#Legislation
Nagaland Assembly to Tackle Frontier Territory Bill
Nagaland lawmakers meet September 1 to debate a revised bill granting administrative autonomy to six eastern districts following a February agreement.
Naro Jamir • 31 Aug 2026
Assam Pharmacists Demand Crackdown on Counterfeit Drug Trade
The Registered Pharmacists’ Association of Assam is demanding tougher laws and more inspectors to stop the surge of illegal pharmacies and fake drugs.
Timungpi Terang • 30 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Assembly Wraps Budget Session With Key Language Bill
Meghalaya lawmakers concluded their five-day budget session Friday, passing the Official Languages Bill to elevate Khasi and Garo to full status.
Walrik Marak • 29 Aug 2026
Opposition slams Meghalaya government over FCRA bill inaction
Opposition leader Mukul Sangma hits the Meghalaya government for failing to introduce a formal resolution on the controversial FCRA amendment bill.
NEWire Desk • 29 Aug 2026
Tripura Chief Minister Rejects Claims That PRTC Status Is Ending
Chief Minister Manik Saha says the government will protect local hiring interests despite recent changes to Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate rules.
Ayan Debbarma • 27 Aug 2026
Mizoram Assembly Passes New Fireworks Regulation Law
Mizoram lawmakers passed a fireworks regulation bill Tuesday, prioritizing hefty fines over jail time to curb environmental and public health risks.
Ethan Ralte • 26 Aug 2026
Manipur Congress Slams Three-Day Assembly Session
Manipur Congress leaders are demanding an extension for the upcoming legislative session, citing the state's ongoing displacement and economic crisis.
Ranjana Devi • 25 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Introduces Six Bills to Overhaul Private Education
Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui is pushing six bills to shutter ghost universities and tighten state oversight of Meghalaya private institutions.
NEWire Desk • 25 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Moves to Elevate Khasi and Garo Languages
Meghalaya introduces 10 Bills to grant official status to Khasi and Garo languages and overhaul state money-lending and forest oversight laws.
Walrik Marak • 25 Aug 2026
New Mining Law Triggers Meghalaya Sovereignty Concerns
Meghalaya leaders push back against federal mining law changes, citing local land rights and long-standing opposition to uranium extraction.
NEWire Desk • 22 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Presses for FCRA Reform Amid Regulatory Changes
Meghalaya creates an FCRA support cell as religious and charitable groups raise concerns over proposed federal funding regulation amendments.
Walrik Marak • 18 Aug 2026
Mizoram Assembly to Vote on Official State Song
Mizoram lawmakers will meet August 25 to finalize a new state song and review the Mizoram Water Information and Governance Bill during a two-day session.
Chawngthu Fanai • 17 Aug 2026
Mizoram BJP Slams Church Leaders Over FCRA Amendment Claims
Mizoram BJP officials hit back at church leaders, dismissing claims that the FCRA Amendment Bill threatens church property as factually incorrect.
Ethan Ralte • 14 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Cabinet Pushes Uranium Ban and Official Language Bill
Meghalaya's cabinet approved a uranium mining ban, a bill naming Khasi and Garo official languages, and new civil service exam requirements.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
Assam Christian Forum Backs Referral of Foreign Contribution Bill to Parliamentary Committee
The Assam Christian Forum supports the government's decision to send the 2026 foreign contribution bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for review.
Bibar Daimary • 13 Aug 2026
Sikkim Backs New MSME Law to Speed Up Business Payments
Sikkim officials are pushing a new federal law to help local small businesses collect unpaid debts and fix cash flow issues faster.
Aiden Bhutia • 12 Aug 2026
Manipur Cabinet Greenlights Medical College and Boosts Athlete Rewards
The Manipur Cabinet approved a new medical college in Senapati, increased athlete cash incentives, and set a date for the upcoming legislative session.
Diana Moirangthem • 11 Aug 2026
Mizoram Cabinet Approves State Song and Overhauls Government Policy
Mizoram's Cabinet has officially adopted the anthem Ro Min Rel Sak Ang Che and cleared a massive slate of administrative and legislative reforms.
Ethan Ralte • 10 Aug 2026
BJP MLA Hek Demands Legal Clarity on FCRA Amendments
BJP MLA A.L. Hek is pressing the Centre for clear legal protections for charitable groups under proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act changes.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
North East MPs Urged to Challenge New Foreign Contribution Bill
North East MPs face pressure to oppose the 2026 FCRA Amendment Bill, which threatens church-run schools and hospitals with potential asset seizures.
Kiyeto Swu • 10 Aug 2026
