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Assam Ramps Up Flood Relief Efforts as Damage Claims Hit Millions
Assam officials are fast-tracking relief, including tax waivers, school uniform funds, and a Rs 21 crore donation from Reliance Foundation for flood victims.
Bibar Daimary • 2 Aug 2026
Nagaland Receives 524 Crore in Federal Tax Advance
The Centre released an extra 1.09 lakh crore in tax devolution to states. Nagaland secured 524 crore to boost capital spending and development projects.
Naro Jamir • 2 Aug 2026
Nagaland Partners With RFRI to Expand Agarwood Farming
Nagaland has signed an agreement with RFRI Jorhat to modernize agarwood cultivation, aiming to boost farmer income and end exploitation by outsiders.
Kiyeto Swu • 2 Aug 2026
Nathula Pass Reopens for India-China Trade After Six-Year Shutdown
India and China have resumed trade at Nathula Pass after a six-year break. Officials hope to boost Sikkim's economy despite outdated trade restrictions.
Aiden Bhutia • 1 Aug 2026
Nagaland Partners With Research Institute to Expand Agarwood Industry
Nagaland's Forest Department signed an agreement with ICFRE-RFRI to boost agarwood farming and protect local growers from exploitation.
Kiyeto Swu • 1 Aug 2026
Manipur Officials Urge Calm as Fuel Strike Stalls Supply Lines
Manipur officials report sufficient fuel reserves as tanker drivers strike over illegal taxes, warning the public against panic buying and shortages.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 1 Aug 2026
Assam Rolls Out Flood Relief: Loans Paused, Schools Rebuilding
Assam implements a six-month loan moratorium and relief package for flood-hit districts as recovery efforts ramp up for schools and families.
Bibar Daimary • 31 Jul 2026
Assam Launches Wide-Ranging Flood Relief and Loan Moratorium Package
Assam announces aid for flood-hit Upper Assam, including direct cash transfers, loan moratoriums, school repair funds, and insurance support.
Timungpi Terang • 31 Jul 2026
Tripura Launches Livestock Insurance to Protect Rural Farmers
Tripura unveiled a livestock insurance plan covering cattle, goats, pigs, and sheep. The state government will pay 85 percent of the required premiums.
Ayan Debbarma • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Rejects Blanket Minimum Prices for Agricultural Goods
Agriculture Minister Timothy D Shira rejected universal support prices, opting instead for cold storage and processing units to stabilize crop earnings.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
African Swine Fever Wipes Out Assam Pig Farm
African Swine Fever has destroyed a pig farm in Kaliabor, Assam, costing owner Lohit Saikia Rs 20 lakh and leaving him with significant loan debt.
Timungpi Terang • 30 Jul 2026
Tripura Minister Says Agriculture Is The State's Economic Backbone
Tripura minister Ratan Lal Nath says development hinges on farmers, citing major infrastructure investments to boost local market access and production.
Ayan Debbarma • 30 Jul 2026
Assam Flood Victims Get Loan Reprieve as Opposition Demands Federal Action
Assam grants a six-month loan moratorium for four flood-hit districts while the AJP demands the Prime Minister declare the disaster a national calamity.
Timungpi Terang • 30 Jul 2026
Tripura Finance Minister targets Left Front over jute mill collapse
Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy blames the former Left Front government for a massive financial crisis at the state’s shuttered jute mill.
Ayan Debbarma • 29 Jul 2026
Tripura CM Launches Minority Development Scheme and Seeks 322 Crore Funding
Tripura CM Manik Saha launched the Mukhyamantri Sankhyalaghu Unnayan Prokolpa 2026 and requested 322 crore from the Centre for minority welfare projects.
Ayan Debbarma • 29 Jul 2026
Tripura Government Targets Jute Mill Site for IT Hub
Tripura's Finance Minister blames former leaders for a 1,000 crore jute mill crisis and confirms plans for an IT park and hospital at the site.
Ayan Debbarma • 29 Jul 2026
Tripura Partners With National Stock Exchange to Drive Economic Growth
Tripura government officials signed three agreements with the National Stock Exchange to improve financial literacy and support local entrepreneurs.
Ayan Debbarma • 28 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Makes Early Childhood Care a Priority for Economic Growth
Meghalaya is prioritizing early childhood development, targeting the quarter of its population under age eight to boost future workforce productivity.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jul 2026
Nagaland freezes hiring as government launches major staff audit
Nagaland has paused state hiring and formed a working group to cut redundant jobs and streamline government departments over the next three months.
Kiyeto Swu • 23 Jul 2026
Sikkim Chief Minister Dismisses Bankruptcy Rumors, Announces New Relief Measures
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang denies financial crisis claims, citing a robust budget and rolling out new farmer subsidies and free medical education seats.
Aiden Bhutia • 23 Jul 2026
