#Legislation

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

Mizoram Chief Minister Pushes for Deeper Review of FCRA Bill

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma wants a Joint Parliamentary Committee to review the FCRA Amendment Bill amid growing concerns over potential asset seizures.

Chawngthu Fanai • 9 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Groups Push Back Against Proposed FCRA Amendment Bill

Political groups and church leaders in Meghalaya are protesting the 2026 FCRA Amendment Bill, fearing it threatens missionary institutions and assets.

NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026

Mizoram Chief Minister and Church Leaders Press Shah on FCRA Bill Concerns

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma and church leaders met Amit Shah regarding the FCRA Amendment Bill, securing an assurance against retrospective application.

Chawngthu Fanai • 7 Aug 2026

UDP Demands Changes to FCRA Amendment Bill to Protect Church Assets

Meghalaya's UDP pushes to reform the FCRA Amendment Act, 2026, fearing the new rules will cripple essential social services and minority institutions.

NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026

ENPO Pushes for Special Legislation Ahead of Independence Day

The ENPO demands the finalization of a special legislative agreement with the Home Ministry and Nagaland government before Independence Day.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026