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NITI Aayog workshop on women-led development in North-East concludes
Aizawl, Feb 28: The third state workshop organised by NITI Aayog on enabling the women-led development through entrepreneurship in the North-East region concluded at Mizoram University and was attended by many top dignitaries from the state government including the Chief Minister.
US Consulate General calls on Assam Governor; talks on state's economy, tourism
Guwahati, February 28: The Consulate General of the US in Kolkata, Kathy Giles Diaz, on Thursday made a courtesy call to Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, at Raj Bhavan in Guwahati and talked about a range of issues including the state's economy, its tourism and the rich cultural heritage.
Ashwini Vaishnaw calls North East 'New Engine' of India's development at Advantage Assam 2.0
Guwahati, February 26: Union Minister of Railways, Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw described the North East as the "New Engine" of India's development during the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati on Tuesday.
Summit will go long way in highlighting growth opportunities in Assam: PM Modi
New Delhi, February 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi who attended the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit on Tuesday said that the Summit will go a long way in highlighting the growth opportunities in the state.
Industry leaders and businessmen hail Advantage Assam 2.0, say it will create new growth opportunities
Guwahati, Feb 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit on Tuesday and also lauded the steady rise of state's economy from Rs 2.75 lakh crore in 2018 (when Assam hosted 1st edition) to Rs 6 lakh crore now, calling it the 'effect of double-engine government'.
Assam's Economy Doubled to Rs6 Lakh Crore Under BJP Rule: PM Modi
Guwahati, February 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Guwahati on Tuesday. During the event, he highlighted that under BJP governance, Assam's economy had doubled to Rs6 lakh crore. This, he said, reflects the impact of the "double-engine" government.
Assam CM Sarma meets Ambassadors of UK, Australia, Singapore ahead of Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit
Guwahati, February 25: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with the ambassadors of the United Kingdom (UK) Australia and Singapore on Monday night ahead of the Advantage Assam Summit 2.0.
Govt, Naga groups to hold fresh formal talks soon: Officials
Kohima, Feb 21: Officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the top leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) held a meeting in Dimapur on Friday and decided to hold fresh formal talks between the government and the dominant Naga group soon, officials said.
Drug trafficking & drug abuse assume alarming extent in Mizoram: Governor
Aizawl, Feb 19: Mizoram Governor and General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) on Wednesday said that the menace of drug trafficking and drug abuse has assumed alarming proportions today and is of much concern to the state government.
Manipur CM Biren Singh resigns
Imphal, February 9: Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhawan here on Sunday nearly two years after the violence marred the state.
Will rename Mustafabad to Shivpuri or Shiv Vihar: Delhi BJP MLA
New Delhi, Feb 9: The newly elected BJP MLA from Mustafabad, Mohan Singh Bisht, on Sunday said that the Assembly constituency would soon be renamed to Shivpuri or Shiv Vihar. He won the seat by defeating AAP candidate Adeel Ahmad Khan with a margin of 17,578 votes.
Roadshow hosted by MoDNER aims to attract investment for development of North East India
New Delhi, February 6: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) hosted the North East Trade and Investment Roadshow in Chennai.
Budget is historic for Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, Feb1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday termed the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as historic.
Fresh tripartite talks on opposition to creation of 7 Manipur districts held
Imphal, Jan 30: A crucial tripartite meeting between the Centre, Manipur government, and the United Naga Council (UNC), over the Naga body’s demand for rollback of the "arbitrary creation" of seven new districts in the state, discussed the issue in detail on Thursday, officials said.
Tripura Statehood Day celebrated at Raj Bhawan in Agartala
Agartala, January 22: Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy on Tuesday hosted a grand event in Raj Bhawan to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of Statehood Day of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya.
Manipur CM extends wishes on 53rd statehood day, urges people to uphold peace and prosperity
Imphal, January 21: On Manipur's 53rd statehood day on January 21, Chief Minister N Biren Singh expressed on Monday that people should work together to uphold peace and prosperity in the state, as the years-long conflict has continued to affect the state.
Rahul Gandhi extends greetings to Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur on its 53rd Statehood Day
New Delhi, January 21: Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday extended greetings to the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on their 53rd Statehood Day.
Never imagined this love, says Chum Darang on her 'Bigg Boss 18' journey
Mumbai, January 20: The grand finale of 'Bigg Boss 18' crowned Karan Veer Mehra as the winner, with Vivian DSena as the first runner-up and Rajat Dalal taking the third spot. Representing North East India and Arunachal Pradesh, Chum Darang finished in 5th place and received immense love from fans for her personality and powerful gameplay.
Guwahati Asian Film Festival to showcase Asia's cinematic brilliance from Feb 7-9
Guwahati, January 16: The much-awaited Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) 2025 is set to take place from February 7-9, 2025, at the historic Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio, Guwahati.
Amid row, Tripura CM says govt emblem finalised after taking views of all concerned
Agartala, Jan 13: Amid the controversy over the new emblem of the Tripura government, Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that it was only after taking the opinion of all concerned and the approval of the state Cabinet that the design of the emblem was recommended to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which approved it last week.
North Eastern Railways forms committee to probe Kannauj railway station lintel collapse
Kannauj, January 12: The North Eastern Railway (NER) has ordered a high-level investigation and formed a four-member probe committee to investigate the causes of the lentil collapse incident at the Kannauj Railway station in Uttar Pradesh, said Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of NER, Pankaj Kumar Singh.
Arunachal CM applauds Galo community for cooperation in implementing govt schemes
Aalo, January 11: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has hailed the Galo community for cooperating with the state government and supporting them in the successful implementation of government schemes and projects.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan attends ICAR's golden jubilee celebrations in Meghalaya
Umiam, January 9: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday attended the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for the North Eastern Hill Region at Umiam in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya.
Northeast Railway prepares 80 special coaches for Prayagraj Maha Kumbh
Gorakhpur, January 4: In preparation for the upcoming Prayagraj Mahakumbh, the North Eastern Railway (NER) has equipped 80 train coaches with unique Mahakumbh-themed designs to enhance the travel experience of pilgrims.