#Finance

Assam Overhauls Tax Department to Boost State Revenue

Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah has ordered a tax department restructure and set new collection targets to increase state self-reliance.

Timungpi Terang • 10 Oct 2026

Imphal State Central Library Faces Audit Over Missing Rs 2.18 Crore Grant

The National Mission on Libraries is investigating a Rs 2.18 crore grant to the Imphal State Central Library after finding major financial irregularities.

Diana Moirangthem • 8 Oct 2026

Mizoram District Councils Hit By 159 Crore Salary Crisis

Three Mizoram autonomous councils face a 159.59 crore salary shortfall and demand immediate government intervention to cover mounting staff costs.

Chawngthu Fanai • 7 Oct 2026

Mizoram Saves Millions After Pension Fraud Amnesty

Mizoram recovers Rs 15 crore annually as 674 people hand back invalid pension orders following a three-month government amnesty program.

Ethan Ralte • 7 Oct 2026

Tripura Raises Government Employee Pay and Allowances

Tripura hiked DA and DR by 3 percent, hitting 44 percent total. The Cabinet also approved new housing allowances for staff effective this October.

Ayan Debbarma • 6 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Denies 233 Crore Loan to PIMC

The Meghalaya government has refused to provide a 233 crore loan to PIMC, citing the private institution's status and state budget constraints.

NEWire Desk • 6 Oct 2026

North Eastern Council Pumps 42 Crore into Regional Projects

The North Eastern Council released 42.63 crore in September 2026 to fund state infrastructure, technology, and community development across the region.

Kiyeto Swu • 6 Oct 2026

North Eastern Council Finishes 14 Projects and Releases Millions in Funding

The North Eastern Council finished 14 projects and pushed out Rs 42.63 crore for new regional infrastructure and development initiatives in September.

Walrik Marak • 5 Oct 2026

Nagaland Forms Panel to Tackle SARFAESI Act and Loan Access

Nagaland government launches a high-level committee to resolve credit flow issues and enforce security interests under the SARFAESI Act within 90 days.

Naro Jamir • 3 Oct 2026

Nagaland Forms Panel to Overhaul Banking Credit and Security Rules

Nagaland has launched a high-level committee to fix banking security hurdles and boost productive credit access across the state.

Naro Jamir • 2 Oct 2026

Shillong Pension Adalat Tackles Government Backlog

Officials in Shillong held a Pension Adalat on Friday to clear long-pending government cases from the South West and West Khasi Hills districts.

Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026

Manipur Cabinet Approves Compensation for Families of 49 Missing Persons

Manipur officials will pay Rs 10 lakh to families of 49 people missing since May 2023 violence. The state also boosted payouts for security personnel.

Ratan Singh • 1 Oct 2026

Sikkim Government Raises Pay and Pension Benefits

Sikkim officials hiked dearness allowances for 50,000 workers and pensioners, effective January 1, following a new Finance Department circular.

Riya Lepcha • 1 Oct 2026

Nagaland Deputy CM Pushes for More Farm Credit in Peren District

Deputy CM TR Zeliang wants better bank access for farmers in Jalukie to boost local business growth and agricultural production through new credit lines.

Kiyeto Swu • 30 Sep 2026

NEDFi Sanctions Hit Rs 977 Crore in Fiscal Year 2026

The North Eastern Development Finance Corporation reported a profit of Rs 92.23 crore as loan sanctions grew during the 2026 fiscal year.

Ratan Singh • 30 Sep 2026

Kikheto Presses NITI Aayog for Region-Specific SDG Targets

Nagaland official Y. Kikheto Sema urges policy flexibility at a Kolkata workshop, citing banking gaps and unique cultural farming practices in the NER.

Kiyeto Swu • 30 Sep 2026

NEDFi Loan Sanctions Top Rs 977 Crore in Fiscal Year

NEDFi reported a major rise in loan sanctions during 2025-26, hitting Rs 977 crore as the firm posted solid profits and lower non-performing assets.

Kiyeto Swu • 30 Sep 2026

Sikkim University Hits Rs 3.6 Crore Deficit Amid Campus Delays

Sikkim University faces a Rs 3.62 crore deficit as income drops by Rs 11 crore, compounded by ongoing infrastructure delays and empty student seats.

Riya Lepcha • 29 Sep 2026

KHADC Demands Rs 70 Crore Owed by Meghalaya Government

KHADC leadership rejects state government conditional aid, demanding the release of Rs 70 crore in unpaid statutory dues to cover operational costs.

NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026

Shillong Questions Need for Sunday Bank Openings Ahead of Strike

Shillong residents challenge the Sunday bank opening mandate, citing digital banking convenience as the nationwide strike approaches later this month.

Walrik Marak • 28 Sep 2026