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…
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Guwahati, June 24 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the long-pending Namrup urea plant project in eastern Assam is now firmly on track and is expected to be completed by 2028, marking a major milestone in the state’s industrial and agricultural development. The Chief Minister said that the proposed fertiliser plant, being developed at an estimated cost of Rs 11,000 crore, had faced delays for decades before receiving fresh momentum under the present dispensat…
Guwahati, June 23 (IANS) The proposed summit-level meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is now likely to be held in New Delhi instead of Guwahati, with logistical considerations reportedly prompting a rethink of plans to host the high-profile engagement in Assam, sources said on Tuesday. Takaichi is expected to visit India from July 1 to 3 for the annual India-Japan summit, which will mark her first official trip to the country since assuming of…
Aizawl, June 22 (IANS) Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) on Monday hailed the Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, as a beacon of agricultural innovation and excellence for the entire Northeastern region, underscoring its pivotal role in advancing agricultural research, education and sustainable development across the eight states. The Governor formally inaugurated three important meetings of CAU scheduled from June 22 to 24, 2026. He emphasised that the three councils, Researc…
New Delhi/Guwahati, June 22 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state has been registering sustained economic growth of 12-13 per cent over the last seven to eight years, significantly higher than the national average, and is poised to emerge as a major semiconductor manufacturing hub in the country.Speaking at the Republic TV Summit in the national capital, Sarma said Assam’s rapid economic expansion has been driven by sustained investments, infrastructure develop…
Athens, June 20 (IANS) The recent visit of Myanmar’s President U Min Aung Hlaing to India carried significance beyond diplomatic protocol. It reflected Myanmar’s search for a balancing strategy, gave India an opportunity to engage with a volatile neighbour whose instability directly impacts the Northeast, and served as a reminder for China that influence does not necessarily translate into trust. “India does not offer Myanmar the same scale of money, infrastructure, or coercive leverage that…
Shillong, June 20 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday inaugurated the Jowai-Nartiang-Kdiap-Khanduli (JNKK) Road in Meghalaya’s West Jaintia Hills district and interacted with students, sportspersons and local residents, highlighting the Centre’s commitment to strengthening infrastructure and creating opportunities for youth in the Northeast.The road project, built with funding support from the New Development Bank at an estimated cost of more than Rs 59 crore, was inaugu…
Guwahati, June 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday highlighted the significant transformation witnessed across the Northeast over the last decade, stating that the region’s development narrative has steadily shifted from insurgency and instability to peace, infrastructure development, connectivity and economic growth. Sharing a post on social media platform X, Sarma said Assam has emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the prevailing peaceful atmosphere in the region, w…
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 …
Shillong/Aizawl, June 19 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday said the state has emerged as one of the leading beneficiaries of Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the Northeast, effectively leveraging international funding to support infrastructure development and socio-economic growth. Addressing a seminar on “Leveraging Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the North Eastern States,” the Chief Minister cited several major initiatives supported by international development partn…