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Prime Minister Modi reaches Northeast for multi-state tour
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Prime Minister Modi reaches Northeast for multi-state tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day tour to the Northeast. The Prime Minister has been expecting projects in Assam, Mizoram, and Manipur valued at approximately Rs 35,000 crore, either for their inaugurations or for the laying of foundation stones. The Prime Minister will participate in the celebration of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's 100th birthday at the veterinary field in Khanapara, Guwahati, on September 13, 2025, in the evening. In the event, which will also feature the release of a biography on the Bharat Ratna and the RBI's issuance of a commemorative coin, about 1,200 artists will perform 14 Bhupendra Sangeets in 18 minutes. The Prime Minister will travel to Mangaldai and Numaligarh on September 14 to lay the groundwork and officially open a number of projec...
Seven Northeast educators receive nod for National Teachers’ Awards 2025
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Seven Northeast educators receive nod for National Teachers’ Awards 2025

Seven teachers from India's northeastern states have been recognised among the 45 recipients of the National Teachers' Awards 2025, highlighting the region's dedication to educational excellence despite its geographical challenges. The awards, announced by the Ministry of Education's Department of School Education and Literacy, will be presented by President Droupadi Murmu on Teachers' Day, September 5. Each recipient receives Rs 50,000 in cash, a certificate, and a silver medal. Leading the northeastern representation is Nang Ekthani Mounglang from Government Secondary School Pachin in Arunachal Pradesh's Papum Pare district. The state's remote terrain often makes educational delivery challenging, making such recognition particularly significant for mountain educators. From Nagaland, ...
PM Modi says IIM in Assam will enhance education in NE
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PM Modi says IIM in Assam will enhance education in NE

The establishment of an IIM in Assam will enhance education infrastructure and draw students as well as researchers from all over India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday after Parliament gave nod to a Bill to this effect. The country's 22nd Indian Institute of Management (IIM) is set to be established in Guwahati with an investment of Rs 555 crore, as Parliament cleared a Bill in this regard. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the new institution will start admitting students from the current academic year itself. Earlier, replying to the discussion on the Bill, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said, Narendra Modi Government is committed to create new institutions and giving opportunities to students of the country. He said, Government has given the ...
Heavy rainfall alert for northeast India as monsoon intensifies
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Heavy rainfall alert for northeast India as monsoon intensifies

India Meteorological Department has issued weather warnings for northeastern states as an active monsoon system brings sustained heavy rainfall across the region through August 10. Arunachal Pradesh faces the most severe conditions, with very heavy rainfall expected from August 7-10. The state recorded significant precipitation yesterday, with weather stations reporting widespread showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Assam and Meghalaya will experience heavy to very heavy rainfall on August 7-8, with moderate to heavy showers continuing through the forecast period. Yesterday's weather data showed considerable rainfall across both states, with Silchar in Cachar district recording 7 cm of precipitation. The four northeastern states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripur...
Meghalaya Heightens Border Vigilance 
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Meghalaya Heightens Border Vigilance 

Amid ongoing eviction drives in Assam, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday directed all district deputy commissioners—particularly those in border areas—to remain on high alert and report any cross-border movement immediately. Speaking after a high-level review meeting, Sangma stated that instructions have been issued to monitor regions bordering Assam, especially near eviction sites, to prevent any infiltration into Meghalaya. The meeting aimed to assess the potential impact on Meghalaya and enhance vigilance. The Chief Minister said continuous communication is being maintained with deputy commissioners, who are coordinating with block officials, police, village defence parties (VDPs), traditional leaders, and NGOs to ensure timely information flow and surveillanc...
Bharat Bandh: Meghalaya-Assam tourist taxi associations suspended services
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Bharat Bandh: Meghalaya-Assam tourist taxi associations suspended services

Tourist taxi services between Assam and Meghalaya were suspended on Wednesday as part of a nationwide 'chakka jam' called by central trade unions and national federations. The All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA) had earlier announced that no tourist taxi will operate from Meghalaya to Guwahati or any other part of Assam on July 9 in support of the nationwide strike. The 24-hour strike is aimed at pressing several key demands affecting transport workers nationwide. These include withdrawal of the Motor Vehicle Reforms Act 2019, scrapping of the 'Hit and Run' clause under Article 106(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), an immediate halt to satellite-based toll collection, and protection of transport workers' rights, the association said.
Northeast states demand 25% increase in devolution share from 15th Finance Commission
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Northeast states demand 25% increase in devolution share from 15th Finance Commission

Four Northeastern states have sought a 25 per cent increase in the devolution share over the 15th Finance Commission period and a special infrastructure fund. A delegation that comprised of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, Mizoram CM P Lalduhoma, Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy and officials of Sikkim government presented the state’s key demands and concerns during a consultative meeting with members of the 16th Finance Commission in New Delhi. Sangma highlighted that a 20 per cent increase in the devolution share from 14th Finance Commission to 15th Finance Commission saw a 100 per cent increase in capital expenditure of the states. This enhanced fiscal space enabled marked improvements in health indicators, growth in the tourism sector and critical infrastructu...
BSF Personnel Sensitised On Human-Elephant Interaction In SWKH
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BSF Personnel Sensitised On Human-Elephant Interaction In SWKH

The Meghalaya Forest Department recently conducted an outreach programme for the 193rd BSF Battalion at Ranikor, Gumaghat BOP on the Indo-Bangladesh border in South-West Khasi Hills. The session aimed to educate BSF personnel on handling wild elephant encounters and raise awareness about wildlife crimes and trafficking in the region. Experts from Aaranyak, including Dr. Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar, Abhijit Baruah, and Dr. Jimmy Borah, shared insights on elephant behaviour and wildlife crime trends. Forest Officer Sankupar Kharsyntiew discussed plans for joint patrolling to manage elephant movements. Around 33 BSF personnel attended the event, held under the supervision of Inspector Shravan Kumar and Beat Officer Joseph Sawkmie. The initiative highlights the importance of equipping security forc...
Tripura government has unveiled a five-year plan to increase bamboo production
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Tripura government has unveiled a five-year plan to increase bamboo production

The Tripura government has started a five-year plan with the goal of significantly expanding the production of bamboo for industrial use. By 2025–2026, the current 461.32 hectares are expected to grow to 45,000 hectares. In addition to making Tripura a major supplier of bamboo products in India, the action is anticipated to improve the state's bamboo industry. In the production of agarbattis (incense sticks), Tripura supplies around 70% of the nation's total demand. According to the 2023 Forest Survey of India report, bamboo occupies approximately 4.2 lakh hectares of land in the state, with 21 different species of bamboo being grown. Only a small portion of this area is suited for cultivation on an industrial scale. The plan's emphasis on developing a more efficient supply chain to in...
A sports initiative is launched in Tripura’s Khowai administration to combat youth drug consumption
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A sports initiative is launched in Tripura’s Khowai administration to combat youth drug consumption

The Khowai district administration in Tripura launched a sports campaign to highlight the importance of educating young people about drug usage and other social ills, according to an official. As part of the "Khowai says YES to life" campaign, players in a variety of sports, including football, volleyball, and cricket, would be tested for serious infectious and lifestyle diseases, she added. In order to raise awareness, pertinent audio and visual messages will also be aired in between games, the official stated. The first game took place on the grounds of the Dakshin Maharani Village Committee in the Mungiakami Block of Khowai. "There was a lot of involvement in the first football game. More significantly, as part of the event's requirements, about thirty young people had their blood c...