#Legislation

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

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