else?
The church has done what it needed to do now. But it did not do what it should have done consistently during the deaths of more than 200 people over the last three years.
PM Modi has called for austerity: The Northeast already lives in it
Unlike metropolitan India, where fuel conservation can partly emerge from behavioural shifts, the Northeast’s petroleum dependence is built into its geography.
Why Assam’s hidden Bunting roosts may hold key to species’ survival
Researchers involved in the exercise said India’s figures remain incomplete because key roosting habitats in Assam could not be systematically surveyed.
2023 Sikkim glacial floods wasn’t a cloudburst, study confirms
According to the study, the disaster was the culmination of years of instability in one of the Himalaya’s fastest-expanding glacial lakes.
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Manipur: 28 hostages from Naga and Kuki communities released
The whereabouts of six Naga men who remain in captivity are still unknown, police said.
Manipur: UNC demands immediate release of Naga hostages within 24-hrs
In a letter addressed to Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, the UNC called upon the state government to take swift and decisive action in light of the grave situation that unfolded on May 13.
Tripura eyes to equate private investment with state budget
Industries and Commerce Secretary Kiran Gitte said the northeastern state has emerged as a frontrunner in implementing business reform measures prescribed by the Centre.
Assam to host IGNITE 2026 event on AVGC-XR and creative economy
According to the organisers, the event is intended to connect academic learning with industry practices through a series of discussions, workshops and showcases
Over 38 persons held hostage: Manipur Home Minister Govindas
The dual incidents triggered widespread condemnation across Manipur and beyond, calling for thorough investigations.
