#Policy
Manipur Cabinet Approves Women Empowerment Grants and New Legislative Bills
The Manipur Cabinet approved a women's empowerment scheme, three new Bills, public service delivery rules, and a police sports recruitment program.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 28 Aug 2026
Sikkim Rights Commission Faces Scrutiny Over Tiny Caseload
Sikkim’s Human Rights Commission reports almost no cases annually, sparking concerns that citizens do not know how to report potential rights violations.
Riya Lepcha • 25 Aug 2026
Manipur Cabinet Approves 1,882 Teacher Roles and New Sports Policy
Manipur officials signed off on 1,882 teaching jobs, a 20% Agniveer quota, and major land-use reforms to update state government operations.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 22 Aug 2026
Assam Cabinet Approves Sweeping Reforms for Child Safety and Labor Laws
Assam updates child protection, juvenile justice, and labor laws, while enforcing mandatory registration for large private coaching institutes.
Bibar Daimary • 18 Aug 2026
Assam Launches Farmer Awards and New Youth Welfare Department
Assam will award 1,000 farmers, launch a Youth Welfare Department, and tackle a massive backlog of government files through Project Sadbhavana 2.
Timungpi Terang • 17 Aug 2026
Tripura MLA Paul Dangshu Returns From Global Legislative Summit
Tripura MLA Paul Dangshu recently returned from the 2026 NCSL Legislative Summit in Chicago, bringing new governance strategies home to India.
Ayan Debbarma • 13 Aug 2026
Manipur Officials Open Talks on Demographic Shifts and Citizenship
Manipur officials gathered experts and community leaders to discuss demographic shifts, the NRC, and future citizenship policy in the state.
Ranjana Devi • 7 Aug 2026
HSPDP Youth Wing Seeks Joint Committee Review of FCRA Bill
Meghalaya's HSPDP Youth Wing wants a Joint Parliamentary Committee to review the 2026 FCRA Bill, citing risks to minority and religious institutions.
Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026
Tripura Government Launches First Higher Education Student Dialogue
Tripura officials met with student leaders at Sonar Tori State Guest House to overhaul the state’s higher education policy and boost enrollment.
Nihar Jamatia • 5 Aug 2026
Assam Overhauls School Governance Rules for All State Institutions
Assam mandated new School Management Committees for all government schools to boost local oversight, replacing older panels within one month of term start.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Aug 2026
Nagaland Governor Pushes for Unified Planning as State Departments Target Plastic Waste
Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav reviews state development goals while Chief Secretary Imchen mandates a shift toward plastic-free government offices.
Kiyeto Swu • 31 Jul 2026
Nagaland Pushes for State Policy to Protect Community-Led Conservation Areas
Officials and local leaders met in Tuensang and Mokokchung to draft a new policy protecting community-led conservation areas across Nagaland.
Naro Jamir • 31 Jul 2026
Assam Cabinet Approves New Biogas Policy and Environmental Protections
Assam officials greenlit the CBG Policy 2026, designated two new reserve forests in Goalpara, and updated state rules for metrology and veterinary services.
Timungpi Terang • 31 Jul 2026
Chümoukedima Imposes Strict Ban on Single-Use Plastics
Chümoukedima will enforce a total ban on single-use plastics and bottles starting August 1 to combat ecological damage and reduce waste across the district.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Bans Political Felicitation Ceremonies at Official Events
Meghalaya has banned government-funded felicitation ceremonies for the Chief Minister and state ministers, shifting the focus to public members.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Group Demands Roadside Cooking Ban
The Meghalaya Rural Tourism Forum wants the government to ban roadside cooking by tourists to curb littering and protect the state's natural environment.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Government Bans Public Felicitation for Ministers
Meghalaya officials have ordered a stop to all formal felicitation ceremonies for ministers at government events to streamline official proceedings.
NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Cabinet Approves EV Policy and New Urban Authority
Meghalaya introduces Rs 25,000 EV incentives, funds power infrastructure, and upgrades the New Shillong Township development body to oversee city expansion.
NEWire Desk • 28 Jul 2026
Assam Overhauls Majuli University Into Multidisciplinary College
Assam lawmakers passed a bill shifting Majuli University of Culture into a multidisciplinary institution to broaden its academic and research reach.
Bibar Daimary • 27 Jul 2026
Nagaland Launches Overhaul of Government Staffing
Nagaland has created a special committee to review government staffing levels and reduce redundant positions across all state departments within three months.
Naro Jamir • 25 Jul 2026
