GUWAHATI: Assam has emerged as the highest-ranked state in the Northeast in NITI Aayog’s inaugural Investment Friendliness Index (IFI), securing the 14th position among 36 states and Union Territories with an overall score of 47.3. ALSO READ: Assam Tops Northeast, Ranks 14th Nationally in NITI Aayog’s First Investment Friendliness Index The index, prepared by Crisil…
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has reached a major milestone in modernising its passenger services, having converted every long-distance train running through its network from the older ICF coaches to the more advanced Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches. With this conversion now complete, 103 long-distance trains are running on LHB rakes across the zone,…
For years, UPSC aspirants believed that moving to Delhi was the only way to receive quality coaching. Today, that belief is changing. Thanks to online learning, students across India—including those from the Northeast—can now access expert guidance, live classes, and quality study material without relocating. Online Coaching Is Becoming the New Normal Modern online…
Kaziranga University on Monday, July 6, unveiled a roadmap aimed at positioning the institution as a strategic knowledge and innovation partner in the development of Assam and the North-East through education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and industry collaboration. The roadmap, announced at a press conference by Pro Chancellor of Kaziranga University, Basant Khetan, aligns with…
GUWAHATI: The Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Tuesday, June 30, reviewed the flood situation across the Northeast and held discussions with the chief ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Manipur, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) said. ALSO READ: India Cuts Commercial…
Shree Ji Steel Private Limited has expanded its operations across Northeast India and the Kingdom of Bhutan, marking a significant step in the growth of India’s infrastructure and steel trading sector. As one of the country’s leading steel exporters, the company plays a key role in shaping India’s structural steel market while steadily strengthening…
GUWAHATI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 accused in connection with an alleged terror conspiracy orchestrated by an offshoot of the banned Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), aimed at expanding the outfit's influence in West Bengal and the northeastern states, including Assam and Tripura. ALSO READ: Passport Fees to Increase from…
GUWAHATI: The Northeast region has surged ahead of the national average in digital payments through UPI, according to data presented by the State Bank of India at a regional media conference in Guwahati on Tuesday, June 23. ALSO READ: Two Women from Assam Die in Tamil Nadu Factory Ammonia Gas Leak, Toll Rises to Nine…
GUWAHATI: A high-level delegation from the European Union (EU), led by EU Ambassador to India Herve Delphin, arrived in Assam on Monday, June 8, for a two-day visit focused on enhancing economic cooperation and exploring investment opportunities in Northeast India. ALSO READ: Three Conservation Initiatives Undertaken at Manas Tiger Reserve, Including Pygmy Hog Release and Grassland…
Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda on Friday, June 4, inaugurated ARHI Hospital at Jorabat, marking a landmark moment for healthcare in Meghalaya and the Northeast. The facility is a unit of Far East Wellness Pvt Ltd. Addressing the gathering, Nadda called the inauguration a significant milestone in healthcare delivery for the region, crediting…
GUWAHATI: Northeast Frontier Railway has appointed senior Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer Ramesh Kumar as its new Additional General Manager (AGM). He officially assumed charge on June 1, according to a statement issued by NFR on Wednesday, June 3. ALSO READ: Arunachal’s Longding District Restricts Pig Transport From Assam Over African Swine Fever Concerns…
GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday, May 29, revised its monsoon forecast for 2026, stating that rainfall over the country is likely to be 90 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), lower than the 92 per cent forecast issued in April. ALSO READ: ICC Names All-Female Match Officials Panel for Women’s…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, May 27, passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, making Assam the first state in the Northeast and the third BJP-ruled state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to move ahead with the legislation. ALSO READ: Assam Tea Creates New Record as Deckiajuli Tea Sells for ₹800/Kg at Guwahati Auction…
Apollo Hospitals Guwahati has launched a Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery programme under its Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery initiative, aiming to strengthen advanced spine care services across Northeast India. The announcement was made during a press meet held in Guwahati on Saturday, May 23, where senior neuro and spine surgeons, along with hospital officials, highlighted…
GUWAHATI: NorthEast United FC will play their final match of the 2025-26 Indian Super League season on Tuesday, May 19, against Mohammedan SC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, seeking to end a difficult campaign on a positive note. ALSO READ: Guwahati City Under-9 Chess Championship to be Held on May 23 and 24…
