India exports 1-tonne of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi to DubaiNew Delhi has exported one tonne of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai. This marks a significant step in promoting the premium fru...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
PM Modi launches Rs 35,440-crore two farm schemes, inaugurates projects worth Rs 5,450 crPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched two significant agriculture schemes. A pulses mission aims to boost production and reduce imports. An...
11 Oct, 2025, 12.31 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma discusses ambitious satellite plan, infra projects with ISRO, NHIDCL, Union Fertilizer SecretaryAssam is planning to launch its own satellite, ASSAMSAT, in collaboration with ISRO to enhance various sectors like agriculture and disaste...
07 Apr, 2025, 08.19 PM IST
Assam flood situation worsens, nearly one lakh people affectedAround 100,000 people in multiple districts in Assam have been affected by the monsoon floods, with 371 villages being inundated. The Dikho...
17 Jul, 2023, 03.10 PM IST
NERAMAC’s initiative to authorize 800 North East region farmers to use GI-tagging of its processed certificationsThe North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC) under Ministry of DoNER, Government of India had undertaken Geograp...
09 May, 2023, 05.34 PM IST
NERAMAC sets up target to register another 7 exotic Agri-Horti produces under Geographical IndicationNERMAC stated these commodities are Arunachal Orange, Mizo Chilli, Kachai Lemon, Tripura Queen Pineapple, Khasi Mandarin, Tezpur Litchi, Si...
15 Jun, 2022, 09.51 PM IST
Assam government facilitates farming in Chokighat in Sonitpur after freeing it from illegal encroachmentChief Minister Sarbanamda Sonowal on Thursday started the farming on this land and ceremonially ploughed the land driving a tractor. State ...
11 Jun, 2020, 09.36 PM IST
Farmers in Assam export pumpkins to DubaiTill now, 182 Metric tones (MT) of vegetables and fruits grown by state’s farmers have been exported to different countries from the Guwaha...
29 May, 2020, 12.46 AM IST
History amid natural beauty: Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh has a culture of its ownThe unique beauty and rich Buddhist heritage of Tawang will soothe your soul and mind.
09 Mar, 2016, 11.22 PM IST
Nine north-eastern Indian products gets geographical indication registryThe organic and exotic agricultural produce of Northeast India got leg up with as many as nine products accorded geographical indication (G...
30 Mar, 2015, 09.08 PM IST
Air India to start direct flight from Delhi to PantnagarAI has recently launched flights to 6 regional stations like from Bhuj from Mumbai, to Lilabari, Tezpur, Silchar, Guwahati & Shillong from ...
08 Oct, 2014, 06.16 PM IST
Denied congress ticket, Mani Kumar Subba files nomination from Tezpur as independent candidateSubbha's dependents immovable assets stood at Rs 341, 630, Rs 553, 750 and Rs 344, 940 respectively. Subba has liability of Rs 503, 417, 22...
22 Mar, 2014, 01.08 PM IST
Third Front will play a major role after polls: Manik SarkarManik Sarkar today said the Third Front will play a major role in government formation after the coming Lok Sabha elections.
08 Jan, 2014, 09.11 PM IST
Assam reels under floods; Majuli and Kaziranga affectedRising water of the Brahmaputra has inundated vast tracts of land in Kaziranga's Burapahar, Bagori and northern parts of Agratoli with thre...
09 Sep, 2013, 10.02 PM IST
Years of action required to bring down current account deficit: Dr C. Rangarajan'I think growth should be higher than the Central Statistical Organization (CSO) projection of 5%. This fiscal year growth rate should be a...
23 Jul, 2013, 05.40 PM IST
- Assam seeks externally funded projects for tourism, urban development
The first State review of the ongoing Externally Aided Projects in Assam was held recently. The discussion was attended by Hun Kim.
07 Aug, 2012, 06.41 PM IST
- Meghalaya seeks flexible schemes for jhum cultivation
Meghalaya additional chief secretary WMS Paraiat has requested the Centre and state governments to be more flexible in framing schemes to c...
01 Feb, 2008, 12.00 AM IST