#Women Rights
Meghalaya Women’s Commission Targets Maternity Benefit Reform
The Meghalaya State Commission for Women hosts a meeting Thursday to strengthen workplace maternity protections and fix implementation gaps.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
Supreme Court Refers Mizo Inheritance Law Challenge to Gauhati High Court
The Supreme Court directed a legal challenge against Mizoram's marriage and inheritance laws to be heard by the Gauhati High Court instead of the top court.
Ethan Ralte • 29 Aug 2026
Assam CM Sarma Attacks Rahul Gandhi Over Women’s Rights Rhetoric
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hit out at Rahul Gandhi, labeling him a Hindu baiter and questioning his selective stance on women's rights and religious laws.
Bibar Daimary • 24 Aug 2026
Tripura High Court Orders Immediate Child Care Leave for Teacher
The Tripura High Court ordered the state to grant a teacher one year of child care leave, striking down restrictive departmental policies.
Ayan Debbarma • 20 Aug 2026
Assam Women's Commission Launches Mobile App for Legal Complaints
The Assam State Commission for Women launched a mobile app Tuesday, letting women across the state file grievances digitally from their smartphones.
Bibar Daimary • 11 Aug 2026
Naga Mothers Association President Vilanuo Angela Yhome Dies at 67
Naga Mothers Association President Vilanuo Angela Yhome has died at 67. The advocate for peace and women's rights was honored at a Kohima funeral.
Naro Jamir • 1 Aug 2026
NCW Chief Vijaya Rahatkar Kicks Off Three-Day Tripura Tour
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar is touring Tripura to assess women's safety, review welfare schemes, and meet with top police and government officials.
Nihar Jamatia • 29 Jul 2026
NCW Chief Vijaya Rahatkar Begins Three-Day Tripura Tour
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar arrived in Tripura for a three-day tour focused on women's rights, institutional inspections, and safety advocacy.
Ayan Debbarma • 28 Jul 2026
Nagaland Officials Overhaul Money Lenders Act to Curb Predatory Debt
Nagaland held a state consultation on July 17, 2026, to review the Money Lenders Act, aiming to protect citizens and women from predatory financial traps.
Naro Jamir • 19 Jul 2026
Nagaland Commission Pushes for Tighter Money Lending Laws
The NSCW is reviewing the Nagaland Money Lenders Act to protect women from predatory debt and better regulate unregistered private lenders.
Naro Jamir • 17 Jul 2026
