The budget outlines a robust plan for growth in the North Eastern region, featuring airport expansion, the promotion of the Electric Vehicle (EV) ecosystem, and increased adoption of E-buses for sustainable transportation.
A moderate intensity earthquake, measuring 5.6 on the Richter Scale, hit parts of northeastern region of India and adjoining Bangladesh on Saturday morning.
The Hynniewtrep Achik National Movement (HANM) has decided to soon seek an appointment with Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Members of Parliament (MPs) of the North East for their support on the three long pending demands of the state of Meghalaya.
The Ministry of Railways, in partnership with IRCTC Ltd., is set to launch the 'North East Discovery' tour, aiming to spotlight the relatively unexplored North Eastern states of India," as per a Ministry statement.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be addressing a conference of Assembly Speakers of the eight northeastern states on Saturday (July 29), an official said.
Sangma emphasized that the entire Northeast region has its own distinct culture and societal norms, which should be respected and preserved. He also expressed that NPP will fight to protect the region's cultural identity, stating that they do not want it to be compromised.
IMD also said that heavy to very heavy rainfall, with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds is very likely to occur across the northeast region during the next five days.
