Guwahati, February 23, 2026: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday said the transformation of the Northeast since 2014 is clearly visible on the ground, adding that the region’s complete mainstreaming with the rest of India is among the biggest contributions of the Narendra Modi government. Addressing a Pre-Retirement Counselling…
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PM Modi Lands on Assam Highway Emergency Runway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday scripted history by landing aboard a C-130J aircraft on the Northeast’s first highway-based Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in Assam. The landmark event highlights India’s growing air defence preparedness amid strategic concerns along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. Strategic Location Near China…
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Budget 2026–27: Historic Push, Northeast Boost
Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Wednesday described the Union Budget 2026–27 as both “historic and futuristic,” asserting that it delivers a significant development boost to the Northeastern region. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, the Minister highlighted enhanced allocations, agriculture…
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PM Modi Interacts with Students in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared glimpses from his interactions with students across multiple states during the second episode of the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026. The initiative, aimed at easing exam stress and encouraging holistic learning, featured informal discussions with students from Coimbatore in Tamil…
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Scindia Lays Foundation Stone of ₹80 Cr Agarwood Scheme in Tripura
Agartala: Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the ₹80 crore Agarwood Value Chain Development Scheme at North Fulkabari in Tripura, marking a major step towards transforming the Northeast’s agarwood economy into a global success story….
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Centre Releases ₹213.9 Crores for Assam’s Rural Local Bodies
The Union Government has released ₹213.9 crore as XV Finance Commission (XV-FC) Untied Grants to strengthen rural local bodies across Assam. The first installment for the financial year 2025–26 has been disbursed for all 2,192 eligible Gram Panchayats, 182 Block Panchayats, and 27 Zilla Parishads in the State. These grants,…
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IndiaSkills 2025–26 North-East Competition Inaugurated
The IndiaSkills Regional Competition 2025–26 for the North-East was inaugurated today at Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Youth from eight North-Eastern states will compete across 26 skill categories, showcasing the region’s growing talent and potential to…
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IndiaSkills NE Meet 2025–26 Opens at Gauhati Univ
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is set to host the North East Regional Competition of IndiaSkills 2025–26 at Gauhati University, Assam, from January 19 to 22, marking a historic milestone in India’s national skilling journey. For the first time, a dedicated IndiaSkills regional competition is being organised exclusively…
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PM Modi Shares Article on Assam’s 11-Year Transformation
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Friday shared an article that draws attention to the significant transformation Assam has undergone over the last 11 years, particularly in the areas of peace, cultural revival and infrastructure development. The Prime Minister amplified the article through the official PMO India handle on social…
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PM Modi Flags Off India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off India’s first-ever Vande Bharat sleeper train, marking a major milestone in the country’s railway modernisation drive. The historic launch took place at Malda Town station in West Bengal, connecting Howrah with Guwahati via an overnight, fully air-conditioned service designed for long-distance travel….