Bihar: Election victories of newly elected MLAs challenged in Patna High Court
Patna, Dec 10 (IANS) With the conclusion of the Bihar Assembly elections, the political battle has now shifted to the Patna High Court. Dissatisfied with the results in several constituencies, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), and Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) have filed multiple election petitions challenging the victories of newly […]
Hornbill Festival concludes with colourful cultural extravaganzas in Nagaland
Kohima, Dec 10 (IANS) Showcasing a vibrant array of traditional performances by cultural troupes from all eight Northeastern states, especially Nagaland, the 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival concluded on Wednesday night with pomp and gaiety at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama near Kohima. The annual Hornbill Festival is also being held in various […]
Nagaland, Arunachal hold roundtable to boost cross-border cooperation and market linkages
Kohima, Dec 10 (IANS) The governments of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday held a roundtable meeting to foster dialogue on cross-border collaboration, market access and enterprise development between the two Northeastern states, officials said. Arunachal Pradesh was the state partner of the 10-day, 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival, which concluded on Wednesday night […]
Meghalaya second fastest growing economy in India: CM Sangma
Guwahati, Dec 10 (IANS) Meghalaya has been witnessing faster economic progress, and it is the second fastest growing economy after the southern state Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said on Wednesday. Sangma today inaugurated the 4th Edition of the Tri Hills Ensemble at Ward’s Lake, Shillong. The festival celebrates the craft, culture, and cuisine […]
Assam CM inaugurates Swahid Smarak in Guwahati
Guwahati, Dec 10 (IANS) Amidst the melody of Bhupen Hazarika’s timeless creation ‘Swahid Pranamu Tumak’ reverberating in the air, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday inaugurated the Swahid Smarak Kshetra at Paschim Boragaon in Guwahati on the occasion of the observance of Swahid Divas, observed to remember the martyrs of the Assam agitation. […]
Congress must explain Rahul Gandhi’s suspicious overseas engagements: BJP
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi routinely travels abroad, meets individuals and groups with what it termed an “anti-India mindset” and then returns to launch intensified attacks on the Central government. The party questioned the nature of his overseas engagements, the source of […]
PM Modi to inaugurate two major projects in Assam on Dec 21
Guwahati, Dec 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to gift the state two major projects in his upcoming visit, and the administration will leave no stone unturned in the preparation of the PM’s visit. Taking to X, Sarma wrote, “Leaving no stone unturned […]
PM Modi talks with Netanyahu; reaffirms zero-tolerance on terror
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a telephone call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, and the two leaders exchanged views on the situation in West Asia. During the talks, both leaders discussed ways to strengthen the India-Israel Strategic Partnership and reiterated their zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism. According to […]
Harnessing India’s youth boom as unemployment rates drop
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) India has the world’s largest youth population, where 371 million aged between 15 and 29 years constitutes about 27 per cent of the total. This population, often referred to as a “demographic dividend”, presents a significant opportunity for economic growth by expanding the workforce and reducing dependency ratios. However, this […]
Assam CM takes stock of preparedness for PM Modi’s visit
Guwahati, Dec 10 (IANS) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday took stock of the preparedness of the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Naharkatia in Assam, where he is set to kickstart several key development projects. PM Modi will visit Assam’s Naharkatia on December 21 to lay the foundation stone of a […]
