Tripura attracts Rs 1,322 crore investment interest at Guwahati roadshowTripura's government held an investors' roadshow in Guwahati. The event aimed to boost investment in the state. It showcased Tripura's indu...
08 May, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
There is no future for petrol and diesel vehicles, Nitin Gadkari saysIndia is phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated there is no future for these fuels. Manufacturers must...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
This Sikkim entrepreneur’s bamboo startup is so unique that even PM Modi praised her in Mann Ki Baat. Her story will change how you see opportunityEntrepreneur Chimi Ongmu Bhutia, founder of Lagstal Design Studio in Gangtok, Sikkim, has gained national attention after being featured by...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Tea, noodles served in bamboo cups. An offbeat tourist destination is reducing plastic waste in a simple and sustainable wayKrem Chympe, a hidden gem in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills, captivates with its natural beauty. This destination is known for its spectacu...
22 Apr, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Centre launches Rs 82.5-crore bamboo projects for northeast IndiaThe Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region launched two significant bamboo projects totaling Rs 82.5 crore. These initiatives aim ...
26 Jan, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Maharashtra cabinet approves bamboo industry policy to generate over 5 lakh jobsMaharashtra's cabinet greenlit a new bamboo policy targeting Rs 50,000 crore investment and over 5 lakh jobs by developing 15 clusters. Far...
14 Oct, 2025, 02.47 PM IST
Everyone is wooing Vietnam. Why Hanoi’s ‘bamboo policy’ worksBoth the US and China are eager to drag Hanoi to their side — but the Communist country should stick to its long stance of non-alignment an...
13 Dec, 2023, 09.24 AM IST
Policy in works to scale up bamboo cultivationThe policy, expected by the end of this year, is expected to lay down of BIS standards for bamboo, food and safety standards certification ...
10 Oct, 2023, 12.26 AM IST
Nitin Gadkari meets Assam Governor, discuss plan to harness Brahmaputra's business potentialDuring the meeting the minister informed the Governor about his ministry’s plan of harnessing the Brahmaputra for transportation and promot...
10 Nov, 2022, 09.48 PM IST
Assam state budget 2021-22: CII sought waiver of Property Tax and Fixed Electricity Charges for hospitality sectorIn a submission to Ajanta Neog, Finance Minister of Assam CII suggested to give relief to the hospitality sector which is one of the worst ...
02 Jul, 2021, 08.25 PM IST
Removal of restrictions saw increase in bamboo area by over 3,000 sq km04 Jan, 2020, 11.28 PM IST
- Assam cabinet approves Assam bamboo and cane policy
According to the state government, the policy aims at sustainable development and utilization of bamboo and cane resources in the state of ...
19 Nov, 2019, 10.50 PM IST
Agriculture biggest strength of economy; bamboo policy soon: Nitin GadkariNitin Gadkari has also said that the government is likely to bring a policy to promote bamboo sector which could be used to harness bio-fue...
18 Jul, 2017, 08.16 PM IST
Assam comes up with a bamboo technology parkAssam chief minister inaugurated the park on Thursday. Sonowal said that North East Region accounts for 66 percent of India’s bamboo.
22 Jun, 2017, 10.24 PM IST
Numaligarh signs bio-refinery unit agreement with ChempolisThe term sheet will be the basis for formation of a joint venture agreement for implementation of the project. A partnership agreement for ...
14 May, 2016, 12.09 PM IST
Forest academy at Chandrapur to be operational within a year: Forest Minister Sudhir MungantiwarThe new forest academy being set up in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district will be operational in a year's time, State Forest Minister Sudhir...
27 May, 2015, 03.57 PM IST
- Assam drafting policy for cane & bamboo
Assam government is preparing an integrated cane and bamboo development policy to get a slice of the $4-billion bamboo product market in th...
24 Dec, 2003, 02.31 AM IST