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Assam's public health system is among the finest in the country: Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam's public health system is now among the nation's best, with significant improvements in Maternal Mortality Ratio, now at 84, below th...
Eggs off plate, politics on menu: Bengal's school meal shift rekindles debate over food, identityWest Bengal's school kitchens are now the center of a political storm as the BJP government replaces eggs in mid-day meals with vegetarian ...
ADB approves USD 42.2 mln loan to boost bamboo industry in northeast regionThe Asian Development Bank has approved a $42.2 million facility to boost India's northeastern bamboo industry. This initiative aims to enh...
Critical minerals, strategic stakes: Inside India's bid to break China's supply chain strangleholdIndia and the US have inked a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, bolstering a broader Quad initiative aiming to invest $20 billion i...
Critical Stage: India's concert boom has a venue problemIndia's booming live entertainment scene, evidenced by massive ticket sales for global and local artists, faces a critical hurdle: a severe...
Northeast India poised to be next growth engine via sustainable agriculture and organic produce: Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted Northeast India's potential as a growth engine, emphasizing sustainable agriculture a...
Assam seeks enhanced access to EAPs to sustain Northeast’s growth momentum: CM Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the significant role of Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the North East's developme...
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma virtually inaugurates PNG projects in Mangaldai, TezpurAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated new natural gas projects to bring piped natural gas to homes and industries, and compr...
Northeast’s rise under PM Modi is one of India’s biggest success stories: Sarbananda SonowalThe Northeast region of India has transformed into a major economic growth hub; significant investments in infrastructure, digital connecti...
Jharkhand: Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, bamboo craft get GI tagJharkhand's traditional crafts have achieved a significant milestone for the artisans and weavers of Jharkhand. Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk,...
Northeast India Infrastructure Summit: Shillong to host exhibition from June 15-16; Nitin Gadkari to attendFINER announced the Northeast India Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition 2026 (NEIINFRA 2026) in Shillong on June 15-16, 2026. Hosted by the ...
Assam pitches ‘geographic equity’ for Viksit Bharat at NITI meetAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma proposed a new development approach called 'Geographic Equity'. This aims to ensure growth benefit...
More working women, not more babies, key to growthIndia faces a demographic shift with falling fertility rates. Economists are concerned about future economic growth. Instead of financial i...
IFAD moves to unlock finance for Northeast India’s agroecology enterprisesSeventeen agroecology businesses from five Northeast Indian states met in Guwahati. They shared ideas and discussed challenges. The event a...
Adani Energy buys IntelliSmart in Rs 3,050-cr deal, becomes India's largest smart metering platformAdani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has acquired IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd for Rs 3,050 crore, significantly expanding its smart me...
Assam emerges as concert hub; Rs 700 crore opportunity seen in 5 yearsAssam is becoming a top live entertainment hub in India. Progressive policies and infrastructure are boosting the economy and tourism. A re...
Assam CM Himanta writes to PM Modi on historic milestone, credits him for transforming state's destinyAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his record tenure. Sarma presented a letter from Ass...
Assam govt, EU delegation welcome successful launch of Blue Valley ClusterAssam and the European Union have launched the Blue Valley Cluster in Guwahati. This initiative focuses on Flavours, Fragrance and AYUSH se...
Team Europe to visit Assam on June 8-9 to launch India's first Blue Valley clusterGuwahati, Assam, is preparing to welcome a distinguished European Union delegation on June 8-9, as part of a mission to strengthen ties bet...
Himanta Sarma says IIM Guwahati plan advances after talks with Dharmendra PradhanAssam is set to become East India's next education hub with progress on IIM Guwahati. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also met President...