As part of its global outreach initiative, a high-level delegation from Assam, led by Industry Minister Bimal Borah, conducted a strategic roadshow in Dubai to attract international investors ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit, scheduled for February 25-26 in Guwahati.
In a major operation against human trafficking, Assam Police rescued two abducted minor girls and arrested nine individuals involved in an inter-state trafficking network. The crackdown uncovered a well-organized racket operating between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Sikkim, celebrated for its leadership in organic farming, adds another milestone to its sustainability journey by integrating organic aquaculture practices.
Renowned businessman and philanthropist Vikram Singhania, CEO of the Singhania Group, was honored with the prestigious "Atal Award" by Union Minister of Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, during a ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on December 24, 2024.
In a significant move to enhance regional security, Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for the Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI) in Agartala on Sunday.
Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr. Sukanta Majumdar has called on all stakeholders to look beyond existing challenges and work collaboratively toward harnessing the Northeast’s vast potential.
Despite a 12.46% decline in forest cover from 2001 to 2021, Meghalaya's susceptibility to deforestation is lower than in other Northeast Indian states, according to a study in the Environmental Monitoring and Assessment journal.
Highlighting the achievements of his ministry across the country, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal said key infrastructural projects such as the Jogighopa multi-modal terminal, Bogibeel passenger cum cargo terminal, Pandu Ship Repair Facility, and the up-gradation of Karimganj and Badarpur terminals in the Northeast are set to bolster both passenger and cargo movement.
The Assam government has officially requested film distributors across the Northeast to allot premium slots for The Sabarmati Report, a film based on the Godhra train burning incident. The BJP has urged citizens to watch the movie, highlighting its portrayal of the "truth" behind the 2002 tragedy.
Over 1.25 lakh hectares of new natural rubber (NR) plantations have been established across 94 districts in the Northeast and parts of West Bengal as of FY2024-25 This marks one of India’s most significant rubber plantation expansions within just four years.
