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Meghalaya to construct 532 water storage facilities under ADB-funded climate-resilient project

Meghalaya’s Soil & Water Conservation Minister, Marcuise N Marak, has announced the construction of 532 water storage facilities under the Climate-Adaptive Community-Based Water Harvesting Project, funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Govt to include small miners on board under the ambit of scientific mining

The National People’s Party (NPP)-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) has assured to take on board small time miners following the Centre's approval for scientific coal mining to start in the state.

Tripura govt to raise issue of rebuilding embankment by Bangladesh on border

After Bangladesh authorities started rebuilding an embankment which falls on the 'zero line' along the international border, the Tripura government will take up the issue in the upcoming meeting of the Joint Rivers Commission between the two countries.

Meghalaya’s smart meter rollout faces delays

The Meghalaya government's ambitious Smart Meter project has hit a financial snag as the state faces significant cost disparities and awaits the Ministry of Power’s green light to proceed with installations.

Kaziranga: Setting new records in waterbird conservation

The release of a report on Kaziranga's sixth waterbird count underscored the need for wetland protection and showcased KTR’s efforts in leading India’s conservation movement.

Assam CM slams Rahul Gandhi, says he has “zero knowledge about Indian economy”

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Gaurav Gogoi in regards to their response to the Union Budget 2025-26 and said that Gandhi has "zero knowledge about the Indian economy".

Union Budget 2025-26: A visionary roadmap for Northeast’s growth, say industrialists

Industrialists from Northeast say the initiatives proposed in Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are expected to have a transformative impact on various sectors in the Northeastern region, accelerating its development into a more connected and investment-friendly destination.

Assam: CBI files second supplementary chargesheet against DB Stock Consultancy scam mastermind Deepankar Barman

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a second supplementary chargesheet against 22-year-old Deepankar Barman, the alleged mastermind behind the colossal DB Stock Consultancy Ponzi scheme, before the Special CBI Court in Guwahati on Saturday.

Budget 2025: New urea plant in Assam to boost Northeast growth

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 2025-26 Union Budget annoucement of setting up of a state-of-the-art urea plant in Assam will be a game changer for the entire Northeast as it will not only help achieve self-sufficiency in fertilizer availability but also better channelize our natural gas resources.

Tourism Minister guarantees flawless, world-class Ed Sheeran concert in Shillong

Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Friday said Meghalaya has been a trendsetter in the field of the emerging concert economy.

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