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Congress spurring violence, mayhem in north-east to stay in power: Centre
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, [India], Feb. 25 (ANI): Holding the Congress responsible for militancy and economic blockade in the north-east region, Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region Jitendra Singh said the disruption was a conspiracy of the Congress for retaining political power.
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Third edition of Rongali fest brought out best of Assam as hot tourist des
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], Feb. 13 (ANI): Adventure sports in the riverfront of the mighty river Brahmaputra, accompanied by traditional mask making, dance, music and lip-smacking food from the north eastern states marked the gala opening of the much-awaited third edition of the 'Rongali
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North-Eastern People in Delhi get Electoral Card
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
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Nagaland violence: Centre sensitive about North-East, says MoS Defence
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 3 (ANI): Asserting that the Centre is extremely sensitive about the security of the north-eastern states, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre on Friday said that the ruling dispensation has taken all steps to combat the ongoing violence in Kohima.
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Govt. focusing on reducing isolation for 'Ashtalakshmi' North Ea
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 31 (ANI): Describing India's north-eastern states as 'Ashtalakshmi' that can take the country to new heights, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the government is focusing on reducing isolation by opening up road and rail routes to boost the eco
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Security beefed up in Tripura for Republic Day
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Agartala (Tripura) [India], Jan. 26 (ANI): The security has been beefed up in Tripura as the Union Home Ministry has alerted the Indian north eastern states to maintain strict vigil in the run-up to the Republic Day and foil any attempt by separatist outfits to create a vicious situation.
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Earthquake measuring 5.7 on Richter scale jolts Tripura
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Agartala (Tripura), [India], Jan. 3 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale rocked Tripura and adjoining north-eastern states of India on Tuesday afternoon.
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Arunachal power 'scam': Congress calls for Rijiju's sacking
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 14 (ANI): The Congress Party on Wednesday demanded an enquiry against Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju after his name and his cousin's figured in a report of the Chief Vigilance Officer of the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) that alleged
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Arunachal power scam: Congress demands Rijiju's resignation
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 13 (ANI): Following a 129-page report submitted by the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO), Satish Verma, with regard to Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju alleged act of corruption in the construction of two dam
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Tripura adjusts to demonetisation, introduces mobile ATMs
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Agartala (Tripura)[India], Dec. 9 (ANI): Exactly a month after the demonetisation drive in the country things are almost normal in India's north eastern state of Tripura, with locals appreciating the Centre's bold step.
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Govt. has ensured full independence to functioning of CBI: Jitendra Singh
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 17 (ANI): Lauding the role of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region Jitendra Singh on Thursday ensured full independence to the functioning of the investigating agency so that it can perform its professional w
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Demonetisation would revolutionize India's mindset: Jitendra Singh
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 17 (ANI): Describing demonetisation of higher currency notes as a decision of the century, Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the move will streamline the economy of India and would also revolutionize its mindset
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