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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NEIFW 2021: 5th North-East India Traditional Fashion Week begins
New Delhi, July 24, 2021: Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, virtually inaugurated the “5th North-East India Traditional Fashion Week (NEIFW) 2021” in the presence of Ministers of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Km. Pratima Bhoumik and A. Narayanaswamy. Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) Anjali Bhawra […]
78 New Routes Approved Under UDAN 4.0
New Delhi, August 27, 2020: 78 new routes under the 4th round of Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)- UdeDesh Ka AamNagrik (UDAN) have been approved following the three successful rounds of bidding by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. This will further enhance the connectivity to remote and regional areas of the country. The North Eastern Region, Hilly […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rahul Gandhi: Congress stopped Citizenship Bill in Rajya Sabha (video)
Congress President Rahul Gandhi was in Guwahati yesterday where he openly trashed the Citizenship Amendment Bill initiated by the BJP. He said that the main reason for the riots in the North-East is due to the Citizenship Amendment Bill. Rahul Gandhi also called the Bill anti-North East. The Citizenship Bill will help the persecuted Hindus, […]
ADB and India sign $150 million loan to improve regional connectivity
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of lndia signed here today a $150 Million Loan to finance continued improvements to road connectivity and efficiency of the International Trade Corridor in West Bengal and North-Eastern Region of lndia. The signatories to the Tranche 2 Loan Agreement for the $500 million South Asia Sub-regional Economic […]
Japan and India take to Bamboo research among others for development in North-East
The Ambassador of Japan to India, Kenji Hiramatsu called on the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh in New Delhi today. The two discussed cooperation in various sectors in India’s North-Eastern Region (NER) including infrastructure […]
Model from Arunachal Pradesh speaks out against racism
Model Chum Darang from Arunachal Pradesh wrote an open letter to the Prime Minister of India describing the racial discrimination that she saw and experienced. Many people from North East have been vocal about the racial discrimination they face. Here is what she wrote verbatim: “Dear Prime Minister Of India, How long will we be […]
Sikkim Tribals demand reservation in State Assembly
Sikkim Tribals, represented by Sikkim Limboo-Tamang Apex Committee, today met Union Minister for Development of Northeast (DoNER), Dr Jitendra Singh, requesting him to take up with the Government of India, the issue of reservation of seats for them in the State Assembly. In a meeting, the delegation of the Sikkim Tribals led by C B […]