Shillong/Kohima, June 4 (IANS) Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Thursday called for stronger regional cooperation, improved connectivity, and increased investments in infrastructure, youth empowerment, and sustainable development to accelerate the growth of the Northeast. Addressing the 73rd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong, the Governor reaffirmed Nagaland’s commitment to building a prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive Northeast, stressing that regional …
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Guwahati, June 4 (IANS) Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue across several northeastern states over the next five to six days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday warning of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across the region amid the advance of the southwest monsoon. According to IMD officials, conditions are favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance into more parts of the Northeast during the next two to three days after making its onset over …
Kohima, June 2 (IANS) Nagaland is gearing up for the Census 2027, with the first phase, House Listing Operation (HLO), scheduled to be conducted from July 1 to 30, 2026, officials said on Tuesday. The State Level Census Coordination Committee (SLCCC), chaired by Home Commissioner Abhijit Sinha, reviewed preparedness for the upcoming Census 2027 at a meeting held at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat in Kohima.During the meeting, Director of Census Operations and Citizen Registration for Nagaland, Ke…
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) In another major step to enhance safe drinking water supply across rural India, the Centre on Tuesday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) under the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 with four states, including Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, and Nagaland, and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The reform‑linked MoU mandates a gram panchayat‑led, service‑based and community‑centred model of rural water governance, aligned with the objectives of Jal Jeevan Miss…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Sunday strongly condemned the alleged sexual abuse of a minor girl from the Chang community in Nagaland, calling for a swift and fair investigation and strict legal action against those responsible.In a post on X, Sangma expressed solidarity with the victim and her family while emphasising that crimes against children must be dealt with firmly and without delay.“Condemn the alleged sexual abuse of a minor girl from the Chang…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) A mild earthquake measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale struck Meghalaya’s West Khasi Hills district early on Sunday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).In a post on X, the NCS said, “EQ of M: 2.8, On: 31/05/2026 06:50:01 IST, Lat: 25.488 N, Long: 90.995 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. For more information Download the BhooKamp App.”The tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, a factor that can sometimes m…
Aizawl, May 26 (IANS) Election Commission of India (ECI) Secretary, Binod Kumar, on Tuesday said that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise is being conducted across the country to ensure clean, transparent and accurate electoral rolls. The ECI Secretary held a meeting with Aizawl’s District Election Officer (DEO), Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), Supervisors, and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) regarding preparations for the SIR.Kuma…
Aizawl, May 25 (IANS) Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Monday said that the fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairy sectors have immense potential to accelerate the economic development of the Northeast, adding that growth in these sectors would ensure progress not only for individuals but for the region as a whole. The Union Minister, who chaired a Regional Review Meeting of the eight Northeastern states, highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s v…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders at the grand ‘Janjati Sanskritik Samagam’ (Tribal Cultural Conclave), held at the capital on Sunday, emphasised that the event celebrated the coming together of tribal communities, displaying the culture of united India.With Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the chief guest, the event is being held to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda.BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj clarified that the event is not any…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D) on Sunday announced that it will organise the “Regional Review Meeting: Northeastern Region 2026” in Mizoram’s Aizawl on May 25, during which Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for fisheries projects worth around Rs 32.15 crore.The projects are aimed at strengthening the fisheries sector in the Northeastern Region and promoting self-sustained growth th…