Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M Scindia, on Thursday highlighted the transformative progress of the northeastern states over the last decade under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
According to an official release, this summit is being organised with an aim to highlight the northeastern region as a land of opportunity, attracting global and domestic investment, and bringing together key stakeholders, investors, and policymakers on a single platform.
Land port restrictions imposed by India on select exports from Bangladesh to India's northeastern states is expected to "restore equality in the relationship", sources told ANI.
India has imposed restrictions on the entry of Bangladeshi ready-made garments (RMG) and other products through its northeastern land ports -- Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram -- and Fulbari and Changrabandha in West Bengal, following controversial remarks by Bangladesh's interim chief adv
Sikkim, a northeastern state in India, is celebrating its 50th Statehood Day, marking a significant milestone in its history. On May 16, 1975, Sikkim became the 22nd state of India, ending its monarchy and integrating with the Indian Union.
Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Dr L Murugan arrived in Agartala for an official visit to assess central government schemes and participate in development activities, reaffirming the Centre's focus on progress in Tripura and the northeaste
According to officials, this marks a major achievement in enhancing rail connectivity to the North-eastern state and makes Mizoram the fourth northeastern state with capital connectivity to the national railway network.
The minister, accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry of DoNER, presented key investment opportunities spanning all eight Northeastern states. Discussions focused on region-specific growth sectors, including agro-based industries, textiles, and tourism.
At least 26 people were killed and three others injured after two vehicles detonated an improvised explosive device in northeastern Nigeria's Borno state. The blast occurred along the road between Rann and Gamboru Ngala, an area plagued by extremist violence. No group has claimed responsibil
In a significant step towards strengthening aviation security in India's Northeastern region, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Thursday assumed charge of security operations at Lengpui Airport, Mizoram's only domestic airport.
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in collaboration with HDFC Parivartan, on Thursday, launched a series of technology-based rural development initiatives aimed at improving food and energy security, increasing farmer income, and building capacity among agricultural communities in