#Northeast
Meghalaya Political Shakeup: BJP Eyes Absorption of Regional Allies
Nine UDP legislators are reportedly in talks with Amit Shah, sparking fears of a BJP takeover while the TMC denies any plans to join the national party.
NEWire Desk • 30 Aug 2026
Northeast India eyes key role in national space economy
Industry leaders met in Guwahati to discuss transforming Northeast India into a strategic hub for space innovation, startups, and satellite technology.
Timungpi Terang • 26 Aug 2026
Conrad Sangma Pushes Finance Ministry to Relax EAP Funding Caps
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma met with Nirmala Sitharaman to demand higher project funding limits and keep exchange-rate gains for the Northeast.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
FCRA Bill stalls as Parliament session nears end
Parliament faces a deadline on the contested FCRA Bill amid protests from Northeast church groups and a frantic scramble by major political parties.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
FCRA Amendment Bill Left Off Monday Government Agenda
The FCRA Amendment Bill is absent from Monday's government agenda, but a debate remains expected on August 12 following ongoing political pressure.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
India repatriates 274 fugitives as Northeast insurgent space shrinks
Since 2019, the government has extradited 274 fugitives and seized 17,874 crore in assets to dismantle insurgent networks operating from foreign soil.
NEWire Desk • 6 Aug 2026
Centre Earmarks Rs 2,537 Crore for Northeast Flood Control
The Centre has sanctioned Rs 2,537 crore for 263 flood management projects in the Northeast to be completed by March 2026 under the FMBAP program.
Bibar Daimary • 3 Aug 2026
Central Institute of Horticulture Hosts Webinar on Nursery Accreditation Standards
The Central Institute of Horticulture held a webinar for over 100 stakeholders to push for better nursery accreditation and quality in the Northeast.
Naro Jamir • 2 Aug 2026
Arunachal Chief Minister Ranks Among India's Wealthiest Politicians
An ADR report ranks Pema Khandu as India's fourth-richest chief minister, while Conrad Sangma holds significantly fewer assets.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
North Eastern Council Threatens to Foreclose Delayed Projects
The NEC will kill stalled development projects in the Northeast and claw back funds to ensure regional accountability and proper use of taxpayer money.
Walrik Marak • 20 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Tops Regulatory Ease Rankings in NITI Aayog Index
Meghalaya leads Northeast and hill states in NITI Aayog's regulatory ease index, scoring 8.5 but landing in the Emerging Performers category overall.
Walrik Marak • 19 Jul 2026
Assam and Mizoram Team Up to Boost Northeast Tourism
Assam and Mizoram ministers met in Guwahati to launch joint tourism initiatives and grow visitor numbers following the state's recent rail link.
Timungpi Terang • 19 Jul 2026
Satellite Mapping to Tackle Northeast Border Disputes
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says satellite mapping will settle Northeast border disputes while boosting regional development and flood warnings.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026
Jitendra Singh Touts Scientific Gains and Connectivity in Northeast
Union Minister Jitendra Singh visited Shillong to review scientific infrastructure and development gains made in the Northeast over the past decade.
Walrik Marak • 14 Jul 2026
