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BJP government takes oath in Manipur, N Biren Singh new CM

Manipur becomes the third BJP-ruled state in the Northeast within a span of 10 months

BJP government takes oath in Manipur, N Biren Singh new CM
Updated On : 15 Mar 2017 | 7:13 PM IST

Numaligarh Refinery inks agreement to implement its bio-refinery project

The project has been planned keeping in view the future demand of bio-fuel in the region

Numaligarh Refinery inks agreement to implement its bio-refinery project
Updated On : 23 Feb 2017 | 9:43 PM IST

Assam to offer zero-interest crop loans up to Rs 1 lakh to farmers

State FM says aim is to encourage farmers to avail loans against backdrop of low rural credit flow

Assam to offer zero-interest crop loans up to Rs 1 lakh to farmers
Updated On : 07 Feb 2017 | 5:21 PM IST

Manipur economic blockade to enter third month; UNC to intensify protest

UNC had imposed economic blockade on National Highways 2 and 37 since November 1

Manipur economic blockade to enter third month; UNC to intensify protest
Updated On : 31 Dec 2016 | 11:40 PM IST

Arunachal CM Prema Khandu suspended from PPA, joins BJP

With this, BJP is now in power in the state with more than three-fourth majority

Arunachal CM Prema Khandu suspended from PPA, joins BJP
Updated On : 31 Dec 2016 | 10:35 PM IST

Cashless health insurance for families earning below Rs 5 lakh in Assam

437 diseases covered under 6 heads; scheme to cost state Rs 200 cr a year

Cashless health insurance for families earning below Rs 5 lakh in Assam
Updated On : 26 Dec 2016 | 5:48 PM IST

Assam to quadruple tourism spend in FY18

State ropes in Priyanka Chopra as brand ambassador

Assam to quadruple tourism spend in FY18
Updated On : 25 Dec 2016 | 11:12 PM IST

Ethnic distrust drives Manipur into crisis situation again

United Naga Council opposes the state government's decision to create new districts

Ethnic distrust drives Manipur into crisis situation again
Updated On : 24 Dec 2016 | 11:21 PM IST

Assam to see quantum jump in tourism expenditure in FY18

The state govt has signed Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra as its tourism brand ambassador

Assam to see quantum jump in tourism expenditure in FY18
Updated On : 24 Dec 2016 | 8:18 PM IST

Sudip Roy Barman, the man who ran away with the mace

Many in the state saw it as a repeat of what had once happened in the same house in the 1970s

Sudip Roy Barman, the man who ran away with the mace
Updated On : 24 Dec 2016 | 12:56 AM IST

Assam to set up 71 skill development centres in tea garden areas to increase employability

The state government would soon prepare a blueprint to revitalise the defunct skill centres in tea gardens

Assam to set up 71 skill development centres in tea garden areas to increase employability
Updated On : 20 Dec 2016 | 5:50 PM IST

Assam offers 1.5% off on petrol, diesel bought via e-mode

State also offers 10% discount on e-payment of govt hospitals bills, wage transfers to bank accounts held by tea garden workers

Assam offers 1.5% off on petrol, diesel bought via e-mode
Updated On : 19 Dec 2016 | 6:19 PM IST

Birla Sun Life MF sees potential in North-East market post demonetisation

Birla Sun Life has seen an inflow of around Rs. 5,000 crore since November 8

Birla Sun Life MF sees potential in North-East market post demonetisation
Updated On : 16 Dec 2016 | 6:26 PM IST

Centre resumes Northeast industrial policy, but industry calls it a sham

The policy, after remaining for two years in suspension mode, resumed before only four months before its expiry

Centre resumes Northeast industrial policy, but industry calls it a sham
Updated On : 30 Nov 2016 | 7:45 PM IST

Assam to make digital payment a 'norm'

Departments will examine the possibility of amending rules so that digital payment is made compulsory

Assam to make digital payment a 'norm'
Updated On : 29 Nov 2016 | 7:04 PM IST

BJP registers win in three seats in northeast, CPI(M) takes away two

Both the seats in Assam and the solitary seat in Arunachal Pradesh went to BJP's kitty whereas the two seats from Tripura were won by CPI(M)

BJP registers win in three seats in northeast, CPI(M) takes away two
Updated On : 22 Nov 2016 | 6:09 PM IST

Demonetisation: NE industry demands more govt spending in infra projects

According to industry estimates, there has been a 25% drop in business activities across sectors in the region

Demonetisation: NE industry demands more govt spending in infra projects
Updated On : 17 Nov 2016 | 6:45 PM IST

Numaligarh refinery becomes first oil PSU to achieve 100% e-invoicing

The company said this e-invoicing initiative was part of the central government's vision of a 'Digital India'

Numaligarh refinery becomes first oil PSU to achieve 100% e-invoicing
Updated On : 16 Nov 2016 | 5:01 PM IST

Demonetisation decision puts Assam tea industry in trouble as labour wage payments affected

With banks rationing cash withdrawals, garden managements are facing trouble in arranging cash to pay wages to tea gardens labourers, which is paid fortnightly or weekly

Demonetisation decision puts Assam tea industry in trouble as labour wage payments affected
Updated On : 11 Nov 2016 | 7:26 PM IST

Bangladesh to ease biz rules to attract Indian investors

The neighbouring country is looking forward to increase investments in power, electronics, steel and textile sectors, among others

Bangladesh to ease biz rules to attract Indian investors
Updated On : 10 Nov 2016 | 7:27 PM IST