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Assam Pushes Industrial Growth as Flood Relief Disputes Erupt
Assam targets economic growth through major industrial projects while CM Himanta Biswa Sarma defends his handling of flood relief for 57,000 families.
Timungpi Terang • 12 Oct 2026
Experts Debate 200 Years of Assam Tea Industry in Dibrugarh
Economists and experts met at Dibru College to analyze two centuries of Assam tea, covering colonial history, labor rights, and the rise of local growers.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Oct 2026
Tripura Pushes to End Bangladesh Trade Restrictions
Tripura stakeholders are demanding the removal of cross-border trade restrictions with Bangladesh to stabilize prices and reopen the Sabroom land port.
Nihar Jamatia • 9 Oct 2026
Manipur Deputy CM Joins GST Council Talks in Delhi
Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen joined the 57th GST Council meeting in New Delhi to push for tax reforms and better state-center cooperation.
Diana Moirangthem • 9 Oct 2026
Assam Cabinet Praises Modi's Tenure as CM Honors Ratan Tata
Assam cabinet passed 75 resolutions marking Modi's 25 years in office while CM Himanta Biswa Sarma honored the late industrialist Ratan Tata's legacy.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Oct 2026
Government Caps Cancer Drug Prices to Slash Treatment Costs
New government rules cap trade margins on 110 cancer drugs at 30 percent, potentially saving patients 2,500 crore rupees annually.
Walrik Marak • 9 Oct 2026
Air India and IndiGo Hike Fares as Fuel Costs Surge
Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo are raising fuel surcharges on domestic and international flights due to soaring aviation turbine fuel prices.
NEWire Desk • 9 Oct 2026
Assam Transitions from Resource Supplier to Industrial Hub
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is pushing Assam into manufacturing, targeting 20,000 jobs through new plants and agro-industrial development.
Bibar Daimary • 8 Oct 2026
Tripura livestock farming boosts youth and women employment
Tripura's livestock sector is creating new jobs for women and youth, according to state minister Sudhangshu Das at a recent national conclave.
Ayan Debbarma • 8 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Revenue Surplus Hits Near-Zero Amid Spending Spike
Meghalaya’s revenue surplus has collapsed to Rs 6.39 crore, as soaring government costs and lower federal tax shares offset minor revenue gains.
Walrik Marak • 8 Oct 2026
Nagaland Producers Seek Direct Market Links to Boost Income
Officials met in Kohima to discuss connecting Nagaland farmers with reliable buyers to improve product quality, fair pricing, and long-term income growth.
Naro Jamir • 7 Oct 2026
Manipur Chief Minister Demands Hill Outreach to End State Conflict
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh urges hill-valley dialogue to restore peace, citing billions in economic losses from ongoing regional disruptions.
Diana Moirangthem • 7 Oct 2026
Mizoram District Councils Hit By 159 Crore Salary Crisis
Three Mizoram autonomous councils face a 159.59 crore salary shortfall and demand immediate government intervention to cover mounting staff costs.
Chawngthu Fanai • 7 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Struggles Following August Violence
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma says Meghalaya's tourism sector is struggling after August 19 violence caused massive booking cancellations.
Walrik Marak • 7 Oct 2026
Nagaland Wholesale Inflation Hits 3.94 Percent in Q1 2026
Nagaland's wholesale inflation hit 3.94 percent in early 2026, driven largely by climbing prices for primary articles like food and fuel.
Kiyeto Swu • 7 Oct 2026
Nagaland Farmers Urged to Switch to Commercial Agriculture
Nagaland officials are pushing farmers to move from traditional subsistence farming to technology-driven commercial enterprise to boost the economy.
Naro Jamir • 6 Oct 2026
Manipur Minister Urges End to Bandhs as Economy Suffers
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh blames bandhs for economic loss and calls for unity at the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan event in Patsoi to support Viksit Bharat.
Ratan Singh • 6 Oct 2026
Manipur Revenue Dips By 1,200 Crore As Strikes Cripple Local Economy
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh reports a 1,200 crore GST loss, urging an end to strikes that punish daily wage earners and stall growth.
Ranjana Devi • 6 Oct 2026
Students Debate India's Economic Growth in Zunheboto
Kaino I Yeptho won a Zunheboto district debate competition focused on whether India's 7.8 percent GDP growth reflects a true recovery.
Naro Jamir • 5 Oct 2026
Manipur Congress Slams Government Over Unspent Funds and Mounting Debt
Manipur Congress leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh cites a CAG report to blast the state government for massive budget underspending and rising debt.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 3 Oct 2026
