Tag: Northeast India

  • Why MHA’s Demographic Panel Visits Could Reshape India’s Border Security Debate

    Why MHA’s Demographic Panel Visits Could Reshape India’s Border Security Debate

    The MHA’s High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes is preparing field visits to border states, metro cities, industrial towns, and sensitive regions to study post-2011 population shifts. The inquiry is expected to focus on illegal immigration, abnormal demographic patterns, identity-document fraud, public service pressures, and local governance challenges. This long-form analysis explains why the issue must…

  • CNFF-2026: भारतीय विरासत और समाज-सरोकारों का प्रेरक सिनेमाई महोत्सव

    CNFF-2026: भारतीय विरासत और समाज-सरोकारों का प्रेरक सिनेमाई महोत्सव

    CNFF-2026 गुवाहाटी में 24 और 25 अक्टूबर 2026 को आयोजित होने वाला एक महत्वपूर्ण राष्ट्रीय फिल्म महोत्सव है, जो भारतीय विरासत, देशभक्ति और सामाजिक सरोकारों पर केंद्रित है। यह आयोजन लघु फिल्मों और डॉक्यूमेंट्री के माध्यम से पूर्वोत्तर भारत सहित देशभर की सांस्कृतिक विविधता को मंच देता है। महोत्सव ‘हमारी विरासत, हमारा गौरव’ की भावना…

  • CNFF 2026 in Guwahati: Powerful Cinema Rooted in Bharat’s Heritage and Unity

    CNFF 2026 in Guwahati: Powerful Cinema Rooted in Bharat’s Heritage and Unity

    CNFF 2026 will be held in Guwahati on 24 and 25 October 2026, offering a major platform for short films and documentaries rooted in Bharat’s cultural heritage. The festival’s theme, ‘Our Heritage Our Pride’, connects Indian cinema with nationalism, indigenous traditions, social reform, family values, environment, and civilisational memory. Its structure supports both professional and…

  • म्यांमार संकट की भयावह सच्चाई: विस्थापन, युद्ध और टूटती नागरिक सुरक्षा

    म्यांमार संकट की भयावह सच्चाई: विस्थापन, युद्ध और टूटती नागरिक सुरक्षा

    म्यांमार का मानवीय संकट लाखों नागरिकों के विस्थापन, गृहयुद्ध, सैन्य कार्रवाई और टूटती संस्थाओं की गंभीर कहानी है। 2021 के सैन्य तख्तापलट के बाद देश में राजनीतिक वैधता, जातीय संघर्ष और नागरिक सुरक्षा का संकट गहराता गया है। लाखों लोग बांग्लादेश, थाईलैंड और भारत में शरण ले चुके हैं, जबकि करोड़ों नागरिक गरीबी, भय और…

  • Shambhu Gavare’s ‘Matrubhoomi Samman’: A Powerful Moment for Dharma Service

    Shambhu Gavare’s ‘Matrubhoomi Samman’: A Powerful Moment for Dharma Service

    Shri. Shambhu Gavare, Eastern and North-Eastern States Coordinator of the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, was honoured with the ‘Matrubhoomi Samman’ in Ranchi for his service to the nation, Dharma, and culture. The recognition highlights the importance of cultural preservation, ethical citizenship, and grassroots public engagement. It also draws attention to the complex cultural landscape of Eastern…

  • Arunachal’s Decisive Move: 15 Unauthorised Mosque Sites Sealed to Protect Indigenous Land

    Arunachal’s Decisive Move: 15 Unauthorised Mosque Sites Sealed to Protect Indigenous Land

    On 6 June 2026, the Itanagar Capital Region administration sealed 15 unauthorised mosque sites in Arunachal Pradesh, framing the action as a rule-of-law measure aligned with indigenous land safeguards. This analysis explains how Articles 25–28 protect religious freedom while allowing the State to regulate land, safety, and planning for all places of worship. It situates…

  • Rising Jamaat influence on the India–B’desh border: security roadmap for West Bengal, Northeast

    Rising Jamaat influence on the India–B’desh border: security roadmap for West Bengal, Northeast

    Border districts of West Bengal and the Northeast face renewed security risks as Jamaat-aligned networks and adjacent hardline actors in Bangladesh probe for influence along porous, riverine stretches. This analysis separates peaceful religious activism from violent facilitation, explaining how small, adaptive micro-networks exploit illicit finance, digital propaganda, and smuggling corridors. It identifies strategic vulnerabilitiesespecially in…

  • Magh Bihu 2026 in Assam: Date, Uruka Feasts and Meji Bonfires that Unite Communities

    Magh Bihu 2026 in Assam: Date, Uruka Feasts and Meji Bonfires that Unite Communities

    Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu or Maghar Domahi) in 2026 falls on January 14 and marks the close of Assam’s harvest season with Uruka feasts and Meji bonfires. Observed over several days, the festival blends agrarian rhythms with community fellowship. Key rituals include building bhelaghar, offering grains and sesame to the dawn bonfire, and sharing traditional…

  • Assam grants 25 acres in Guwahati to TTDlandmark boost for Venkateshwara devotion and unity

    Assam grants 25 acres in Guwahati to TTDlandmark boost for Venkateshwara devotion and unity

    The Government of Assam has allocated 25 acres in Guwahati for a Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, marking a pivotal expansion of pilgrimage infrastructure in Northeast India. The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister’s communication to the Assam Chief Minister regarding enhancement of the allotment highlights constructive inter-state cooperation. A TTD Temple in Guwahati can…

  • Breakthrough Call for Harmony: Legal Review Sought on Alleged Encroachments in Itanagar

    Breakthrough Call for Harmony: Legal Review Sought on Alleged Encroachments in Itanagar

    A youth-led demonstration in Itanagar and Naharlagun urged a lawful, impartial review of alleged land encroachments and unauthorized religious constructions. Protesters called for equal enforcement of regulations, court-supervised action where required, and transparent verification of claims. Community voices emphasized that the issue must not target any faith and instead be handled through an all-denominations audit…

  • Myanmar’s Insurgency After the 2021 Coup: The Complete Guide to Northeast India’s Security

    Myanmar’s Insurgency After the 2021 Coup: The Complete Guide to Northeast India’s Security

    Myanmar’s post-2021 insurgency has reshaped security, trade, and social cohesion across the Indo–Myanmar frontier, with pronounced effects in Manipur and Mizoram. This analysis explains how the Three Brotherhood Alliance, refugee flows, and Golden Triangle criminal networks influence Northeast India’s security. It outlines the pressures on health systems, markets, and border communities while highlighting practical measures…

  • The Crisis In Manipur : An Assessment

    The Crisis In Manipur : An Assessment

    In Manipur, a state in northeastern India, the situation remains unresolved, with ongoing violence and a cloud of uncertainty shrouding the truth. The narrative surrounding this violence is heavily influenced by the ethnicity and perspective of those who share it. Manipur, geographically bordered by Nagaland, Mizoram, and Assam, also shares volatile borders with Myanmar, particularly…