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JPC sets 15-day deadline for NE stakeholders on FCRA Bill

Shillong, Nov 2 (UNI) The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, held its regional consultation on Monday with various stakeholders from the Northeastern states here in Meghalaya.

The meeting, chaired by JPC Chairperson Sanjay Jaiswal, was attended by Committee members and representatives of 40 religious bodies, alongside various non-governmental and civil society groups spanning Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Assam, and other Northeastern states.
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GTCC satisfied with infrastructure progress for 39th National Games in Meghalaya

05 Nov 2026 | 11:44 PM

Shillong, Nov 5 (UNI) The Games Technical and Conduct Committee (GTCC) has expressed complete satisfaction with the ongoing preparations for the 39th National Games, scheduled to be held in Meghalaya.

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Zero tolerance for industrial extortion, corruption: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

05 Nov 2026 | 11:41 PM

Kolkata, Nov 5 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday said his government had “ended extortion” and promised swift police action on complaints from industry, while unveiling the state's new Investment Promotion Policy, 2026, at Utsari Hall in New Town.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari signals fresh industrial push in Singur, talks held with Ashok Leyland

05 Nov 2026 | 11:33 PM

Kolkata, Nov 5 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday signalled a fresh industrial push in Singur, the site of the Tata Nano project abandoned after a prolonged farmers’ agitation, saying his government had held preliminary discussions with commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland for a possible investment in the area. .

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Voting is not merely a choice but a responsibility: Nagaland guv

05 Nov 2026 | 11:16 PM

Dimapur, Nov 5 (UNI) Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Thursday urged young citizens and future leaders to exercise their voting rights with awareness, integrity and responsibility.

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West Bengal launches online portal to streamline homestay registration

05 Nov 2026 | 11:14 PM

Kolkata, Nov 5 The West Bengal government's tourism department on Thursday launched a dedicated online portal to bring the entire homestay registration process — from application and inspection to certification — onto a single digital platform, Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh said.

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