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Government removes 12-minute-per-hour ad cap, gives TV channels greater advertising flexibility

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- The Centre has removed the 12-minute-per-hour limit on television advertisements, with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting notifying the Cable Television Networks (Amendm... Read More


Assam-registered vehicles turned back from Meghalaya despite agreement on safe movement

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- Vehicles registered in Assam were reportedly stopped at Barapani and sent back on Sunday while travelling towards Shillong. The development came a day after the two states agreed... Read More


Rahul Gandhi invokes Manusmriti, questions patriarchy and gender bias at 'Chhatron Ki Goonj'

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday, August 22, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his reaction to girls using abusive language during a pro... Read More


Meghalaya: MLMDF moves High Court over Shillong violence, seeks stricter rally policing

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- The Meghalaya Linguistic Minority Development Forum (MLMDF) has moved to the Meghalaya High Court following recent incidents of vandalism and violence in Shillong, seeking stronge... Read More


Arunachal: Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu earns a spot in India squad for Asian Games 2026

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- Arunachal Pradesh Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu has earned a place in the Indian contingent for the 20th Asian Games 2026, set to take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 1... Read More


Meghalaya: Five masked persons identified, SIT formed to probe Shillong rally violence

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- Five masked people allegedly involved in the August 19 incidents in Shillong, including attacks on Assam-registered vehicles, have been identified, according to the Meghalaya gove... Read More


Assam: Supreme Court panel flags government inaction on Karbi Anglong mining near Kaziranga

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- The Central Empowered Committee (CEC), constituted by the Supreme Court, has raised concerns over the incomplete implementation of the court's directions on mining in the Karbi An... Read More


Northeast Nook: Cartoon by Nituparna Rajbongshi, August 23, 2026

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- Treat your eyes to the insightful satire of Assam's celebrated cartoonist, Nituparna Rajbongshi, in today's visual commentary for Sunday, August 23, 2026. Northeast Now presents ... Read More


Assam, Meghalaya agree to normal tourist, commercial vehicle movement till September 10

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- Tourist and commercial vehicles from Assam and Meghalaya will continue to operate normally between the two states until September 10, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang ... Read More


AssamSAT enters final stage of partner selection, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- AssamSAT, described by the Assam government as India's first state-led Earth Observation satellite system, has entered a crucial stage of implementation, Chief Minister Himanta Bi... Read More