Northeast News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Arunachal Guv briefs Vice President on progress in education, health and social welfare
Itanagar, Dec 31: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik on Wednesday apprised Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan about the progress being made in the fields of education, health and social welfare in the Northeastern state, officials said.
NFR rolls out new schedule to boost passenger services, operations in NE, Bihar & Bengal
Guwahati, Dec 31: To further enhance passenger-centric services and operational efficiency, aimed at strengthening railway connectivity across the Northeastern region, Bihar and West Bengal, the Northeast Frontier Railway has introduced a new timetable, effective from the first day of the New Year, officials said on Wednesday.
BJP ally TMP urges Centre to enact anti-racial law to protect Northeast people
Agartala, Dec 31: The Tipra Motha Party, a junior ally of the ruling BJP in Tripura, on Wednesday urged the Central government to immediately enact a comprehensive anti-racial law to safeguard people from the Northeast residing in different parts of the country.
Scindia calls for results-driven push to strengthen NE's sports ecosystem
Imphal, Dec 30: Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday stressed the need for a focused, practical, and outcome-oriented approach to further strengthen the sports ecosystem in the Northeastern states, officials said.
60 railway stations being redeveloped in northeast: Govt
New Delhi, Dec 30: Indian Railways has made major progress in the northeast, and 60 stations are being redeveloped in the northeastern region under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, the government said on Tuesday.
"Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir to scale Assam's heritage, take local talent global:" Sarbananda Sonowal
New Delhi, December 30: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, joined Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, as the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah inaugurated the Jyoti-Bishnu International Cultural Complex, the biggest such auditorium in the whole of Northeast in Guwahati on Monday.
"There should be protection for people of Northeast": Kiren Rijiju on Angel Chakma's killing in Dehradun
New Delhi, December 29: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday stressed the urgent need to ensure the safety and protection of people from India's Northeast region following the death of Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura, who was brutally stabbed in Dehradun after allegedly facing racial abuse.
150 products from northeast identified for GI tagging in 2 years
New Delhi, Dec 29: At least 150 distinctive products from northeast have been identified for the Geographical Indication tagging in the next two years, the government said on Monday.
HM Amit Shah inaugurates Northeast's largest auditorium in Guwahati
Guwahati, Dec 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated the Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir in Guwahati, the largest auditorium in the Northeast, marking a major milestone in Assam's efforts to strengthen cultural and public infrastructure.
'Testament to hard work of our people': CM Sarma as Assam emerges 'India's fastest-growing economy'
Guwahati, December 29: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a significant achievement for the state, announcing that the Reserve Bank of India has recognised Assam's Gross State Domestic Product growth as the fastest in the country over the last five years.
BJP Assam praises CM Himanta Biswa Sarma as state emerges 'India's fastest-growing economy' over past five years
Guwahati, December 28: The Bharatiya Janata Party, Assam Pradesh, extends its heartfelt congratulations and sincere gratitude to the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, for his visionary leadership that has propelled Assam to emerge as India's fastest-growing state economy over the past five years, as per the latest Reserve Bank of India data on Gross State Domestic Product at constant prices, a party release said.
Northeast Frontier Railway achieves major milestones in modernisation, safety and connectivity in 2025
Guwahati, December 28: Northeast Frontier Railway has continued its robust momentum in advancing rail infrastructure and passenger services across the North Eastern region, a release said.
Northeast monsoon heading to conclusion in TN with near normal rainfall season
Chennai, Dec 28: The Northeast Monsoon season in Tamil Nadu, which typically spans from October to December, is nearing its conclusion, with the state having received close to its normal rainfall for the season.
Indian Railways' capacity expansion to enhance train operations in Guwahati: NFR
Guwahati, Dec 27: The Indian Railways has embarked upon a nationwide initiative to double the originating capacity of trains at 48 major cities by the year 2030, officials said on Saturday.
BJP heads into 2026 from position of strength : Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Guwahati, December 27: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal delivered the keynote address at the BJP Assam Pradesh State Executive Meeting where he called upon the party cadre to capitalise on the position of strength from people's goodwill and support for the Double Engine Sarkar but cautioned against complacency or infighting as the party heads into 2026.
Nalanda Literature Festival - a prominent platform to showcase Northeast's literary traditions
Guwahati, Dec 27: The Nalanda Literature Festival in its first edition has emerged as a prominent platform for voices from the Northeast and other marginalised literary traditions, officials said on Saturday.
Northeast Frontier Railway sets new record in mechanised track renewal
Guwahati, Dec 26: The Alipurduar Division of the Northeast Frontier Railway has achieved a major milestone in mechanised track renewal by recording its highest-ever single-day output of 1,033 track metres using the Plasser's Quick Relaying System, officials said on Friday.
Young achievers from Assam, Mizoram honoured with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
Guwahati, December 26: Two young achievers from the Northeast brought laurels to their respective states by being awarded the 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar' for outstanding achievements in diverse fields by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday.
HM Amit Shah signals appointment of interlocutor on demands of 3 tribes in Assam
New Delhi, Dec 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced that the government will soon appoint a senior interlocutor to find a solution to issues related to Rabha, Mising, and Tiwa tribal communities of Assam.
Assam Rifles spreads Christmas cheer across Manipur, strengthening community bonds
Imphal, Dec 25: Embodying the true spirit of compassion, goodwill and togetherness, the Assam Rifles on Thursday organised a series of warm and inclusive Christmas celebrations across several districts of Manipur, reinforcing community bonding and sharing festive joy with people from all walks of life.
Christmas celebrated with traditional zeal and fervour across Northeast
Kohima/Aizawl, Dec 25 Christmas was celebrated with traditional zeal, fervour and deep religious devotion across the Northeastern states on Thursday, especially in the Christian-majority states of Mizoram, Nagaland and Meghalaya, where prayers for peace and prosperity were offered in hundreds of churches across the region.
NFR's tech-driven measures save over 160 elephants, ensure safer train operations
Guwahati, Dec 25: The Northeast Frontier Railway has been undertaking a series of proactive, technology-driven initiatives to prevent wild elephant dashing incidents and ensure safe, uninterrupted train operations across its network, successfully protecting more than 160 wild elephants during 2025 alone.
Assam emerges as Gateway to Act East Growth, Sarbananda Sonowal tells Guwahati Dialogue
New Delhi, December 24: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal said Assam is uniquely positioned to emerge as a regional growth hub under India's Act East Policy, urging entrepreneurs to leverage the state's geography, connectivity and governance reforms to drive inclusive development across the Northeast and an enabler of growth towards Viksit Bharat.
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma takes part Christmas parade in Aizawl
Aizawl (Mizoram), December 23: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday participated in a Christmas Parade, which was held from Chanmari to Lammual in Aizawl, jointly organised by the Tourism Department and Mark Events.
Indian Railways strengthens AI-based system to protect wildlife on railway tracks
New Delhi, December 23: In a groundbreaking move, Indian Railways has rolled out an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to safeguard wildlife, especially elephants, lions and tigers, on railway tracks. The cutting-edge technology uses Distributed Acoustic System (DAS) to detect animal presence, alerting loco pilots and control rooms 0.5 kms in advance - a potential lifesaver.
Northeast Frontier Railway names locomotive in honour of Kirti Chakra awardee Captain Sunil Kumar Chowdhary
Guwahati (Assam), December 23: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has paid tribute to the supreme sacrifice and valour of Captain Sunil Kumar Chowdhary, Sena Medal and Kirti Chakra (Posthumous) awardee of 7/11 Gorkha Rifles, by rechristening WDP4B Locomotive No. 40024 at the Siliguri Diesel Locomotive Shed in his honour.
Guwahati's new Adani airport terminal represents critical step in India's "Act East" vision, says Group CFO
New Delhi, December 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new integrated Terminal 2 at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati on Saturday. Group CFO of Adani Group, Jugeshinder (Robbie) Singh, said on LinkedIn, "This project represents a critical step in India's 'Act East' vision."
Double-engine government solving problems created by Congress in Assam: PM Modi
Namrup (Assam), December 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the "double-engine government", led by the BJP at the centre and the state, was resolving long-pending problems created by the Congress in Assam, alleging years of neglect of Namrup's fertilizer units.
"New chapter begins": PM Modi performs bhoomi pujan for Rs 10,600 cr fertiliser plant in Assam
Namrup (Assam), December 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed Bhoomi Pujan for the new brownfield Ammonia-Urea Fertiliser Project at Namrup within the existing premises of Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corporation Limited (BVFCL) in Namrup, Dibrugarh district, on Sunday.
"An emotional moment for me, everyone in Assam": CM Sarma on PM Modi's tribute to martyrs
Guwahati (Assam), December 21: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tribute at Swahid Smarak Kshetra as an emotional moment.
PM Modi pays homage to martyrs of Assam Movement at Swahid Smarak Kshetra in Guwahati
Guwahati (Assam), December 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the Swahid Smarak Kshetra at Paschim Boragaon in Guwahati, where he paid homage to the martyrs of the Assam Movement.
Tripura CM stresses Kaladan project, multimodal connectivity to boost Northeast's growth
Agartala, Dec 22: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday emphasised the early implementation of the Kaladan Multimodal Transit and Transport Project linking the Northeastern region with Myanmar and stressed the need to strengthen multimodal connectivity corridors connecting the region with the rest of India and neighbouring countries.
Assam: PM Modi to interact with 25 meritorious students during 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' on Brahmaputra river cruise
Guwahati (Assam), December 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday interact with 25 meritorious students of Assam as part of the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme in Guwahati.
"Gateway to Southeast Asia: Civil Aviation Minister hails new terminal of Guwahati's Airport
Guwahati (Assam), December 21: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday praised India's rapidly advancing aviation infrastructure that achieved another milestone with the inauguration of the new Terminal of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati.
High-level task force reviews infrastructure projects in Northeast region
New Delhi/Agartala, Dec 22: The High-Level Task Force on Infrastructure and Connectivity in the Northeastern region held a virtual meeting on Monday to review and expedite ongoing projects, officials said.
Boost local economy, encourage tourism: PM Modi on Guwahati's Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport new terminal building
Guwahati, December 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Terminal Building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati on Saturday.
'Muslim League, Cong conspired to merge Assam into East Pakistan': BJP
New Delhi, Dec 22: Amid a political war of words between the BJP and the Congress party over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on infiltration in Assam and the Northeast, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Monday accused the grand old party of suppressing historical facts related to the Partition.
Massive response during PM Modi's Assam visit shows people's confidence in development process: CM Sarma
Guwahati, Dec 22: Assam witnessed an unprecedented surge of public enthusiasm over the last two days as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state marked two major milestones in its development journey, the inauguration of the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and the foundation laying ceremony of the Namrup ammonia-urea fertiliser plant.
Indian Railways to operate three pairs of special trains during Christmas and New Year
Guwahati, Dec 21: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has decided to operate three pairs of special trains during the Christmas and New Year-2026 period to cater to the festive travel requirement, officials said on Sunday.
'Greatest gift for Assam': Leaders and commoners praise PM Modi over Namrup urea plant
New Delhi, Dec 21: Political leaders and common people on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he performed the Bhoomi Poojan of the new urea plant of Assam Valley Fertiliser & Chemical Company Ltd. at Namrup in Assam, calling it a long-cherished dream coming true for the state and the Northeast.