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13 Mar

Shielding the Fields: Finance Minister Assures Robust Fertilizer Stocks Amid Global Volatility

anuprova EditorNews

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has moved to calm agricultural markets by reaffirming that India is well-stocked with essential soil nutrients, dismissing concerns of potential shortages ahead of the 2026 Kharif season. Speaking against a backdrop of regional tensions in West Asia that have threatened global supply chains, the Minister emphasized that the government’s proactive procurement strategy has resulted in a significant 36.6% year-on-year surge in total fertilizer reserves. As of mid-March 2026, the country’s stockpiles have reached a record 180.12 lakh metric tonnes, up from approximately 131 lakh metric tonnes the previous year. Sitharaman noted that the "adequate provision" is…

12 Mar

48 projects worth Rs.6,044.36 cr sanctioned under PM-DevINE scheme: DoNER Minister

riya EditorNews

Minister of State of Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region (DoNER) Dr Sukanta Majumdar today said that a total of 48 projects worth Rs.6,044.36 cr have been sanctioned under the PM-DevINE scheme till Feb 28, 2026. The Minister stated this in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha. The Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for Northeast Region (PM-DevINE) scheme was announced in the Union Budget of 2022–23 and was approved by the Cabinet with an outlay of Rs 6,600 crore for a period of four years from FY 2022-23 to FY 2025-26. "Till February 28, 2026, a total of…

01 Mar

Large Flock of Greylag Geese Photographed for First Time in West Kameng

riya EditorNews

The arrival of a large flock of Greylag geese in Bichom village of West Kameng district has resulted in the first-ever photographic documentation of the species in the district and only the second confirmed record in Arunachal Pradesh. While there had earlier been a claimed sighting at Sela Pass, it lacked photographic evidence. The species had previously been recorded in Ziro in Lower Subansiri district. The latest sighting in Bichom has now added an important verified entry to the district’s avian records. The geese were documented by Harnam Hagam, gram panchayat member from East Bichom and a noted conservationist and…

26 Feb

Centre approves green hydrogen jetty at Paradip Port: Sonowal

Paromita EditorNews

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) has approved the development of a dedicated jetty with alliedfacilities for handling green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo atParadip Port at an estimated cost of Rs 797.17 crores, said Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.The project will be implemented by Paradip Port Authority on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis.The proposed facility will have a handling capacity of 4.0 million tonnes perannum and is designed to strengthen Paradip Port’s role as a hub for greenenergy cargo. The infrastructure will include a dedicated jetty, storage systems, pipelines, handling equipment and associated facilities.Sonowal said the approval reflects…

26 Feb

Protest Against Ferro-Silicon Plant Enters Third Day in East Siang, Two Fall Ill

riya EditorNews

The indefinite hunger strike launched by mothers of Ngorlung and Ralung villages against the ferro-silicon plant at the Niglok Industrial Growth Centre (IGC) in East Siang district entered its fourth on Thursday, with two protesters falling ill during the agitation. The two women were admitted to the Community Health Centre (First Referral Unit) in Ruksin on Wednesday morning after their health condition deteriorated. Several elderly women are among those participating in the ongoing strike, which is being held at the Ralung village community hall. The protesters are demanding the relocation of the ferro-silicon factory from their area, alleging that the…

25 Feb

7th Kaziranga Waterbird Count logs over 1.05 lakh birds, Smew steals spotlight

riya EditorNews

Kaziranga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a conservation legacy of over 119 years, is globally celebrated for its rich biodiversity. Beyond being home to the iconic Big Five mammals, the Tiger Reserve harbours more than 500 bird species, making it a premier destination for birdwatchers. The landscape comprises extensive terrestrial and aquatic habitats and includes two Important Bird Areas — Kaziranga National Park (IBA Code: IN-AS-03) and Laokhowa and Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuaries (IBA Code: IN-AS-02) — both internationally recognized for their importance to migratory and resident waterbirds. The waterbird census, first initiated in 2018-19 by the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve…

25 Feb

Royal Bengal Tiger carcass discovered in Kaziranga

riya EditorNews

An adult male Royal Bengal Tiger was found dead in Kaziranga National Park, marking the fifth tiger death this year. Discovered by staff from the Lahorijan Anti-Poaching Camp during routine patrols, the carcass was in an advanced stage of decomposition. However, remains including bones, skin, nails, and teeth were intact, showing no immediate evidence of poaching. A post-mortem examination indicated that the death was likely due to natural causes, possibly from old age, according to Sonali Ghosh, the park's Director. Samples for forensic analysis were collected, and the carcass was disposed of by burning as per protocol. Kaziranga, home to…

12 Feb

Litan Burning Incident: NSCN (I-M) Accuses Forces of “Scorched-Earth Tactics”

Sonakshi SarkarNews

NSCN (I-M) has made allegations through its Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP) claiming that Kuki militants utilized “scorched-earth tactics” alongside Indian security forces during the recent Litan burning incident. The group condemned the narrative presented by Kuki organizations as misleading, asserting that security personnel were complicit in the arson. They contended that the incident was triggered by an attack on a Tangkhul individual by “Kuki drunkards,” which subsequently led to targeted assaults on Tangkhul homes. The NSCN (I-M) statement accused some security personnel of joining the Kuki attackers, with reports of individuals wearing masks to conceal their identities. The…

11 Feb

Authorities Hunt Second Tiger Following Deadly Man–Animal Conflict in Meha

Sonakshi SarkarNews

Efforts are underway to capture the remaining sub-adult tiger involved in a human–tiger conflict that resulted in a fatality on February 2. Following this incident, forest officials identified two sub-adult tigers as “problem animals.” One tiger was found deceased on February 4, leaving the second tiger still at large, as reported by Mito Rumi, the Divisional Forest Officer for the Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary. In response, a joint team has been formed that includes members from the Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, Dibang Territorial Division, Namdapha and Kamlang Tiger Reserves, Centre for Bear Rehabilitation and Conservation (CBRC) in Pakke, Itanagar Biological Park, and…

10 Feb

Middle Subansiri Project Gets Green Signal as Lower Subansiri Units Begin Power Generation

Sonakshi SarkarNews

With two units of the Lower Subansiri Hydro Power Project already generating commercial electricity and a third unit set to come online shortly, NHPC has received all necessary clearances from the Central Government to begin construction of the Middle Subansiri Hydroelectric Project. At the same time, preliminary studies are underway for the proposed Upper Subansiri project. Official sources confirmed that the Government of India has granted investment clearance for the Middle Subansiri project, which is expected to generate more than 1,600 MW of power. Environmental clearance has also been secured, and the tendering process for construction has already begun. Regarding…