New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his best wishes to everyone for the ongoing Madhavpur Mela in Gujarat’s Porbandar, and stated that this festival brings together diverse traditions, thereby reflecting the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’. The Madhavpur Mela, celebrated to commemorate the marriage of Lord Krishna and Goddess Rukmini, was inaugurated on March 27 and continues for a duration of five days.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “My best wishes …
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Guwahati, March 25 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday assured that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in the state and urged people not to panic-buy. Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said that fuel supplies remain adequate and there is no cause for public concern. “There is sufficient availability of petrol, diesel and LPG in Assam. There is no fear of any shortage,” he said. The Chief Minister further added that the Government of India has als…
Imphal, March 21 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said on Saturday that the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ is closely linked to empowering youth and transforming agriculture through innovation and enterprise. Inaugurating the ‘Agri-Youth Parliament-2026’ at Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Imphal, the Governor noted the event serves as a vital platform that brings together youth and stakeholders to shape the future of agriculture in the Northeast.Highlighting the region’s immense p…
Silchar, March 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said southern Assam’s Barak Valley is emerging as a crucial bridge to connect India with Southeast Asia, while accusing the Congress of neglecting the region for decades after Independence.Addressing a public gathering in Silchar, the Prime Minister said the Barak Valley once served as an important trade centre but lost its strategic advantage due to decisions taken during the Congress era.“Barak Valley had strong trade links …
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The ISI is engaging India in an unconventional battle whereby it is using social media to pull out sensitive information.Setting up modules to honeytrap officials is not new; the Indian agencies have learnt that the ISI is on overdrive mode this time.Pakistan has laid traps to dig out sensitive information several times. However, this time around, the primary focus has been on procuring information about India’s defence sector.An Intelligence Bureau official said tha…
Guwahati, March 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Assam on Friday to kickstart a series of programmes in the state. During his two-day visit, he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay foundation stones, perform Bhoomi Poojan and flag off multiple development projects worth more than Rs 47,600 crore across Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar. The Prime Minister will perform Bhoomi Poojan of Assam Mala 3.0, a major road infrastructure initiative worth over Rs 3,200 crore, in…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 and its pre-event roadshows have attracted investment interest worth Rs 4.48 lakh crore for the region, Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Sukanta Majumdar informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.The Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 was held in Delhi on May 23-24 last year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the summit on May 23, 2025.Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha, Majumdar said…
Guwahati, March 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam later this week to attend key government programmes, even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prepares to organise a massive youth outreach event in the state capital, officials said on Tuesday. According to officials, the Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Guwahati on Friday, where he will participate in a government function linked to development initiatives in the state.During the visit, PM Modi will review ongoing …
Shillong, March 9 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday expressed strong anger over the alleged assault on two people from the Northeast near the Saket District Court Complex in the national Capital, calling the incident “sickening” and urging authorities to take stringent action.In a post on social media platform X, CM Sangma said repeated attacks on people from the Northeast in mainland India are deeply concerning.“Angered by the repeated attacks on North East people…
Agartala/Aizawl, March 8 (IANS) The Red Shield Division of the Indian Army, on Sunday, organised a series of health and wellness initiatives across Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura and Manipur to mark the International Women’s Day, aiming to promote preventive healthcare and enhance medical awareness among women and their families. According to officials, the outreach programmes focused on addressing critical health concerns while encouraging community participation in life-saving initiatives…