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Assam Passes 2.85 Lakh Crore Budget Targeting Growth and Welfare

Assam lawmakers approved a 2.85 lakh crore budget. The plan boosts jobs and tax breaks, but bans welfare for those practicing polygamy.

Timungpi Terang • 23 Jul 2026

Nagaland Spends 263 Crore Under PM-DevINE Initiative

Nagaland has spent over 263 crore on development projects under the PM-DevINE scheme, reaching 47.6 percent of the state's total sanctioned funding.

Naro Jamir • 23 Jul 2026

Congress Blames Meghalaya Government for Vegetable Price Crisis

Meghalaya farmers are suffering from low cabbage prices due to a lack of agricultural planning and poor supply chain infrastructure, says Congress.

NEWire Desk • 23 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Farmers Struggle as Vegetable Prices Collapse

Vegetable prices in Meghalaya have crashed as competition from neighboring states rises. Farmers and officials are scrambling for long-term solutions.

Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Stumbles in New NITI Aayog Investment Rankings

Meghalaya struggles to attract private capital as the NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index reveals major gaps in local infrastructure and governance.

Walrik Marak • 23 Jul 2026

UPPL Demands Crackdown on Illegal Tax Collection at Srirampur Check Gate

The UPPL party wants Kokrajhar officials to stop illegal money collection at the Srirampur gate, which is driving up essential goods prices in Assam.

Bibar Daimary • 22 Jul 2026

Mizoram Rural Bank Hits 10,000 Crore Business Mark

Mizoram Rural Bank hit a 10,656 crore milestone, marking its status as the fastest-growing regional bank in the Northeast for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Ethan Ralte • 21 Jul 2026

Nathula Pass Border Trade to Resume August 1

India and China will restart trade through the Nathula Pass on August 1, 2026, ending a six-year closure and supporting nearly 600 local traders.

Aiden Bhutia • 21 Jul 2026

Sikkim Unveils Rs 18,455 Crore Budget Focused on Infrastructure and Growth

Sikkim announces a Rs 18,455-crore budget for 2026-27, prioritizing infrastructure, tourism, and healthcare to drive the state's long-term economic expansion.

Riya Lepcha • 20 Jul 2026

Assam Launches Mission Senehjori to Turn Muga Silk Waste Into Profit

Assam Budget 2026 funds Mission Senehjori, a new program to turn 40 percent of Muga silk cocoon waste into valuable spun yarn and create local jobs.

Bibar Daimary • 20 Jul 2026

Assam Launches Mission Senehjori to Turn Silk Waste Into Profit

Assam's 2026 budget introduces Mission Senehjori to convert 40 percent of wasted Muga silk cocoons into valuable spun yarn and create new jobs.

Timungpi Terang • 19 Jul 2026

Nagaland Lands 27th Spot in NITI Aayog Investment Rankings

Nagaland ranks 27th nationally in the NITI Aayog investment index, showing strengths in governance but needing better infrastructure and connectivity.

Kiyeto Swu • 19 Jul 2026

Mizoram Seeks Role as Northeast Hub for Event Tourism

Mizoram Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar is courting event organizers to host large gatherings in the state to drive economic growth and local jobs.

Chawngthu Fanai • 19 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Tops Regulatory Ease Rankings in NITI Aayog Index

Meghalaya leads Northeast and hill states in NITI Aayog's regulatory ease index, scoring 8.5 but landing in the Emerging Performers category overall.

Walrik Marak • 19 Jul 2026

Nagaland Lags in Investment Index Despite Regulatory Gains

Nagaland ranks 27th nationally in investment friendliness. While governance scores high, weak infrastructure and digital connectivity hinder growth.

Naro Jamir • 18 Jul 2026

Assam Leads Northeast in NITI Aayog Index and Gains New Police Tech

Assam ranks high in a new NITI Aayog investment index and becomes the Northeast's first police force to gain offline Aadhaar verification status.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Jul 2026

Assam Leads Northeast in NITI Aayog Investment Rankings

Assam ranks as the top Northeastern state in NITI Aayog's new Investment Friendliness Index, earning a Frontrunner spot with a score of 47.3.

Bibar Daimary • 18 Jul 2026

Mizoram Expands Rubber Mission to Eight Districts

Mizoram is expanding its rubber sector, targeting 2,649 new hectares in Phase II of a five-year mission to boost the state's rural economy.

Chawngthu Fanai • 18 Jul 2026

Lack of International Airport Stalls Meghalaya Investment Ranking

Meghalaya hits 23rd in NITI Aayog’s 2026 investment index. Missing international air links and low banking penetration hinder growth despite policy wins.

NEWire Desk • 18 Jul 2026

Assam Halts Second Phase Payouts for Half of Entrepreneur Scheme Beneficiaries

Assam officials report only half of CMAAA scheme participants qualified for phase two funding following a strict performance review of 25,277 recipients.