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Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Suvendu Adhikari (L), West Bengal BJP president Dr. Sukanta Majumdar (M) submitted the proposal of merging north Bengal with the northeast region to Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R).

Bengal division: A risky gamble for BJP's future in Bengal?

July 26, 2024, 06:03 PM - 2 min read

The move has raised eyebrows and sent shockwaves across the political spectrum, reinforcing longstanding sentiments of neglect among residents of north Bengal regarding development and infrastructure.

PM Modi monitors cyclone aftermath and relief efforts in northeastern states.

PM Modi reviews post cyclone Remal situation

June 2, 2024, 04:10 PM - 2 min read

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting on Sunday to review the post-cyclone situation in the northeastern states of India. Cyclone Remal has caused significant devastation, with over three dozen lives lost and more than two lakh people affected by flash floods, heavy rains, and landslides over the past few days.

The scene at New Halflong train station in Assam’s Dima Hasao district on Tuesday. The railway tracks, which have been damaged by landslides, continued to remain submerged.

Assam floods halt rail, road links in Barak Valley

May 31, 2024, 06:53 PM - 2 min read

The situation, exacerbated by incessant rainfall in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal, has caused significant disruptions, officials reported.

The Prime Minister expressed concern for Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, and West Bengal affected by Cyclone Remal.

PM Modi assures support to cyclone-hit states

May 31, 2024, 06:09 PM - 2 min read

Assam and Manipur face severe floods from Cyclone Remal, affecting over 3.88 lakh people and damaging thousands of homes.

Mutual fund investment in north east doubles, surpasses ₹40,324 cr

May 13, 2024, 03:12 PM - 2 min read

The combined share of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura rose to 0.73 per cent of the total average asset under management (AAUM) of the mutual fund industry, which stood at Rs 55.01 lakh crore in March 2024.

EAM Jaishankar Lauds PM Modi's Act East Policy. Image X.

'Northeast India - A key beneficiary of India-Bangladesh relations', says Jaishankar

April 29, 2024, 05:16 PM - 2 min read

Northeast India has emerged as a significant beneficiary of the recent strides made in India-Bangladesh relations, according to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh.

Congress accuses Modi government of failing the people of Northeast

April 17, 2024, 07:32 PM - 2 min read

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh asserted that the Modi government's track record in the Northeast region has been marred by shortcomings.

Board a 50-minute flight for as low as a ₹150 base airfare

April 15, 2024, 07:26 PM - 2 min read

The cheapest route is Lilabari-Tezpur in Assam, with a base fare of Rs 150 for a 50-minute flight operated by Alliance Air.

The North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR), an autonomous body under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, is spearheading the 'North East Start Up & Entrepreneurs' Conclave 2024'.

North East Start Up & Entrepreneurs' Conclave 2024 promotes innovation and connectivity in India's northeast

March 28, 2024, 11:36 AM - 2 min read

In a press conference, Arun Kumar Sarma, Director General of NECTAR, highlighted the Conclave's objectives, emphasizing its role in showcasing the dynamism of the North East startup ecosystem. The event seeks to bring together stakeholders to catalyze investment, innovation, and connectivity in the region.

Members of the All Assam Students' Union (AASU) stage a protest in Guwahati against the Centre's decision to implement the CAA.

Anti-CAA protests persist in Northeast; NESO leads demonstrations

March 13, 2024, 06:51 PM - 2 min read

The CAA offers a path to Indian citizenship for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Christians from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who entered India before 2015.

Cabinet approves Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024

Union cabinet approves Rs. 10,037 Crore UNNATI Scheme for northeastern industrial development

March 7, 2024, 11:05 PM - 2 min read

The proposed scheme envisages approximately 2180 applications, and it is anticipated that direct employment opportunities of about 83,000 will be generated during the scheme period. A significant number of indirect employment is also expected to be generated.

‘RISA’, the traditional attire from Tripura

Tripura’s traditional indigenous attire ‘risa’ gets GI tag

March 3, 2024, 11:29 PM - 2 min read

The recognition of the 'risa' with a GI tag is expected to open new avenues for its promotion and preservation, further cementing its place in Tripura's cultural heritage.