NRC's First Draft Evokes Mixed Reactions

The release of the much-awaited first draftof the National Register of Citizen (NRC) on the very first day of 2018 has generated much heat-wave in every corner of Assam. The list identifies 1.9 crore people as an Indian and this has evoked mixed reactions across the state.

Nagaland Voters Demand Solution Before Election

Amid tremendous pressure and demand from various Naga organisations for deferment of upcoming Nagaland Assembly elections until Centre comes up with a permanent solution of the Nagaland issue, Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the final date of the polls. Nagaland will go into polls on February 27. Northeast Today digs in

Building Relationship With Trees

Sikkim is considered as one of the cleanest and greenest states of India. And taking a step further in making the state greener and cleaner, the state has taken step a forward in preserving its greenery the state has allowed its population to adopt trees just like as their child or sibling. This will not only create environmental awareness but also will forge amity between people and trees of the state.

Water War: An Impending Truth

Water is the essential part of human life. ‘Right over water’ is one of the basic human rights. But over the past few years, this right has come under severe threat as several countries are trying to gain complete control over the rivers that flow through their heartland carrying major volumes of water and flowing into another country where the river is either on it’s downstream or the volume of water carried is less. In a nutshell, we can say that major conspiracies of gaining the benefits of the trans-boundary rivers by countries at the upstream are gradually gaining momentum. The recent statement made by the Indian government regarding the Indus Water Treaty and the sudden rise in the turbidity of the Brahmaputra (with fingers being pointed at China of constructing dams over the Yarlung Tsangpo to divert its course) have raised quite a few eyebrows. Questions are being asked if there looms a threat of a Water War between India and Pakistan and India and China, where Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal would eventually turn out to be sorry spectators? It is a catch-22 situation for each of the countries. Partha Prawal tries to analyse the possibilities of a water war between India and China and India and Pakistan and its consequences. The author also tries to find out if at all there is a possibility of water wars and if there is then why?

Aadhaar Cards That Government Play

When the right to privacy has become one of the focal points of debate, the cases of Aadhaar database misuse have been on a rise. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has accepted the need of safeguarding the biometric data. But the only thing that is valuable to the UIDAI has been compromised. The data leak has become so vulnerable that the biometric data has become available to anonymous sellers. It is daunting that the personal details of a billion of people are on sale by anonymous sellers.

WEF 2018: Modi Pitches For Global Investment

The World Economic Forum (WEF) was perhaps the biggest platform for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pitch India as a global investment destination and tell the world what India is? Modi through his strong and inclusive speech at the opening ceremony of WEF 2018, made it clear that he not only want the world to know more about India’s growth story but also he dreams to make the nation a ‘future super-power’.

Nightlife Lightens Up Manipur

Nightlife in Imphal got a boost with the launch of a night plaza along the Kangla moat, providing opportunities for boating and holding music concerts along with 110 stalls, including those serving indigenous cuisine every weekend. 

Northeast Police: Imperfectly Perfect

With rising security issues from within and outside the borders, there have been demands for police reforms to meet the security challenges. But the governments’ spending on police remains about 3 per vehicles and under-utilisation of funds earmarked for modernisation of infrastructure. The United Nations recommended standard 222 police per lakh persons. But in India, the actual strength is just 137 police per lakh persons. Till January 2016, there were 24 per cent vacancies in the state forces amounting to about 5.5 lakh vacancies. On the other hand, the central forces had 7 per cent vacancies.

Indo-Bangla Role In Tackling Rohingya Crisis

The exodus of the Rohingya Muslims is certain to have an adverse impact of equal magnitude on both India and Bangladesh. Even though it may not directly seem to be affecting India, but the future may not Be as rosy as it is now. While India is firm on pushing out the Rohingyas who are already ling in India, Bangladesh on the other hand has given refuge to 600,000 Rohingya that have arrived in Bangladesh since a military crackdown in Myanmar in August. While the country is taking up methods for curbing the population explosion of the Rohingyas, the Bangladeshi High Commissioner, however, called for a greater Indian role in containing the influx, saying “the issue may not be directly affecting India now, but it may have an impact in future”. Northeast Today reports

Arunachal for Development and Women Empowerment

With a new BJP government at helm in the state, Arunachal Pradesh celebrates its 31st Statehood Day focusing on development and women empowerment. Gracing the occasion, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh called the Northeast a ‘holy place’ and one of the richest in the country. Northeast Today reports:

human trafficking rising in manipur

human trafficking, particularly child trafficking, has been on the rise in manipur though it largely remained elusive from the public domain. the alarming rate is evident as altogether 58 reported cases of child trafficking have been recorded within first six months of the current year. it is learnt that from 2013 to june 2016, 62 cases of child trafficking were recorded.

kaziranga eviction turns violent

following a guwahati high court’s order, assam government carried out eviction near kaziranga national park after the residents refused to move out until they were paid adequate compensation. the protests spearheaded by the krishak mukti sangram samiti (kmss) turned hostile and two persons were killed in the police firing. the ripples of the incident reached the national capital as a group of students and voluntary organizations vented their ire against the incident.

congress survives in meghalaya

mukul sangma led government in meghalaya survived a no-confidence motion in the assembly after the opposition withdrew it. is this an end to the brewing dissidence against him?

media at crossroads

at a time when the business of breaking news is a worldwide phenomenon, all counties are asking the same question: what is the lakshman rekha that journalist should not cross? or should there be any laksman rekha at all? however, in northeast india, most of the media houses backed by wealthy politicians run like public relations houses patronising their masters. hence, individuals have increasingly started questioning the authenticity of media persons and their news stories. northeast today digs deep into this pertinent issue.

Growing 'opposition' in Tripura

Tripura a known bastion of the Left, is witnessing widespread political turmoil with much happening in the opposition hemisphere. There is a growing opposition - in the form of various political parties except the Congress and which is an ongoing nation trend.

Spreading the Love of Reading

At a time when people are inclining more and more towards technology, the Lohit Youth Library Network is an unique initiative which has been making incessant efforts to revive and keep alive the joy of reading amidst the youths of Arunachal Pradesh.

Assam's Battle With Its Nemesis Continues

Flood has turned out to the worst enemy of several states of the country- especially those from the northeast and Assam is no exception to it. Battling with flood for survival seems to have become a common day affair for the people of the state. 

Drug Abuse On The Rise In Mizoram

Drug abuse, over the past three decades, has taken an endemic form in most of the states of the Northeast and gradually it has been on the rise in the entire region. With over a 1,400 deaths due to drug abuse in Mizoram since 1984, a recent survey has revealed that drug abuse in Mizoram has been showing an upward trend.

Kuki Armed Movement Nearing Settlement

Nearly eight years after officially singing the suspension of operation (SoO) with the Government of India and Manipur, the decades old Kuki armed movement apparently is nearing settlement.

Worst Flood Victims Demand Attention

It is a known issue that even after being Assam’s lifeline, both the Brahmaputra and the Barak rivers are also responsible for bringing down immense miseries to the people of the state; especially to those who reside in the char areas. Apart from loss of numerous lives, the economy is also affected by manifolds.

Brewing Up Nagaland

Nagaland, even though is one of the most beautiful states of the Indian sub-continent, however, generally grabs the headlines for all the wrong reasons- especially due to the insurgency-related issues. Shedding off the negative colours, the state on July 27, 2017, made took a step forward when the Nagaland government signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the South Africa-based Nobel Cause Company in order to promote the state’s coffee at an international stage. The initiative, in the next few years, is certain to alleviate Nagaland coffee to an all new height.

Decoding Statehood Demands

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Banana For Livelihood

It is inspiring to learn that farmers in rural hilly areas of Meghalaya’s Garo Hills are adapting to climate change in their own ways by abandoning jhum cultivation and taking up banana as an alternative as their livelihood.

Flood Wreaks Havoc In Manipur

Cyclone Mora has left a trail of destruction and has taken a heavy toll on lives and properties in Manipur.The weather is showing no respite since the cyclone hit Manipur wreaking havoc across the state.Northeast Today reports…

Chasing The Muscled Dreams

Gone are the days when success, glory, and fame were reserved only for those who hailed either from the metros or other big cities.

Residues...Of Freedom

Somewhere in the middle of the Thar was the house of Kartar Singh, donning a shattered, almost defeated look.

Coping With Climate Change

People in remote hilly regions of Meghalaya’s Garo Hills largely depend on Jhum cultivation. It would be difficult for them to understand the term climate change but they have made their effort to minimise Jhum cultivation with other form of sustainable livelihood practice.

Lotus Blooms In Manipur

Creating history, Lotus has blossomed in The Land of Jewels. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been successful in overthrowing the Congress, which was holding the rein of power in the state for the past 15 years, in the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election of 2017. The saffron party finally has formed the new government in Manipur forming an alliance with some smaller regional parties. Northeast Today brings out more:

Security On High Alert In Manipur Border

107 illegal immigrants pushed back at Jiribam.

One Year Of Khandu Government

Marking the completion of one year in office by the Pema Khandu-led Arunachal government, a slew of schemes and programmes were launched. Northeast Today analyses the year gone by and brings out the details about Khandu’s one year report card.