Nagaland gets its first five-star hotel in Kohima before Hornbill
Governor Nand Kishore Yadav opened the Polo Hotel in Kohima, Nagaland’s first five-star property, weeks before the Hornbill Festival starts on 1 December.
Assam tea output rises to 55.41 million kg in April 2026
Assam produced 55.41 million kg of tea in April 2026, up 13.92 million kg from April 2025, with small growers contributing more than big estates.
Jagiroad chip plant set to begin production this financial year
Tata’s Rs 27,000 crore semiconductor unit at Jagiroad in Assam is set to start production this financial year and can package up to 48 million chips a day.
Tea Board shuts Jorhat auction centre, leaving Guwahati as Assam’s only one
The Tea Board has shut the Jorhat Tea Auction Centre from 1 April 2026 under a new pan-India digital auction system, and growers have raised concerns.
Numaligarh refinery expansion more than 81 per cent complete
Work on tripling Numaligarh Refinery’s capacity from 3 to 9 MMTPA is over 81 per cent done, with the Centre asking for completion within 2026.
Assam tea exports rise by 40 million kg, says Chief Minister
Assam’s tea exports rose by 40 million kg, the first strong rise in 25 years, and the orthodox tea subsidy has been raised from Rs 10 to Rs 15 per kg.