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NORTHEAST PEOPLE NEWS

From ‘momo’ to ‘massage parlour’: How food and occupation become slurs against Northeast Indians

February 26, 2026 2:04 pm

Racism is not only about mindset, but it is also about economic and material realities

The killing of Anjel Chakma: Are we not Indians, too?

January 08, 2026 12:18 pm

Racism against people from the Northeast is rooted in ideas of us being different, assessed through how we do not fit the imagination of what an Indian looks like

Anjel Chakma’s death shines a harsh light on the everyday racism others like him, and me, endure

December 31, 2025 11:40 am

The IPC does have provisions for hate crimes committed against an SC/ST individual, but there is no safeguard in place for people bracketed in other categories. It ignores the diverse population of the Northeast

Outrage over BJP vision distortion: North East people called immigrants

February 04, 2015 6:02 am

Unveiled after a delay, the vision document does not have much to offer in term of specifics.

MHA to make racism against people from Northeast a punishable offence

January 03, 2015 2:29 am

Ahead of Delhi Assembly polls, ministry to implement Bezbaruah committee recommendations

Northeast people have realized Modi’s “lip sympathy” for region: Tarun Gogoi

October 21, 2014 5:46 pm

By-elections were held for one assembly constituency each in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.

Supreme Court agrees to hear PIL seeking protection of people from Northeast

February 14, 2014 12:16 pm

The court sought the replies within four weeks.

Can't protect Northeast people as Centre controls Delhi Police, Delhi govt tells HC

February 11, 2014 9:01 pm

Delhi govt tells HC that it can only sensitise people to make the city better for migrants from NE region.

Nido Taniam's death: Kejriwal joins protest, assures action

February 04, 2014 10:26 pm

Kejriwal hits out at Delhi Police, assures the truth will be out in 3-4 weeks.

Nido Taniam's death: Shinde promises action against the guilty

February 04, 2014 2:54 pm

Home Ministry directed Delhi Police to adopt zero tolerance approach in cases of attacks on people from the Northeast.

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