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Topic: Northeast

SubscriberWrites: Increase in deforestation in Northeast India threaten the region’s pristine biodiversity

Floods and droughts have regularly made the news in recent years and the scale of the crisis behind the headlines is stark, writes Medini Baruah.

This election season in Nagaland, drugs an ‘allurement for voters’

Not suggesting involvement of any political party or politician but drugs are inducement for whom liquor is not substitute, DGP asserts. Voting will take place on 27 February.

With Myanmar’s war at Northeast borders, India must side with Mizos against the junta

Like with ethnic Tamils in Sri Lanka or Bengali Hindus in Bangaldesh, violence against Chins has unleashed anger in Mizoram. New Delhi's time for cogitation is running out.

MasterChef celebrates Indian food with Northeast on its plate

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

India’s NE strategic rail link to LAC with China gathers pace, plans to connect 8 capitals too

Mooted by Army in 2010-11, the plan is to connect key border areas including that in Arunachal, Manipur & Sikkim through railways. Bhalukpong-Tawang line is of particular importance.

Northeast was known for violence & separatism, Modi govt established peace, says Amit Shah

At an event in Shillong, the home minister said PM Modi visited the region over 50 times during the past eight years and laid out the roadmap for the region’s progress.

With eye on China — Army facilitates civilian adventure activities near to LAC

PLA has already made villages along Arunachal. Making border accessible to civilians & having presence across LAC are essential to stake claim to territories, say defence sources.

Cherrapunji ki Diwali? Netflix ad shows there’s never an effort to learn about Northeast

Whether it’s Priyanka Chopra playing Mary Kom or Netflix India's gross misrepresentation of Cherrapunji, the Northeast is always left to battle the issue of identity.

Alcohol, men, night concerts—yet, Arunachal’s Ziro music festival is safest for Indian women

Unlike Maharashtra’s Enchanted Valley Festival or NH Weekender, Arunachal Pradesh’s Ziro music festival was a surreal experience for women, including those travelling solo.

Who should control Assam Rifles—MoD or MHA? Resolving that will truly end Army’s role in Northeast

It would be erroneous to assume that the Army is no longer responsible for NE counter-insurgency and the DG of Assam Rifles has taken over the entire responsibility.

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Resetting Afghanistan ties is geopolitical need. Gandhis are showing their diplomatic ignorance

With two hostile neighbours in the immediate vicinity and one in the greater region, it is imperative that New Delhi forge alliances that can offer some stability.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.