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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday sent greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of their Statehood Day. In a post on X, PM Modi hailed the culture of the state for being "rooted in service, courage and compassion," and wished for prosperity and progress for Nagaland. "Greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of their Statehood Day. The glorious Naga culture, rooted in service, courage and compassion, is widely admired. The people of ...Read More >
According to the IMD, the minimum temperatures through the season are expected to stay normal to below normal over most of central India, the adjoining peninsular region and large parts of northwest India. Representative Image Don't want to miss the best from Business Standard? Large parts of north and central India are bracing for a harsher-than-usual winter, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday warning of "normal to below-normal minimum temperatures" across these regions ...Read More >
New Delhi: Expect a chilly winter as higher than normal cold wave days are expected to impact parts of central India as well as some regions in northwest and northeast India, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The polar vortex (explained below) is expected to drive down temperatures over these regions, officials said. Spatial maps indicate that parts of Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi and Gujarat are expected to record below normal temperatures. There is likely to be one to four ...Read More >
Kohima, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Six countries -- Austria, France, Ireland, Malta, Switzerland and the United Kingdom -- which are the partner countries for this year's 10-day Hornbill Festival, have expressed keen interest in collaborating with Nagaland across a range of sectors, officials said on Monday. The 26th edition of the iconic 'Hornbill Festival' (December 1-10), began on Monday at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, around 12 km south of the state capital Kohima. An official of Nagal ...Read More >
Kohima, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Monday, while reiterating his promise for an early Naga political solution, reaffirmed the government's unwavering commitment to achieving an honourable and inclusive settlement to the Naga political issue. Addressing the Statehood Day celebration at the Nagaland Secretariat Plaza in Kohima, the Chief Minister said that the efforts of the Political Affairs Committee (PAC), which met on September 1, and unanimously endorsed th ...Read More >
Imphal, Nov 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived here on a three-day visit to Manipur on Thursday, his first since ethnic hostility broke out in the state in May 2023. A state RSS functionary said that RSS Chief Bhagwat's visit to Manipur is part of the country wide centenary celebrations of the RSS. He added that a warm reception was accorded to the septuagenarian leader at the Imphal airport after he arrived here after a four-day visit to Assam. ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 20 (ANI): India batter Sai Sudharsan expressed that he doesn't mind the unique session schedule that will be in play during the second India vs South Africa Test, scheduled to begin from November 22 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The Guwahati Test will be played with modified session timings and schedule alike. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shifted the match timings to accommodate the North Eastern region's early sunri ...Read More >
Guwahati: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Assam on Monday, marking a significant moment in the organisation's nationwide 100-year celebration tour. "He is always an inspiration for us," RSS members said. Meanwhile, political observers say his visit may indirectly impact the upcoming Assembly elections in the state, as the RSS is often seen as the ideological support base of the Bharatiya Janata Party. His two-day engagement in the state focuses on int ...Read More >
Guwahati, Nov 17: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief, Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Assam on Monday for a two-day tour, marking a significant leg of the organisation's nationwide programmes commemorating its 100th year. Bhagwat landed at Guwahati's Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, where senior RSS functionaries and state-level coordinators received him. From the airport, he proceeded directly to the Sudarshanalaya at Barbari, the organisation's office in the city, where a ser ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Security forces in Manipur destroyed poppy plantations in over 470 acres of land during multiple joint operations carried out in two hill districts over the past few days. A joint team of police, Assam Rifles and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) destroyed poppy plantations in around 20 acres of land at Loibol Khullen village under New Keithelmanbi police station in Kangpokpi district on Saturday. Two sacks of salt packets found at the plantation site were seized, while spray pumps ...Read More >
The Ministry of Tourism, with the Sikkim government, will host the 13th International Tourism Mart in Gangtok from Nov 13-16, 2025. The event aims to showcase the North East's tourism potential to domestic and international stakeholders. The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in coordination with the Government of Sikkim, is all set to organise the 13th International Tourism Mart (ITM) for the North Eastern Region from November 13 to 16, 2025, at Gangtok, Sikkim. The event will be inaugu ...Read More >
New facilities under the School of Agro and Rural Technology to focus on innovations in sustainable farming, aquaculture, and wellness products. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, on Thursday, launched two interdisciplinary research centres aimed at developing technologies that can enhance livelihood opportunities for rural communities. The Centre for Innovation in Agri & Aqua Voltaics (CIAAV) and the Integrated Facility for Wellness-Product Innovation (IFWPI) have been establi ...Read More >
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that the people of North East are vibrant, industrious, and full of potential adding that they deserve greater opportunities to realise their abilities. Birla inaugurated the 22nd conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Zone III in Nagaland's capital Kohima. Speaking at the 22nd conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Zone III in Nagaland's capital Kohima, Birla lauded the CPA Zone III comprising of Nagalan ...Read More >
Agartala, Nov 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major push to boost power generation amid a natural gas shortage, the Tripura government will introduce Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) technology at the Rukhia Power Plant in Sepahijala district, increasing its generation capacity by 120 megawatt (MW). Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Monday that the foundation stone and Bhumi Pujan for the project will be held on November 26. Nath, who also holds the Agriculture portfolio, said that despite the o ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Nov 10 (UNI) The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 55 lakh for hosting a unique cultural and cinematography festival titled "Telangana-North East India Connect: Techno-Cultural Festival - Cultural Sovereignty Through Cinema." The festival aims to strengthen cultural ties between Telangana and the North Eastern states, State Roads, Buildings and Cinematography Minister Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy said. ...Read More >
Mumbai, November 10: Meghalaya's Akash Kumar Choudhary, who scripted history on Sunday by smashing eight consecutive sixes in first-class cricket, opened up about his mindset when he came out to bat, saying his plan was to play attacking cricket, but he hadn't thought of reaching the historic feat. The 25-year-old Akash smashed eight consecutive sixes while racing to a record-breaking fifty in only 11 balls, surpassing the previous best set by Leicestershire's Wayne White, who reached fifty in 1 ...Read More >
Morigaon (Assam) [India], November 7 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, accompanied by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, visited the upcoming Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) Centre being developed by TATA Electronics at Jagiroad in Morigaon district. The visit, which took place on Thursday, marks a significant milestone in Assam's journey towards becoming a hub for advanced electronics and semiconductor manufacturing in the Northeast. Also Read | Did Ni ...Read More >
Morigaon (Assam) [India], November 7 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, accompanied by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, visited the upcoming Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) Centre being developed by TATA Electronics at Jagiroad in Morigaon district. The visit, which took place on Thursday, marks a significant milestone in Assam's journey towards becoming a hub for advanced electronics and semiconductor manufacturing in the Northeast. The TATA OSAT Cent ...Read More >
Guwahati, Nov 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the inauguration of the Guwahati Gateway Terminal and Jetty, along with the Sati Radhika Shaanti Udyan riverfront development, has given a major boost to river-based tourism and recreation in the state, marking a new phase in the transformation of the Brahmaputra riverfront. Speaking at an event here, Sarma asserted that the newly developed Brahmaputra riverfront terminal is "unique" and claimed that n ...Read More >
Guwahati: Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi launched a blistering attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that he was "staging a drama in the name of justice" over the death of singer Zubeen Garg. Gogoi said "that the investigation into the case has been reduced to a political spectacle intended to sway public sentiment ahead of the upcoming election," reports The Assam Tribune. Gogoi alleged that CM Sarma's recent remarks about declaring Zubeen Garg's dea ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam government will exclusively handover the state's share of the GST realised from the movie 'Roi Roi Binale' to the 'Kala Guru Artiste Foundation' to aid foundation. Earlier this month, popular Assamese filmmaker Rajesh Bhuyan updated that the upcoming film Roi Roi Binale , a personal project of the late music legend Zubeen Garg, will be released nationwide on October 31. Assam cabinet meeting in its meeting on Wednesday decided that Assam government will exclusively handover the ...Read More >
Agartala: Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday said Tripura has made significant progress in renewable energy generation despite financial and geographical constraints, producing 48.25 MW of green energy so far. The state has set an ambitious target of achieving 500 MW of clean energy generation by 2030, he said. Speaking at a regional conference of power ministers, Nath said the state has been working to reduce dependence on conventional gas-based power generation, which has become increas ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 31 (ANI): As late singer Zubeen Garg's last movie 'Roi Roi Binale', released today at a theatre in Guwahati, director Rajesh Bhuyan expressed his happiness over the response of the audience. Speaking to ANI, he said, "Assam mein ye record hai kisi movie ka morning show hua aur itna acha response mila hai..Zubeen ka sapna aaj pura hone ja raha hai..ye picture hum logon ka nahi pura Assam ka hai..unke bahut saara upcoming projects hai jinko hum milkar pura karne ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 30 (PTI) Zubeen Garg's last film 'Roi Roi Binale' is geared up for its release on Friday across all screens of Assam. With tickets of all shows for the next one week sold out, Garg's musical is expected to break all past records and create new milestones for Assamese cinema in the future. With massive emotional outpouring for the release, exhibitors have increased the number of shows. Some hall owners have decided to project seven shows of the film in a day, starting from as earl ...Read More >
Itanagar, Oct 28 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday reiterated the state government's strong commitment towards sports and youth empowerment. "For us, sports is not just about competition; it is about character-building, discipline, teamwork, and resilience. These values shape great citizens as much as they shape great athletes," Khandu said after inaugurating the 69th National School Games 2025 (Under-17 Boys & Girls - Boxing) at the Khelo India Indoor Stadium here. ...Read More >
Surging coffee prices -- up over 25% since Donald Trump took office -- have emerged as an acute pain point in American grocery baskets and have now gained the president's attention. "We want to get coffee down a little bit," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday after a weekend trip to Malaysia saw caffeine on the agenda. First, the president sat down with Brazil (the world's top coffee producer) while attending a summit there and told President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that "we ...Read More >
Guwahati: The judicial custody of the five accused in the Zubeen Garg death case was extended by the chief judicial magistrate, Kamrup (Metro), by 14 more days on Tuesday. They were produced before the court virtually after the end of their 14-day judicial custody.The accused -- organiser of the North East India Festival in Singapore Shyamkanu Mahanta, Zubeen's manager Siddharth Sharma, his cousin Sandipon Garg, and two PSOs Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya -- were arrested between October 1 an ...Read More >
Guwahati: Award-winning author Rita Chowdhury, editor of Gariyoshi and a close friend of Zubeen Garg, emerged visibly shaken Tuesday after nearly three hours of questioning by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam Police probing the singer's mysterious death in Singapore. The SIT's focus: a podcast Chowdhury recorded with Garg just 48 hours before he left for the city-state -- his last public conversation. "They wanted my analysis of his words, his mood, the mystery surrounding his deat ...Read More >
Kolkata: An all party meeting took place at the state election commission office with West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Agarwal. After the meeting the representatives of Trinamool Congress (TMC) and CPI (M) said that they have questioned the authority of Election Commission of India (ECI) to determine the citizenship status of any individual. Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim said, "TMC will not sit quiet if any genuine voters name is deleted. We will protest at the nationa ...Read More >
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