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14 May

Ginger Highlighted as Mizoram’s Key USP by DoNER Ministry

riyaMizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has stated that the Ministry of DoNER had recognized Mizoram ginger as a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) of the state. In recognition of this distinction, the Ministry has approved the Rs.189.78 crore project for sustainable cultivation and value chain development, he informed. The Chief Minister further highlighted that ginger has been cultivated by the Mizos since ancient times and continues to be one of the most widely grown cash crops in the state. Mizoram ginger is known for its superior quality, distinctive aroma, medicinal value, low fibre content, and rich oleoresin and essential oil content. Among…

13 May

VOL 8, ISSUE 15 – The Mileage

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13 May

New Skilling Initiatives Aim to Strengthen Employment Ecosystem in Meghalaya

Sonakshi SarkarMeghalaya

The Meghalaya government on Wednesday launched four new skill development initiatives during Skillerate 2026 at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Shillong, with a focus on expanding employment, entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities for young people across the state.The programme was organised by the Department of Labour, Employment and Skill Development through the Meghalaya State Skills Development Society (MSSDS). Students, trainees, entrepreneurs, training partners and officials from different parts of the state attended the event.Chief Minister Conrad Sangma announced the launch of the four initiatives — PROPEL, MEGASKILL, SHIELD and EQUIP — under the Skills Meghalaya programme. Addressing the gathering, Sangma said…

13 May

Assam CM Outlines NDA 3.0 Commitment to State’s Progress and Safety

riyaAssam

A day after taking oath as Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday began his first official programme with a visit to Nabagraha Shantisthal at Silpukhuri in Guwahati. Sarma lit ceremonial lamps and laid floral wreaths at the statue and memorial of Bharat Ratna and Assam’s first Chief Minister, Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi and paid his solemn tributes. Speaking to the media, Sarma described Bharat Ratna Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi as the architect of modern Assam. He said Lokapriya Bordoloi dedicated his entire life to safeguarding and developing Assam. The Chief Minister said…

13 May

Gogoi Writes to Home Minister Over Assault Case Involving Northeast Citizen

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Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday expressed concern over the alleged assault, molestation and racial abuse against two women from Assam and Bihar in Delhi's Nehru Place area, urging Union Home Minister Amit Shah to strengthen institutional mechanisms for the safety and dignity of women and citizens from the Northeast in the national capital. In a letter to the Union Home Minister, Gogoi referred to the May 10 incident in which the two women were allegedly subjected to racist remarks, physical assault and molestation by a group of men near a hotel in Nehru Place. Delhi Police have detained four individuals in connection with the case. "I write…

13 May

Berger Paints Hits 3-Month High on Strong Q4 Performance; Sector Rallies

anuprovaBusiness

Berger Paints has been in the limelight, hitting a three-month high after delivering robust numbers in the fourth quarter. The key catalyst was the company’s solid performance, with healthy margins and volume growth, which drove sentiment and sparked a positive rally across the paint sector. The upward momentum reflects underlying confidence in the company’s ability to navigate the current economic conditions, while maintaining profitability despite the volatile input costs. The good performance of Berger Paints has had a considerable “rub-off” effect, creating optimism among its peers in the decorative and industrial coatings industry. Asian Paints and other major market players…

13 May

Tipra Motha Delegation Seeks Clarification from PWD Over Alleged Tender Ban on Tribal Contractors

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tipra Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma on Tuesday expressed concern over a reported Tripura government order restricting contractors registered under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) from participating in certain Public Works Department (PWD) tender processes. A delegation led by Debbarma met PWD Chief Engineer Rajib Majumder to discuss the matter. The delegation included Tipra Motha MLAs Philip Kumar Reang and Pathan Lal Jamatia, along with Members of District Councils Suraj Debbarma, Jiten Debbarma and James Debbarma. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Ranjit Debbarma said contractors holding licences issued by the TTAADC had recently been directed not to…

13 May

High Court Invalidates 2017 Anti-Defection Amendment

nanikaAssam

The Gauhati High Court has struck down an anti-defection law enacted by the North Cachar (NC) Hills Autonomous Council, declaring it "unconstitutional" and "beyond legislative competence." The decision reinforces the constitutional boundaries between autonomous bodies and plenary legislative authorities. A division bench, comprising Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury, delivered the verdict following a petition filed by residents of the Dima Hasao district. The petitioners challenged the validity of Rule 18A of the NC Hills Autonomous Council (42nd Amendment) Act, 2017, which sought to disqualify elected members for switching parties or defying party whips. The High Court…

13 May

BJP Leaders Offer Prayers at Tripura Sundari Temple, Highlight Development Push

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Senior BJP leaders continued their outreach in the Northeast on Wednesday as Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak visited Tripura to offer prayers at the famous Tripura Sundari Temple in Gomati district.The two leaders arrived in Agartala a day after attending the swearing-in ceremony of the new Assam government led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. They were received at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and BJP state president Rajib Bhattacharya. Speaking to reporters after reaching Agartala, Rekha Gupta said she was happy to visit Tripura and thanked…

13 May

Special POCSO Court in Manipur Awards Life Term to Man for Assaulting Minor Daughter

Sonakshi SarkarManipur

A Special POCSO Court in Manipur’s Senapati district has sentenced a 48-year-old man to imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life after convicting him of sexually assaulting his seven-year-old daughter.The judgment was delivered on May 12 by Special Judge (POCSO) Lamkholal Kipgen, nearly four years after the case first came to light in 2022. The convict, identified as K. Besii of Kalinamai village under Mao police station, was found guilty under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, which deals with aggravated penetrative sexual assault.According to the court order, the accused was arrested…