Shillong, June 4 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday said the North Eastern Council (NEC) is undergoing a major transformation, moving from being primarily a funding agency to a policy-driven institution shaping the development agenda of the entire Northeast region. Speaking after the 73rd Plenary Session of the NEC in Shillong, Sangma said the meeting, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, was attended by governors and chief ministers of all eight northeastern state…
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Shillong/Aizawl, June 4 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Act East Policy offers a strong and forward-looking framework for the holistic development of the northeastern region, while highlighting the immense potential of the region as India’s gateway to Southeast Asia.Addressing the 73rd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong, the Chief Minister observed that the region is strategically positioned to become a ma…
Shillong, June 4 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will preside over the 73rd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Meghalaya’s capital, Shillong, on Thursday. Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia, who is the Vice-Chairman of the NEC, will also attend the meeting.A senior NEC official said the Governors and Chief Ministers of all eight Northeastern states are expected to participate in the 55-year-old regional c…
Shillong, June 3 (IANS) The North Eastern Council (NEC) on Wednesday held a high-level pre-plenary meeting ahead of its 73rd plenary session in Shillong, with senior officials from the Centre and all eight northeastern states deliberating on key regional development priorities, including bamboo and agarwood value chains, youth exchange initiatives and inter-state collaboration.The meeting, held at the State Convention Centre, was attended by Chief Secretaries, State Planning Secretaries, senior …
Shillong, June 3 (IANS) Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia will embark on a two-day visit to Shillong from Wednesday to participate in a series of high-level meetings, including the 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC). The plenary session, scheduled for June 4 at the State Convention Centre in Shillong, will be chaired by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, who also serves as the Chairman of the NE…
Shillong, June 3 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday said that the upcoming annual meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC) will focus on strengthening regional cooperation and reviewing the implementation of recommendations made by various sector-specific task forces constituted by the Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).Speaking to reporters in Shillong, CM Sangma said the Union Home Minister is scheduled to arrive in the Meghalaya capital on We…
Itanagar, May 20 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday launched the “Arunachal Kiwi” mission, a cluster-based kiwi cultivation and value chain development initiative aimed at boosting production, marketing, and economic growth in Arunachal Pradesh. With an outlay of approximately Rs 167 crore, ‘Mission on Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh’ has been designed through a whole-of-government, convergence-led approach…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A cultural programme was organised at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday to celebrate Sikkim Day. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended greetings to the people of the state and the nation on the occasion. The audience was enthralled by captivating performances of Sikkimese folk dances, including Singhi Chham, Khampa, Tamang Selo, and Mask Dance, said a statementThrough these performances, devotion towards nature and deities was beautifully expressed. A total of 10 artis…
Imphal, April 6 (IANS) Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has played a crucial role in safeguarding Manipur’s boundaries and interests. Addressing the 47th foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at Rongmei village in Naga‑dominated Noney district, the Chief Minister said that it was PM Modi who declared in Parliament that Manipur’s territorial integrity would always be preserved.He further credited PM Modi for tran…
Agartala, Jan 7 (IANS) Investors from across the country have expressed their willingness to invest around Rs 15,000 crore in Tripura, with projects worth Rs 4,000 crore already implemented across 68 ventures, officials said here on Wednesday. A senior official of the state’s Industries and Commerce Department said that Tripura has secured the top position nationally for effectively adopting the single-window system for approvals related to land, construction, services and other sectors. He sa…