Assam has received investment proposals amounting to ₹5.14 lakh crore, which is “almost 80 percent of the state’s GDP,” confirmed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Assam’s GDP stands at ₹6.43 lakh crore as of March, highlighting the “unprecedented” interest from both foreign and domestic investors. Sarma asserted that the state “can become” a hub for…
Officials have issued warnings to two Kuki village chiefs from the Wakan Ridge and Mark Hills Ridge areas in Kangpokpi district, near Imphal East, for violating the peace process initiated by Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. The warnings followed a gun attack allegedly carried out by miscreants from the Kuki-Zo community on devotees at the…
Amidst the return of looted and illegal arms to the police, suspected Kuki militants opened fire at a religious site in Imphal East district from adjoining hills, officials said. However, no casualties were reported in the firing, which is the first of its kind since the promulgation of President’s Rule in Manipur on February 13…
IIM Shillong recently participated in the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025 held in Guwahati. The summit, organized by the Government of Assam, is the largest investment promotion initiative, showcasing Assam’s economic potential, investment opportunities, and strategic position as a gateway to Northeast India and Southeast Asia. *Key Highlights of IIM Shillong’s Participation*…
The Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit has marked a significant milestone for the state, attracting investment commitments totaling ₹5,18,205 crore. This substantial sum accounts for nearly 80% of Assam’s projected Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of ₹6.43 lakh crore by March 2025, signaling a major leap in industrial and economic growth, according to…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the rapid economic growth of Assam, stating that the state’s economy has doubled in the last six years under the BJP government. He also emphasized the historical importance of Eastern India and the Northeast, saying the region is set to “show its strength” as India moves towards greater…
Mizoram has recorded the highest prevalence of HIV in India, with a rate of 2.73 percent, significantly surpassing the national average of 0.2 percent, according to recent reports. As of January 2025, Mizoram has reported a total of 32,287 positive HIV cases, with 5,511 deaths. Between April 2024 and January 2025 alone, 1,769 new cases…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday called upon the Centre to introduce legislative changes to provide telecom services to over 4,000 “forest villages” in the state. The appeal was made during a session at the ‘Advantage Assam’ summit in the presence of Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia. “Assam has 4,000 forest villages,…
The 16th Finance Commission has proposed that Mizoram consider a shared operational model for Lengpui Airport, akin to several other airports across the country that function in coordination with the Indian Air Force (IAF). This proposal to transfer the state’s lone airport to the IAF has sparked controversy, with the Opposition Mizo National Front (MNF)…
Over a week after the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla held a significant review meeting on Friday with top officials to expedite the operations of vital state government departments. A senior official stated that the Governor reviewed the overall budgetary allocations and technical aspects of rehabilitating displaced persons affected by…
