North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council Renamed Dima Hasao Autonomous Council in Assam
The North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) in Assam has been officially renamed the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC). An order from the Principal Secretary's Office at the Council Secretariat in Haflong directs all departments to use the new name in official documents and signage. This change, notified on May 18, 2026, aims to ensure uniformity across council offices. The DHAC governs the entire Dima Hasao district, with its headquarters in Haflong, about 330 km from Guwahati.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 39/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 1 Sept, 03:00 pm. Other outlets followed.
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