#Social Welfare
Nagaland Department of Social Welfare Highlights Elderly Artisan Skills
Nine elderly artisans showcased traditional Naga woodcraft, jewelry, and raincoats during a state-level event in Kohima for International Older Persons Day.
Kiyeto Swu • 4 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Honors Elderly Citizens for Longevity and Contributions
Meghalaya celebrated the International Day of Older Persons with events in Shillong and West Jaintia Hills honoring active seniors and long lives.
Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026
Nagaland Officials Push for Better Senior Citizen Support Systems
Nagaland marked the International Day of Older Persons with calls for improved healthcare, social security, and intergenerational support across the state.
Naro Jamir • 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
Tuensang Hosts Special Welfare Event for Senior Citizens
Officials and advocates gathered in Tuensang on September 25 to promote welfare, dignity, and healthcare resources for local senior citizens.
Kiyeto Swu • 28 Sep 2026
Kohima Officials Push Nutrition Schemes at Midland Community Hall
Officials gathered in Kohima to promote health schemes and distribute nutritional aid to adolescent girls during the Poshan Maah 2026 event.
Kiyeto Swu • 28 Sep 2026
Manipur Cracks Down on Illegal Child Adoptions
Manipur officials are pushing legal adoption protocols to stop illegal practices as they establish new resource agencies and safe surrender sites.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 23 Sep 2026
Kohima Officials Launch Reform Utsav Citizen Initiative
Kohima officials met to launch Reform Utsav, a government campaign designed to turn citizen reform suggestions into actionable policy changes.
Kiyeto Swu • 14 Sep 2026
Kohima Launches Citizen-Led Governance Reform Drive
Kohima officials are rolling out Reform Utsav to gather and implement citizen-driven systemic governance improvements starting October 2, 2026.
Kiyeto Swu • 11 Sep 2026
Paul Lyngdoh: Higher Drug Seizures Prove Government Crackdown Works
Meghalaya official Paul Lyngdoh says rising drug seizures highlight successful government enforcement and a new push for youth education.
NEWire Desk • 6 Sep 2026
High Court to Review Decade of Juvenile Justice Act
The Meghalaya High Court and Social Welfare department gather tomorrow to assess ten years of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 at a state level meeting.
NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026
Rising Juvenile Crime in Nagaland Goes Largely Unreported
Juvenile crime is climbing in Nagaland, but many cases remain undocumented as families and villages handle incidents internally instead of using legal channels.
Naro Jamir • 2 Sep 2026
Mokokchung Child Protection Efforts Stalled by Private Village Settlements
Informal community settlements in Mokokchung are keeping child abuse cases out of the legal system, denying victims critical care and protection.
Naro Jamir • 25 Aug 2026
Tinku Roy Threatens Action Against Protesting Anganwadi Workers
Social Welfare Minister Tinku Roy warns Anganwadi staff that deserting posts for protests during work hours will trigger disciplinary action.
Ayan Debbarma • 25 Aug 2026
Nagaland Police Set to Launch Online Complaint Portal
Nagaland Police are launching a digital portal to streamline complaints, track investigations, and better protect victims of domestic violence.
Naro Jamir • 25 Aug 2026
Tripura CM Demands Better Social Awareness for Women and Children
Tripura CM Manik Saha pushes for stronger awareness campaigns to stop child marriage and empower women through education and local community involvement.
Ayan Debbarma • 20 Aug 2026
Dimapur Welfare Office Demands Aadhaar Linking by August 2026
Dimapur officials require all social welfare beneficiaries to link their Aadhaar cards to bank accounts by August 24, 2026, to ensure payment efficiency.
Naro Jamir • 19 Aug 2026
Tripura Launches Intensive Training to Combat Child Marriage
Tripura officials are undergoing a three-day training program in Agartala to sharpen strategies for preventing child marriage across the state.
Ayan Debbarma • 11 Aug 2026
Manipur Officials Warn of Rising Youth Drug Crisis
State officials and activists are fighting a surge in youth drug dependency, fueled by porous borders and high rates of early substance experimentation.
Ranjana Devi • 7 Aug 2026
Nagaland Police Chief Sees Rise in Reported Crime as Sign of Progress
Nagaland DGP Rupin Sharma says more people are reporting crimes. Officials are now pushing for better coordination to combat gender-based violence.
Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026
