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….
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PM Modi Condoles Demise of Former Union Minister Kabindra Purkayastha
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the demise of former Member of Parliament and Union Minister Shri Kabindra Purkayastha Ji. The Prime Minister described the loss as deeply painful and paid rich tributes to the veteran leader’s lifelong dedication to public service and his significant…
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Guwahati Hosts Human Capital Meet Ahead of India AI Summit 2026
Guwahati is set to emerge as a key national hub for policy dialogue on artificial intelligence and human development as it hosts the Human Capital Working Group Meeting on January 5 and 6, 2026. The high-level meeting, to be held at the IIT Guwahati campus, will serve as a crucial…
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PM Modi Condoles Passing of Assam Tribune’s PG Baruah
New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep grief over the passing of Shri P. G. Baruah Ji, Editor and Managing Director of The Assam Tribune Group, remembering him as a distinguished media professional and a passionate advocate of Assam’s progress. The Prime Minister conveyed his condolences…
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PM Modi Greets Assam on Asom Diwas, Reaffirms Cultural Revival
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the people of Assam on Asom Diwas, praising the state’s cultural heritage and reiterating the Centre’s commitment to realise the vision of Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha. In a message posted on X on December 2, 2025, the Prime Minister highlighted collaborative development efforts…