New Delhi: In a major step towards unlocking the hydrocarbon potential of the Northeast and strengthening India’s energy security, the Centre, Assam and Nagaland on Thursday signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate mineral oil exploration and production activities in the Assam-Nagaland boundary areas. The agreement was signed in the presence of Union…
Itanagar: The Centre on Wednesday launched an ambitious ₹167-crore cluster-based mission for development of kiwi cultivation and value-chain infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh, aiming to transform the state into a globally competitive organic kiwi hub. The initiative, titled “Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh”, was launched by Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region…
Namchi: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday reviewed several key projects related to education, tourism, tea production and sports development during the second day of his official visit to Sikkim. During his visit to Khangchendzonga Sikkim State University at Tarku, the Minister assessed the progress of the under-construction campus, which is being developed with support…
New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen agriculture-based livelihoods and promote value-added exports from the Northeast, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) on Tuesday launched the ₹189.79 crore Mizoram Ginger Mission aimed at developing a comprehensive ginger cultivation and value-chain ecosystem in the state. The initiative was launched by Union Minister…
Bhubaneswar: From the rhythms of Odissi to the flavours of authentic Odia cuisine, Odisha brought a slice of its living heritage to Guwahati on Thursday with the inauguration of Odisha Parab 2026, a three-day cultural and tourism showcase aimed at strengthening ties with the Northeast and presenting the State as a vibrant, experience-rich destination. Organised…
Guwahati: Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, inaugurated the North Eastern Science & Technology (NEST) Cluster at IIT Guwahati today and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹635 crore across Assam, marking a major step towards building a Viksit Purvottar through innovation, connectivity, and inclusive growth. The…
Guwahati: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, today conferred the Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards at a ceremony organised by Sarhad Pune in Guwahati. The event celebrated the Northeast’s artistic heritage and India’s cultural diversity, followed by Scindia’s address at the Nanhi Chhaan 12th National Essay…
Itanagar: A recent biodiversity survey in the remote forests of Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, has led to the discovery of six butterfly species previously unrecorded in India. The breakthrough highlights the Eastern Himalayas’ unmatched ecological richness and the vital role of community-led conservation in safeguarding it. The discovery was made during a collaborative study…
Guwahati: Train services were severely affected in lower Assam’s Kokrajhar district after a powerful explosion tore through a section of railway track between Kokrajhar and Salakati stations in the early hours of Thursday. The blast, suspected to have been triggered by an improvised explosive device (IED), caused significant damage and brought traffic on the busy…
Itanagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday laid the foundation stone for a series of projects worth over ₹5,127 crore in Arunachal Pradesh, focusing on power generation, infrastructure development, and border connectivity. The initiatives, officials said, will strengthen the frontier state’s economy while addressing strategic needs. The highlight of the announcements was the launch of…
