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Congress leader and Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Monday launched a sharp counterattack against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him and the BJP of deliberately misrepresenting his remarks about semiconductor investments. In a post on X, Kharge said, "As usual, the BJP and CM Himanta Biswa Sarma are twisting my words. My statement is clear and very specific; it was about how semiconductor companies were being pressured to set up in Gujarat and Assam, even when they had ...Read More >
Garima Saikia Garg, wife of the late music icon Zubeen Garg, speaks about the circumstances surrounding his death. She expresses doubts and seeks clarity on the events of that day. Garg is focused on protecting and preserving Zubeen's vast musical legacy for future generations. A memorial is planned for Zubeen Kshetra. In the serene hills of Sonapur, just beyond Guwahati's bustle, the place where Assam's music icon Zubeen Garg was cremated is a site of pilgrimage, visited by thousands every day ...Read More >
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Bangladesh map controversy: Bangladesh's interim chief, Muhammad Yunus, has found himself at the centre of a fresh diplomatic storm after gifting a controversial artwork to Pakistan's Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, during the latter's visit to Dhaka over the weekend. According to a report by CNN-News18, the artwork titled "Art of Triumph: Bangladesh's New Dawn" depicted a distorted map of Bangladesh that included India's northeastern states -- Assam, Meg ...Read More >
'Greater Bangladesh' is a concept championed by Dhaka-based Islamist outfit "Sultanat-e-Bangla". This map of Bangladesh includes India's entire Northeast region, West Bengal, and parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, as well as Myanmar's Arakan state. The distorted map first surfaced in April 2025 after it was displayed at an exhibition at the University of Dhaka held on Pohela Baishakh, the Bengali New Year in April. Also Read | S Jaishankar says Islamist group 'Saltanat-e-Bangla', backed by Tur ...Read More >
New Delhi: A major row has erupted after Muhammad Yunus presented a book to a visiting Pakistani general with a map of India that shows the northeastern states as part of Bangladesh. This took place during the visit of Pakistan's joint chiefs of staff committee chairperson, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, to Dhaka over the weekend. The meeting came amid a recent thaw in ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh. This policy shift took place after the ouster of former Bangladeshi prime minister Sk Has ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Indian coffee is gaining popularity globally, driven by the diverse varieties grown in states, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.In his 127th edition of his monthly radio address Mann ki Baat, the Prime Minister also said the Northeast is also progressing in coffee cultivation and this is further strengthening the identity of Indian coffee worldwide. "Indian coffee is becoming very popular all over the world. Be it Chikmagalur, Coo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Indian coffee is gaining popularity globally, driven by the diverse varieties grown in states, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In his 127th edition of his monthly radio address Mann ki Baat, the Prime Minister also said the Northeast is also progressing in coffee cultivation and this is further strengthening the identity of Indian coffee worldwide. "Indian coffee is becoming very popular all over the world. Be it Chikmagalur, C ...Read More >
"India's coffee is coffee at its finest. It is brewed in India and loved by the World - PM Narendra Modi" "You all know about my association with tea, but today I thought, why not discuss coffee in 'Mann Ki Baat'! You may recall that last year we talked about Araku coffee in 'Mann Ki Baat'. Some time ago, many people from Odisha also shared their feelings with me regarding Koraput coffee. They wrote to me saying that Koraput coffee should also be discussed in 'Mann Ki Baat'," the Prime Minister ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 24 : India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a heavy rainfall alert for Himachal ... New Delhi [India], May 24 : India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a heavy rainfall alert for Himachal Pradesh, North Haryana, North East Rajasthan, Kerala and Mahe for the day as a result of the Western Disturbance. In a tweet, IMD said, "Heavy Rainfall (64.5mm-115.5mm) may occur over Himachal Pradesh, North Haryana, North East Rajasthan, Kerala and ...Read More >
DAPORIJO, 25 Oct: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said that every religion should be respected and not criticized. He said this on the inaugural day of a two-day seminar on 'Traditional System of Tagin: Change and Continuity', being organised by the Tagin Cultural Society (TCS), in collaboration with the Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (VKIC), here in Upper Subansiri district on Saturday. The DCM also inaugurated the TCS secretariat building-cum-Tagin Heritage Centre here on the occa ...Read More >
New Delhi, The fourth edition of the Autumn Festival 2025, a prelude to Nagaland's iconic Hornbill Festival, will commence here on Friday, showcasing the Northeastern state's rich tribal culture, traditional music, and cuisine, among others. The two-day event, to be held at the Nagaland House here, will offer visitors a glimpse of the state's vibrant culture through dance performances and handicrafts, an official statement said. Nagaland's Minister for Tourism and Higher Education, Temjen Imna ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 25: Nagaland brought the spirit of its world-famous Hornbill Festival to the national capital on Friday, with Tourism Minister Temjen Imna Along announcing that last year, the festival generated an impressive Rs 200 crore in revenue for the state within just ten days, all from external spending. At a vibrant cultural evening hosted at Nagaland House by Nagaland Tourism, visitors experienced an immersive showcase of Naga music, dance, traditional attire, handicrafts and cuisine. Th ...Read More >
SHILLONG, Oct 24: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Friday distributed appointment letters to newly inducted recruits under the 17th edition of Rozgar Mela at a ceremony held at the State Convention Centre here. Altogether 58 candidates from the Northeast received the appointment letters. Sixteen of them will join the Department of Posts. NEEPCO will have three of them, CRPF two, Railways 27 and State Bank of India 10. Similar Rozgar Mela events were organised ...Read More >
Singapore Police Force is expected to provide crucial evidence, including CCTV footage and witness statements, within 10 days regarding Zubeen Garg's death. Assam Police are actively investigating the case, seeking cooperation through legal channels to expedite the probe and file a chargesheet within three months. Singapore Police Force (SPF) is likely to provide crucial evidence, including CCTV footage and statements of eye witnesses, related to the death of Zubeen Garg within the next 10 days ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 24 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday alleged that the opposition is using the issue demanding justice to Zubeen Garg to "weaken the Hindu society". He also criticised eminent author and Sahitya Akademi awardee Rita Chowdhury, wife of state Parliamentary Affairs minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, for condemning a government SOP restricting the visiting hours at the cremation site of Zubeen Garg. "The opposition is keeping this issue (demanding justice for Zube ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 24 (ANI): Singapore Police have assured the Assam Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the death of famous Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, of providing further assistance required for the investigation, officials said on Friday. "The Singapore authorities have agreed that they will provide us assistance in a time-bound manner. They have agreed that in the next 10 days or so they will come back to us," SIT Chief and Special DGP (CID) Munna Prasad Gupta said at ...Read More >
Itanagar, Oct 24 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday concluded his Japan tour, terming the visit "immensely productive" as he held a series of high-level engagements aimed at boosting tourism, cultural exchange, academic collaboration and strategic partnership between the East Asian country and India's North East. In a series of posts on X, Khandu said the visit helped build a roadmap for deeper engagement with Japan in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Mo ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a vibrant celebration of the Northeast's rich biodiversity, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein attended the 2nd Wakro Butterfly Meet, held in conjunction with the 8th Northeast Butterfly Meet, to promote butterfly conservation, environmental awareness, and eco-tourism across the region. Sharing his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), Mein expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Kamlang Valley Nature Club, domain experts, and members of the Butterflies of North Easter ...Read More >
Union minister Kiren Rijiju commenced his two-day visit to Mizoram on Wednesday (October 22, 2025) to campaign for the BJP candidate in the November 11 Dampa Assembly by-election, a party leader said. Soon after his arrival in Aizawl, the Union Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister left for West Phaileng area, which falls under Dampa Assembly segment in Mamit district, to campaign for BJP candidate Lalhmangaiha, Mizoram BJP media convener Johny Lalthanpuia said. He said the BJP l ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a vibrant celebration of the Northeast's rich biodiversity, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein attended the 2nd Wakro Butterfly Meet, held in conjunction with the 8th Northeast Butterfly Meet, to promote butterfly conservation, environmental awareness, and eco-tourism across the region. Sharing his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), Mein expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Kamlang Valley Nature Club, domain experts, and members of the Butterflies of North Easter ...Read More >
Nagaland Minister Shri Temjen Imna Along paid a courtesy visit to Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who holds multiple key portfolios including Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and the Prime Minister's Office, in New Delhi this week. The meeting underscored the shared commitment of both leaders to strengthen Centre-State collaboration in advancing innovation, digital governance, and youth empowerment in Nagaland and the wider North-Eastern region. The meeting began on a warm note as Tem ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 23: Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna Along called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences; and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh here. The two leaders discussed a range of developmental matters pertaining to the State, particularly those related to science, technology, innovation, and administrative reforms ...Read More >
India's skies have grown busier than ever. India has emerged as the world's third-largest domestic aviation market. The number of airports increased from 74 in 2014 to 163 in 2025. Meanwhile, as India celebrates hundred years of independence in 2047, the government's vision is to increase airports to 350-400 by then. The aviation sector is also one of the fastest-growing sectors in India's economy, contributing through air transport services and indirectly through tourism, trade, logistics, and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Headquarters Chief Engineer (Project) BRAHMANK continues to exemplify professionalism, foresight, and operational dedication in advancing critical infrastructure and connectivity in the North Eastern region. As part of its ongoing efforts to support national strategic objectives, the project undertook a series of events for Global Campaign #23for23: "23 Minutes for Snow Leopards" to enhance awareness for both the species and fragile ecosystems, as well as to ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 24 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the state government will file a chargesheet in Assamese Superstar Zubeen Garg's death case. Assam CM also expressed complete confidence in the SIT probe into the death of Zubeen Garg. "We will file a chargesheet, and the court will deliver justice... The BJP is openly saying, 'We trust the court'...The Assam government and I are confident that the SIT will do a good job. The SIT did ever ...Read More >
Mamit (Mizoram) [India], October 23 (ANI): Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, concluded his two-day visit to Mizoram on Thursday with a public meeting at the Reiek Community Hall in Mamit District, held as part of the Dampa Assembly by-election campaign. Addressing the gathering, the Minister reiterated the Centre's commitment to strengthen direct development linkages, "Delhi to Dampa, Dampa to Delhi", and conveyed the 'Narendra Modi Guarantee' to ensure ...Read More >
To manage the heavy rush of passengers and devotees during Diwali and the upcoming Chhath Puja, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has been operating 48 festival special trains for 613 trips (overall) in its jurisdiction between September and December, officials said on Monday. NFR's Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that to manage the massive passenger rush during Diwali and Chhath Puja this year, the NFR has been operating 48 festival special trains for 613 ...Read More >
Ukhrul: NSCN (IM) general secretary and chief negotiator of the Indo-Naga peace process, Thuingaleng Muivah, Wednesday vowed to defend the "sovereign national decision of Nagalim to the last," underscoring the group's unwavering stance as a political solution remains elusive, despite 28 years of dialogue with the government of India.The Indo-Naga peace talks have reached a critical impasse, with the NSCN (IM) steadfastly holding its ground, a separate Naga national flag and constitution. Speakin ...Read More >
The Assam government had set up a one-man judicial commission, headed by Justice Soumitra Saikia of the Gauhati High Court, to probe Zubeen Garg's death.Source : PTI Guwahati, Oct 22 (PTI) Leader of the Opposition in Assam Assembly Debabrata Saikia on Wednesday urged the Gauhati High Court to ask the state government to abolish the one-man judicial commission set up to probe the death of Zubeen Garg, as it contradicts several aspects of the ongoing probe by SIT. In a letter to the Chief Justic ...Read More >
Guwahati: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said he is determined to secure justice for Zubeen Garg, who died in Singapore allegedly while swimming on Sept 19. He added that he genuinely cares for the singing icon and assured that justice will be served.The CM met villagers at Nikashi in Baksa's Mushalpur on Tuesday, where a violent situation occurred when thousands of people clashed with the police after the five accused in the Zubeen death case were taken to the district jail there on Sept 15. ...Read More >
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