In a significant development towards reshaping Assam’s higher education system, Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to brief him on the comprehensive reforms being implemented under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The meeting held at Raj Bhavan underscored Assam’s commitment to position itself as a model state in NEP rollout…
The Mizoram government is set to commence biometric enrollment of Myanmar refugees sheltered across the state, in line with a central directive aimed at documenting all foreign nationals staying in India. The exercise comes as Mizoram continues to host over 35,000 Chin refugees who fled military crackdowns since the 2021 coup in Myanmar. Background: Refugee…
In a major move towards restoring peace and stability in violence-hit Manipur, Governor Anusuiya Uikey on Tuesday announced a structured three-phase resettlement plan for families displaced during the ethnic clashes that erupted last year. The announcement comes amid sustained demands from civil society groups, displaced communities, and humanitarian agencies for urgent rehabilitation of over 50,000…
A massive eviction drive is set to be launched in Alomganj area of Dhubri district, Assam, as the state government pushes forward with its upcoming ‘Advantage Assam 2.0’ industrial and infrastructure projects. The proposed clearances have triggered widespread concern among residents, who fear losing their ancestral homes, cultivable lands, and livelihoods in the process. Why…
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has urged the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to expedite clearances required for the long-pending Dimapur airport expansion project, highlighting its strategic importance for tourism, economic growth, and regional connectivity in the Northeast. The Chief Minister raised the matter with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a recent North…
Chief Minister Pema Khandu has reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh is India’s largest carbon sink, underlining the state’s vital role in combating climate change and ensuring ecological sustainability for the country. His statement came during the inauguration of a state-level environment conclave held in Itanagar, where policymakers, scientists, and forest officials discussed forest conservation, livelihood integration,…
The Meghalaya government has initiated the long-planned relocation process of over 400 street vendors from Shillong’s Khyndailad (Police Bazaar) and adjoining areas to designated vending zones as part of urban decongestion and organised market development. The move, however, sparked widespread protests by vendors who alleged inadequate consultation, fear of income loss, and poor infrastructure at…
Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey has urged the state government and municipal authorities to undertake swift and comprehensive urban reforms to ensure planned and sustainable growth of cities in the state. Addressing a review meeting with the Urban Development and Housing department, she underlined urgent improvements in waste management, tax collection transparency, and efficient urban governance…
In an inspiring tale from rural Assam, a young farmer has carved his path to success through dedication, organic farming methods, and innovative business practices. Twenty-five-year-old Rahul Boro, hailing from Baksa district in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), earns around Rs 4 lakh annually from his diversified farming business, motivating hundreds of rural youths to take…
In a landmark moment for Assam and the transgender community in India, a Guwahati-based couple has scripted history by formalising the state’s first legal trans marriage, setting a precedent for equality, dignity, and social acceptance. The couple, who have been in a committed relationship for years, solemnised their marriage recently under legal recognition, becoming a…
