Northeast Infrastructure News - Latest Updates & Headlines
We will transform Guwahati within one and half year: Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah
Guwahati, April 20: Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah stated that Guwahati would be transformed into an attractive city within one and a half year.
Assam CM dedicates development projects worth over Rs 100 crore in Diphu
Karbi Anglong, April 18: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, ushering in a new era of connectivity and progress in Karbi Anglong, on the first day of his two-day tour to Karbi Anglong on Thursday, dedicated development projects worth more than Rs 100 crore at a function held near Rengbonghom H S School in Diphu in Karbi Anglong district.
Long-awaited railway project linking Siliguri to Sikkim expected to be completed by 2027: CM Prem Tamang
Gangtok, April 17: In a major boost for state's infrastructure and tourism, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced on the final day of the Discover Rabong Cho-Dzo Fest 2025 that the long-awaited railway project connecting Siliguri (Sevok) in West Bengal to Sikkim is set to be completed by 2027.
NE India's one of tallest govt office complex to come up in Agartala: Tripura CM
Agartala, April 1: The Northeastern region's one of the tallest office building complex is being constructed in Agartala using the latest technology from California, US Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said after reviewing the work of the multi-storey office complex.
Assam CM Sarma inaugurates state's first automated vehicle fitness testing station at Biswanath
Biswanath, March 31: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday inaugurated several projects and laid foundation stones for forthcoming developments in Biswanath during his ongoing three-day visit to the districts of Biswanath and Sonitpur.
Assam leads with highest number of ongoing projects for National Highways in Northeast
New Delhi, March 27: As per the state wise details of the National Highway Projects (under construction, completed during 2024-25, approved but yet to commence) in the Northeastern states, Assam has the highest number number of projects and with the longest road length under construction costing Rs 39, 239 crore, as per a release.
Opening of Arunachal frontier highway will unite Northeast region: Defence Minister
New Delhi, March 19: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted on Wednesday the importance of developing and 'uniting' the North East region of the country, especially the border areas, saying that projects such as Arunachal Frontier Highway, along with infrastructural projects in Tawang will play a big role in that.
Proposed 69.04 km railway line will connect Kokrajhar in Assam to Gelephu in Bhutan: Northeast Frontier Railway CPRO
Guwahati, March 1: Indian Railways is actively advancing towards the Prime Minister's vision of the 'Act East Policy' and 'Neighborhood First Policy' by undertaking several new railway projects to enhance connectivity with neighboring countries. In line with this vision, a new railway line from Kokrajhar to Gelephu, linking Assam with Bhutan, has been proposed to improve cross-border connectivity and strengthen bilateral ties, a release said.
Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala: A rising star in Northeast India
Agartala, February 19: Agartala's Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport has emerged as a key aviation hub in Northeast India, witnessing remarkable development over the years. As per the latest Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS), MBB Airport has secured the number one position in customer satisfaction across the region and stands as the second-largest airport in the Northeast.
CM Saha discusses introduction of Vande Bharat train in Tripura with Railway Minister
New Delhi/Agartala, Feb 19: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi and discussed various railway projects including the introduction of the Vande Bharat train in the state, officials said in Agartala.
Govt is extensively focused on improving infrastructure in northeast: Northeast Frontier Railway CPRO
Guwahati, February 11: The Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision towards the Northeast has changed the railway connectivity, infrastructure scenario in the region, adding that the Railway Ministry has planned to extend the railway connectivity in the region towards the international border also.