North East - The Purbottar

01 Sep

Vedanta Oil & Gas partners Beicip-Franlab to accelerate Northeast exploration, target 300 million boe resources

Paromita EditorNorth East

Vedanta Oil and Gas Ltd on Tuesday said it has joined hands with Beicip-Franlab India Pvt Ltd to accelerate exploration, resource maturation and production growth in the Northeast.Beicip-Franlab will undertake seismic interpretation, geological and reservoir studies, resource assessment and field development planning across priority assets, including new and existing fields like Hazarigaon and Rudra in the Northeast.A press statement issued by the company said the integrated seismic and subsurface programme will cover nine Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) blocks and one Discovered Small Field (DSF) block, bringing exploration, resource evaluation and development planning under a single technical framework.The partnership potentially…

25 Aug

Tawang Pushes Responsible Tourism and Stronger Waste Management

nanika EditorArunachal Pradesh, North East

A review-cum-coordination meeting was held in Tawang on Monday to strengthen the protection of drinking water sources supplying the township and improve waste-management practices. Tawang Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo reviewed findings of a fact-finding committee and the actions taken to prevent activities that could contaminate water sources. The meeting brought together representatives from the district administration, Tawang Brigade, Border Roads Organisation, Public Health Engineering Department, education department and Monpa Mimang Tsogpa. Key discussions included proper disposal of construction waste, road-widening activities and the need for septic tanks and soak pits to prevent contamination. The Deputy Commissioner asked the Tawang Brigade…

22 Aug

Nagaland Steps Up Power Capacity with Fourth Private Sector Renewable Project in Mon District

nanika EditorNagaland, North East

The Department of Power, Nagaland, has taken a significant step toward boosting its renewable energy infrastructure by signing a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with M/s Tvaksas Renewable Pvt. Ltd. for a 20 MW solar power plant at Lapa Lampong village in Tizit, Mon district. Signed at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat, the agreement marks the state's fourth private-sector power generation initiative. With Nagaland's peak power demand currently standing at 203 MW and projected to reach 482 MW by 2034–35, Chief Engineer (T&G) Er. Nitovi A. Wotsa emphasized the critical need to expand generation capacity through both state resources and private partnerships.…

20 Aug

India Junior International Series brings over 225 young shuttlers to Hyderabad

Business BureauNorth East

More than 225 junior badminton players from eight countries are competing in the India Junior International Series 2026, a Badminton World Federation (BWF)-sanctioned tournament being held at the Kotak Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad from August 19 to 23. Organised with the support of Kotak Mahindra Bank and the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Foundation, the tournament features players from India, England, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, the US and the UAE across singles and doubles categories. The event will provide emerging shuttlers with international competitive exposure and an opportunity to earn BWF ranking points. Kotak Mahindra Bank said the tournament…

19 Aug

Healthcare Workers Demand Timely Salaries Under NHM-PPP Model

nanika EditorArunachal Pradesh, North East

Around 250 doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians, pharmacists and other healthcare workers engaged under the NGO-Public Private Partnership (PPP) model in Arunachal Pradesh have demanded the immediate release of their pending salaries, which they say have not been paid since March. The workers said prolonged salary delays have caused serious financial hardship, with similar instances in the past reportedly resulting in payments being withheld for several months and released only partially. Despite the uncertainty, they continue to provide essential healthcare services in remote and difficult areas, including emergency care, maternal and child health services, immunisation, disease screening and outpatient care. The…

18 Aug

ATURTO 11th Event Set to Spotlight Arunachal’s MMA Talent

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

The cage will return to Arunachal Pradesh’s capital on August 22 as homegrown mixed martial arts promotion ATURTO prepares to stage its 11th event, with two Flyweight Grand Prix semi-finals set to headline the fight card. ATURTO 4.2 will be held at the Artisan-cum-Handicrafts Exhibition Centre in Chimpu. The main event will feature Lalngaihawma against Diyo Rimo, while Lian Nun will face Limasunep Imchen in the co-main event. The two semi-finals carry added importance for the fighters, with the winners earning places in the Flyweight Grand Prix final scheduled to be held in December. The bouts are therefore expected to…

03 Aug

Five Districts Continue to Reel Under Floods, Relief Operations Intensified

nanika EditorNorth East

The flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement on Sunday, but over 1.35 lakh people in five districts continue to remain affected by the deluge. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), three more deaths were reported from Sivasagar district, taking the total number of flood-related fatalities in the state this year to 85. The affected districts include Charaideo, Dhemaji, Golaghat, Jorhat and Sivasagar. Sivasagar remains the worst-hit district, with more than 55,000 people affected, followed by Charaideo and Jorhat. The floods have submerged around 335 villages and damaged more than 15,000 hectares of agricultural land. Authorities…

30 Jul

ASSAM CM DEFENDS SATRA LAND PROTECTION BILL

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defended the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the state assembly, saying the proposed legislation is aimed at protecting the cultural and historical legacy of Assam's centuries-old Vaishnavite satras through regulated land ownership in their surrounding areas. Taking part in the discussion on the bill, Sarma said the government has proposed creating a five-kilometre protective buffer zone around selected heritage institutions, including Barpeta Satra, Majuli and Batadrava. Under the proposed provisions, land transactions within these notified areas will be allowed only for local residents. The Chief Minister said the legislation has…

14 Jul

Gogoi Slams Assam Govt After SC Ruling

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Raijor Dal founder and Sibsagar MLA Akhil Gogoi has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to set aside 27 Gauhati High Court judgments that had upheld orders of the Foreigners Tribunals declaring individuals as foreigners, describing the ruling as a strong reminder that citizenship issues must be decided strictly according to law.Reacting to the apex court's verdict on Monday, Gogoi criticised the Assam government and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that the administration had been attempting to bypass established legal procedures in matters relating to citizenship."The verdict of the Supreme Court is a big slap on the Chief Minister's face,"…

13 Jul

WHISKAS launches Indian Fish Range inspired by Rohu and Catla

Business BureauBusiness, North East

WHISKAS®, a leading cat food brand in India, has launched its new Indian Fish Range, introducing what it describes as the country's first locally inspired cat food innovation featuring Rohu and Catla fish. The new range combines the brand's signature Crunchy Creamy Yummy Pockets™ with formulations developed to provide 100 per cent complete and balanced nutrition for cats. Conceptualised by 22feet, part of Omnicom Advertising India, the campaign features Bollywood actor and cat lover Mrunal Thakur, highlighting the shift from home-cooked feeding to scientifically formulated pet nutrition. The company said the product addresses a common feeding practice in Indian households,…