#Policy
Meghalaya Approves Rules to Simplify School Transitions
The Meghalaya Cabinet greenlit new rules to link primary and secondary schools, aiming to fix graduation gaps and improve student access to education.
Walrik Marak • 13 Oct 2026
Nagaland Officials Push New Policy for Community Conservation
State officials and conservationists met in Kohima to finalize a draft policy for protecting community-led conservation areas across Nagaland.
Kiyeto Swu • 9 Oct 2026
Assam Forms New Environmental Watchdog Panels
Assam has formed new environmental committees to manage project clearances. These boards will serve four-year terms starting from October 6.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026
Assam Cabinet Approves 12 Percent Job Quota for Ex-Agniveers
The Assam Cabinet launched a new green vehicle tax, 12 percent job quotas for ex-Agniveers, and major infrastructure projects across the state.
Bibar Daimary • 4 Oct 2026
VPP Demands Overhaul of Meghalaya Agriculture Policy
The VPP Youth Wing submitted a nine-point plan to the state government, urging for price protections, improved market access, and better infrastructure.
NEWire Desk • 1 Oct 2026
Manipur Officials Push for Better Care for the Elderly
Manipur officials marked the International Day of Older Persons by calling for better healthcare, social support, and updated welfare policies for seniors.
Ratan Singh • 1 Oct 2026
Experts Urge Human Control Over AI in Meghalaya Tourism
Symposium speakers in Shillong argue AI should support tourism planning but never replace local knowledge, human judgment, or cultural values.
Walrik Marak • 29 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Sets New Construction Rules for Riverfronts
Meghalaya introduces new 10-30 meter setback rules for non-urban riverfront construction while maintaining separate 50-meter limits for Umiam Lake.
NEWire Desk • 27 Sep 2026
India's Drone Sector Revenue Hits Rs 4,000 Crore
India's drone industry surged from Rs 60 crore to Rs 4,000 crore in four years, fueled by government manufacturing policies and the Make in India initiative.
Walrik Marak • 26 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Launches Research Fellowship to Bolster Constituency Data
New research fellows will deploy across Meghalaya’s 60 constituencies to sharpen development planning and provide evidence-based policy support.
Walrik Marak • 24 Sep 2026
KHADC Plans Rule Changes to Limit Tribal Voter Eligibility
The KHADC is reviewing Rule 128 to potentially bar non-tribals from council polls, following a similar move by the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council.
NEWire Desk • 22 Sep 2026
Nagaland Pushes Digital Overhaul for Cooperative Sector
Nagaland is digitizing its cooperatives, moving from paper to ERP systems under a new 2026 policy to boost transparency, efficiency, and growth.
Naro Jamir • 20 Sep 2026
Dimapur Students Challenged to Master Policy and Identity
Dimapur Government College hosted the PA Sangma Dialogues, pushing students to engage with constitutional policy, regional autonomy, and local governance.
Naro Jamir • 19 Sep 2026
Bureaucratic red tape blocks public access to government schemes
India's colonial-era bureaucracy remains disconnected from citizens, leaving many eligible workers without access to critical government benefits.
Walrik Marak • 19 Sep 2026
Policy Experts Debate Nagaland Autonomy at Dimapur Seminar
Experts and students gathered at Dimapur Government College to debate Naga identity, constitutional autonomy, and the future of regional policy.
Naro Jamir • 18 Sep 2026
Tripura CM Orders Crackdown on Illegal Spas
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has ordered officials to shut down unlicensed spas and improve public services across the state following a review.
Ayan Debbarma • 15 Sep 2026
Teachers Back Education Secretary Mantri Amid Calls for Removal
Meghalaya teacher associations are defending Education Secretary Vijay Kumar Mantri, crediting his reforms with fixing long-standing pay disparities.
Walrik Marak • 14 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Unveils Draft Policy to Boost Farmer Profits
Meghalaya's new draft agriculture policy aims to shift focus from crop volume to farmer income through regulated markets, cold chains, and insurance.
NEWire Desk • 13 Sep 2026
Assam Moves Forward With Unified Pension Scheme Implementation
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the state is rolling out the Unified Pension Scheme for all government employees.
Timungpi Terang • 11 Sep 2026
Sikkim Officials Draft Roadmap for 2047 Development
Sikkim officials met to draft the state's 2047 vision document, focusing on departmental goals, cross-sector coordination, and future economic growth.
Riya Lepcha • 10 Sep 2026
