Northeast

Centre signs MoU with Assam and Nagaland to revive hydrocarbon exploration along border belt

The The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the governments of Assam and Nagaland to accelerate domestic exploration and production (E&P) of hydrocarbons in the Northeast region. has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the governments of Assam and Nagaland to accelerate domestic exploration and production (E&P) of hydrocarbons in the Northeast region.

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The symphony of silence and compassion: Inside the sacred mystique of Saga Dawa

As the dawn breaks over the emerald ridges of Gangtok, the mist doesn’t merely rise; it seems to ascend like incense smoke.

‘Congress stalled Sikkim’s growth’: PM Modi unveils ₹4,000 crore projects, pitches Northeast as India’s ‘Ashtalakshmi’

PM Modi flags major projects in Sikkim, stresses connectivity and tourism, and positions the Northeast as central to India’s growth narrative during the state’s 50th year celebrations.

From children’s deaths to statewide shutdown: What is fuelling Manipur’s unrest

Road blockades, market closures and fresh protests have intensified tensions in Manipur after recent attacks on civilians, with pressure mounting on authorities to make arrests by April 25.

North India roasts, Northeast drenched: IMD flags relentless weather extremes across India

India faces extreme weather swings with heatwave alerts in the north and storm warnings elsewhere, as IMD flags risks to health, crops and infrastructure across multiple regions.

Northeast’s colourful cultural essence to enliven Mahakumbh’s Pragjyotishpur area

This year’s Mahakumbh is showcasing the widespread presence and cultural influence of the northeastern states, with a special focus on the tradition of Satradhikars in Assam, where rituals will be conducted based on the Assamese Namghar culture.

By Statesman News Service

08 January, 2025 8 mins read

Mizoram joins Northeast Rubber Race with 4,000 Hectare plantation initiative

Taking inspiration from the success stories of other Northeastern states, the Mizoram government has announced the launch of Chief Minister's Rubber Mission, a major initiative aimed at promoting large-scale rubber cultivation across the state.

By SNS

17 December, 2024 8 mins read

Northeast India navigates refugee flux amid attempt of rising infiltration from Bangladeshi Hindus

The ongoing religious persecution of Bengali Hindus in Bangladesh, coupled with their attempts to find refuge in India’s northeastern states like Tripura, Assam and Meghalaya, has sparked an intense debate over the country’s refugee policies.

By SNS

16 December, 2024 8 mins read

Local communities stimulate wildlife tourism in Assam

Visitors and tourists were just about trickling in when we visited Manas National Park, the Raimona National Park, and Kakaijana Park in western Assam in late October. The safari tour drivers, forest guides, homestays and hotel staff are back and eagerly awaiting tourists to flock in.

By SNS

09 December, 2024 8 mins read

20 killed in 10 days, AFSPA back, NPP withdraws support; Manipur mess now murkier

After nearly 20 months of runaway violence in an Indian state called Manipur, where the writ of the state does not seem to extend beyond the 10-kilometre square of the capital, Imphal, and more than 250 people have been killed, 60,000 rendered homeless, and thousands of houses demolished and erased from the face of the earth, Manipur is back in the news once again.

By SNS

26 November, 2024 8 mins read

Northeast

Centre signs MoU with Assam and Nagaland to revive hydrocarbon exploration along border belt

The symphony of silence and compassion: Inside the sacred mystique of Saga Dawa

‘Congress stalled Sikkim’s growth’: PM Modi unveils ₹4,000 crore projects, pitches Northeast as India’s ‘Ashtalakshmi’

From children’s deaths to statewide shutdown: What is fuelling Manipur’s unrest

North India roasts, Northeast drenched: IMD flags relentless weather extremes across India

Northeast’s colourful cultural essence to enliven Mahakumbh’s Pragjyotishpur area

Mizoram joins Northeast Rubber Race with 4,000 Hectare plantation initiative

Northeast India navigates refugee flux amid attempt of rising infiltration from Bangladeshi Hindus

Local communities stimulate wildlife tourism in Assam

20 killed in 10 days, AFSPA back, NPP withdraws support; Manipur mess now murkier

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