#Government
Sampath Kumar to Succeed Meghalaya Chief Secretary Shakil Ahammed
Meghalaya Chief Secretary Shakil P. Ahammed will retire on November 30, 2026. Senior IAS officer Sampath Kumar is slated to take over the top state post.
NEWire Desk • 29 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Launches Massive School Digitization Plan Amid Connectivity Gaps
Meghalaya is digitizing 765 learning sites, but 706 villages still lack 4G connectivity, threatening the project's success in remote regions.
NEWire Desk • 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
Tura MP Blames State Government for Shillong Unrest
Tura MP Saleng A. Sangma blames the Meghalaya government for recent Shillong violence, citing a failure to address deep-seated public grievances.
Walrik Marak • 28 Sep 2026
Jaintia Muster Roll Union Secures Back Pay, Eyes Provident Fund
PHE muster roll workers received four months of back pay, but the union is now pushing the government to expedite mandatory Employees' Provident Fund coverage.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
Nagaland Plastic Handlers Must Register on EPR Portal
Nagaland pollution authorities are giving plastic producers and processors 30 days to sign up for the mandatory federal waste tracking portal.
Naro Jamir • 27 Sep 2026
Assam to Hire Over 300 Veterinary Staff as Part of Rural Development Push
Assam plans to recruit 330 veterinary personnel to boost livestock production and strengthen the rural economy through new agricultural initiatives.
Timungpi Terang • 26 Sep 2026
Kohima Officials Push for Better Accessibility and UDID Integration
Kohima officials met to address disability ID requirements and improve local accessibility for public services, transport, and religious sites.
Naro Jamir • 26 Sep 2026
Tripura Election Commission Finalizes Polling Stations for Urban Polls
The State Election Commission finalized 783 polling stations across Tripura's municipalities ahead of local elections scheduled after the puja season.
Nihar Jamatia • 25 Sep 2026
Nagaland Church Group Presses Government to Clear Sundays
The NBCC demands the Centre and Nagaland stop scheduling official events on Sundays to respect religious freedom and protect constitutional rights.
Naro Jamir • 25 Sep 2026
Assam Launches Innovation Challenge to Solve Regional Problems
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the NESFIC program in Guwahati to task young innovators with solving 50 real-world government and industry issues.
Timungpi Terang • 25 Sep 2026
Tripura Guest Lecturers Demand Permanent Hiring to Fix College Staffing Crisis
178 former Tripura guest lecturers are pushing for a one-time recruitment process to fill faculty shortages in state government degree colleges.
Ayan Debbarma • 25 Sep 2026
Nagaland Leads Nation in Political Party Defections
Nagaland tops the nation in political defections, with 32 MPs and MLAs switching sides between 2022 and 2026, according to a recent ADR report.
Kiyeto Swu • 25 Sep 2026
Kohima South Treasury Sets October Pensioner Verification Schedule
Kohima South Treasury mandates annual physical verification for pensioners from October 12 to 30. Failure to comply will result in suspended payments.
Naro Jamir • 24 Sep 2026
Tripura Finances Stable Despite Four Thousand Crore Funding Cut
Tripura maintains stable finances despite a major funding cut. The state plans to launch a pay commission for employees following Durga Puja.
Ayan Debbarma • 23 Sep 2026
Manipur Government Approves Major Dialysis Facility and Landowner Payouts
The Manipur Cabinet approved a 70-bed dialysis centre in Imphal East and set new compensation rules for landowners affected by power transmission lines.
Ranjana Devi • 23 Sep 2026
Assam Forms Ministerial Panel to Protect Dimasa Language
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has created a two-member ministerial panel to review recommendations for protecting the Dimasa language.
Bibar Daimary • 23 Sep 2026
Sikkim Mandates Biometric Attendance for Government Staff Starting October 1
Sikkim government employees must use a new biometric attendance system starting October 1, with pay docked for any unexcused absences.
Aiden Bhutia • 23 Sep 2026
Nagaland Staff Selection Board Demands Secure Facilities and IT Upgrades
NSSB officials told Governor Nand Kishore Yadav they need a dedicated IT cell and secure office space to fix ongoing recruitment and data security gaps.
Kiyeto Swu • 23 Sep 2026
Third Mizoram Finance Commission Starts Work in Aizawl
The third Mizoram State Finance Commission has opened its doors in Aizawl. Leadership aims to finish its formal report by February 2027.
Ethan Ralte • 23 Sep 2026
