New Delhi/Guwahati, June 22 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday asserted that the eastern and northeastern regions of the country would play a decisive role in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, claiming that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to secure a record number of seats from these areas.Speaking at the Republic Media Summit in the national capital, Chief Minister Sarma said the BJP’s growing political footprint in eastern and northeastern India would significantl…
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Guwahati, June 22 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced that Air India will commence direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi from August 4, describing the move as a major step towards strengthening Assam’s international connectivity and positioning Guwahati as a key travel and transit hub in the region.In a post on X, Chief Minister Sarma said the launch of the two international routes comes just days after European Union member states lifted their tra…
New Delhi, Jun 22 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday announced significant progress in the advance of the Southwest Monsoon 2026, with conditions becoming highly favourable for its further push into key regions, including the remaining parts of Maharashtra, such as Mumbai, in the next 48 hours.This development brings hope for relief from the prevailing heat in several areas while raising concerns over heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in the northeastern parts of the coun…
Itanagar/Imphal/Kohima, June 21 (IANS) From the remote forward posts and high-altitude areas of Arunachal Pradesh to the conflict-affected and border regions of Manipur, as well as the rugged mountainous terrains of Nagaland and Mizoram, the armed forces on Sunday celebrated the 12th International Yoga Day across the Northeastern region, underscoring the message of health, resilience and unity through yoga.A defence spokesman said that the Assam Rifles commemorated International Yoga Day on Sund…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) International Day of Yoga was celebrated across the Northeast on Sunday, with leaders from Meghalaya and Manipur highlighting yoga’s growing global recognition and its role in promoting physical and mental well-being. The celebrations formed part of nationwide observances led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who participated in the main Yoga Day programme in Kolkata.In Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma attended the International Day of Yoga event in Shillong and…
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 …
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…
Shillong, June 19 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday emphasised that the future of agriculture belongs to those who produce “better, cleaner, safer, more traceable and more sustainable products” rather than simply increasing output. She made the remarks while inaugurating Northeast India’s largest organic spice processing unit in Ri‑Bhoi district, highlighting Meghalaya’s deep‑rooted culture of sustainability and community stewardship as placing the state in a…
Shillong, June 19 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday that the Northeast has the potential to emerge as India’s next growth powerhouse by leveraging its strengths in organic farming, sustainable agriculture and premium-quality produce, asserting that the region could lead the country’s development journey in the years ahead. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Northeast’s largest organic spice processing plant at Bhoirymbong in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district, …