North East

12 Apr

More than 100 people lost their lives by severe storms in eastern and northern India

Banasree SarkarNorth Eastrainfall

A wave of extreme weather, including hailstorms, lightning, and torrential rains, has ravaged both the eastern and northern parts of India. Bihar was hardest hit, followed by Uttar Pradesh, with officials in all three states on high alert. Jharkhand also reported serious crop damage and injuries. Bihar, the region most severely impacted by this meteorological catastrophe, saw a sharp rise in the number of fatalities to 80. Hailstorms and lightning struck several regions, causing widespread damage. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced an ex gratia compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the relatives of those slain, and State Disaster Management Minister…

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14 Feb

Bangladesh’s Tech Boom: New Partnerships with Global Firms

editorNorth East

Bangladesh’s technology sector is expanding rapidly, thanks to new partnerships with international companies. The government has announced investments in software development, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce, aiming to transform the country into a regional tech hub. Tech giants from the US and Europe have shown interest in setting up operations in Dhaka. The initiative is expected to create thousands of jobs and boost the country’s GDP. Bangladesh hopes to replicate the tech successes of neighboring countries, enhancing its role in the global digital economy.

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10 Feb

NE CMs, leaders thanked PM, BJP leaders for vanquishing AAP in Delhi polls

editorNorth East, Political

Chief Ministers and BJP leaders of several northeastern states on Saturday expressed their profound happiness over the party’s scintillating victory in the Delhi Assembly polls and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other central leaders for defeating the AAP government. The BJP leaders and Chief Ministers of northeastern states claimed that the people of the national capital “liberated Delhi by uprooting ‘Aapda’ government”. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed the BJP victory as “Modi’s Delhi”. In a post on X, Sarma said: “This immense blessing of the people was received due to the successful leadership of the respected Prime…

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03 Feb

Air India Express takes off from Dibrugarh, boost northeast connectivity

editorNorth East

Air India Express launched its first flight from Dibrugarh today, marking a significant expansion in Northeast India. The new daily direct service connects Dibrugarh to Guwahati, offering seamless one-stop connectivity to Delhi without an aircraft change. This is the airline's fifth destination in the region, after Agartala, Dimapur, Guwahati, and Imphal. The inaugural flight departed Dibrugarh at 1:45 PM, arriving in Guwahati at 3:15 PM before continuing to Delhi.   The new route provides Dibrugarh with convenient connections to major Indian cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur, and Kolkata.  This enhanced connectivity is expected to boost trade and tourism in Dibrugarh,…

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28 Jan

Significant number of devotees from Northeast to take part in Maha Kumbh 

editorNorth East

For the first time in the history of the Maha Kumbh, a special camp dedicated to the Northeast has been set up, attracting a significant number of devotees from the region. Over 20 saints and ascetics from remote parts of the Northeast will join the akharas to take part in the 'Amrit Snan' on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya' on Wednesday.  At the "Pragjyotish Kshetra" camp in Sector 7, Mahant Keshav Das Ji Maharaj, Mahamandaleshwar of the Nirvani Ani Akhara, told reporters, "On Mauni Amavasya, 22 saints from the Northeast will take part in the Amrit Snan with the akharas.…

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22 Jan

ANZ’s recent financial performance has lagged its peers 

editorNorth East

Fund managers are urging ANZ to address its governance and compliance issues, especially within its retail banking sector, amid regulatory investigations that may result in fines and increased capital requirements. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is probing allegations that ANZ miscalculated interest on customer savings and deposit accounts and has encountered issues with customer hardship provisions and fees charged to deceased customers' accounts. Furthermore, ASIC is investigating ANZ's markets team for activities related to a 2023 government bond issuance. Fund managers highlight the severity of such basic errors and warn that these governance failures could attract significant regulatory…

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08 Jan

JP Nadda on one-day visit to Assam for series of programmes

editorNorth East

Union Health and Family Welfare minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday inaugurated the new library and informatics centre at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH), Guwahati. Accompanied by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Nadda reached the hospital complex and unveiled the centre here in Sonitpur district. Nadda is on a day-long tour to Assam to take part in a series of official programmes.

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14 Dec

IMTEX 2025 to set new standards in Bengaluru, attracts global manufacturing giants

Business BureauBusiness, North East

The Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) is gearing up to host IMTEX 2025, one of the largest machine tool and manufacturing technology exhibitions in the country. Scheduled from January 23 to 29, 2025, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), the event promises to break new ground with over 1,100 exhibitors from more than 20 countries showcasing cutting-edge innovations in CNC machining, automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, and more. The exhibition will span 90,000 square meters, attracting over 100,000 business visitors and 2,000+ trade delegations. IMTEX 2025 will also feature concurrent events like Tooltech and Digital Manufacturing, emphasizing futuristic technologies…

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13 Dec

Bryan Adams’ sold-out performance in Gurugram electrifies the city

Banasree SarkarNorth EastBryan Adams

Following a spectacular performance in Shillong, Meghalaya, on December 10, when fans referred to it as the "concert of a lifetime" and remarked, "you had to be there," rock legend Bryan Adams returned to Gurugram with the same fervor and intensity. At the third stop of his 'So Happy It Hurts' India Tour, Adams wowed a sold-out crowd of 15,000 fans at the Backyard Sports Club. The 65-year-old performer combined classic hits with songs from his most recent album to create an amazing evening during his nearly two-hour concert in Gurugram. Adams began with "Kick-Ass" from So Happy It Hurts…

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05 Dec

NF Railway launches a new rail coach restaurant at the Uzan Bazar 

Banasree SarkarNorth East

In order to provide travelers and the general public with a distinctive dining experience, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NF Railway) opened a new rail carriage restaurant at Guwahati's Uzan Bazar riverfront. The project is a part of NF Railway's larger plan to turn abandoned train cars into eateries with a unique look and a nod to the region's history. There are 17 coach restaurants operating in various places and important train stops under the control of NF train. It has a heritage-inspired design with an aesthetic that includes culturally relevant features. The restaurant provides guests with short yet enjoyable meal…

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