New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday that the northeastern region is now home to global landmarks, showcasing sustainable and inclusive development.In a post on X, FM Sitharaman said ‘Ashta Lakshmi’ is firmly on the global map — “from the world’s first 100 per cent organic state to the world’s longest bi-lane tunnel and the tallest girder rail bridge”.Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal also said the eight states of the northeast region…
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Guwahati, June 13 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the Northeast, once considered distant from the country’s development mainstream, is now playing a central role in India’s growth trajectory and is emerging as a key pillar in the vision of a developed India by 2047. In a post on social media platform X, Sarma said the region, often referred to as “Ashtalakshmi” for its eight states, is scripting a new development story under the leadership of Prime M…
New Delhi/Imphal, June 12 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi regards the Northeast as the “Growth Engine of India” and has envisioned the region as ‘Ashtalakshmi’, asserting that accelerated development remains the most effective means to eliminate insurgency, unrest and instability in the state. Addressing the NITI Aayog’s meeting with Chief Ministers of eight Northeastern states in Delhi, the Chief Minister called upon the NITI…
Aizawl, May 28 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu on Thursday said PM Modi is committed to the development of all sectors across the eight Northeastern states, collectively referred to by him as ‘Ashtalakshmi’.Addressing a meeting with senior officials and representatives of various NGOs in Mizoram’s eastern Champhai district, the visiting Union Minister said several ongoing and upcoming projects and policies were benefiting a large number of people ac…
Gangtok, May 16 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Saturday, addressed the 51st Statehood Day celebrations of Sikkim at Gangtok, underscoring that the vision of “Viksit Bharat @2047” is rooted in inclusive development where no region is left behind. Commending the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region for strengthening infrastructure and connectivity in the North-East, he highlighted the expansion of railway and heliport facilities across the region.Referring to the rece…
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…
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 …