#Economics
Meghalaya Truckers Demand Extension for One-Time Settlement Deadline
Meghalaya truckers are asking the government to push the one-time settlement deadline to December due to heavy monsoon-related financial strain.
Walrik Marak • 22 Aug 2026
New tribal market opens in Ukhrul to boost local farmers
Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho opened a new tribal market in Ukhrul to help local farmers sell produce and improve their livelihoods.
Ranjana Devi • 20 Aug 2026
Assam Moves to Boost Spice Production Through Spices Board Partnership
Assam officials are eyeing a deal with Spices Board India to ramp up spice production, processing, and farmer profits across the state's 1.08 lakh hectares.
Bibar Daimary • 17 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Truckers Fight Non-Local Hiring and Cargo Weight Fraud
Meghalaya truck drivers are protesting lost jobs to out-of-state operators and illegal weight skimming practices in government grain shipments.
Walrik Marak • 15 Aug 2026
India and China Resume Trade at Nathula Pass
India and China have restarted trade at the Nathula Pass in Sikkim after a six-year break, boosting hopes for the local economy and tourism.
Aiden Bhutia • 1 Aug 2026
Assam-Meghalaya Farmers Face Low Pineapple Profits Despite Bumper Harvests
Gamairimura pineapple farmers report poor earnings despite high yields. They are calling for better prices and improved government infrastructure support.
Bibar Daimary • 24 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Farmers Give Away Cabbage After Wholesale Prices Crash
Meghalaya farmers distributed six tonnes of cabbage for free to protest a price crash to Rs 2 per kg, as the government schedules a meeting to address it.
Walrik Marak • 18 Jul 2026
