#Finance

Nagaland Officials Overhaul Money Lenders Act to Curb Predatory Debt

Nagaland held a state consultation on July 17, 2026, to review the Money Lenders Act, aiming to protect citizens and women from predatory financial traps.

Naro Jamir • 19 Jul 2026

Garo Hills Nokmas Fight Back Against Contractor Fund Diversion

The Nokma Sani Union is demanding direct control of Fifteenth Finance Commission funds, accusing the GHADC of bypassing traditional village leaders.

NEWire Desk • 19 Jul 2026

Nagaland Lok Adalat Recovers Over 58 Lakh in Settlement Cases

Nagaland's Special Lok Adalat settled five legal cases, recovering Rs 58.58 lakh to resolve pending disputes under the Negotiable Instruments Act.

Kiyeto Swu • 19 Jul 2026

Nagaland Commission Reviews Money Lending Laws to Protect Women

Nagaland officials held a consultation to overhaul the 2005 Money Lenders Act, aiming to curb exploitation and better protect vulnerable female borrowers.

Kiyeto Swu • 18 Jul 2026

Nagaland Commission Pushes for Tighter Money Lending Laws

The NSCW is reviewing the Nagaland Money Lenders Act to protect women from predatory debt and better regulate unregistered private lenders.

Naro Jamir • 17 Jul 2026

Manipur Displaced Groups Demand Urgent Release of Stalled Relief Payments

Meitei IDP groups demand the government release overdue financial aid within three days to support thousands of families struggling with basic expenses.

Diana Moirangthem • 17 Jul 2026

Manipur IDPs Demand Immediate Release of Overdue Financial Aid

Meetei IDP groups in Manipur demand the state government release 15 days of overdue financial assistance to help thousands of struggling displaced families.

Diana Moirangthem • 16 Jul 2026

Tripura Gramin Bank Breaks Ground on New Agartala Headquarters

Tripura Gramin Bank held a foundation stone ceremony for its new Agartala headquarters, aiming to boost regional service and modernization efforts.

Ayan Debbarma • 16 Jul 2026

Assam Minister Pushes MLAs to Boost Farm Funding Event

Minister Pijush Hazarika is calling on Assam MLAs to rally farmers for a July 25 agricultural infrastructure event in Guwahati featuring CM Himanta Sarma.

Bibar Daimary • 15 Jul 2026

Nagaland Imposes Strict Austerity Measures to Curb State Spending

Nagaland has enforced new austerity measures, restricting official travel and vehicle usage until March 2027 to manage state resources efficiently.

Naro Jamir • 14 Jul 2026

Assam Debt Skyrockets to 1.62 Lakh Crore in Decade

Assam's debt jumped to Rs 1.62 lakh crore by 2025, rising over four times since 2016. The state paid nearly Rs 9,500 crore in interest last year.

Bibar Daimary • 14 Jul 2026

Funding Crisis Stalls Manipur Imphal Ring Road Project

The Asian Development Bank halted funding for Manipur's 1,766 crore Imphal Ring Road project due to execution issues with a previous road contract.

Diana Moirangthem • 14 Jul 2026