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Meghalaya Panel to Review Land Records for Proposed Shree Cement Project

A Meghalaya government fact-finding committee is scheduled to hear representations on October 13, 2026, regarding land records and the proposed Shree Cement project in East Jaintia Hills. The proceedings are expected to examine concerns and submissions related to the land associated with the proposed industrial development, bringing attention to land documen...

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Economics

India and Bhutan Explore Waterway Connectivity to Boost Cargo Movement Through Assam

India and Bhutan are exploring opportunities to strengthen cross-border trade by improving access to India's inland waterways, with Assam emerging as a potential gateway for more efficient cargo transportation. The discussions focus on enhancing connectivity between Bhutan and India's national waterway network, which could provide the landlocked Himalayan na...

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Assam’s Ahimsa Eri Silk Gains Global Recognition Among Designers

Assam’s traditional Ahimsa Eri silk is attracting growing international attention, with its distinctive texture, natural appearance and non-violent production process drawing interest from designers in countries such as the United States, France and Japan. The indigenous textile, deeply connected to Assam’s cultural heritage and traditional weaving practices...

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Economics

Festive E-Commerce Sales Reach ₹30,000 Crore in Four Days, Decline 10% YoY

India’s festive e-commerce market recorded sales worth approximately ₹30,000 crore over four days, marking a 10% decline compared with the corresponding period last year. The figures point to changing consumer spending patterns during the festive shopping season, a crucial period for online marketplaces, electronics retailers, fashion brands and other busine...

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Foreign Investors Pull Out Over ₹44,000 Crore From Indian Equities in October

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have withdrawn more than ₹44,000 crore from Indian equities during October, reflecting continued caution among overseas investors amid challenging global financial conditions. The selling pressure comes as elevated crude oil prices, a stronger US dollar and rising US bond yields influence investment decisions across emergin...

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Economics

RBI Measures Help Rupee Recover Amid Currency Market Pressure

The Indian rupee strengthened on October 12, 2026, following measures introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to address pressure on the domestic currency and manage demand for the US dollar. The development comes at a time when global financial markets are experiencing volatility, with movements in crude oil prices, international interest rates and th...

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Economics

Meghalaya Partners TERI to Strengthen Renewable Energy and Storage Infrastructure

Meghalaya is taking steps to strengthen its renewable energy sector and improve electricity system reliability through a three-year partnership between the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Shillong to collaborate on renewable en...

Read More Oct 10, 2026

Economics

Meghalaya’s Megha-1 Turmeric Heads to Singapore, Opening New Export Opportunities

Meghalaya is expanding the international reach of its agricultural products with the dispatch of a consignment of Megha-1 turmeric to Singapore, marking a significant step towards connecting the state’s farming sector with overseas markets. The export initiative highlights the commercial potential of indigenous agricultural produce from Northeast India and t...

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Economics

Meghalaya Partners with Bharti Airtel Foundation to Strengthen Teacher Training

The Government of Meghalaya has partnered with the Bharti Airtel Foundation to strengthen teachers’ professional skills and improve the quality of education across the state. The collaboration highlights the growing role of partnerships between government institutions and private organisations in supporting educational development, capacity building and impr...

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Economics

Meghalaya’s Indigenous Sohiong Fruit Set for Commercial Growth with ICAR Support

Meghalaya’s indigenous Sohiong fruit is gaining attention as a potential commercial crop, with interventions by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) aimed at strengthening its cultivation and creating new opportunities for farmers, food processors and entrepreneurs. The initiative highlights the potential of the state’s indigenous agricultural...

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