Gangtok, May 1 (IANS) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said he was deeply moved by the warm reception accorded to him during his visit to Mangan district in Sikkim, praising the hospitality and spirit of the people of the region. Sharing his experience in a post on X, Rijiju said the residents of Mangan, Lachung, and Lachen welcomed him with warmth and affection.He described the picturesque Himalayan region as a land that beautifully represents “strength and simplicity in its finest for…
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Gangtok, April 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth around Rs 4,000 crore in Sikkim, asserting that the Northeast region is India’s “Ashtalakshmi” and that the Himalayan state is an important part of it. Addressing a public gathering in the Paljor stadium, the Prime Minister said the Centre has attached special importance to the development of the Northeast over the past several years and has mo…
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called the Northeast “Ashtalakshmi” for Indians, highlighting the success the region has witnessed across different sectors after changes were made in British-era laws in 2017. Speaking during the 133rd episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said, “The Northeast is like Ashtalakshmi for all of us. There is immense talent here, and the natural beauty of the Northeast also draws everyone’s attention. In ‘Mann …
Silchar (Assam), March 29 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will secure a decisive victory in the Silchar constituency in southern Assam in the upcoming Assembly elections. Addressing an election rally at Kirtania Ground on Satsang Ashram Road in Silchar, Saha said the BJP candidate, Rajdeep Roy, is certain to win by a “huge margin.”The Tripura Chief Minister sharply criticised the Congress-led United Progressive All…
Kohima, March 23 (IANS) The five-day 9th North East Youth Festival 2026 concluded at Chumoukedima Football Stadium in Dimapur, bringing together youth from across the region in a vibrant celebration of culture, talent, and unity. Director of Youth Resources & Sports, Kethosituo Sekhose, presented a brief report, noting that around 1,200 participants, officials, and volunteers from all eight Northeastern states took part in the festival. Volunteers from NSS and MY Bharat also participated …
Kohima, March 19 (IANS) The 9th North East Youth Festival 2026, organised by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the State’s Department of Youth Resources and Sports, commenced at the Chumoukedima Football Stadium in Nagaland. Addressing the inaugural programme as the special guest, Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav expressed gratitude to the Ministry for entrusting the State with the responsibility of hosting the festival.He warmly welcomed delegates from a…
Agartala, Feb 27 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday asserted that democracy thrives on transparency, responsibility and accountability, stressing that elected representatives must remain answerable to the people and uphold the highest standards of public service. Addressing a seminar on the responsibility and accountability of public representatives to all sections of people, the Chief Minister said that accountability is one of the key pillars of democracy. He said that safeguar…
Guwahati, Feb 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Congress while addressing a massive public gathering at Khanapara Playground in Guwahati, accusing the party of neglecting the Northeast and attempting to destabilise Assam for political gains.The Prime Minister said that while the Congress treated the Northeast as a burden, the BJP government considers the region as ‘Ashtalakshmi’, the eight pillars of India’s prosperity.He asserted that this …
Agartala, Jan 25 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said that the Central government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invested nearly Rs 6 lakh crore in the Northeast over the past 12 years. Scindia said that infrastructure across all sectors in the Northeast region, comprising eight states, has seen significant development since Narendra Modi assumed office as Prime Minister in 2014. ‘Laying the foundation stone for the…