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Nagaland: IKS research centre to study water management in agriculture & ethnic culinary practices
Kohima, April 7: The Nagaland University, the only central varsity in the state, has been sanctioned an ‘Indian Knowledge Systems’ (IKS) Research Centre to study indigenous knowledge systems of water management in agriculture and ethnic culinary practices among the tribal communities of the northeastern state.
Gujarat: Madhavpur Ghed Fair unites cultures of Western, Northeastern India
Porbandar, April 3: Madhavpur, a quaint village in Gujarat's historic city of Porbandar, hosts the vibrant Madhavpur Fair. This traditional festival commences annually on the auspicious day of Ram Navami and continues for five days. The Madhavpur Ghed Fair beautifully embodies Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat' initiative, serving as a cultural bridge that unites the rich traditions of Northeast and Western India, an official statement from the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office said.
Tripura emerges as one of fastest-developing states in NE: CM Saha
Agartala, Jan 29: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that Tripura has now emerged as one of the fastest-developing states in the northeastern region.
1st Battalion of NDRF celebrates 20th Raising Day
Guwahati, January 19: The 1st Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrated its 20th Raising Day on Sunday and commemorated two decades of dedicated service to the nation, as per a press release.
Manipur top in MSME business in NE region, claims CM Singh
Imphal, Jan 16: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Thursday said that his state topped the list of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) business registration among the northeastern states.
Assam celebrates harvest festival Magh Bihu with faith, fervour
Guwahati, January 14: Assam celebrated the annual harvest festival Magh Bihu with great traditional fervour on Tuesday as people burnt traditional Meji (bonfire) in the morning.