New Delhi/Agartala, July 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Thursday said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Northeast region is rapidly emerging as India’s new engine of growth and is poised to play a defining role in the country’s journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat. Addressing the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026 here, the Union Minister said the region has undergone unpreceden…
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Itanagar, July 9 (IANS) Renowned academician and retired Professor of Chemistry at Osmania University, Hyderabad, Shivaraj, on Thursday, assumed charge as the new Vice-Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), the premier Central University in Arunachal Pradesh. A Lok Bhavan official said that soon after assuming office, the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor called on Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd), who is the Chief Rector of the university.Congratulating Shivaraj on assu…
Guwahati, July 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state has witnessed a sharp increase in the number of registered Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), asserting that the sector has emerged as a major driver of employment generation and economic growth. In a post on social media platform X, Sarma said Assam currently has 17.29 lakh registered MSMEs operating across various sectors and stressed that the government aims to further expand the ecosystem.”T…
Guwahati, July 7 (IANS) The Kamrup (Metro) district administration in Assam on Tuesday announced that the old Saraighat Bridge over the Brahmaputra will remain closed to heavy vehicles from July 16 to September 15 to facilitate maintenance and strengthening work on the six-decade-old structure, officials said. Kamrup (Metro) District Commissioner Sumit Sattawan said the decision was taken following recommendations from technical experts overseeing the repair of the historic rail-cum-road bridge,…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) When Narendra Modi first took over as Prime Minister in 2014, there was extensive focus on the northeastern states. While developmental works were sanctioned, plenty of emphasis was given to security considering that these were bordering states. The tightening of security in these states not only kept the borders secure, but also led to a collapse in the cultivation of marijuana. Now, this security crackdown in the Northeast drives demand for marijuana from Nepal.The mar…
Guwahati, June 30 (IANS) Assam Police have seized around 37 kg of gold, estimated to be worth nearly Rs 55 crore, in a major operation in Guwahati and arrested one person in connection with the recovery, officials said on Tuesday. The accused has been identified as Akshay Bhansore, a resident of Maharashtra’s Sangli district. A case has been registered at Latasil Police Station, and further investigation is underway.Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Sambhavi Mishra said the recovery was ma…
Imphal, June 26 (IANS) A day after the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) expressed regret over what it described as a “grave mistake” in the killing of six Naga hostages, the All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) on Friday rejected the apology, terming it “insincere” and demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the crime.In a statement, ANSAM said the KZC’s apology neither amounted to a genuine admission of guilt nor reflected accountability for the abduction…
Shillong, June 26 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday said the state’s unique matrilineal system, where women are custodians of land and agriculture, offers valuable lessons for the world in promoting sustainable farming and strengthening food security. Addressing the International Conference on Women Farmers and Sustainable Organic Agriculture at the State Convention Hall here, Sangma said women occupy a central role in Meghalaya’s agricultural landscape, and their owners…
Guwahati, June 26 (IANS) The four-day-long Ambubachi Mela, one of the country’s largest annual Hindu religious congregations, concluded on Friday with the reopening of the sanctum sanctorum of the revered Kamakhya Temple atop the Nilachal Hills in Guwahati, drawing an overwhelming rush of devotees seeking the blessings of Goddess Kamakhya. The temple doors, which had remained closed since June 22 following the commencement of the annual Ambubachi observance, were reopened after the completion of…
Shillong, June 26 (IANS) Quick-commerce platform Blinkit’s plans to expand its services in Meghalaya have hit a roadblock after the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) declined to grant the company the mandatory trading licence required to operate within its jurisdiction, citing concerns over the impact on local businesses, officials said. The council said on Thursday that it was unwilling to permit business models that could adversely affect the livelihoods of thousands of indigenou…