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Rajasthan front-ranker in delivering online services: NeSDA report

Rajasthan ranks first in state/UT service portals in Group B across all sectors (55 services provided online)

Nagaland frames charges against 30 soldiers over 2021 killing of civilians

Nagaland Police has charge-sheeted at least 30 members of the 21 Para Special Force including a major, in the December 4, 2021 botched army operations in Oting-Tiru area of Mon district

Centre setting up infra projects worth Rs 1.34 tr in North East: Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the Centre is implementing various rail, road and air connectivity projects worth Rs 1,34,200 crore in the northeast. Addressing the 'Natural Allies in Development and Interdependence' conclave here, she said the Union government has been pumping in huge money in developing a number of infrastructure projects throughout the region. "We are carrying out 20 railway projects worth Rs 74,000 crore for 2,011 km, which are spread across the northeast," Sitharaman said. The Centre is also developing 4,000 km of roads in the region at a total cost of Rs 58,000 crore, she added. "There are 15 ongoing air connectivity projects in the northeast, costing around Rs 2,200 crore," the finance minister said. She, however, did not mention the completion period of these projects.

Northeast India has potential to become link for trade with ASEAN: Himanta

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's thrust on Act East Policy has brought a paradigm shift to the development narrative in the Northeast, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday. Inaugurating a conclave on 'Act East through North East' here, Sarma said that the state government is striving to position Assam as the gateway for South East Asian countries. "Northeast India has witnessed rapid transformation since 2014 under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His aim to 'Act East and Act Fast' gives new hope, energy and force to our people to bring a paradigm shift to connectivity, infrastructure, economy and development in all sectors," the chief minister said. "PM Modi has described the Northeast as the growth engine of the country. We also share his vision that the region is the sunrise area of the Indian economy," he added. Northeast has the potential to become the link for developing trade and commerce with South East Asian nations, Sarma said. "We

NRL contributes Rs 2.5 crore to Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund

The cheque was formally handed over to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma by NRL Managing Director (In-Charge) Bhaskar Jyoti Phukan recently, an NRL release said on Thursday

Analysts doubt if Naga settlement will be sealed before 2023 state polls

Political pundits and leaders of various political parties are doubtful whether the much awaited Naga peace talks would be completed in the next 8 to 9 months

Flood, landslides wreak havoc in North East; 400,000 hit in Assam

As floodwaters entered fresh areas of Assam, the number of affected people has doubled to over four lakh since the previous day, while three more persons died due to the calamity taking the toll to

Eastern Command chief visits Sikkim, reviews security along border areas

The Army Commander visited forward areas in Sikkim where he was briefed by senior Commanders on ground about the prevailing situation along the border.

Union minister G Kishan Reddy stresses need for boosting NE infrastructure

Union minister G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday said there was a need to focus on key areas such as agriculture, employment generation, skill development, and infrastructure

Union Ministers, CMs of North East Region attend dinner hosted by Assam CM

The Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region had organised this 'North East Festival' as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav from April 28 to May 4

Sikkim seeks US investments in tourism, agriculture, livestock products

US investors and companies should look into investing in Sikkim in sectors such as tourism, horticulture, agriculture, livestock products and agro-based sectors, said state agriculture minister

Former Meghalaya CM slams Centre's decision to make Hindi compulsory in NE

Former Meghalaya CM Mukul Sangma condemned the Centre's decision to make Hindi a compulsory subject till Class 10 in the north-east region

Move to make Hindi compulsory in NE will create disharmony: Students' body

The North East Students' Organisation, has taken umbrage over the Centre's decision to make Hindi a compulsory subject till Class 10 in the region

A partial move

Selective AFSPA relaxation changes little

Mizoram bans import of pork products amid African Swine Fever outbreak

The government issued helpline numbers -- 0389-2336441, 9436142908, 9436151203 and 8794206212 -- for immediate reporting of any unusual mortality of pigs.

Once a Congress bastion, North East turns into a bleak house for the party

Out of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in the eight northeastern states, highest number of 14 seats are with the BJP, while only four seats belong to the Congress

Border talks: 26 Jaintia villages write to officials to remain in Meghalaya

'At least 26 villages in disputed Meghalaya's Jaintia Hills have written to the state government voicing their concern at the possibility of being "given away" to the neighbouring state of Assam'

Insurgency violence in Northeast down by 74%; civilian killing 89%: Govt

Security situation in the Northeastern states has improved substantially since 2014 and insurgency violence in the region is down by 74 per cent

How Manipur results will impact north eastern electoral politics

On the backdrop of agitations in Northeastern states to repeal Armed Forces (Special Power) Act, 1958 and realignment of alliance between political parties, Manipur elections in were held in 2 phases

Congress will protect Manipur's history, culture, language: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said that the Congress will build more women-controlled 'Ima markets' and give one-third reservation to women in the state