#Legislation
Three Manipur MLAs Back Call to Block Census Until NRC Update
Three Manipur MLAs signed a pledge to stop the Census until the 1951 NRC is updated, joining the ongoing protest led by the JFD Women Wing.
Diana Moirangthem • 8 Oct 2026
Maitshaphrang Movement Blasts Meghalaya Marriage Act as Ineffective
Michael Syiem claims the Meghalaya Compulsory Registration of Marriage Act fails women, urging the government to define and enforce mandatory rules.
NEWire Desk • 29 Sep 2026
Nagaland Cuts Red Tape for Healthcare Practitioners
Nagaland scrapped NOC requirements for healthcare professionals to speed up registration. Practitioners must now use a simplified online verification process.
Naro Jamir • 21 Sep 2026
Nagaland Assembly Passes Time-Bound Public Service Bill
Nagaland passed a 2026 bill enforcing time-bound delivery of public services to boost accountability and reduce administrative delays for citizens.
Kiyeto Swu • 20 Sep 2026
Assam Police arrest social media occultist known as Pagla Baba
Police arrested a man in Nagaon for allegedly faking supernatural cures. The bust follows new state laws targeting unscientific healing practices.
Timungpi Terang • 20 Sep 2026
NRC Manipur Debates Pre-Statehood Laws on 31st Anniversary
The National Research Centre in Manipur marked its 31st anniversary with an expert forum regarding the impact of pre-statehood legislation.
Ranjana Devi • 15 Sep 2026
Mizoram Council Ends Dual Membership Rules After Supreme Court Ruling
Mizoram's Mara council now bans dual roles for members. The change follows a Supreme Court order mandating parity across all autonomous district councils.
Chawngthu Fanai • 15 Sep 2026
Arunachal Assembly Passes Three Development Bills
Arunachal Pradesh legislators passed three major bills on the opening day of a special session to boost business, safety, and infrastructure growth.
Rinchen K • 8 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Drafts Bill to Control Groundwater Boring
Meghalaya presents a new bill to the High Court to regulate private tube wells and protect local water springs amid rising concerns over resource use.
Walrik Marak • 6 Sep 2026
Mizoram Makes Divorce Certificates Mandatory for Remarriage
Mizoram has amended marriage laws, requiring court-issued divorce certificates for remarriage to avoid prison terms of up to ten years.
Ethan Ralte • 4 Sep 2026
Parliament Forms Joint Panel to Review Controversial FCRA Bill
A 31-member panel will review the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, amid fears over its impact on churches and NGOs in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 4 Sep 2026
Mizoram Enforces Mandatory Divorce Certificates for Remarriage
Mizoram now requires a court-issued divorce certificate for all remarriages, with violators facing up to ten years in prison under new state laws.
Chawngthu Fanai • 3 Sep 2026
Nagaland Assembly Passes New Laws and Tables Cooperative Policy
Nagaland lawmakers passed four bills and tabled a new cooperative policy during the 14th Legislative Assembly session in Kohima.
Naro Jamir • 3 Sep 2026
Nagaland Assembly Formalizes Rules for Scrutinizing Federal Laws
Nagaland lawmakers have set official procedures to review federal laws under Article 371-A protections to determine their state applicability.
Naro Jamir • 2 Sep 2026
Manipur Cabinet Approves Single Trade License Bill to Cut Red Tape
Manipur officials approved a unified trade license bill to eliminate overlapping permits and ease business regulations across the state.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 1 Sep 2026
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
