Author: Editor NE Monitor

In a major crackdown on illegal drug cultivation, security forces in Manipur, acting in coordination with various government agencies, including the Forest Department, destroyed expansive poppy plantations in Ukhrul. On 13 November, a joint team uprooted and burned poppy crops spread across nearly 35 acres in the Mullam hill range under Litan Police Station in Ukhrul district. During the operation, the forces also demolished three huts believed to have been used by cultivators for temporary shelter. This followed another large-scale operation conducted a day earlier on 12 November, during which security personnel cleared approximately 56 acres of poppy plantations in…

he 7 Sisters Foundation, in collaboration with Manipur Tourism, has announced the Sangai Music Festival 2025, a three-day musical extravaganza set to be one of the key highlights of the upcoming Sangai Festival. The event will be held from November 28 to 30 at the Archery Ground, Khuman Lampak Stadium, Imphal. This year’s edition will feature a vibrant mix of artists from India and abroad, headlined by the UK-based multi-platinum pop group BLUE, who will perform live in Imphal for the first time as part of their 25th Anniversary Tour. Joining them will be Girish and The Chronicles from Sikkim, alongside leading artists and bands from Manipur…

For decades, entrepreneurship in India’s North Eastern Region (NER) has been viewed through a lens of lack – a story about what the region doesn’t have: infrastructure, investment, or markets. These challenges are real, but they are not the whole truth. Over the past two decades, however, India’s entrepreneurship ecosystem has undergone a remarkable transformation. The establishment of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the Atal Innovation Mission with its network of incubation centres, and a host of start-up incentives across states have fostered a new climate of innovation and risk-taking. This nationwide momentum has been further strengthened by digital…

Gauhati University and the Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development (OKDISCD), Guwahati, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research, teaching, and academic development. The agreement aims to promote joint research initiatives, sharing of academic resources, and organisation of training programmes, seminars, and workshops. The collaboration spans multiple disciplines including Economics, Education, History, Political Science, Geography, Sociology, Social Work, Philosophy, Anthropology, and Environmental Science. The signing ceremony was attended by senior officials from both institutions. Representing Gauhati University were Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta, Registrar Prof. Utpal Sarma, Academic Registrar Prof. Rajib Handique,…

Jakrem SC created history on November 12 evening by winning the first-ever Meghalaya Women’s State League (MWSL) title, overturning a one-goal deficit to defeat Na Rympei Football Academy 2-1 in a pulsating final at the SSA Stadium, First Ground, Polo. Na Rympei, representing the Ri-Bhoi District Sports Association, struck first in the 14th minute through forward Pynhun Shulet, who capitalised on a rare gap in Jakrem’s defence. Despite constant pressure from the Ri-Bhoi side, Jakrem, playing under the Mawkyrwat District Sports Association, fought back strongly in the second half. Their persistence paid off in the 58th minute when a Na…

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, will host the 13th edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM) for the North Eastern Region from November 13-16, in Gangtok, Sikkim. The event will be inaugurated by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, with Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu among the key dignitaries. Tourism Ministers from all North Eastern States and senior government officials are also set to attend. A flagship annual initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, ITM aims to promote the North East as a key destination for eco-tourism,…

The Indian Army is establishing a new military station in Assam’s Dhubri district to strengthen security and intelligence operations along the Indo-Bangladesh border. The Lachit Borphukan Military Station, located at Bamunigaon about 40 km from the international border, will be the first such Army facility in western Assam. The foundation stone for the station was laid last week by Lieutenant General R.C. Tiwari, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command, during his visit to forward areas. Defence officials said the base will operate under the Tezpur-based 4 Corps and is expected to enhance operational capabilities and border vigilance in the…

An all-women high-altitude trekking expedition, featuring personnel from the Indian Army, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), and the local Monpa community, was flagged off from Zemithang in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh The expedition was inaugurated by General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Gajraj Corps, Lt Gen Gambhir Singh. Defence PRO Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said the initiative aims to promote women’s empowerment and encourage adventure sports in the region. Set against the scenic landscape of Zemithang, the trek brings together women from diverse backgrounds to support community engagement, adventure tourism, and the government’s vision of vibrant villages…

Mizoram has been honoured with a national award for outstanding traffic management at the 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference held in Gurugram, Haryana, officials said on Tuesday. State Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation (UD&PA) Secretary Lalmalsawma Pachuau received the award from Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal and Minister of State Tokhan Sahu during the event’s valedictory session. The award recognises Mizoram’s innovative traffic management system, inter-departmental coordination, and the disciplined behaviour of its citizens that contribute to smooth vehicular movement. The Town and Country Planning Wing of the UD&PA Department represented the state and made a…

Nagaland will host a two-day Regional Anti-Narcotics Task Force Conference for all Northeastern states and West Bengal on November 13 and 14 at Chumoukedima, Director General of Police Rupin Sharma announced on Tuesday. Organised in coordination with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), the conference aims to address the challenges of narcotics trafficking in and from the Northeast and develop strategies for stronger inter-state cooperation and effective enforcement. Senior officials from the central government are expected to attend the event. Sharma said the conference will be the first regional meeting under the national ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ mission, focusing on supply reduction,…