#Finance Ministry
Centre Disburses 8,601 Crore to Northeast States in Tax Advance
The Centre released 8,601 crore to eight Northeast states to boost development. Assam leads the allocation with 3,552 crore to help meet fiscal needs.
Timungpi Terang • 1 Nov 2026
Meghalaya Group Fights Sunday Banking Order
The CoMSO is pushing back against a Ministry of Finance mandate requiring banks to open this Sunday, citing deep religious concerns in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 24 Sep 2026
Gaurav Gogoi Slams New UPI Merchant Fees
Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi is challenging the government's new 0.4 percent UPI merchant fee policy set to start on October 15, 2026.
Bibar Daimary • 17 Sep 2026
Bank Unions Plan Indefinite Strike Over Five-Day Work Week
Manipur bank unions have scheduled an indefinite strike for October 26 after failing to secure a five-day work week and other key labor reforms.
Diana Moirangthem • 11 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Presses Center to Double Project Funding Cap
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is pushing the federal government to raise the state's external project funding ceiling from 5,000 to 10,000 crore.
NEWire Desk • 28 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Presses Centre to Lift Cap on Foreign-Aided Projects
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma is demanding the Centre remove limits on foreign-aided projects to boost state development.
Walrik Marak • 14 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
Centre Sends Meghalaya Rs 688 Crore in Advance Tax Funds
Meghalaya received Rs 688 crore from the Union Government to boost infrastructure and welfare spending as part of a nationwide Rs 1.09 lakh crore release.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
