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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...
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Oct 10, 2026
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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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Oct 10, 2026
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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Oct 10, 2026
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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Oct 10, 2026
Economics
Northeast Region Gas Conclave 2026: Strengthening the Future of Natural Gas in Northeast India
The Northeast Region Gas Conclave 2026 brought together industry leaders, energy sector professionals, policymakers and other stakeholders in Guwahati on October 9 to discuss the evolving natural gas landscape and the region’s growing importance in India’s energy sector.
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Oct 09, 2026
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Ola Electric Sets ₹1,000 Crore Rights Issue at 26% Discount
Ola Electric Mobility has approved a rights issue of nearly ₹1,000 crore as the electric two-wheeler manufacturer looks to raise additional capital for debt reduction, business expansion and other corporate requirements. The company has fixed the issue price at ₹27 per share, which represents a discount of around 26% to the previous market price.
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Oct 08, 2026
Economics
UPI Merchant Fee Rollout May Shift to January 2027 Amid Festive Season Concerns
The proposed introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI transactions could be pushed back by a few months, with January 1, 2027, emerging as a possible new implementation date. The proposed delay comes ahead of India’s busy festive shopping period, when digital payments typically see a substantial increase in activity. However, the postpone...
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Oct 08, 2026
Economics
Nagaland Moves to Strengthen Producer-Market Linkages Through Off-Taker Meet
Nagaland is looking to strengthen the commercial ecosystem around its locally produced agricultural and forest-based products by improving connections between producers, buyers, technology providers and financial institutions. The initiative was highlighted at the one-day Off-Taker Meet 2026 organised by the ELEMENT Nagaland Project under the Society for Cli...
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Oct 08, 2026
Economics
Sikkim Partners with Infosys to Expand Digital Skilling and Job Opportunities
The Sikkim government has entered into a new partnership with Infosys to strengthen digital learning, industry-oriented training and employment opportunities for people across the state. The agreement was signed by the Skill Development Department through the Directorate of Craftsmanship Training Scheme and Employment (DCTSE), marking the first formal collab...
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Oct 08, 2026
Economics
Assam to Set Up First Shipyard Near Guwahati with ₹475 Crore Investment Plan
Assam is preparing to take a significant step into the shipbuilding industry with a new shipyard planned at Dharapur, near Guwahati. The project is being developed through a partnership between Assam Inland Waterways Company Ltd (AIWCL) and Bharat A to Z Pvt Ltd, which will operate through a new special-purpose company, Assam Shipyard Pvt Ltd (ASPL).
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Oct 08, 2026
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October 10, 2026
Meghalaya Partners TERI to Strengthen Renewable Energy and Storage Infrastructure
October 10, 2026
Meghalaya’s Megha-1 Turmeric Heads to Singapore, Opening New Export Opportunities
October 10, 2026
Meghalaya Partners with Bharti Airtel Foundation to Strengthen Teacher Training
October 10, 2026
Meghalaya’s Indigenous Sohiong Fruit Set for Commercial Growth with ICAR Support
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