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Assam's initiative of installing N-E freedom fighters' statues gets praises

The Assam government's move of installing statues of freedom fighters from other Northeastern states at a newly inaugurated park in Guwahati has drawn applause from the chief ministers of the neighbouring states. The chief ministers of Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Manipur have expressed their gratitude through Twitter to their Assam counterpart for this initiative. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had on Tuesday inaugurated a park, Amrit Udyan, and unveiled statues of eight tribal leaders of the region. Among the eight leaders is Moje Riba, a freedom fighter from Arunachal Pradesh who was arrested by the British for resisting colonial rule. Welcoming the gesture, Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu tweeted: My special thanks to Hon CM of Assam Shri @himantabiswa Ji for unveiling the statue of Arunachal Pradesh freedom fighter Moje Riba at #AmritUdyan, Guwahati, today. Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga thanked Sarma for honouring Rani Ropuiliani, who had spoken against Bri

India needs 150,000 tonnes of natural rubber by 2025-26: Rubber Board chief

Rubber Board Chairman has said that to meet the natural rubber requirement of 15 lakh tonnes by 2025-26, there is an urgent need to increase the area under rubber cultivation on a war footing

Enhancing connectivity between India, Bangladesh via NE important: Centre

Enhancing comprehensive connectivity between India and Bangladesh through the North East is an important aspect of bilateral cooperation and significant progress has been made in recent years

Thousands join rally demanding early solution for Naga political issue

Thousands of people joined a public rally organised by Nagaland People's Action Committee (NPAC) on Friday to demand an early solution to the Naga political issue. A meeting on the issue held in June at Dimapur under the aegis of the Nagaland Gaon Burah Federation (NGBF) or village chieftains, and participated by civil society organisations, tribal bodies, public leaders and intellectuals, constituted the NPAC to press for an early solution. The Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industries in solidarity with the public rally had called for two-hour shutter down across the state from 10 am to 12 pm. While there was a mixed response over the call for shutter down in other districts of the state, including state capital Kohima, the commercial hub of Dimapur witnessed a massive turn out at the rally in the Super Market Complex where various leaders expressed their demand for an early solution. Armed with banners and placards saying "No Peace, No Progress" and "No politi

Three-day North East India Festival to be held in Bangkok from July 29

The festival marks 75 years of India's diplomatic relationship with Thailand and aims to promote trade, tourism, cultural exchange and people-to-people meet between the two countries

Business chamber, NEDFi sign MoU to promote investments in north east

A business chamber and North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi) signed a memorandum of understanding to work jointly towards promoting investment in Assam and other states

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