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Kohima Smart City parking hubs create local jobs and retail space

Kohima’s Smart City parking hubs are creating jobs and retail opportunities, though some facilities face technical hurdles and payment issues.

Naro Jamir • 12 Oct 2026

Sikkim Lifts Weekly Shop Closures Through December

Sikkim has suspended mandatory weekly shop closures until December 31 to drive commerce during the busy festive season across the state.

Riya Lepcha • 6 Oct 2026

Online Shopping Dents Puja Sales in Shillong

Shillong shop owners report declining Puja sales as younger consumers swap physical visits to Police Bazar for the convenience of online apps.

Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026

Itsy Bitsy Opens First Art and Craft Store in Shillong

India's retail giant Itsy Bitsy opened a new DIY and craft supply store in Shillong's Ma-I-Khia Complex, featuring workshops and a diverse product range.

Walrik Marak • 27 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

UNIQLO Hires 41 Nagaland Youths for Retail Jobs

UNIQLO selected 41 Nagaland students for retail roles following a recruitment drive that engaged over 450 local youths across the state.

Kiyeto Swu • 12 Sep 2026

Government Updates E-Commerce Rules to Stop Price Manipulation

New federal rules starting January 2027 mandate price transparency, ban dark patterns, and require annual audits for all e-commerce platforms.

Naro Jamir • 11 Sep 2026

Mokokchung Traders Demand End to Temporary Commercial Permits

The Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce wants the municipal council to stop issuing temporary permits to outside businesses, citing unfair competition.

Kiyeto Swu • 10 Sep 2026

Nexus Select Trust Enters Northeast With Rs 1,600 Crore Guwahati Project

Nexus Select Trust will acquire a new mixed-use complex in Guwahati for Rs 1,600 crore, marking its first major retail and hotel expansion in the Northeast.

Bibar Daimary • 10 Sep 2026

Pantaloons Launches First Retail Store in Dimapur

Pantaloons opened its first Nagaland store in Dimapur on September 4, spanning 23,000 square feet with fashion for men, women, and children.

Kiyeto Swu • 4 Sep 2026

Eco-friendly Rakhi Innovations Clash With Sluggish Sales in Tripura

Innovative cow dung rakhis gain traction in Khowai, while traditional sellers in Agartala report record-low sales due to shifting consumer habits.

Ayan Debbarma • 27 Aug 2026

Tripura Minister Cracks Down on Food Price Spikes

Minister Sushanta Chowdhury met with officials and merchants to stabilize the price and supply of essential food items across Tripura.

Ayan Debbarma • 24 Aug 2026