Northeast India

November 9, 2025 1:59 PM

PM Modi highlights article on Northeast India emerging as nation’s natural gateway to Southeast Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared an article authored by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, which explores how the Northeastern region is transforming into India’s natural gateway to Southeast Asia. “In this insightful article, Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia shares his experience of visiting the North East, describing its beauty and the indomitable spirit of its people. Highlighting the North East as ‘Ashtalakshmi’, the Minister explains how it is becoming ...

October 17, 2025 4:31 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia calls Northeast as India’s ‘Growth Engine,’ showcases major developments in one year

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday described the Northeast as India’s “growth engine,” highlighting a year of record achievements in investment, infrastructure, governance, and connectivity. He was addressing a joint media briefing on the one-year achievements (August 2024-September 2025) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Department of Posts and Department of Telecommunications. The event,...

September 17, 2025 7:33 PM

CSR as catalyst for inclusive growth in Northeast: Scindia

Minister for Communication and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Wednesday underlined the transformative role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in bridging developmental gaps in the Northeast. Speaking at the inaugural session of the North East CSR Connect 2025, hosted virtually by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Scindia said, “CSR acts as a catalyst for bridging gaps and building strengths in Northeast India. Infrastructure and basic services...

June 9, 2025 11:30 PM

Northeast India’s infrastructure revolution: 11 years of connectivity and growth

Northeast India has undergone a remarkable infrastructure transformation over the past 11 years, with new roads, railways, airports, and digital networks driving economic integration and national connectivity under flagship schemes such as the Act East Policy and the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS). From 2014 to 2024, the region has witnessed the construction of nearly 10,000 km of National Highways, built at a cost of over ₹1.07 lakh crore, vastly improving acce...

June 9, 2025 11:05 PM

How northeast India transformed security over 11 years

Northeast India’s security landscape has undergone a sweeping transformation over the last 11 years, emerging from decades of insurgency and ethnic unrest to a new era of peace and stability. Between 2014 and 2025, consistent efforts by the central government, including historic peace accords and confidence-building measures, have brought thousands of armed cadres back into the mainstream. Peace agreements have led to the surrender of at least 8,000 insurgents from diverse outfits si...

May 29, 2025 5:23 PM

Deep depression over Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rainfall; monsoon advances further into eastern India

A deep depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal is set to cross the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh between Sagar Island and Khepupara (Bangladesh) by Thursday afternoon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Under its influence, heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected across the Northeastern states, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim until May 31. The IMD has also warned of isolated exceptionally heavy rainfall exceeding 30 cm over parts of Meghalaya on May 29 and 30...

April 17, 2025 6:04 PM

Migration in North-East and Inner Line Permit System

Northeast India often makes headlines due to conflicts and political tensions because of the rising influx of migrants within the states. We have heard of the case of Tripura and the heavy news of instability coming from Manipur very recently. For the Northeast region, hoisting several indigenous groups rooted in unique cultures and traditions carrying the history of civilizations, the influx of migrants within the state often is not only perceived as a threat but also comes with huge sacrifices...

September 16, 2024 5:53 PM

Widespread rainfall expected across multiple states

Weather forecasts indicate significant rainfall across several regions of India over the next few hours, with some areas likely to experience intense downpours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for multiple states, warning of potential thunderstorms and lightning. Vidarbha, particularly the districts of Bhandara, Chandrapur, Nagpur, and Wardha, is expected to see light to moderate rainfall, with occasional spells of intense precipitation. Similar conditions are antic...