#Legislation

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

Sikkim Assembly Sets Four-Day Budget Session for 2026-27

Sikkim begins its 2026-27 budget session Monday. The four-day legislative schedule includes department grant votes and the final appropriation bill.

Riya Lepcha • 19 Jul 2026

Nagaland Assembly Committee Sets Pfutsero Consultations for July

Nagaland lawmakers will visit Pfutsero on July 22, 2026, to discuss municipal and village council laws with local leaders and council chairmen.

Naro Jamir • 18 Jul 2026

Government Sets Monsoon Session Vote on Controversial FCRA Bill

The Union government plans to table the contested FCRA Amendment Bill despite fierce opposition from Meghalaya church leaders and local political groups.

NEWire Desk • 17 Jul 2026

Nagaland Opens Disability Scholarships and Schedules Local Governance Talks

Nagaland launches a disability scholarship portal on July 20, while the NLA committee prepares for legislative consultations in Pfutsero this month.

Kiyeto Swu • 16 Jul 2026