#Legislation
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
Manipur Youth Assembly Passes Four Bills to Shape State Policy
The Manipur Youth Assembly 2026 passed four legislative bills at Manipur University to address land reforms and political integrity within the state.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 2 Aug 2026
Social Worker Demands Anti-Terror Law and NRC Update in Final Manipur Assembly Session
Shanjoy Ahanthem urges Manipur's Assembly to pass resolutions on NRC updates and a new anti-terrorism law before the current term ends.
Ranjana Devi • 1 Aug 2026
Legislative Committee Reviews Municipal Reforms in Dimapur
Nagaland lawmakers visited Dimapur to assess the impact of new municipal laws and traditional council acts on city governance and infrastructure.
Naro Jamir • 1 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Assembly Sets Five-Day Autumn Session Schedule
The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly will convene from August 24 to 28. Speaker Thomas A. Sangma promised time for all members to address public issues.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Manipur Backs New Federal Law to Punish Exam Paper Leaks
Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh praises a new federal law imposing up to ten years in prison and heavy fines for those rigging public exams across India.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 31 Jul 2026
Mizoram Churches Plan Massive Protest Against FCRA Bill
Mizoram’s church coalition will rally in Aizawl on August 11 to oppose the proposed FCRA amendment, citing threats to property and civil society autonomy.
Chawngthu Fanai • 30 Jul 2026
Mizoram Churches Plan August 11 Protest Against New FCRA Bill
Mizoram churches plan a massive protest march on August 11 to challenge the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill of 2026.
Ethan Ralte • 30 Jul 2026
Sushmita Dev Supports Restoring Removed Vande Mataram Verses
Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev wants the government to restore omitted Vande Mataram verses, citing secularism and respect for all religions.
Bibar Daimary • 30 Jul 2026
Assam Passes Land Bill to Protect Heritage Sites
Assam's new law restricts land sales within 5km of 250-year-old religious sites to preserve the state's cultural identity and original inhabitants.
Bibar Daimary • 30 Jul 2026
NPP and HYC Press Government on FCRA Amendments and State Demands
Meghalaya leaders seek clarity on FCRA bill changes while the Hynniewtrep Youth Council pressures the Governor on five core state security and labor issues.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
ENPO Demands Special Session to Fast-Track FNTA Legislation
The ENPO is pressing the Nagaland government to hold a special Assembly session to legally establish the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Jul 2026
Garo Hills Council Pushes for Separate Electoral Roll
The GHADC tabled a bill to create a separate electoral roll to restrict voting rights to indigenous residents during its eight-day budget session.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Mizoram Opposition Parties Demand Special Assembly Session Over FCRA Bill
Opposition parties in Mizoram are pushing the government to formally reject proposed FCRA amendments threatening foreign aid to local Christian institutions.
Ethan Ralte • 29 Jul 2026
ENPO Demands Special Nagaland Assembly Session for FNTA Legislation
The ENPO wants the Nagaland government to hold a special session to set up the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority per their February agreement.
Kiyeto Swu • 29 Jul 2026
Assam Enacts Strict Land Rules Around Ancient Religious Sites
Assam passes a bill restricting land sales within five kilometres of religious sites older than 250 years to protect heritage and local communities.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026
