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19 May

Yamaha strengthens premium bike push with ‘The Call of the Blue’ event in Kolkata

Purbalee DuttaNorth East

The Yamaha Motor India Group organised its ‘The Call of the Blue’ Weekend event in Kolkata on May 17, drawing over 3,000 riders, enthusiasts and fans to ECO Park Gate 4 in Newtown as the company intensified its focus on strengthening brand engagement in India’s premium two-wheeler segment. The event featured a range of rider-focused activities including Gymkhana rides, slow balancing challenges, gaming arenas and safety riding classes. Open to both Yamaha and non-Yamaha users, the initiative aimed to expand community participation while promoting responsible riding practices and showcasing Yamaha’s racing-inspired product portfolio. The company also hosted immersive gaming experiences…

18 May

North East’s Eri Silk to Merge With Rajasthan’s Kota Doria in Landmark Textile Initiative

Paromita EditorNorth East

The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has taken a major step towards promoting inter-regional collaboration in India’s handloom sector by exploring the fusion of the North East’s celebrated Eri silk with Rajasthan’s iconic Kota Doria fabric to create a distinctive premium textile for domestic and international markets. As part of this initiative, Secretary, Ministry of DoNER, Sanjay Jaju, visited the Kaithoon Common Facility Centre (CFC) in Kota on May 17, along with Kota District Collector Piyush Samaria and MD, NEHHDC Mara Kocho. The delegation interacted with local weavers, artisans, and fashion designers and closely observed the traditional…

15 May

Himanta Biswa Sarma reviews key infrastructure and power projects across Assam

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that more than 60 per cent of the investment proposals announced during the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit had reached advanced stages of implementation, with several projects already becoming operational across the state. The Chief Minister reviewed the progress of major investment, infrastructure and power sector projects during a high-level meeting and said the government was closely tracking proposals worth over Rs 5 lakh crore committed during the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit held in February 2025. Sharing details after the review, Sarma said the government was focused on ensuring that investment announcements move quickly…

14 May

Lakshman Prasad Acharya Orders Energy-Saving Measures at Raj Bhavan Amid West Asia Crisis

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has announced a 70 per cent reduction in his official convoy as part of efforts to support fuel conservation following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia. According to an official statement issued on May 14, the Governor has also directed steps to reduce electricity consumption at Lok Bhavan in Guwahati as part of a wider initiative aimed at conserving resources and improving administrative efficiency. The Raj Bhavan said the decision was taken in view of the need to encourage responsible use of fuel and energy at a time when…

12 May

Assam Gets Himanta Biswa Sarma as CM for Second Straight Term

riya EditorNorth East

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday took the oath of office and secrecy as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term during a grand swearing-in ceremony held at Khanapara in Guwahati. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, other Union Ministers, senior NDA leaders, Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from 22 states, industrialists, bureaucrats, party workers and a large gathering of people. After taking oath, Sarma, who also scripted history by becoming the first non-Congress minister to be sworn in as…

05 May

Tribal Pattern MD Highlights Arunachal’s Indigenous Art at Delhi’s Travancore Palace

nanika EditorArunachal Pradesh, North East

The rich cultural tapestry of Arunachal Pradesh took center stage at the national capital as works by renowned designer Yachi Natung Taniang were featured in the "Padma Doree" exhibition. Held at the Travancore Palace from May 1–3, the event was organized by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) to showcase a groundbreaking cross-regional textile initiative. Yachi Natung Taniang, the Managing Director of Tribal Pattern, contributed works that emphasize the artistic depth of Arunachal’s indigenous patterns. Her participation marks a significant moment for the state’s regional identity, bringing traditional motifs to a prestigious national platform. The exhibition serves…

30 Apr

Guwahati Hosts Key BRO Conference to Boost Operational Efficiency and Strategic Connectivity

nanika EditorNorth East

In a significant move to bolster national security and regional connectivity, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) successfully concluded a two-day Chief Engineers’ Works Conference for the Eastern Region. Held in Guwahati on April 28 and 29, the high-level meeting served as a strategic platform to streamline infrastructure development across India’s sensitive eastern frontiers. Jitendra Prasad, the additional director general of Border Roads (East), was in charge of the conference. It brought together the chief engineers of all seven BRO projects that are currently running in the Eastern Region, as well as the commandant of the Engineer Base Workshop (EBW). The…

23 Apr

Building the Future: North Eastern Council Outlines ₹1,500 Crore Spending for Regional Transformation

nanika EditorNorth East

The North Eastern Council (NEC) has reported a significant financial milestone for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, announcing a total expenditure of nearly ₹1,500 crore dedicated to transforming the landscape of India’s Northeast. This massive capital infusion underscores a strategic pivot toward robust infrastructure and long-term economic sustainability for the region. According to official data, the total expenditure reached ₹1,496.78 crore. The spending was strategically divided between two primary channels: ₹792.12 crore was allocated under the Schemes of NEC (SoNEC), while ₹704.66 crore was funneled through the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS-Roads). The heavy weighting toward road development highlights…

10 Apr

HSLC Exam Results Announced: Assam Records 65.62% Pass Percentage

riya EditorNorth East

Assam recorded an overall pass percentage of 65.62 in the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination 2026 with boys outperforming girls. The pass percentage among boys is 67.78 while girls registered 63.96 per cent. The examination was conducted by Assam State School Education Board from February 10 to 27, the results of which were declared today. This year, the overall pass percentage stands at 65.62 per cent, showing a slight improvement compared to last year’s 63.98 per cent. A total of 4, 29,249 students appeared for the examination, out of which 2, 81,701 students have passed. Looking at division-wise results,…

06 Apr

Cong urges EC to cancel Assam CM’s candidature over non-disclosure of his wife’s foreign assets in poll affidavit

Paromita EditorNorth East

The Congress on Monday filed a complaint with the Election Commission seeking cancellation of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s candidature from Jalukbari constituency, alleging that he "deliberately suppressed" information about his wife’s purported offshore assets in his election affidavit.The complaint comes a day after the Opposition party claimed that Sarma's wife owns property in Dubai and companies in the US, which were not disclosed in his poll affidavit.In a representation to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Congress candidate from Jalukbari Bidisha Neog sought a probe into the alleged concealment of such information."The said affidavit does not disclose any offshore or…