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
From insurgency to Arabica: Nagaland finds a new revolution in coffeeNagaland is brewing a new future, shifting from its past to a vibrant coffee economy. Local farmers and young entrepreneurs are leading thi...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
In Bengaluru, this 26-year-old wasn't just studying English, he was executing master plan to build his dream café. A doctor is charmed by how easily he convinced him to visit his homelandA 26-year-old barista from Nagaland is building a café in Bengaluru. Whilst studying English literature, he is also running a side hustle. ...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Assam makes first legal agarwood export to Gulf, eyes Rs 50,000 crore potentialAssam has struck gold with its groundbreaking legal export of agarwood chips to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, valued at a remarkable Rs 2.35 cr...
13 May, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
NEDFi Partners with Veefin Solutions to revolutionize digital lending operations in Northeast IndiaNEDFi and Veefin Solutions have partnered to implement a digital lending ecosystem aimed at enhancing credit access across Northeast India....
11 May, 2026, 08.35 PM 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
NEDFi launches Information & Resource Centre to Empower Entrepreneurs in Northeast IndiaNortheastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi) celebrated its 30th Foundation Day, launching initiatives like the NEDFi Informat...
10 Aug, 2025, 02.58 PM IST
Manthan 2023: Over the last 9 years, narrative of NE has been tremendously transformed: Rajeev Chandrasekhar“We will have programmes for self-help groups, for FPOs, all of those who today have this incredible opportunity to enhance the digitizatio...
01 Sep, 2023, 07.47 PM IST
Shillong to get Centre of Excellence in online gaming: Rajeev ChandrashekharThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology had recently circulated draft amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, with regard to onlin...
13 Jan, 2023, 11.55 PM IST
Meghalaya and Sikkim CMs inaugurate Northeast Food Show in ShillongMeghalaya in collaboration with SIAL, Food Innovation Network had organised the first event in the State in 2019 and this is the second edi...
05 May, 2022, 09.18 PM IST
NEDFi sets up permanent marketplace for entrepreneursThe initiative will help in creation of new entrepreneurs too, especially to those women groups / individuals who are producing various pro...
06 Aug, 2020, 05.23 PM IST
Rameswar Teli plans to focus on unfinished projectsSetting up small food processing units across northeast India will also be one of his priorities.
01 Jun, 2019, 08.42 AM IST
NRL's to support startups and entrepreneurs of Northeast IndiaiDEATION is the platform created by NRL for selection of startups for funding that have the potential to grow in future. NRL has earmarked ...
19 Apr, 2018, 08.32 PM IST
Government considering 60 proposals for start-ups in NortheastHe said hundreds of queries were pouring in each day with the DoNER Ministry and over 60 proposals were already in the pipeline for conside...
31 Aug, 2017, 09.09 PM IST
Plan to give 'venture' fund for start-ups in Northeast: Jitendra SinghSingh said that Northeast is an emerging destination for new 'Startups' from across the country and plans are there to provide 'venture' fu...
29 Jan, 2016, 05.34 PM IST
New Call Telecom in talks with 12 Indian companies for acquisitionNew Call Telecom said it is in talks with 12 Indian companies, including 3-4 firms in the northeastern region, for acquiring them over the ...
03 Sep, 2015, 09.57 PM IST
Budget 2015: ‘Act East’ Policy Initiative, National Institutes a Boon to Northeasta project development company will set up manufacturing hubs in Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam (CMLV countries).
28 Feb, 2015, 03.19 PM IST