northeast india

New Delhi, March 30 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of "allowing" land grabbing by infiltrators, stating that infiltration into Assam is not just an election issue but also about safeguarding the state's identity and national security.Addressing BJP workers at the...

Itanagar/Imphal, March 30 The Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu, and Manipur, Y. Khemchand Singh, on Monday expressed their gratitude to the Centre for allocating funds to several northeastern states to accelerate development.The Union government has allocated Rs 25,000 under...

New Delhi, March 29 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes on Sunday to everyone attending the ongoing Madhavpur Mela in Porbandar, Gujarat, and stated that this festival brings together diverse traditions, thereby reflecting the spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat."The...

Shillong, March 25 National People's Party (NPP) supremo and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday that his party is working to expand its base in neighboring Assam, identifying specific constituencies where it has established long-term relationships with local leaders.The...

March 25, Kohima: The Press Information Bureau, Kohima, organized a media workshop, "Varta," on the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) programme today.Speaking at the event, Prof. Jayanta Choudhury, Head of the Department of Rural Development and Planning...

Itanagar, March 25 A Tokyo-based educational and employment services firm visited Arunachal Pradesh University on Wednesday to explore the feasibility of introducing Japanese language instruction at the institution, which would enhance global employment opportunities for students.A delegation...

March 25, New Delhi – The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast unsettled weather conditions across several parts of the country over the coming days.The Met Department said that scattered to fairly widespread rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds...

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...

Shillong, March 24 Meghalaya's Master Chef Nambi Marak will participate in SEETI 2.0, a six-day culinary and cultural initiative, alongside local and national culinary talents. The event, organized in Meghalaya from March 26, will bring together chefs, storytellers, creators, and cultural voices...

Kohima, March 23 – The five-day 9th North East Youth Festival 2026 concluded at the Chumoukedima Football Stadium in Dimapur, bringing together youth from across the region in a vibrant celebration of culture, talent, and unity.Director of Youth Resources & Sports, Kethosituo Sekhose...

New Delhi, March 23 BJP MP Dorjee Tshering Lepcha commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday for transforming India into a global power that earns respect worldwide and congratulated him for becoming the longest-serving head of government, surpassing the previous record held by former...

March 23, New Delhi: In the Lok Sabha, Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba highlighted the transformative development in Sikkim and the Northeast under PM Narendra Modi. He noted that improved connectivity, better governance, and landmark infrastructure projects like the Pakyong Airport have reshaped the...

New Delhi, March 23 India must adopt a radical approach and review its defense spending in light of the ongoing war in West Asia and the changing geopolitical landscape, said Fauzia Khan, a member of the Rajya Sabha from the NCP-SCP, on Monday.Participating in discussions on the Appropriation...

New Delhi, March 21 Among the states going to election next month, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress are in a direct contest only in Assam, where they are the principal constituents of their respective alliances.Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has emerged as an influential...

New Delhi, March 20 – The northeastern states have always been a target of external elements. This explains why insurgency has lasted so long in the region. And now, some militant groups are trying to launch drone strikes targeting critical infrastructure in the region.Since 2014, the...

New Delhi, March 19 An alert issued by security agencies based on information about attempts by certain "persons of interest" to flee India after illegally entering from Myanmar via the porous Mizoram border, led to the arrest of seven foreigners, including an US security analyst, officials said...

New Delhi, March 18 – The recent arrest of an alleged military warfare trainer in India, and the death linked to espionage in Bangladesh last year, point to a larger vulnerability and competing intelligence agendas in the region, despite being separate incidents, coincidentally linked only by...

Itanagar, March 18 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday praised the Union Cabinet's decision to approve the small hydropower development scheme for 2026-31, saying the move would significantly boost clean energy generation and rural economic development in the northeastern...

New Delhi, March 18 The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday filed chargesheets against three members of the banned People's Liberation Army (PLA) terrorist organization in the Assam Rifles truck ambush case, in which two personnel of the paramilitary force were killed in Manipur...

New Delhi, March 18 Asgard Alcobev, formerly known as Banganga Paper Industries, has entered into a strategic agreement with Mohan Meakins (Solan) to brew and sell the iconic Golden Eagle Beers in the northeastern region.Its Shillong-based subsidiary, CMJ Breweries, has signed an agreement...