No plastic or metal, only bamboo and palm leaves: Meghalaya’s 100-year-old umbrellas do not have a handle but can protect you from heavy rainsMeghalaya, India's wettest region, faces heavy monsoon rains. Locals have a unique solution: knups, hand-crafted rain shields made from bam...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
With sustainable agriculture, Northeast has potential to become India's next growth engine: SitharamanMeghalaya's organic produce can drive India's growth. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated a large organic spice plant. Sh...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Rs 18,907 crore earmarked to build 26,474 kilometres of rural roads: GovtThe Central government plans to build 26,474 kilometers of rural roads by 2026-27. A budget of Rs 18,907 crore is allocated for this under ...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Major boost to Meghalaya's infrastructure as Nitin Gadkari lays foundation stones of 6 National Highway projectsMeghalaya's infrastructure receives a major boost with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurating and laying foundation stones for six highw...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Union Minister Shekhawat outlines roadmap for Northeast's trade and tourism boomUnion Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat unveiled a vision for Northeast India at the NEIINFRA summit, highlighting over Rs 6 lakh crore inv...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
UP, Gujarat, Jharkhand, 10 other states record revenue surplus in FY25: CAG reportFifteen Indian states faced revenue deficits in the fiscal year 2024-25. Thirteen states, however, reported revenue surpluses. The Comptrol...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Muharram 2026 Date in India: When is the month of Muharram starting in Saudi Arabia and India?The Islamic New Year 1448 AH has begun in several Arab nations on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with India and South Asian countries awaiting loc...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
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...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
'These were historical mistakes': Himanta Biswa Sarma on India-Bangladesh border fencingAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted that border fencing along the India-Bangladesh border has seen significant progress re...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
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 ...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
4.7 quake jolts lower Assam, tremor felt in other Northeast statesA 4.7 magnitude earthquake shook Cachar district in Assam on Thursday night. Tremors were felt across the Northeast, including Shillong in ...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
BJP candidates from Manipur, Arunachal elected unopposed to Rajya SabhaBharatiya Janata Party candidates have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. James Sangma, a Nation...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
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...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Chenab bridge, Vande Bharat Sleeper, 99.6% electrification among Railways' feats in 12 years: GovernmentThe government highlighted significant rail infrastructure achievements over 12 years, including the world's highest Chenab river arch brid...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Six abducted Naga men found dead in Manipur: PoliceManipur Police have recovered the bodies of six individuals, believed to be Naga men taken hostage on May 13. This discovery follows the re...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Stand-off at Meghalaya border after Bangladesh refuses to accept BSF-pushed back nationalA tense situation has emerged along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya. Bangladeshi authorities have reportedly refused to accept a n...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
14 Kukis freed; release of 6 Nagas sought as highway blockade & dispute over missing persons continue in ManipurFourteen Kuki hostages have been released after 27 days. The United Naga Council facilitated the release following consultations and humani...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST