act east policy

Itanagar, April 1 The Arunachal Pradesh Lok Bhavan celebrated the statehood days of Odisha, Bihar, and Mizoram here on Wednesday.In his address, Governor K T Parnaik praised the people of Odisha and Bihar, acknowledging their valuable contributions to the fields of education, administration...

Aizawl, March 27 – Mizoram Governor General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) described the 51.38 km Bairabi-Sairang railway line as a transformative project for the state's hilly terrain on Friday.The new railway line, inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on September 13, 2025, is expected to...

Guwahati, March 27 Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said that Assam's Barak Valley has transformed from an "isolated island of neglect" into a "gateway to Southeast Asia" under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Kicking off his political campaign for the upcoming Assam...

Aizawl, March 27 Mizoram Governor VK Singh said on Friday that the state was emerging as a key player in the country's "Act East" policy due to its strategic location.He emphasized the significant strategic importance of Mizoram despite its relatively small population and compact geographical...

Aizawl, March 27, 2026: A team of eight journalists from Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, participating in a PIB Press Tour organized by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, met Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), at Lok Bhavan in...

New Delhi/Tokyo, March 24. Northeast India has emerged as a crucial nexus where India's 'Act East Policy' aligns with Japan's 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific' (FOIP), enabling coordinated efforts to counter assertive regional influences through deeper maritime and land connectivity, a report...

Taipei, March 21 The establishment of another Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in Mumbai, and the participation of Taiwanese think tanks at the recent Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, underscore India's intent to deepen engagement with Taiwan. India should also explore collaborating with...

New Delhi, March 15 – India’s Northeast region is witnessing a major strategic and economic transformation driven by large-scale connectivity and infrastructure initiatives undertaken in recent years, according to a report by India Narrative.The report, titled “Bridging the North East...

Aizawl, March 7 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday asserted that the Northeast is no longer defined by its geographical distance from the national capital, but by its proximity to new economic opportunities.Addressing the 20th convocation of the Mizoram University (MZU) here, the...

Guwahati, March 5 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the state government is making significant investments in infrastructure to lay the foundation for long-term economic growth and development.In a post on the social media platform X, Sarma stated that the...

February 25th, Aizawl: Under the "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" initiative, Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh presided over the joint Foundation Day celebration of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh at Lok Bhavan today.In his address, Governor Singh praised both states for overcoming...

Itanagar, February 24 Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) on Tuesday urged young students from across the country to "perform, reform, and transform" in their professional lives, embrace technology-driven development, and remain rooted in India's cultural values, while...

New Delhi, February 24 – Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi has been nominated as the President of the India–Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group for the 18th Lok Sabha, officials said on Tuesday.Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has constituted Parliamentary Friendship Groups with 64 countries and...

Agartala, February 22 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday that the number of devotees visiting the Tripura Sundari temple in the Gomati district has significantly increased since Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the renovated shrine last year.Modi had visited the temple...

Guwahati, February 20 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the growing importance of the Barak Valley in the state's development roadmap and the national "Act East" vision on Friday, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch the nationwide Vibrant Village Programme-II...

Itanagar, February 14 – Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Saturday emphasized that to effectively counter emerging threats and ensure deterrence, stability, and lasting control along the state’s sensitive frontier, security, development, diplomacy, and community...

New Delhi, February 14 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasized the Centre's commitment to transforming connectivity in the Northeast, as the Union Cabinet approved a four-lane, access-controlled greenfield corridor between Gohpur and Numaligarh, featuring India's first-ever...

Itanagar, February 14 Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Saturday hailed the Centre's approval for India's first twin-tube underwater road-cum-rail tunnel in Assam as a historic milestone that will significantly enhance connectivity and accelerate economic growth in the...

Itanagar, February 14 Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik on Saturday claimed that China was pursuing a long-term strategy along India's borders, using border infrastructure, dual-use settlements, and renaming of places to influence narratives across the Line of Actual Control...