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03 Jun

PM Modi speaks to Assam, Sikkim CMs and Manipur Governor over flood situation, assures full support

MohiniNorth East

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, and Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla to take stock of the situation caused by heavy rainfall and floods in the northeastern region. PM Modi assured full help and support from the Centre. Sharing an update on X, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, "A short while ago, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri ©narendramodi ji called me to enquire about the current flood situation in Assam. I briefed him on how continuous rainfall i Assam and adjoining states led to flooding and impacted…

19 May

At Nathula, final preparations for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra are in progress

Banasree SarkarNorth East

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume through Nathula in June of this year, following a five-year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Doklam conflict in 2017. The construction of infrastructure is nearly complete, and final preparations are being made for the route through Sikkim's Indo-China border. According to Sunil Kumar, the worker in-charge of the building project, the acclimation centers' repairs and renovations should be completed within the next four to five days. "Soon, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will begin. Within the following four to five days, the acclimatization centers' refurbishment and reconstruction should be finished.…

10 Feb

NE leaders extend greetings to PM, BJP for astounding victory in Delhi polls

editorNorth East, Political

Chief Ministers and BJP leaders of several northeastern states on Saturday expressed their profound happiness over the party’s scintillating victory in the Delhi Assembly polls and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other central leaders for defeating the AAP government. The BJP leaders and Chief Ministers of northeastern states claimed that the people of the national capital “liberated Delhi by uprooting ‘Aapda’ government”. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed the BJP victory as “Modi’s Delhi”. In a post on X, Sarma said: “This immense blessing of the people was received due to the successful leadership of the respected Prime…

09 Nov

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

SayanArt & Culture, breaking news, North EastAadi Mahotsav

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

editorArunachal Pradesh, Environment, Latest, North EastArunachal Pradesh, Endangered

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

editorNorth East, weather

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

editorNorth East

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…