#Innovation

Nagaland Student Wins Top National Science Award

Latongkumla of KV Tuli secured a top 60 finish at the national INSPIRE-MANAK science competition in New Delhi for her eco-friendly foldable umbrella.

Naro Jamir • 19 Oct 2026

Students Compete in 26-Hour Code For Nagaland Hackathon

NEXUSCIPHERGUARD INDIA and ICFAI University hosted a 26-hour hackathon in Sovima. 113 students vied for Rs 1,00,000 across three innovation tracks.

Naro Jamir • 18 Oct 2026

Assam farmer builds tea processing rig from kitchen appliances

Ratan Ray, an Assam farmer, built a DIY tea-processing machine using a pressure cooker and mixer-grinder to help small growers cut equipment costs.

Timungpi Terang • 12 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Launches New Youth Entrepreneurship Programs

Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma introduced new innovation grants and a digital service platform to boost local business development and student startups.

NEWire Desk • 12 Oct 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Launches National Innovation Challenge for Young Indian Problem-Solvers

Arunachal Pradesh has opened the National Innovation Challenge for young Indians to tackle local issues with mentorship and startup funding.

Rinchen K • 5 Oct 2026

Experts Train Pughoboto Farmers on Crop Science and New Cultivation

Agricultural experts held a practical training session for 40 farmers in Pughoboto to boost crop production and introduce new varieties like linseed.

Kiyeto Swu • 4 Oct 2026

Manik Saha Launches Tech Innovation Drive for Tripura Youth

Tripura CM Manik Saha pushes youth innovation, handing out startup grants and launching three new government schemes to boost state development.

Nihar Jamatia • 2 Oct 2026

Arunachal Minister Urges Tech-Driven Solutions for Northeast Farmers

Arunachal Minister Gabriel D Wangsu says agricultural tech must be affordable and practical to truly help Northeast farmers improve their livelihoods.

Rinchen K • 1 Oct 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

Assam Kicks Off Innovation Challenge With 40 Lakh Grants

Assam launched NESFIC 2026 to fund student startups. The program offers 50 challenges and grants up to 40 lakh to boost innovation and industry ties.

Timungpi Terang • 25 Sep 2026

Researcher Rewrites History of Ancient Bow Design

Assam researcher Kishore Dutta finds ancient bow performance relied on shape over material, challenging long-held archaeological assumptions.

Timungpi Terang • 23 Sep 2026

Assam Agricultural University Partners With Central Silk Board to Launch Tech Hub

Assam Agricultural University and the Central Silk Board signed a deal to open a new innovation hub for silk production at the College of Sericulture.

Timungpi Terang • 21 Sep 2026

Mizoram Governor Urges Engineers to Drive India's Tech Future

Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh demands more innovation and cross-disciplinary skills to boost India's global standing at the IEI summit in Delhi.

Chawngthu Fanai • 20 Sep 2026

IIT Guwahati to Launch Global Design and Innovation Conference

IIT Guwahati hosts the first INDIS conference from September 28 to 30, gathering global experts to explore design-led innovation for future societies.

Bibar Daimary • 20 Sep 2026

India’s Scientific Advisory Evolution and the Path for Meghalaya

India’s scientific advisory system provides a model for states like Meghalaya to leverage national knowledge networks for local development challenges.

Walrik Marak • 19 Sep 2026

Nagaland Aims to Scale Up Innovation Through New Tinkering Labs

Nagaland officials and NITI Aayog are planning 93 new school innovation labs to boost local entrepreneurship and student problem-solving skills.

Naro Jamir • 17 Sep 2026

Government Polytechnic Seithekema Hosts Career Guidance Program

Government Polytechnic Seithekema hosted the SATHEE Pragati event to help students explore new career paths, technical skills, and educational tools.

Kiyeto Swu • 16 Sep 2026

Naga Farmer Patents Cardamom Harvester Tool

L Holuto Ayemi of Zunheboto patented a custom cardamom harvester after years of testing his simple, durable design to prevent crop damage.

Naro Jamir • 13 Sep 2026

Nagaland Hosts Consultation for New Frontier Innovation Program

Nagaland will host a workshop on September 16 in Kohima to discuss launching 93 Atal Tinkering Labs and two incubation centers across the state.

Naro Jamir • 12 Sep 2026

Assam Pushes for Tech Hub Status Through New Energy Innovation Platform

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a new energy innovation initiative at IIT Guwahati to boost startup and industry collaboration.

Timungpi Terang • 10 Sep 2026