Guwahati: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the new terminal building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport, marking a significant milestone in Assam’s connectivity, economic growth and global engagement. Addressing a large gathering, the Prime Minister described the occasion as a “festival of development” for Assam and the…
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Cluster-Based Push for NE Handicrafts Led by Jyotiraditya Scindia
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, participated in a high-level task force meeting on handlooms and handicrafts in Nagaland on 19 December 2025. Convened by Chief Minister Shri Neiphiu Rio, the meeting also included ministers and senior officials from Assam, Mizoram, Manipur,…
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PM Modi Assam Visit: Airport Terminal, ₹15,600 Cr Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-day visit to Assam on December 20 and 21, during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth around ₹15,600 crore. The visit underscores the Centre’s focus on strengthening connectivity, industrial growth, and farmer welfare in the Northeast….
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Northeast India Turns Waste Into Wealth and Sustainability
High in the hills and valleys of Northeast India, a quiet but powerful transformation is redefining how waste is perceived and managed. Across towns, cities, and remote communities, waste is no longer treated as an unavoidable burden but as a resource that can restore ecosystems, create livelihoods, and strengthen civic…
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Sonowal Reviews Namrup Fertiliser Project Ahead of PM Visit
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday visited the Namrup fertiliser complex in Assam’s Dibrugarh district to review preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit on December 21. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the long-awaited fourth fertiliser plant at Namrup, a…
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DoNER Drives NER Growth via HLTFs, Digital Portal
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has stepped up regional cooperation and project facilitation by constituting eight High-Level Task Forces (HLTFs) and rolling out a digital single-window system for project appraisal and monitoring. The move, disclosed in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, is aimed at…
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President Murmu Unveils Key Development Projects in Manipur
Imphal, December 11: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Manipur on Thursday and attended a civic reception in her honour at the City Convention Centre in Imphal, where she inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple development projects aimed at strengthening the state’s infrastructure, social welfare ecosystem, and public services. Addressing…
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President Murmu to Visit Manipur on December 11–12
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will embark on a two-day official visit to Manipur on December 11 and 12, 2025. The visit comes at a crucial time for the northeastern state, which has been focusing on strengthening infrastructure, celebrating cultural heritage, and promoting peace-building initiatives. the President will…
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Scindia Unveils ₹645Cr Boost for Nagaland Growth
Union Minister for Communications and DoNER, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, participated in the traditional Naga stone-pulling ceremony at Tuophema Village during the Hornbill Festival and announced a major development package for Nagaland worth more than ₹645 crore. The announcement included inauguration of completed works totalling over ₹202 crore and the laying…
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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…