Shillong, May 6 (IANS) The Department of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya, will organise the Shillong Literary Festival 2026 – New Delhi Prelude on May 8 and 9 at Bikaner House in the national capital, officials said on Wednesday.The two-day prelude event is being positioned as a curtain-raiser to the main Shillong Literary Festival and aims to celebrate literature, culture, dialogue and creative exchange while showcasing Meghalaya’s growing prominence as a cultural and creative hub.Launched…
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New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) “Parivartan hoyechhe” captures more than an electoral outcome. It reflects a decisive public shift towards governance that delivers, connects, and integrates. The mandate that has aligned West Bengal with the national leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opened a new pathway for India’s eastern strategy. The political synchronisation between Delhi, Kolkata, and the Northeast provides a rare opportunity to convert intent into execution. The Prime Minister’…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form the government in West Bengal, veteran Air Commodore Ranjan Mukherjee (retired) on Monday described the electoral outcome as a “historic shift”, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the party’s organisational strength, and a strong voter-driven sentiment for change.Speaking to IANS, Mukherjee underlined the strategic importance of West Bengal, calling it the “nerve centre” of the Northeast and a critical r…
Guwahati, May 4 (IANS) Terming the BJP-led NDA’s performance in Assam as a “historic mandate”, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the people have once again blessed the alliance to form the government for a third consecutive term under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Speaking to reporters after the BJP’s sweeping victory, CM Sarma said the verdict reflects the electorate’s support for sustained efforts to safeguard Assam’s identity while accelerating dev…
Guwahati, May 3 (IANS) Assam has completed extensive security and administrative preparations ahead of the counting of votes for the Assembly elections scheduled for Monday, with authorities across districts placing strong rooms and counting centres under tight surveillance to ensure a peaceful and transparent process. Officials said on Sunday that elaborate three-tier security arrangements have been enforced at multiple counting venues, including in Lakhimpur district, where Electronic Voting M…
New Delhi/Itanagar, May 1 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday highlighted the Northeast’s remarkable transformation over the past decade, noting that a region once viewed through the lens of insurgency, underdevelopment, and isolation is now emerging as a key driver of India’s growth story. Khandu credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for placing the Northeast at the heart of the country’s development agenda, saying sustained policy focus, infrastructure expansion…
Gangtok, May 1 (IANS) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said he was deeply moved by the warm reception accorded to him during his visit to Mangan district in Sikkim, praising the hospitality and spirit of the people of the region. Sharing his experience in a post on X, Rijiju said the residents of Mangan, Lachung, and Lachen welcomed him with warmth and affection.He described the picturesque Himalayan region as a land that beautifully represents “strength and simplicity in its finest for…
Guwahati, April 30 (IANS) The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) held a two-day Chief Engineers’ Works Conference for its Eastern Region in Guwahati to review ongoing projects and finalise the roadmap for the current financial year, officials said on Thursday.The conference, conducted on April 28 and 29, was chaired by BRO Director General Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan and brought together all seven Chief Engineers of BRO projects in the Eastern Region along with the Commandant of the Engineer Base Wor…
Gangtok, April 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday virtually inaugurated indoor cricket academies in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh from Gangtok, marking a major boost for sports infrastructure in the Northeast. The Manipur Cricket Association’s Indoor Cricket Academy, funded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), was inaugurated at Luwangpokpa Cricket Stadium in Luwangsangbam, Imphal, as part of the launch of indoor cricket academies for northeastern state associati…
Guwahati, April 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday hailed the discovery of a rare fish species in deep underground waters of Goalpara district, describing it as a remarkable example of the state’s rich and still unexplored biodiversity.In a post on X, the Chief Minister termed the finding a “fascinating discovery” and highlighted the immense ecological wealth hidden beneath the surface. “A rare fish species has been found in deep underground water in Goalpara, s…