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August 14, 2026 1:10 PM

BJP Tiranga Yatras held in North East, Karol Bagh, Outer Delhi districts

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised Tiranga Yatras across the Outer Delhi, North East, Karol Bagh, Keshavpuram and Shahdara districts as part of events marking the 80th Independence Day. Speaking at the North East Delhi Tiranga Yatra on Thursday, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said the national flag was not merely a piece of cloth but a symbol of the dedication of 1.4 billion Indians towards the nation. He said India was holding its head high globally under the leadership of Prim...

March 14, 2026 2:08 PM

PM Modi launches ₹23,550 crore development projects in Assam’s Silchar, highlights Barak Valley’s role in Act East Policy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth ₹23,550 crore in Silchar, Assam, saying the initiatives would strengthen connectivity, boost employment and transform the Barak Valley into a key logistics hub for the North East. Addressing a gathering, Prime Minister Modi described Barak Valley as a region defined by cultural diversity where Bengali, Assamese and tribal traditions coexist in harmony. He said the proj...

October 28, 2025 6:17 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia calls for development of world-class tourist circuits in North East

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia underscored the need to develop world-class tourist circuits across the North Eastern Region (NER) while advocating for a bottom-up approach to create an inclusive and sustainable tourism vision. The Minister participated in three High-Level Task Force (HLTF) meetings held on Monday to review progress and chart future strategies for the region’s integrated development. Earlier this year, ...

May 23, 2025 3:05 PM

North-East emerging as organic farming hub, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underlined the growing global demand for organic food and said his vision is to see Indian food brands on dining tables across the world. Speaking at the Rising North East Summit, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the Prime Minister said that over the past decade, the scope of organic farming in the region has more than doubled. He noted that the North-East is producing a wide range of high-quality products such as tea, pineapples, oranges, lemon...

May 23, 2025 2:40 PM

PM Modi: ₹21,000 crore invested in education sector in North-East over last decade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Rising North East Summit in New Delhi, underscored the pivotal role of skill development in accelerating growth and shaping a secure future for the region. He said the North-East offers a conducive environment for progress in this direction, with the central government consistently investing in education and capacity-building efforts. The Prime Minister informed that over the last ten years, ₹21,000 crore has been allocated to the educati...

May 23, 2025 2:28 PM

North-East to lead ‘heal in India’ mission: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday outlined a comprehensive vision for the North-East region as a global hub for wellness, tourism, and digital innovation. Speaking at the Rising North East Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the Prime Minister underscored the importance of the Heal in India initiative, which aims to establish India as a global provider of health and wellness solutions. He highlighted the North-East’s natural advantages—its rich biodiversity, pristine environment,...

December 25, 2024 5:59 PM

Development of North East by Modi government

The vision set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for our North East states is to be the most prosperous region in India. Many factors are embedded in his mind to achieve his aim for our North Eastern region to develop it into a flourishing economy. Some of them are described below: Reduction of violence in North East – Factors involved and action taken are as under to establish peace: a) Long-standing dispute for Karbianglong was solved having signed Karbianglong agreement/accord in 2021. b) ...

July 8, 2024 10:28 AM

IMD forecasts heavy rain along west coast, north-east, east India, Uttar Pradesh

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rain along the West Coast, in many parts of northeast and east India, and in Uttar Pradesh over the next five days. Met department said Bihar and Odisha can expect isolated extremely heavy rainfall today, July 8. Assam and Meghalaya are likely to experience similar weather on July 10 and 11. Over the next five days, Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep, and Coastal Karnataka will likely see fai...