Guwahati, June 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday highlighted the significant transformation witnessed across the Northeast over the last decade, stating that the region’s development narrative has steadily shifted from insurgency and instability to peace, infrastructure development, connectivity and economic growth. Sharing a post on social media platform X, Sarma said Assam has emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the prevailing peaceful atmosphere in the region, w…
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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…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on Saturday to attend a major event at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district marking two years of the BJP government in the state.He will be joined by President Droupadi Murmu, making it a rare occasion for Odisha to host the country’s top two constitutional functionaries together.The joint visit is expected to place Odisha in the national spotlight and underscore the state’s growing prominence in the country’s political and de…
Shillong, June 19 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday urged the Centre to enhance the borrowing and access limits under Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) for northeastern states, saying such initiatives have become crucial in sustaining the region’s rapid development and unlocking large-scale infrastructure investments.Addressing a seminar on “Leveraging Externally Aided Projects in the North Eastern States” in Shillong, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam…
Bengaluru, June 19 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Home, Information Technology, Biotechnology and E-Governance, Priyank Kharge, on Friday identified urban mobility, cyber safety and sustainable urban development as the top priorities for Bengaluru’s next phase of growth, emphasising the need for long-term solutions to strengthen the city’s position as a global hub for technology, innovation and investment. Speaking at the Integrated Workspaces Forum 2026, organised by the “Corporate Council for R…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 19 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan’s maiden Budget, questioning the government’s claim of a financial crisis and alleging that the document lacked a vision for the state’s future.Reacting to the Budget, Vijayan said the narrative built around Kerala being in a severe financial crisis, first through the White Paper and later repeated during the Budget presentation, app…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Capacity utilisation in India’s cement industry is expected to remain stable at around 70-71 per cent in FY27, a report said on Friday.While the cement industry is estimated to have grown around 6.5-7.5 per cent in FY26 and demand is expected to grow around 5 per cent in FY27, the pace of capacity creation is expected to keep utilisation levels broadly stable across the sector, the report from Equirus Securities said.Higher capacity utilisation is expected in northern a…
Guwahati, June 19 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the government is intensifying investments in the power sector to transform the state into an energy-surplus state, while strengthening transmission and distribution infrastructure to ensure reliable electricity supply.In a post on the social media platform X, CM Sarma highlighted progress made in Assam’s power sector and outlined several ongoing projects aimed at enhancing the state’s electricity network.“We are …
Guwahati, June 18 (IANS) Assam has witnessed a remarkable rise in its live entertainment sector, with the state emerging as a significant destination on India’s concert map, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. Highlighting the growth of the state’s concert and live events industry, Sarma stated that Assam was largely absent from major concert calendars a few years ago but has now become a preferred venue for large‑scale music and entertainment events.Taking to social media…