In a major crackdown on drug trafficking in the Northeast, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized over 155 kilograms of methamphetamine in three separate operations across Manipur, Assam, and Mizoram.
Today, the Minister, accompanied by Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway, inspected the redevelopment work at Guwahati Railway Station, which is being undertaken for Rs. 181.09 crores.
University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) Chancellor Mahbabul Hoque has refuted allegations of financial irregularities, asserting that 80% of students receive free admission under the "Vision 50" initiative, a welfare scheme aimed at supporting underprivileged students across the Northeast.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today hoped that the massive push in the infrastructure sector in the Northeast will slash travel time, boost economic growth, and protect the region’s rich biodiversity.
Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, virtually interacted with media persons from the Northeast today to discuss the railway infrastructure projects outlined in the Union Budget for 2025-26. During the virtual session, the Minister announced a substantial allocation of Rs. 10,440 crores for the development of railway infrastructure in the Northeast, marking a historic increase in funding for the region.
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.
The Union Budget 2025-26 has ushered in a wave of transformative initiatives for Assam and the North East, promising to enhance regional connectivity, bolster agriculture, and support socio-economic development.
Experts and policymakers have called for a strategic shift in Northeast towards modern practices and self-reliance to bridge the region’s demand-supply gap in meat, milk, eggs, and fodder.
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.
