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Nagaland Trails Northeast in Digital Training and EV Adoption
Nagaland records low uptake in national digital skilling and EV schemes, while job card deletions rise and tourism figures remain among the region's lowest.
Kiyeto Swu • 16 Aug 2026
Nagaland Rolls Out 2025 Agriculture Policy to Boost Rural Economy
Nagaland has launched its 2025 Agriculture Policy to boost production and modernize farming through new infrastructure, tech, and global partnerships.
Kiyeto Swu • 15 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Economy Doubles as State Hits Growth Milestone
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma reports Meghalaya is India's third fastest-growing state, with its economy doubling since 2018.
NEWire Desk • 15 Aug 2026
Tripura Reports Doubled GSDP and Record Low Crime
Chief Minister Manik Saha says Tripura's economy surged over eight years, fueled by record investments and a push for better healthcare and security.
Nihar Jamatia • 15 Aug 2026
Assam Livelihood Program Helps Flood Victims Rebuild
Guwahati-based group APRINS is restoring livelihoods for flood-hit families in Assam by replacing essential tools and creating new local jobs.
Timungpi Terang • 15 Aug 2026
Manipur Transport Group Demands Urgent Repairs to Lifeline Highway
The Transporters’ and Drivers’ Council warns that failing to fix NH-37 will spark severe goods shortages and price hikes across Manipur.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 15 Aug 2026
Mizoram Pushes for Self-Reliance with New Governance and Economic Reforms
CM Lalduhoma detailed plans for a self-reliant Mizoram, highlighting the Bana Kaih scheme, major agricultural investments, and new healthcare funding.
Ethan Ralte • 15 Aug 2026
Tripura's Alpana Gram Faces Economic Slide as Tourism Dries Up
Fading wall paintings in Tripura's Alpana Gram threaten local income. Residents are calling for government intervention to restore the village's identity.
Ayan Debbarma • 13 Aug 2026
Centre Sets Tripura Agarwood Export Quotas to Boost Rural Economy
The Centre has set new agarwood export quotas and digital tracking for Tripura to streamline trade and support rural farmers across the Northeast.
Nihar Jamatia • 13 Aug 2026
Mizoram Fast-Tracks Handholding Scheme for Phase III Launch
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma met to review the Bana Kaih scheme, focusing on pending loan applications and the roadmap for upcoming Phase-III rollout.
Ethan Ralte • 12 Aug 2026
Sikkim Backs New MSME Law to Speed Up Business Payments
Sikkim officials are pushing a new federal law to help local small businesses collect unpaid debts and fix cash flow issues faster.
Aiden Bhutia • 12 Aug 2026
Sikkim Tax Revenue Jumps 3.2 Times Over Last Decade
Sikkim ranks among India's top states for tax growth, maintaining a revenue surplus while pouring record funds into infrastructure projects.
Aiden Bhutia • 12 Aug 2026
Assam Experts Eye Moringa and Wild Okra for Market Growth
Professor Chiranjeeb Bezbaruah says moringa, Indian pennywort, and wild okra could boost farm incomes and rural economies in Assam through new products.
Timungpi Terang • 12 Aug 2026
Dimapur Groups Oppose Railway Goods Facility Shutdown
Dimapur community and business leaders are fighting a proposed August 12 railway goods unloading closure, fearing price hikes and supply chain chaos.
Kiyeto Swu • 12 Aug 2026
Assam Cabinet Clears Rs 2,100 Crore Satellite City and New Development Funds
Assam leaders greenlit a massive Rs 2,100 crore satellite city project and infrastructure spending to boost local development and regional employment.
Bibar Daimary • 11 Aug 2026
Tripura Tourism Hits Nearly 400,000 Visitors in Early 2026
Tripura welcomed nearly 400,000 tourists in the first half of 2026, boosted by government infrastructure projects and improved regional connectivity.
Ayan Debbarma • 11 Aug 2026
Nagaland Tax Revenue Hits 1,597 Crore as State Sets Long-Term Growth Targets
Nagaland's tax revenue climbed to Rs 1,597 crore in 2025-26. Officials highlighted a 530% GST growth since 2017 and ambitious targets for the year 2063.
Naro Jamir • 10 Aug 2026
Nagaland University Study Maps Economic Power of Forest Goods
Researchers identified 47 forest products in Nagaland and Meghalaya that provide essential income and food security for local tribal households.
Kiyeto Swu • 10 Aug 2026
Forest goods drive income and food security in India's Northeast
Nagaland University research reveals how non-timber forest products support rural livelihoods and food security across Nagaland and Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
MLA TN Mannen Pushes Khanimu Village Toward Economic Self-Reliance
MLA TN Mannen urged Khanimu residents to seek self-employment and protect community assets during the inauguration of a new village Panchayat Hall.
Kiyeto Swu • 9 Aug 2026
