Agartala, May 3 (IANS) Tripura Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Sunday told that, in a major milestone in the state’s organic farming movement, organic wheat has been successfully cultivated for the first time in the state. A senior Agriculture Department official said that the initiative has been implemented under the leadership of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, with support from the Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency (TSOFDA). It has bee…
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Itanagar, May 2 (IANS) Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of the Northeast as ‘Ashtalakshmi’, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. Gen. K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Saturday said the region is increasingly being recognised as a key driver of national growth and strategic engagement.The Governor added that the resolve to “Act East and Act Fast” underscores India’s strong commitment to unlocking the region’s vast potential, strengthening connectivity and enhancing its role as a v…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said on Saturday that there is no cause for panic over predicted heat conditions in May and unwarranted reactions can be avoided by following weather forecasts and simple precautions.Southern peninsular India, parts of the northeast and northwest India may see above‑normal temperatures and heat‑wave conditions, but most of the country is likely to experience normal to below‑normal temperatures d…
Aizawl/Kohima, April 29 (IANS) In a first for the Northeast region, the Mizoram government, in collaboration with a private firm, on Wednesday launched a mobile application, ‘Khuarel’, aimed at enhancing real-time dissemination of disaster-related information, officials said. Unveiling the app, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Minister Lalnilawma highlighted that ‘Khuarel’, a Mizo word meaning nature, is designed to enable swift communication and seamless information sharing among …
Kohima, April 19 (IANS) Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Sunday highlighted the rich cultural diversity of Northeast India, describing the region as a vibrant mosaic of traditions.He noted that it is home to numerous tribes, each with its own distinct languages, attire, music, dance forms and customs, reflecting the unique heritage of the region.The Nagaland Governor, who is also the Chairman of the North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC), attended the first edition of the “Uttar-Poorv …
Guwahati, April 16 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday hailed the discovery of a new gecko species, Cyrtodactylus jayadityai, describing it as a proud moment for the state and the Northeast region. Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister said that the finding underscores the region’s rich biodiversity and reflects the growing capabilities of researchers working in the field of wildlife science and conservation.He noted that such discoveries not only add to…
Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress during a rally in Siliguri, saying that the party’s emphasis on appeasement politics is clearly reflected in the annual budgetary allocations of the state government.“The Trinamool Congress government had allotted Rs 6,000 crore for madrasa education development. However, the state government’s budgetary allocations for North Bengal, which is the gateway to Northeast India, ar…
Bengaluru/Agartala, April 11 (IANS) Tripura has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in the Northeastern region, with GDP performance comparing favourably with other states, a top official said. Tripura Industries and Commerce Department Secretary Kiran Gitte, while addressing a Business Conclave in Bengaluru, said on Friday that sustained public investment, improved governance outcomes, and a growing focus on private sector participation are steadily reshaping perceptions about the s…
Imphal, April 10 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday emphasised the need for balanced and inclusive development across the state, asserting that Manipur cannot progress unless all districts advance alongside the capital city, Imphal. During his maiden visit to the Naga-inhabited Senapati district, the Chief Minister advocated equal development and higher per capita income across all regions, stating that such progress would foster mutual understanding and harmony am…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Union Minister for Communication and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, said on Saturday that the Northeast is India’s gateway to the Global South and holds potential as a strategic bridge for economic and cultural engagement.Addressing the 15th edition of NEtym 2026 — the annual cultural festival of the Northeast Cell at Hindu College — University of Delhi, the Union Minister highlighted the region’s growing importance in India’s dev…