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Mizoram Tourism Numbers Surge in First Half of Year

Mizoram hosted over 537,000 tourists through June as the state government invests over Rs 610 crore to expand infrastructure and local homestays.

Chawngthu Fanai • 27 Aug 2026

Nagaland Quietly Debuts Industrial Policy After 24 Year Wait

Nagaland released its long-awaited industrial policy online, but questions linger about the lack of communication following its quiet rollout.

Kiyeto Swu • 26 Aug 2026

Public Transport Resumes on Key Manipur Highway

Public transport is moving again on the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route, providing relief to hundreds of passengers following three years of conflict.

Walrik Marak • 26 Aug 2026

National Bamboo Mission Eyes Tripura for Model Green Projects

National Bamboo Mission officials toured Tripura's Simna region, praising local bamboo projects for their climate resilience and potential for growth.

Nihar Jamatia • 26 Aug 2026

Mizoram Government Buys 2 Lakh Quintals of Ginger

Mizoram bought over 200,000 quintals of ginger from local farmers this year, spending Rs 51.13 crore to support the state agricultural economy.

Ethan Ralte • 25 Aug 2026

Fuel and Food Shortages Stall Life in Shillong

Blockades on the Meghalaya-Assam route have caused food shortages and halted Shillong’s weekend travel as fuel supplies dry up.

NEWire Desk • 24 Aug 2026

Singjamei 360 Launches Digital Yellow Page App in Imphal

Singjamei 360 has released a new mobile directory app. The launch event featured local leaders discussing the state's urgent need for peace and development.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 23 Aug 2026

Congress Blasts Government Over Border Instability

Meghalaya Congress says border friction with Assam is wrecking the state economy, blocking medical supplies, and scaring off tourists.

NEWire Desk • 23 Aug 2026

Manipur Restores Inter-State Bus Routes to Lower Travel Costs

Manipur has restarted inter-state bus services to combat high airfares and ease travel for residents following long-standing ethnic unrest.

Walrik Marak • 23 Aug 2026

IMF Withholds Bangladesh Loans Pending Strict Reform Demands

The IMF has halted loan tranches for Bangladesh, requiring deep financial and climate reforms before releasing further aid funds to Dhaka.

Walrik Marak • 22 Aug 2026

Arunachal Palm Oil Farmers Protest Delayed Pay and Poor Infrastructure

Palm oil farmers in Arunachal Pradesh report payment delays and missing collection hubs. They are now demanding better financial oversight and support.

Tani M • 22 Aug 2026

Tripura Governor Pushes Pig Farming to Boost Rural Economy

Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu advocates for scientific pig farming in Tripura to increase meat production and drive sustainable economic growth.

Nihar Jamatia • 20 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Partners with Spices Board to Expand Crop Production

The Meghalaya Basin Management Agency and the Spices Board signed a deal to improve local spice farming through technical guidance and expert support.

Walrik Marak • 20 Aug 2026

Shillong Relocates 750 Street Vendors to Regulated Zones

Shillong officials moved 750 street vendors to new zones to organize the city, offering grants to those with valid certificates under a 2023 scheme.

NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Partners with Spices Board to Boost Sustainable Farming

Meghalaya and the Spices Board signed a deal to improve black pepper, cardamom, and cinnamon farming through a new ADB-funded development project.

Walrik Marak • 19 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Pushes Traditional Textiles Into Modern Markets

Meghalaya's textile sector pivots to global markets, supporting 50,000 households through design, innovation, and strategic heritage promotion.

NEWire Desk • 18 Aug 2026

Arunachal Spice Trade Funds Conservation and Boosts Incomes

Indigenous communities in West Kameng generated Rs 39 lakh from Khagi spice harvests, successfully linking sustainable income to forest protection efforts.

Rinchen K • 18 Aug 2026

Tripura Launches T-RISE Portal to Drive Startup Growth

Tripura unveiled the T-RISE portal to boost local startups, offering new funding, mentorship, and corporate partnerships to build a billion-dollar economy.

Nihar Jamatia • 17 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Aims for Rs 1.35 Lakh Crore Economy by 2032

Meghalaya targets a Rs 1.35 lakh crore economy by 2032 through major infrastructure, tourism, and agriculture projects outlined by Thomas A. Sangma.

NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026

CM Sangma Touts Eight Years of Meghalaya Growth

CM Conrad K. Sangma marked Independence Day by highlighting eight years of infrastructure, healthcare, and economic progress in Meghalaya.

NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026