Looking to double turmeric production to 20 lakh tonnes in 5 years, says Commerce Minister Piyush GoyalThe National Turmeric Board, inaugurated by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, aims to double India's turmeric production to 20 l...
14 Jan, 2025, 01.55 PM IST
Curcumin extraction from Lakadong turmeric started in Meghalaya: Conrad Sangma“Government will get the best standard equipment and ensure that the product from Meghalaya finds its market globally,” the Chief Minister ...
10 May, 2022, 11.55 PM IST
Agri tech firm AgNext to assess Lakadong turmeric using curcumin testing technologyLakadong turmeric is globally considered to be one of the best quality turmeric with high curcumin content (between 7-12%), as compared to ...
20 Dec, 2021, 02.40 PM IST
Meghalaya exports turmeric, ginger powder to Netherlands, UK"About 150 kg of Lakadong turmeric and another 150 kg of ginger powder were shipped to the Netherlands. Another 210 kg of Lakadong turmeric...
23 Jun, 2021, 04.17 PM IST
OIL makes hydrocarbon discovery at well Dinjan-1 in Tinsukia Petroleum Mining LeaseThis discovery will open up new areas for further oil & gas exploration in Assam and would help in enhancing the gas production with future...
13 Nov, 2020, 02.06 PM IST
Meghalaya government launches Piggery Mission worth Rs 200 croreMeghalaya government launched Piggery Mission with an outlay of Rs 200 Crore. The mission will reduce the annual import of pork worth Rs 15...
10 Sep, 2020, 07.53 PM IST
Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma invites US IT and media firms to invest in stateThe Meghalaya CM was addressing at the Berkeley Innovation Forum, organised by Berkeley Haas School of Business.
26 Sep, 2019, 10.55 PM IST
Buyer seller meet generates spice order worth Rs 10 croreAccording to a statement the buyer-seller meet, ‘Eastern Emporia – from the farmlands of North East’, facilitated trial orders which may tu...
16 Jan, 2017, 09.47 PM IST
Coal miners switch to turmeric farming in MeghalayaThe NGT ban on coal mining in Jaintia Hills region has resulted in many of those engaged in the activity switching to turmeric farming.
30 Nov, 2015, 10.26 AM IST
North East spices to be promoted overseas by Spices BoardThe board, under the Commerce and Industry Ministry, has decided to promote in the overseas market spices such as large cardamom.
26 Jul, 2015, 03.23 PM IST
Meghalaya hamlet dedicates forest for conservation of batsThe decision in this regard was taken last month when the village elders were informed of the presence of these extremely rare bats.
07 Jun, 2015, 12.01 PM IST
Spices Board plan to tap potential of north-eastern regionAt present, the cultivation of these spices is mostly confined to the Northeastern region and people in other parts of the country are not ...
02 Dec, 2014, 06.10 AM IST
North East to be developed as new 'spice destination'To start with, the Board will come up with flagship schemes in Arunachal Pradesh, partnering with the state Horticulture Department.
28 Nov, 2014, 12.25 PM IST
- Government to set up spices parks in Meghalaya, Assam
The Centre is keen on setting up a spices parks in Meghalaya and Assam to promote value addition and help farmers by reducing their depende...
16 May, 2012, 04.26 PM IST
- Spices may get GI tag soon
Alleppey finger turmeric, Cochin ginger, Sikkim cardamom, Guntur Sanam chilli, Erode turmeric, Ramanadu Mundu chilli, Lakadong turmeric, Ka...
29 Jul, 2009, 12.39 AM IST
- Investors make a beeline for Meghalaya
The India International Trade Fair in New Delhi, seems to have benefited Meghalaya with major industry players like ITC group and Pepsi Foo...
29 Nov, 2007, 12.15 PM IST
- Spices Board eyes organic tag
The Spices Board is gradually stepping up efforts to make the north-east the hub of organic spices, as desired by the commerce ministry.
26 Jul, 2007, 04.28 AM IST