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09 Nov

‘Purvottar Aadi Mahotsav’ celebrates tribal culture, craft, and cuisine

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Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram officially opened the eight-day National Tribal Festival, known as "Purvottar Aadi Mahotsav," in Guwahati, Assam, on November 8. Organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration with the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), the festival celebrates the diverse tribal cultures, crafts, cuisines, and commerce across the country. The event, taking place at the Veterinary College Playground in Khanapara, will continue until November 15. More than 200 tribal artisans and artists from across India are participating, presenting a rich variety of traditional arts, crafts, textiles, jewelry, and food. The festival…

07 Nov

‘Endangered’ orchid species discovered in Arunachal

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A team of researchers from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), led by Krishna Chowlu, has recently identified a new species of orchid in the Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh. The leafless orchid, named Gastrodia lohitensis after the district where it was discovered, is a significant addition to India’s rich biodiversity. Uncommon among orchids, this species survives without sunlight by relying on fungi in the leaf litter for nutrition. It is found exclusively in bamboo canopies near Tezu, the district headquarters, and stands out from other orchids in Southeast Asia due to its unique ridged lower lip and linear calli.…

19 Sep

TSR jawan caught smuggling biri into jail

Sonakshi SarkarLatest, North East

A Tripura State Rifles (TSR) jawan, Anjan Das, has been apprehended for attempting to smuggle packets of Biri into the Tripura Central Correctional Home in Bishalgarh, Sepahijala district. The incident occurred on Wednesday and has since gone viral, triggering a major internal investigation. Das was caught in the act of transporting the Biri packets, allegedly for the purpose of earning extra money by supplying them to inmates. Following his arrest, Das has been reassigned to the headquarters of the 11th Battalion at Pathaliaghat. This move comes in response to multiple complaints regarding his misconduct and suspicions of using his position…

25 May

After heat wave now Assam to witness heavy to heavy rainfall

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert north-eastern states as the states will soon face heavy to heavy rainfall in upcoming days. According to the IMD reports, the dates for the weather disaster are on May 27 & 28 Assam and Meghalaya to face extremely heavy rainfall. On the other hand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura will witness on May 27. Further, Arunachal Pradesh will receive extremely heavy rainfall on May 28. And lastly, Sikkim will witness heavy rainfall on May 27 and 28, 2024.

17 Jan

Youth Journalists Forum in Assam has appoints a new committee and plans a conclave

Business BureauAssam, North East

The buzz of young journalism filled the air at the Dispur Press Club today as the Youth Journalists Forum, Assam, held its executive meeting. The vibrant atmosphere was marked by two significant decisions: the formation of a new committee and the planning of a youth conclave. The newly appointed committee boasts a dynamic lineup of young journalists, ready to steer the forum towards a bright future. Nitish Sarmah takes the helm as President, ably supported by Vice President Manjushree Kalita, Working President Pankaj Medhi, and General Secretary Dibyajyoti Das. Joint Secretary Hirul Hoque, Himakshi Baruah, Organizing Secretary Shah Alam, Treasurer…

08 Jan

Manipur CM N Biren Singh meets Himanta Biswa Sarma and discussed various matters concerning the security and development of the North East region

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In a significant meeting focused on regional stability and development recently Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh met his Assam counterpart, Himanta Biswa Sarma, in Guwahati on Saturday. The two leaders discussed various matters concerning the security and development of the North East region, with a particular focus on the welfare of the Manipuri community residing in Assam. Actually Biren Singh flew to Guwahati from Imphal on Friday evening, January 5, 2024, for the meeting. In reality sources indicate that the Manipur Chief Minister carried a message seeking cooperation in finding a solution to the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur,…

18 Dec

Assam CM approaches Muslim community census for empowerment

editor0 CommentsAssam, North East, Political

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently spoke on the importance of conducting caste census for the Muslim community for their empowerment in the state. The CM said the Congress and the Opposition alliance should not only focus on Hindu caste, but also require similar census for the Muslims. Speaking at an event, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “Hindus are our brothers, but Muslims are elder brothers. It is crucial for them to be strong. We are one; we have two brothers – Hindu and Muslim.” Additionally, Sarma also mentioned about the upcoming action against polygamy, scheduled to be…

04 Jan

Tripura CM Manik Saha visited Sabroom on Monday to review preparations ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha visited Sabroom on Monday to review medications ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to flag off ‘Jan Viswas Yatra'. fastening upon the forthcoming Assembly Election in Tripura, Amit Shah will inaugurate Bharatiya Janata Party( BJP) Jana Biswas Rath Yatra in the state. Shah will flag off Bharatiya Janata Party's( BJP)' Jan Viswas Yatra' from Dhamanagar in North Tripura quarter and Sabroom in South Tripura quarter during his visit to the northeastern state on January 5. Chief Minister Manik Saha also audited the venue and reviewed the medications at Dharmanagar where Amit Shah will…

04 Jan

The Khasi Jaintia Christian Leaders Forum (KJCLF) Shillong said it strongly condemns the “horrendous acts of violence against Christians”

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The Khasi Jaintia Christian Leaders Forum( KJCLF) Shillong said it explosively condemns the “ horrendous acts of violence against Christians ” as well as the “ outrageous vandalisation ” of churches and sacred objects. In a statement, the forum said, “ Indeed as the New Year 2023 commenced, these spiteful acts had continued and taken place in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh which left numerous people injured including the SP in charge of the area. ” “ The Minister of State for Minority Affairs of the Central Government had lately made an passage of the region for rounds of meetings with…

02 Jan

Tripura signs agreement with ADB

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As per preliminary reports, the project would replace the state government-run 63 MW Rukhia Open Cycle power project with a 100 and 120 MW Combined Cycle power project, and thereby deflate greenhouse gas emissions.Tripura’s BJP-led government on Sat signed Associate in Nursing agreement with the India Development Bank (ADB) for associate influence project value Rs 2,275 crore, wise state Power minister and Deputy CM Jishnu Dev Varma. Of the complete value of the project, the authorities would pay Associate in Nursing amount of Rs 455 whole number.We'd wish to modernise three sectors of power — transmission, distribution and generation —…