#Legislation

Lok Sabha Passes New Bill to Crack Down on Exam Paper Leaks

The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations Amendment Bill to stop paper leaks, mandating fast-track courts and faster trials for exam malpractice.

Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026

Mizoram Political Parties Demand Formal Opposition to FCRA Amendment Bill

Mizoram's Congress and MNF call for urgent state action to oppose federal FCRA amendments, fearing threats to Christian institutions and NGOs.

Ethan Ralte • 29 Jul 2026

Mizoram Political Parties Rally Against FCRA Amendment Bill

Mizoram's opposition parties are pressuring the state government and MPs to formally reject the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill over religious concerns.

Ethan Ralte • 29 Jul 2026

Naga Students' Federation demands new law to cap private school fees

The NSF is pushing the Nagaland government to enact legislation within six months to curb arbitrary fee hikes and protect underpaid private school teachers.

Kiyeto Swu • 29 Jul 2026

Assam Moves to Overhaul Higher Education Governance

Assam introduced a new Higher Education Council Bill to align with NEP 2020 while officials scramble to restore schools devastated by recent floods.

Bibar Daimary • 28 Jul 2026

Assam Lawmakers Pass Bill to Build Satellite Cities Around Guwahati

Assam officials passed the Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority Bill to fix urban crowding and create new economic hubs outside the city.

Bibar Daimary • 28 Jul 2026

Gaurav Gogoi Slams New Anti-Leak Bill as Ineffective

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi blasted the government's 2026 anti-leak Bill in Parliament, labeling the proposed amendments a repeat of failed 2024 legislation.

Bibar Daimary • 28 Jul 2026

Assam Moves to Overhaul Higher Education Governance

Assam introduced a bill to create a new higher education council while pledging aid to 1.5 lakh students affected by recent devastating floods.

Timungpi Terang • 28 Jul 2026

Assam Government Drops NEET Protest Charges; Flood Relief and Industrial Legislation Follow

Assam will drop NEET protest cases after 13 arrests. Meanwhile, the state faces fallout from a fatal factory blast, severe floods, and new land bills.

Bibar Daimary • 28 Jul 2026

Assam Moves to Overhaul Land Rules for Industry and Tea Estates

Assam introduced two bills to speed up infrastructure land acquisition and allow tea estates to use 5% of their land for commercial ventures.

Bibar Daimary • 28 Jul 2026

Assam Government Proposes Sweeping Land Reforms for Infrastructure and Tea Estates

Assam introduced two bills to fast-track land acquisition for public projects and allow commercial activities on five percent of tea garden lands.

Bibar Daimary • 27 Jul 2026

Sikkim Democratic Front Questions New Private University Law

The SDF is demanding answers regarding the Sikkim Private Universities Amendment Bill, fearing it leaves students without protections for their degrees.

Riya Lepcha • 26 Jul 2026

Mizoram Government Weighs Action on Controversial FCRA Bill

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma will consult church leaders on the proposed FCRA amendment after Congress demands an emergency assembly session.

Ethan Ralte • 24 Jul 2026

Nagaland Legislative Committee Reviews Local Governance Acts in Pfutsero

Legislators visited Pfutsero on July 22, 2026, to review the state's Municipal and Village Council Acts and address local governance challenges.

Kiyeto Swu • 24 Jul 2026

Mizoram Congress Demands Special Session to Block FCRA Amendment Bill

Mizoram Congress pushes for a special Assembly session to formally oppose the federal FCRA amendment, fearing it threatens churches and local NGOs.

Chawngthu Fanai • 24 Jul 2026

Assam Passes 2.85 Lakh Crore Budget Targeting Growth and Welfare

Assam lawmakers approved a 2.85 lakh crore budget. The plan boosts jobs and tax breaks, but bans welfare for those practicing polygamy.

Timungpi Terang • 23 Jul 2026

Assam Moves to Fast-Track Land Acquisition for Infrastructure Projects

Assam introduced a bill to bypass social impact assessments for defense, housing, and industrial projects to speed up state development.

Bibar Daimary • 22 Jul 2026

Sikkim Assembly Wraps Budget Session With Legislative Overhaul

Sikkim lawmakers passed six bills and approved multiple departmental grants during their four-day 2026 Budget session to update state regulations.

Riya Lepcha • 22 Jul 2026

Sikkim Assembly Tables Six New Bills to Kick Off Budget Session

Sikkim's government introduced six new bills on Monday, targeting reforms in healthcare, education, and business regulations during its budget session.

Riya Lepcha • 22 Jul 2026

Sikkim Assembly Tables Six New Bills to Overhaul Education and Medical Oversight

Sikkim government officials introduced six major bills on the first day of the budget session to reform medical regulation, education, and fire services.

Riya Lepcha • 21 Jul 2026