Northeast

In a significant step towards enhancing youth employability and economic self-reliance, the Meghalaya government has launched a revamped Skills Meghalaya Mission with an ambitious target of skilling 23,000 candidates across sectors within the next phase. The move aligns with Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma’s vision to transform Meghalaya into a skills-intensive and knowledge-driven economy. Mission…

In a decisive administrative push to accelerate Assam’s welfare coverage, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Tamulpur district on Wednesday to review progress under multiple flagship schemes. Stressing the need for “full saturation”, Sarma directed district officials to ensure that no eligible beneficiary is left out as the government eyes holistic development of rural and…

In a significant push towards ensuring efficient implementation of ongoing development projects in his constituency, Kalaktang MLA Tseten Chombay conducted an extensive review meeting with departmental officials, contractors, panchayat leaders, and public representatives on Wednesday. The review, held at the Kalaktang Circuit House, focused on accelerating pending works, ensuring quality standards, and addressing bottlenecks delaying…

The Nagaland government has initiated a comprehensive review of its existing reservation policy in response to rising demands and protests by multiple tribal groups seeking equitable representation in government jobs and educational institutions. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio convened a high-level meeting with cabinet ministers, senior bureaucrats, and tribal leaders on Wednesday to deliberate on possible…

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,…