North-East

Critical infra in crosshairs as drone threat from insurgents, external elements looms over Northeast

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Northeastern states have always been on the radar of external elements. This explains why insurgency lasted so long in the region. And now, some militant groups are trying to laun

North-East / 20th March 2026

Preserving culture is our responsibility, not charity: Assam CM

Guwahati, March 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that preserving the states cultural and religious traditions remains a key priority of the government, asserting that supporting

North-East / 20th March 2026

Day-to-day trial proceedings for Zubeen Garg death case

Guwahati, March 19 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced a key development in the investigation and trial process in the Zubeen Garg death case, stating that a dedicated fast-tra

North-East / 19th March 2026

Army, NFR hold joint exercise to boost crisis response

DIMAPUR, MARCH 19 (MExN): A high-level scenario planning exercise was conducted in Guwahati on March 18 under the 101 Area and Headquarters Eastern Command of the Indian Army, in collaboration with the Northeas

North-East / 19th March 2026

Manipur: Over 100 farmers get training to ramp up honey production in Tamenglong

Imphal, March 19 (IANS) Tamenglong district in Manipur is gearing up to position itself as a key honey producer in the state, with more than 100 farmers being trained and provided with necessary logistical supp

North-East / 19th March 2026

Assam polls: BJP releases list of 88; CM Sarma to contest from Jalukbari, Pradyut Bordoloi in Dispur

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, announcing nominees for 88 constituencies across the stat

North-East / 19th March 2026

Won’t trade ideology for power: Debabrata Saikia rejects defection buzz after Bordoloi exit

Guwahati, March 18 (IANS) Assam Leader of Opposition and senior Congress figure Debabrata Saikia on Wednesday categorically dismissed any speculation about a possible defection to the BJP, asserting his steadfa

North-East / 18th March 2026

VIT crosses 10,000 placement offers for 2026 batch

Vellore, March 18 (MExN): Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has crossed 10,000 placement offers for the 2026 batch, marking the fourth time the institution has achieved this milestone and reinforcing its po

North-East / 18th March 2026

Indian Railways expansion gathers pace; accidents down 90 pc, freight up

Maligaon, March 18 (MExN): Indian Railways is undergoing an unprecedented phase of expansion and modernisation, backed by a record allocation of Rs 2.78 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2026–27, the Railway Min

North-East / 18th March 2026

Manipur CM emphasises link between peace, stability and development

Imphal, March 18 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday underscored that peace, stability, and development are interdependent, stating that "without development, there can be no lasti

North-East / 18th March 2026

Assam govt stands firmly with tea tribe community: CM Sarma

Guwahati, March 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday reaffirmed his governments commitment to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities, stating that their dignity, rights and future r

North-East / 18th March 2026

NFR reports steady progress on Lumding–Furkating doubling project

Maligaon, March 17 (MExN): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has reported steady progress on the Lumding–Furkating Double Line Project, a key infrastructure initiative aimed at strengthening rail connectiv

North-East / 17th March 2026

Mizoram rail expansion to link with Kaladan project, boosting Northeast connectivity: Guv

Aizawl, March 17 (IANS) Mizoram Governor General V.K. Singh (retired) said on Tuesday that the ongoing railway project in the state includes plans to extend the railway line to southern Mizoram, connecting it w

North-East / 17th March 2026

Eight militants arrested in Manipur crackdown; arms recovered

Imphal, March 17 (IANS) Security forces in Manipur arrested eight hardcore militants belonging to different insurgent outfits from two districts of the state over the past 24 hours, police said on Tuesday.A pol

North-East / 17th March 2026

Lakhs of indigenous families given land rights: Assam CM

Guwahati, March 16 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday that the state government has provided land rights to lakhs of indigenous families through its flagship land settlement initiati

North-East / 16th March 2026

NESGETUF conference in Aizawl forms Northeast coordination committee

Aizawl, March 15 (MExN): A two-day conference of the North East State Government Employees and Teachers United Forum (NESGETUF) was held in Aizawl, Mizoram, on March 12 and 13, bringing together representatives

North-East / 15th March 2026

NFR achieves breakthrough in Tunnel No 8 of Sivok–Rangpo railway project

Maligaon, March 15 (MExN): Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved a major milestone in the Sivok–Rangpo Railway Project with the successful breakthrough of Tunnel No. 8 on March 12, marking significant

North-East / 15th March 2026

NFR achieves breakthrough in key tunnel of Sivok-Rangpo rail project

Guwahati/Gangtok, March 15 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved a major milestone in the Sivok–Rangpo Railway Project in Sikkim with the successful breakthrough of Tunnel No. 8, spanning 4

North-East / 15th March 2026

Connectivity push in Northeast strengthens strategic, economic landscape: Report

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Indias Northeast region is witnessing a major strategic and economic transformation driven by large-scale connectivity and infrastructure initiatives undertaken in recent years, accor

North-East / 15th March 2026

Congress made Assam haven for infiltrators, BJP working to remove them: HM Amit Shah

Guwahati, March 15 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Sunday, launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing it of turning Assam into a "safe haven for infiltrators" during its years in power, while as

North-East / 15th March 2026

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