#Local Government
Sikkim Local Governments Face Power Vacuum Before 2027 Elections
The CAG reports that Sikkim has failed to grant full powers to panchayats, leaving local bodies toothless before the upcoming 2027 election cycle.
Aiden Bhutia • 24 Aug 2026
Mokokchung Officials Take Control of Principal Market Yard
Mokokchung DC Ajit Kumar Verma has formed a temporary Board of Administrators to manage the Principal Market Yard under new state marketing laws.
Kiyeto Swu • 18 Aug 2026
Manipur Loses 600 Crore in Federal Funds After Missing Panchayat Elections
Manipur missed out on 600 crore in 15th Finance Commission funds because the state failed to hold local Panchayat elections since October 2022.
Ranjana Devi • 16 Aug 2026
Longleng Officials Meet August 6 to Review Development Projects
Longleng DPDB members will gather at the district hall on August 6 at 11 am to review departmental activities and progress for the month.
Naro Jamir • 4 Aug 2026
Agartala Women Get Sewing Machines to Boost Local Economy
Officials handed out 100 sewing machines to women in Agartala Ward No. 5 following a 50-day tailoring program designed to build financial independence.
Nihar Jamatia • 3 Aug 2026
Chakma Council Petitions Mizoram Governor Over Unpaid Wages and Stalled Projects
CADC Chief Nirupam Chakma met Governor Vijay Kumar Singh to address a four-month salary backlog and unfinished infrastructure projects in Mizoram.
Chawngthu Fanai • 27 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
JHADC Launches Official Website and Promises Back Pay for Staff
JHADC launched a new digital portal for public services and pledged to pay all outstanding employee salaries in one upcoming installment.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026
