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Arunachal Pradesh Hits National Lead in Revenue Surplus

Arunachal Pradesh reached a 12.1 percent revenue surplus in 2024-25, marking the best fiscal performance of any state in the country.

Rinchen K • 1 Sep 2026

Nagaland Governor Pushes to Grow Premium Coffee Industry

Governor Nand Kishore Yadav met with officials to boost Nagaland's coffee sector, targeting specialty production to increase farmer income and jobs.

Naro Jamir • 1 Sep 2026

Congress Leader Challenges India's 7.8 Percent GDP Growth Claims

Congress leader Ripun Bora disputes the 7.8% GDP growth figure, claiming it ignores the economic struggles facing ordinary citizens.

Bibar Daimary • 1 Sep 2026

Guwahati cab drivers launch indefinite strike for better pay

App-based cab drivers in Guwahati shut down services indefinitely, demanding fare hikes from companies like Ola and Uber to offset rising fuel costs.

Timungpi Terang • 1 Sep 2026

Assam Finance Minister Baruah Reviews State Financial Strategy

Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah met with department officials in Dispur to outline a plan for strengthening Assam's financial and economic future.

Timungpi Terang • 31 Aug 2026

India and Bangladesh Expand Diplomatic and Economic Ties

India and Bangladesh officials met in Dhaka to boost economic cooperation, conservation efforts, and regional diplomatic ties across multiple sectors.

NEWire Desk • 31 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Launches Digital Marketplace to Boost Farm Income

Meghalaya has launched the Meghalaya Mandi digital platform to help farmers bypass middlemen and sell 13 major cash crops across 12 districts.

NEWire Desk • 31 Aug 2026

Mizoram Hits 40,000 Milestone in Business Registrations

Mizoram now reports 39,797 registered MSMEs. The state is pushing local products into new markets using e-commerce and specialized bamboo processing.

Ethan Ralte • 31 Aug 2026

Nagaland Unveils 2025 Industrial Policy to Boost Local Investment

Nagaland replaces its 2000 industrial policy with a new framework offering capital subsidies, soft loans, and tax incentives to drive local economic growth.

Naro Jamir • 30 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Economy Booms While State Revenue Receipts Slump

Meghalaya's economy grew 12 percent in 2024-25, but state revenue dropped sharply due to a major fall in central government grants.

NEWire Desk • 30 Aug 2026

Tripura Faces Rs 4,000 Crore Annual Loss Following Fund Cut

Tripura stands to lose Rs 4,000 crore yearly after the Centre cut revenue gap funds. State officials are pushing for a fix to protect their budget.

Ayan Debbarma • 30 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Debt Load Nearly Doubles in Five Years

Meghalaya’s public debt jumped 95 percent since 2020, reaching Rs 26,601 crore as the state relies heavily on central loans and internal borrowing.

Walrik Marak • 30 Aug 2026

Assam Chief Minister Backs Small Businesses on Industry Day

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pledged government support for MSMEs on Small Industry Day, citing their role in job creation and economic growth.

Bibar Daimary • 30 Aug 2026

NABARD Launches Citronella Distillery in Tuli to Boost Farmer Income

A new citronella distillery in Tuli, Nagaland, aims to help local farmers process crops locally and increase their overall income.

Kiyeto Swu • 30 Aug 2026

Seiyhama Village Harvests Success with Naga King Chilli

Seiyhama village reports a Rs 35 lakh revenue boost from its annual Naga King Chilli harvest, highlighting the crop's impact on local livelihoods.

Kiyeto Swu • 29 Aug 2026

Kalyanpur Women Lead Drive Toward Self-Reliant Tripura

Over 200 self-help groups gathered in Kalyanpur to boost local economic growth and empower women through entrepreneurship and shared income strategies.

Nihar Jamatia • 29 Aug 2026

CAG Flags Meghalaya Over Poor Returns on State Investments

Meghalaya has tied up over Rs 4,400 crore in poorly performing state enterprises, triggering an urgent call for reform from the CAG over fiscal stress.

NEWire Desk • 29 Aug 2026

Khamo Urges Nagas to Ditch Outsider Goods for Local Entrepreneurship

Nagaland advisor Kudecho Khamo pushes local residents to stop relying on outsiders and start small businesses to boost the state economy.

Naro Jamir • 28 Aug 2026

Expert Warns Inner Line Permit No Quick Fix for Northeast

Professor Ch Priyoranjan Singh says the Northeast must stop relying on Inner Line Permits to solve deep regional economic and social problems.