#Parliament
MPs Confront Growing Himalayan Glacial Flood Risks
Parliamentary leaders met in New Delhi to address Himalayan glacial lake flood threats, water conservation, and irrigation infrastructure improvements.
Tani M • 13 Oct 2026
MP Sangma Pushes for JPC Visit to Shillong Over FCRA Concerns
Rajya Sabha MP James Sangma wants a Joint Parliamentary Committee to visit Shillong to address regional concerns regarding proposed FCRA amendments.
NEWire Desk • 10 Oct 2026
Kharshiing Pushes for Deadlines on NCST Reports in Parliament
John F Kharshiing urged MP James P. K. Sangma to demand legal deadlines for presenting National Commission for Scheduled Tribes reports to Parliament.
Walrik Marak • 5 Oct 2026
Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong Backs Review of FCRA Amendment Bill
Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong supports a JPC review of the FCRA Amendment Bill to address concerns from NGOs over foreign funding rules.
NEWire Desk • 30 Sep 2026
Congress MP Saleng Sangma Challenges FCRA Bill Renewal Rules
Tura MP Saleng Sangma fears the 2026 FCRA Amendment Bill could cripple schools and charities by imposing strict, automatic license renewal penalties.
Walrik Marak • 29 Sep 2026
Congress MP Doubts Center Will Heed Meghalaya Concerns on FCRA Bill
Tura MP Saleng A. Sangma fears the Centre will ignore regional concerns regarding the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill despite ongoing committee reviews.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
Nagaland Lawmakers Join Global Summit in South Africa
Nagaland Legislative Assembly members are in Cape Town for the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference to discuss climate, rights, and democracy.
Naro Jamir • 20 Sep 2026
Meghalaya MP James Sangma Joins FCRA Amendment Panel
Meghalaya MP James Sangma will serve as a special invitee on the Joint Parliamentary Committee reviewing the 2026 Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Parliament Forms Joint Panel to Review Controversial FCRA Bill
A 31-member panel will review the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, amid fears over its impact on churches and NGOs in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 4 Sep 2026
Northeast Forum Demands Expanded Parliamentary Seats
The NEICFD is pushing for a united political stance to secure more Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha seats for Northeastern states in the upcoming delimitation.
Kiyeto Swu • 2 Sep 2026
Tripura Deputy Speaker Ram Prasad Paul to Join Commonwealth Conference in South Africa
Tripura Deputy Speaker Ram Prasad Paul will represent the state at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town this September.
Ayan Debbarma • 2 Sep 2026
Parliament Honors Former Speaker Purno A. Sangma
Officials gathered in New Delhi to honor Purno A. Sangma on his birth anniversary for his legacy as a nine-term MP and former Lok Sabha Speaker.
Walrik Marak • 2 Sep 2026
Nagaland Assembly Formalizes Rules for Scrutinizing Federal Laws
Nagaland lawmakers have set official procedures to review federal laws under Article 371-A protections to determine their state applicability.
Naro Jamir • 2 Sep 2026
Tripura MP Biplab Deb Demands Infrastructure Overhaul in Parliament
Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb raised 57 issues in Parliament, focusing on repairing flood-damaged national highways and expanding state tourism projects.
Ayan Debbarma • 16 Aug 2026
Nagaland MPs Post High Attendance During Stalled Monsoon Session
Nagaland's two MPs logged high attendance during the unproductive Monsoon Session but managed only limited floor time due to frequent disruptions.
Naro Jamir • 13 Aug 2026
Parliamentary Panel Endorses Assam Hospital Funding Strategy
A parliamentary committee wants to replicate Assam's public hospital funding model, which reinvests insurance payouts into patient care and gear.
Bibar Daimary • 13 Aug 2026
Centre Sets Tripura Agarwood Export Quotas to Boost Rural Economy
The Centre has set new agarwood export quotas and digital tracking for Tripura to streamline trade and support rural farmers across the Northeast.
Nihar Jamatia • 13 Aug 2026
Meghalaya CM Backs JPC Review for FCRA Bill
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma supports sending the FCRA Amendment Bill to a JPC to address concerns from churches and religious institutions.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
Government to Refer Contentious FCRA Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee
The Centre plans to send the controversial FCRA Amendment Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee following intense pushback from opposition and allies.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
BJP Blasts Rahul Gandhi Over Parliament Stalls and Jharkhand Protests
Meghalaya BJP and Union ministers condemn Rahul Gandhi for parliamentary disruptions and alleged silence on police crackdowns against Jharkhand students.
NEWire Desk • 11 Aug 2026
