New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) A tripartite agreement to facilitate exploration and extraction of hydrocarbons and other mineral resources along the Assam-Nagaland border was signed on Thursday in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. The agreement, signed under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is aimed at unlocking the energy potential o…
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New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another round of thunderstorms, lightning and rainfall over Delhi-NCR, issuing a fresh weather advisory for the region. Weather conditions are expected to remain unsettled on June 11 and 12, with partly cloudy skies and the likelihood of light to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorm activity, particularly during the evening and night hours. The IMD has issued an orange alert for rain accompanied by thunderstorms, …
Guwahati, June 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday highlighted the state’s efforts to improve the investment climate, saying entrepreneurs can now register and start their businesses through the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) portal in just seven simple steps.In a post on social media platform X, Sarma said: “Doing business in Assam has never been this easy. Through the Ease of Doing Business portal, a one-stop solution to all your business needs, you can register an…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has steadily expanded its political footprint over the years. The alliance has expanded both in terms of geography and representation. It goes without saying that the NDA has emerged as one of the most influential coalition formations in India’s Parliamentary democracy.The NDA today governs states that together account for more than three-fourths of India’s population. This reflects its wide social and regional reach. Its presence …
Shillong, June 9 (IANS) The National People’s Party (NPP) has adopted a series of political and organisational resolutions aimed at strengthening democratic participation, safeguarding indigenous rights, promoting peace in the Northeast and expanding the party’s footprint across India, party leaders said on Tuesday. The resolutions were adopted during the party’s National Committee Meeting and Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at Mawkasiang in New Shillong Township under the leadership of NPP P…
Shillong/Agartala, June 4 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday urged the Centre to enhance the funding ceiling for Externally Aided Projects (EAPs), introduce direct Agartala-Chittagong flight services, and provide a subsidy on natural gas to accelerate the state’s development and connectivity. Addressing the 73rd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong, Saha said the Union Finance Ministry has fixed a ceiling of Rs 4,146 crore for Tripura under the EAP f…
Shillong, June 4 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday said the North Eastern Council (NEC) is undergoing a major transformation, moving from being primarily a funding agency to a policy-driven institution shaping the development agenda of the entire Northeast region. Speaking after the 73rd Plenary Session of the NEC in Shillong, Sangma said the meeting, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, was attended by governors and chief ministers of all eight northeastern state…
Shillong, June 4 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said that the Ministry of DoNER and the North Eastern Council (NEC) have played a pivotal role in transforming the Northeast into a major driver of India’s growth story through sustained investments in infrastructure, connectivity and development planning.Addressing the 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong, Scindia said the vision laid down by for…
Guwahati, June 4 (IANS) Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue across several northeastern states over the next five to six days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday warning of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across the region amid the advance of the southwest monsoon. According to IMD officials, conditions are favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance into more parts of the Northeast during the next two to three days after making its onset over …
Shillong, June 4 (IANS) The 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council commenced in Shillong, Meghalaya, on Thursday with Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairing the high-level meeting attended by chief ministers, governors and senior officials from across the eight northeastern states.The plenary session, being held at the State Convention Centre in Shillong, is focusing on key issues related to regional development, connectivity, infrastructure, investment, tourism, power, education and …