New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Northeastern states have always been on the radar of external elements. This explains why insurgency lasted so long in the region. And now, some militant groups are trying to launch drone strikes targeting critical infrastructure in the region. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi government since 2014 has laid plenty of emphasis on the northeastern states and showered it with infrastructure development and inclusion.While a large part of the Northeast has embraced the…
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Guwahati, Feb 15 (IANS) Set to become a global engineering landmark, the Numaligarh tunnel under the Brahmaputra will be the world’s second underwater tunnel capable of facilitating rail movement, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday, describing the project as a game-changer for connectivity and strategic logistics in the Northeast.Addressing reporters, Sarma said the Gohpur–Numaligarh tunnel project, with an estimated cost of Rs 18,622 crore, will be constructed beneath the…
Ranchi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Union Budget has delivered a major boost to mental healthcare infrastructure in Jharkhand, with the Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi, set to be upgraded as a regional apex institution.This is expected to significantly strengthen mental health services, research, and training in the eastern part of India.Announcing key initiatives for the mental health sector in her Budget 2026=27 speech, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said national mental health i…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Government on Sunday proposed to waive customs duty on 17 drugs for cancer, seven for rare diseases, as well as to build a second National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in North India to boost mental healthcare in the country.Presenting the ninth Union Budget 2026 in the Parliament, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced relief for cancer and rare disease patients.“Basic customs duty on 17 drugs and medicines will be exempt to help redu…