New Delhi, August 21, 2021: Pineapple-based agroforestry, traditionally practiced by ethnic “Hmar” tribe in southern Assam, can be a sustainable alternative to jhum cultivation for the North East India. This traditional practice can provide twin solutions for climate change and biodiversity loss, according to a new study. Jhum cultivation, also called swidden agriculture, the dominant agricultural […]
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Moorhen Yoga Mat: Biodegradable yoga mat developed by 6 young girls
New Delhi, May 6, 2021: A biodegradable and compostable yoga mat named Moorhen Yoga Mat developed from water hyacinth by six young girls from the fishing community in Assam could turn this water plant from a nuisance to wealth. The girls belong to the fishing community living in the fringe of the Deepor Beel, a […]
New high-yielding and pest-resistant variety of soybean can help boost countrywide production
New Delhi, May 1, 2021: Indian Scientists have developed a high-yielding and pest-resistant variety of soybean. This newly developed variety called MACS 1407 is suitable for cultivation in the states of Assam, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and North-Eastern states and its seeds will be made available to farmers for sowing during the 2022 Kharif season. […]
Great news! Five out of eight Northeast States are Coronavirus free
Five out of eight Northeast States are Coronavirus free while the other three States have not added any new Coronavirus positive case in the last few days. This was disclosed in New Delhi yesterday by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances,Pensions, Atomic Energy and […]
Assamese women prepare products like hand sanitizer, homemade mask
Rural Women Technology Park (RWTP) under CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, Supported by SEED Division, Department of Science and Technology (DST), have engaged rural women to prepare various products such as hand sanitizer, homemade mask, and liquid disinfectant to be distributed freely among family members and poor people in the nearby village […]
PM hails the Historic Bodo Accord,will lead to transformative results for Bodo people
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the historic Bodo Accord signed today and said the Accord will lead to transformative results for the Bodo people. In a tweet Prime Minister said, “Ushering in a new dawn of peace, harmony and togetherness! Today is a very special day for India. The Accord with Bodo groups, which […]
Bru-Reang Refugee Crisis: Around 34,000 IDPs to be settled in Tripura
Union Minister for Home Affairs, Amit Shah presided over the signing of an agreement between Government of India, Governments of Tripura and Mizoram and Bru-Reang representatives in New Delhi today, to end the 23-year old Bru-Reang refugee crisis. Present on the occasion were Chief Minister of Mizoram, Zoramthanga, CM of Tripura, Biplab Kumar Deb, Chairman, […]
Cane and Bamboo Technology Park at Burnihat, Assam
The Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Cane and Bamboo Technology Park-cum-Office Premises of Cane and Bamboo Technology Centre (CBTC) at Burnihat, Assam today. The Bamboo Technology Park has been developed to exclusively deal with Bamboo & Cane, catering to the needs of the industries, […]
Amit Shah: Article 371 will not be touched by Modi government
Union Home Minister Amit Shah yesterday addressed the opening session of the 68th Plenary of the North Eastern Council in Guwahati yesterday. Shah began his address by paying tribute to Bharat Ratna Late Bhupen Hazarika and then took on the rumours about the Article 371. Quoting substantially from the Mahabharata, the Home Minister said North […]
Narendra Modi: Congress failed to think about the Hindus and Sikhs of Pakistan during 1947
PM Narendra Modi is addressing a public meeting at Silchar, Assam on 11th April 2019. He said that he and his part are committed to implementing Citizen Amendment Bill. But he also said that he will consult with all the communities of the society. During the meeting, PM Narendra Modi said that Congress failed to […]