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Meghalaya Opens Phase Two of Shillong Technology Park

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma launched the new Rs 121 crore technology hub, aiming to boost the state's economy and create jobs for local youth.

NEWire Desk • 23 Sep 2026

Tripura Finances Stable Despite Four Thousand Crore Funding Cut

Tripura maintains stable finances despite a major funding cut. The state plans to launch a pay commission for employees following Durga Puja.

Ayan Debbarma • 23 Sep 2026

Tripura Boosts Puja Grants and Advances for Workers

Tripura officials hike festival grants and interest-free advances for over 234,000 employees and pensioners ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja.

Nihar Jamatia • 23 Sep 2026

Manipur Pushes Youth and Tech to Revive Cooperative Sector

Manipur officials are pushing to modernize 11,659 cooperative societies by recruiting young members and digitizing services to boost rural livelihoods.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 22 Sep 2026

Manipur Chief Minister Pushes for Development Amid Economic Losses

CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh kicks off a month-long service campaign to track government scheme delivery and boost state economic growth.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 22 Sep 2026

CITU Demands Festive Bonuses for Agartala Workers

Agartala trade union leaders marched to the Labour Commissioner's office to demand timely festive bonuses and ex-gratia payments for local workers.

Nihar Jamatia • 22 Sep 2026

Mizoram Aims for Rs 25 Lakh Crore Economy by 2047

Chief Minister Lalduhoma plans to boost Mizoram's economy to Rs 25 lakh crore by 2047, banking on institutional reform and strategic regional planning.

Chawngthu Fanai • 22 Sep 2026

Assam Tea Union Demands 20 Percent Bonus Before Durga Puja

The Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha is pushing for a 20 percent bonus for tea workers across the state, with many major companies already agreeing to the terms.

Timungpi Terang • 21 Sep 2026

Conrad Sangma Links Private Investment to Meghalaya Job Growth

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma says Meghalaya needs private investment to hit a $10-billion economy and create essential jobs for the state's youth.

NEWire Desk • 21 Sep 2026

Nagaland Industrial Policy Stalls Months After Official Launch

Nagaland’s new industrial policy is failing. Zero businesses are registered and no incentives have been paid 15 months after its official notification.

Kiyeto Swu • 21 Sep 2026

Nagaland Pushes Digital Overhaul for Cooperative Sector

Nagaland is digitizing its cooperatives, moving from paper to ERP systems under a new 2026 policy to boost transparency, efficiency, and growth.

Naro Jamir • 20 Sep 2026

Assam Boosts Tea Exports With New Incentive Plan

Assam updated its tea subsidy scheme to include Guwahati auction sales and higher production payouts, aiming to bolster exports through 2031.

Bibar Daimary • 20 Sep 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Demands Special Economic Aid

Deputy CM Chowna Mein wants a special economic package for Arunachal Pradesh, citing high costs and tough terrain at a New Delhi finance conference.

Bibar Daimary • 19 Sep 2026

Manipur Distributes PMFME Subsidies to Thousands

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh distributed PMFME subsidies to 2,835 beneficiaries in Imphal to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 19 Sep 2026

MITEC Demands Resettlement Before Border Trade Resumes

MITEC leaders urge the government to settle displaced persons and restore peace in Manipur before reopening trade routes with neighboring countries.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 19 Sep 2026

Sikkim Aims to Lead Himalayan Creative Economy

Sikkim plans to boost its economy by blending indigenous culture with digital entrepreneurship, according to Press Secretary Yougan Tamang.

Riya Lepcha • 19 Sep 2026

Conrad Sangma Joins National Finance Summit in New Delhi

Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma joined state finance leaders in Delhi to align regional economic goals with national development strategies.

Walrik Marak • 19 Sep 2026

Nagaland Launches Major Oil Palm Initiative in Wokha

Officials launched a new oil palm mission in Wokha, Nagaland, targeting 15,000 hectares to boost local income and secure a domestic edible oil supply.

Kiyeto Swu • 19 Sep 2026

Nagaland Bamboo Agency Debuts Green Gold Barn for World Bamboo Day

Nagaland celebrated World Bamboo Day 2026 by opening the Green Gold Barn, a new facility highlighting bamboo innovation and sustainable economic growth.

Naro Jamir • 18 Sep 2026

Mizoram Launches Bana Kaih 3.0 to Expand Jobs and Farming

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma launched the third phase of the Bana Kaih scheme to boost local livelihoods, organic farming, and business loans.

Ethan Ralte • 18 Sep 2026