Itanagar, June 20 (IANS) The Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh has revolutionised connectivity to Tawang by providing all-weather access, enhancing mobility, strengthening strategic infrastructure, and creating new opportunities for growth and development in the region, the state’s Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said on Saturday. The Sela Tunnel, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 9, 2024, is the world’s longest bi-lane tunnel at an altitude of 13,000 feet.Comprising two …
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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…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Twelve years of focused effort have reshaped the development landscape of the northeast and improvements in connectivity, energy, basic services, and livelihoods have worked together to create a stronger and more integrated region, according to an official fact-sheet on Saturday.Over the past decade, development in the northeast has been supported by a targeted policy architecture. The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) is providing financial assis…
Dushanbe, June 13 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, on Friday at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) International Conference, reiterated that providing a haven and using terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism go against the basic principles of humanity and international relations. “We reiterate that providing safe haven, using terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism, terror financing, arms and drugs trafficking, dissemination of a radi…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) India’s electronics manufacturing services (EMS) market could exceed $150 billion by FY30, and is at a critical inflection point, a report said on Monday.A report by KPMG in India showed that the EMS market has grown rapidly from roughly $10–12 billion in FY20 to $40–45 billion in FY25. The sector’s rapid expansion was driven by domestic demand, policy support and China+1 strategies, it said.However, it now faces a “scale without depth” paradox that limits valu…
Daman, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the new terminal building of NAMO Airport in Daman, a project aimed at strengthening air connectivity for the Union Territory and supporting its growing tourism and economic sectors. The inauguration formed part of the Prime Minister’s visit to Daman, during which he will launch and lay the foundation stone for a series of development projects worth around Rs 2,970 crore across sectors, including healthcare, tourism, infra…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in New Delhi on Friday, kicking off a three-day visit to India, his first after assuming office earlier this year. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that Khanal’s visit to India will help further strengthen ties between the two neighbouring nations.”Warm welcome to Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal of Nepal for his first official visit to India. Continuing with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges, the visit will…
Kathmandu, June 4 (IANS) Nepal’s Foreign Minister, Shisir Khanal, is set to pay an official visit to India from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday. The three-day visit to New Delhi comes on the heels of ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane’s visit to India, which began on June 1.Although Khanal held discussions with EAM Jaishankar and other regional lead…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi and discussed a wide range of railway infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening connectivity and accelerating development across the state. During the meeting, the two leaders reviewed the progress of ongoing railway expansion works in Assam, including the laying and upgrading of more than 1,300 km of railway tracks and the redevelopment of over 50 railway s…
Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan penned a note for his child co-stars, and heaped praise on them over their confidence and maturity beyond their years. Amitabh took to X, formerly called Twitter, where he shared a picture posing with some children and said that the younger generation continues to inspire him.“My costars ! they no kids .. they exude selfless confidence , and maturity beyond what you may ever imagination .. the future of India is sublime,” Amitabh wrote on Twitt…