Haflong 13th Jan, 2026: The Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ASRLM) Dima Hasao organized a three-day Asomi Bohagi Mela, 2026 at Lal Field, Haflong, stating from today and will continue until January 15th, 2026. The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest Donpainon Thaosen, EM NCHAC in presence of District Commissioner Munindra Nath Ngahtey, ACS; NCHAC Joint Secretary Rebecca Changsan, ACS, NCHAC Deputy Secretary Laisringdi Naiding ACS, NCHAC Deputy Secretary Sukanya Nunisa ACS, Project Director, BPMs, BCs and other dignitaries. During the "Bohagi Mela," Chief Guests Donpainon Thaosen encouraged Self-Help Group (SHG) members to increase their income by expanding product ranges and leveraging government support for marketing. Key advice focuses on product diversification, utilizing government schemes for financial aid, and adopting modern marketing systems. The chief guests highlighted the importance of developing business and financial management skills to manage their ventures effectively. SHGs were encouraged to use modern communication tools, e-commerce platforms and the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal to expand their customer base and receive orders from a wider audience. The aim of the event is to promote the products of SHGs and provide a platform for marketing and sales and to encouraging the efforts of the SHG members. The Mela showcases a variety of local products, traditional products, handicrafts, organic spices, dresses of different tribes together and other decor items made by Self-Help Groups (SHGs) at 28 stalls set up.

 Haflong, 13th March, 2026: The North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) held its Interim Budget Session for the financial year 2026-27 today at the NCHAC Session Hall.

The Interim Budget was presented by Sri Donpainon Thaosen, Executive Member in-charge of Finance. In his budget speech, Sri Thaosen highlighted the necessity of the interim measure to defray essential salary expenditures for the Council Normal Sector. The provision covers a period of three months, beginning April 1, 2026, and extending through the start of the 2026-27 financial year. 

Addressing the house, Sri Thaosen noted that while the interim budget ensures immediate financial obligations are met, a Full Budget for the 2026-27 financial year will be introduced in the subsequent Council Budget Session. 

Chairman Mohet Hojai, who summoned the session of the Thirteenth N.C. Hills Autonomous Council, further clarified that the comprehensive discussion and placement of the Full Budget will take place after the upcoming Assembly elections. 

The session saw active participation from the Members of the Autonomous Council (MACs), reflecting the council's commitment to fiscal responsibility during the election period.