The Meghalaya chief minister opens a circuit house, block development complex, and mini secretariat in Pynursla.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated the newly constructed Mini Secretariat, Circuit House, and Block Integrated Development Complex (BIDC) at Pynursla in East Khasi Hills, marking a major milestone in decentralising governance and strengthening administrative infrastructure. The Mini Secretariat is designed as a one-stop centre, allowing citizens to access a range of essential services locally, without needing to travel far. Sangma acknowledged the generosity of the local Raid Shabong community for donating land, emphasizing that meaningful development happens when government and people work together. He highlighted that all 56 blocks in Meghalaya now have sanctioned funds for permanent complexes, and over Rs. 150 crore has been invested in administrative infrastructure, with nearly Rs. 500 crore spent on school buildings statewide to ensure efficient grassroots service delivery and quality governance.

To promote digital learning, Tripura extends its free Wi-Fi network to eleven additional colleges.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha launched a free Wi-Fi facility across 11 Government Degree Colleges under the Digital Tripura initiative, enhancing digital access and learning opportunities for students. The initiative, implemented in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education, has equipped colleges with high-speed, secure internet infrastructure, expanding coverage in its second phase after connecting 19 colleges in the initial rollout. Additionally, the Mukhyamantri Yuba Yogayog Yojana (MYYY) was introduced for the 2024–25 academic year, granting eligible final-year undergraduate students up to ₹5,000 for purchasing smartphones to further bridge the digital divide and promote technology-led growth in Tripura’s higher education sector.

A study warns that Manipur’s Loktak Lake is in danger due to human activity.

A Nagaland University study shows that expanding agriculture, settlements, and shifting cultivation around Manipur’s Loktak Lake severely degrade water quality, threatening biodiversity and local livelihoods. Pollution is highest in the Nambul and Khuga rivers due to land-use disturbances, while forested rivers like Thoubal and Iril have better water quality. The study calls for community-based land management and sustainable Jhum cultivation to protect the lake and the endangered Sangai deer habitat in Keibul Lamjao National Park

As Meghalaya truckers start an extended protest, the cement supply is hampered.

Truckers of the Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Association (MCTODA) launched an indefinite protest at Jowai Bypass, halting cement and clinker transport across Jaintia Hills. The strike demands enforcement of state-approved freight rates by local industries. Despite government appeals, the protest continues with no resolution yet, affecting supply to factories in East Jaintia Hills.

Mizoram: The government will hold its first recruitment rally.

The Mizoram government will hold its first Territorial Army recruitment rally in Aizawl from November 15 to 25 to combat drug trafficking and law and order challenges. A total of 144 posts, including nine reserved for women, will be filled. Recruits will receive competitive pay, medical benefits, pensions, and lifelong recognition. The initiative aims to strengthen security and foster good relations between security forces and locals, supported by awareness campaigns on social and digital platforms.

Manipur: Travel agencies request that the governor secure PAP for the trip.

Foreign nationals face challenges obtaining Protected Area Permits (PAP) to enter Manipur due to security concerns. The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) submitted a memorandum to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla proposing pre-arrival PAP applications and allowing authorized tour operators to apply on tourists’ behalf. PAPs were reinstated in December 2024 after being lifted in 2011, with strict monitoring of foreign visitors’ movements. Tourists must register with the CID Office in Imphal, with hotels assisting if they stay overnight.