Sikkim has announced sweeping austerity measures from May 18, 2026, aimed at cutting petroleum use and conserving public resources after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nationwide appeal amid the West Asia crisis. The Home Department notification orders 50% of government staff to work from home on rosters, a 30% reduction in fuel allotments, and halving the Chief Minister’s vehicle convoy. A one-year ban on new government vehicle purchases, weekend government vehicle restrictions, and an expanded odd-even system across all districts also take effect immediately.
Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approved a revamped Inner Line Permit regime under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, including a fully digital eILP system with QR-code verification at every check gate. It also introduces Aadhaar-based authentication, mandatory police verification, and stricter sponsor accountability for work-related permits, alongside enhanced penalties for overstay and surprise compliance checks. The cabinet additionally cleared Tenancy Rules, 2026 and an Airport Area Development Authority Bill, 2026. At the same time, sweeping austerity steps restrict travel, reduce convoys, and push paperless and energy-saving practices.
Your news, in seconds
Get the Beige app — every story in 60 words, updated hourly. Free on iOS & Android.
Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.
