#regulation

Sikkim Sets 2027 Deadline for Tourism Businesses to Regularize Environmental Permits

Sikkim regulators have given hotels and restaurants until March 2027 to obtain environmental permits and settle past dues through a one-time scheme.

Aiden Bhutia • 27 Oct 2026

Dimapur Joint Council Forum to Crack Down on Unregulated Hostels

The Joint Council Forum in Dimapur is launching a mandatory registration and monitoring system for all local hostels and paying guest accommodations.

Kiyeto Swu • 13 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Tightens Coal Shipping With Digital Tracking

Meghalaya is enforcing strict digital tracking for scientifically mined coal, requiring GPS, QR-coded passes, and specialized stickers for all shipments.

Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026

Nagaland Updates: Council Meetings, Trade Permits, and Taxi Closures

Nagaland sees upcoming urban council meetings, a crackdown on Kohima import permits, and a scheduled one-day suspension of scooty taxi services.

Naro Jamir • 30 Sep 2026

Kohima Food Safety Teams Crack Down on Illegal Goods

Food safety inspectors in Kohima raided shops for illegal, expired, and unlabeled products, warning business owners to follow proper regulations.

Naro Jamir • 15 Sep 2026

Tripura Cracks Down on 19 Illegal Rehabilitation Centers

Tripura authorities issued show-cause notices to 19 rehab centers operating without registration amid concerns over patient safety and recent deaths.

Nihar Jamatia • 13 Sep 2026

Tripura Cracks Down on 18 Unregistered Rehab Centers

Tripura State Mental Health Authority issued show-cause notices to 18 unregistered rehabilitation centers to enforce compliance with the 2017 Act.

Ayan Debbarma • 11 Sep 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Blocks New Private Schools Over Regulatory Concerns

Education Minister Passang Dorjee Sona halts new school permits in Arunachal Pradesh to fix regulatory gaps and improve oversight of private institutions.

Rinchen K • 8 Sep 2026

Sikkim Moves to Digital Tourism Permit System

Sikkim is rolling out an integrated online permit system to curb revenue loss, boost transparency, and improve safety in restricted tourist areas.

Timungpi Terang • 19 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Lifts Ban on Sting Energy Drink After Inquiry

Meghalaya ended its temporary ban on Sting energy drinks after an inquiry found no link between the product and a student's death.

NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Taps MIPA to Cut Red Tape for Builders

The Meghalaya government named MIPA the lead agency for construction permits to improve business efficiency and speed up project approvals statewide.

Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026

Naga Students Federation demands state law to cap private school fees

The Naga Students' Federation wants the Nagaland government to enact a law within six months to regulate private school fees and teacher salaries.

Kiyeto Swu • 29 Jul 2026

South West Garo Hills Mandates Private Bore Well Registration

South West Garo Hills authorities now require all private well owners to register their installations immediately to monitor groundwater resources.

Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026