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Transgender Bill amendment takes a mainland lens, leaves out Northeast
Across the region, gender exists within cultural, social and linguistic contexts that vary from state to state, and often from one community or tribe to another.
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Nagaland: Congress names T Chalukumba Ao for Koridang bye-election
The announcement comes ahead of the bye-election to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from the Koridang-ST constituency
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Mother, son rescued amid gunfire in Ukhrul
Sinakeithei, a Tangkhul Naga village, has been under repeated indiscriminate firing since the onset of the ongoing tensions in Ukhrul district.
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Nagaland: Imtiwapang announces independent candidacy for Koridang bye-election
The declaration programme took place at Samen Jopang and was attended by hundreds of residents from Chungtia village
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Manipur: COCOMI slams CM’s Guwahati peace talks move
COCOMI spokesperson Nahakpam Shanta said the decision undermines the authority of the Chief Minister’s office and raises serious concerns about the legitimacy of the peace process.
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From warfront to wilderness: The marksman who hunted big cats in Nagaon
Saikia’s skill as a hunter was acquired from his experience of serving as a marksman for the Royal British Army during the Second World War.
Manipur: NH-202 crisis deepens as firing, blockade disrupt lifeline
The trucks transporting essential supplies have been stranded near Yaingangpokpi Police Station for over a week
20 years, Rs 140 crore later, Nagaland sports ‘project’ remains unfinished
Spread across 64.25 acres, the Dimapur Multi-Disciplinary Sports Complex is among the largest sports infrastructure initiatives ever undertaken in Nagaland.
How a global gas shock is burning Mizoram’s food dreams
What once seemed like a distant geopolitical conflict is now being felt in the heart of local kitchens.
Act East sans delivery: Data shows persistent gaps in northeast spending
This divergence between allocation and expenditure is not merely an accounting issue; it goes to the heart of India’s development strategy for the northeast.
Why the Mizo language’s constitutional recognition is sparking debate
The student organisation’s stance is not rooted in opposition to the language itself.
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Uproar in Tripura Assembly over private university bills
Chief Minister Manik Saha also intervened, appealing to the opposition to consider the government’s perspective.
Plant rediscovered after 189 years in Arunachal Pradesh
Based on its extremely restricted population and distribution, scientists have assessed the species as Vulnerable under IUCN criteria.
New wild kiwi species discovered in Arunachal
India hosts only a handful of such species, making this addition particularly noteworthy.
Nagaland: Commercial LPG supply constraints drive rise in black market prices
While some business owners informed that they are paying only slightly above the official rate, others report markups of several thousand rupees per cylinder, significantly increasing operating costs.
Fuel flow to Myanmar sparks shortage fears in Mizoram
The group also raised safety concerns related to fuel transportation, stating that complaints have been received from at least three villages about trucks carrying empty plastic fuel containers from across the border damaging electric lines due to overloading. It urged authorities to take immediate action against such violations and ensure that transporters are held accountable.
Ibanez signs Nagaland guitarist Imnainla Jamir as first Indian female artist
The endorsement marks a development in Jamir’s career and reflects the increasing international visibility of musicians from India
