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 …
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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…
Aizawl, March 7 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Northeastern region has been placed at the centre of India’s development narrative, reflecting the government’s strong commitment to the region’s growth and integration with the national mainstream. Addressing the 20th Convocation of Mizoram University in Aizawl, the Vice President noted that improved connectivity, including the recently inaugurated Bairabi–…
Kohima, March 3 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday reiterated that the state government has consistently maintained its role as a facilitator in resolving the protracted Naga political issue, actively supporting the ongoing negotiations, expediting dialogue, and creating conditions conducive to an early, lasting and honourable solution. Participating the motion of thanks on the Governor’s address in the Assembly, the Chief Minister on the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Author…
Guwahati, March 2 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state has emerged as a fast-expanding industrial hub, moving far beyond its traditional identity as a tea-producing region. In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma said that while Assam continues to be a major producer of tea, its industrial base has significantly diversified in recent years, spanning sectors ranging from semiconductors and hydrocarbons to manufacturing, hospitality and allied industries….
Guwahati, Feb 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the state government’s industrial push under the Unnati initiative is providing strong momentum to the state’s growth story, with significant investments being put into manufacturing and infrastructure.Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister highlighted that 35 industrial units worth ₹5,067 crore have been approved, while 26 industrial estates have been sanctioned across the state.Sarma said …
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday took cognisance of the alleged racial harassment incident in Malviya Nagar and asserted that any misconduct against people from the Northeast living in the national capital will not be tolerated, assuring strict action against those responsible.The case involves three women from Arunachal Pradesh who were allegedly subjected to racial slurs, humiliation and intimidation by their neighbours, identified as Harsh Singh and Ruby …
Guwahati, Feb 24 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the state government is making sustained investments in world-class sports infrastructure to nurture young talent and create an enabling ecosystem for athletes to compete at national and international levels. Sharing a post on X, Sarma said that state-of-the-art sports facilities are being developed across Assam to ensure that promising sportspersons get the infrastructure and exposure they need to excel. “…
Kohima, Feb 23 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya on Monday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, special emphasis has been laid on the holistic development of the Northeast region. Addressing officers in Dimapur after her two-day visit to various locations across Nagaland, the Minister said that she highlighted the Prime Minister’s mantra of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas,…