North East

19 May

Final Kailash Mansarovar Yatra preparations are being made at Nathula

Banasree SarkarNorth East

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume through Nathula in June of this year, following a five-year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Doklam conflict in 2017. The construction of infrastructure is nearly complete, and final preparations are being made for the route through Sikkim's Indo-China border. According to Sunil Kumar, the worker in-charge of the building project, the acclimation centers' repairs and renovations should be completed within the next four to five days. "Soon, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will begin. Within the following four to five days, the acclimatization centers' refurbishment and reconstruction should be finished.…

17 Feb

France Implements Tax on Digital Giants Amid Global Push for Fairer Taxes

editorNorth East

France has officially implemented a digital services tax targeting large tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Facebook. The tax will apply to companies with global revenues exceeding €750 million, aiming to ensure they pay their fair share for operations in France. The European Union is considering similar measures to address tax disparities between tech giants and local businesses. French authorities believe this tax will provide much-needed revenue to invest in public services and promote digital equity.

22 Jan

Northeast flies high in direct selling, crosses Rs 1,854 crore in sales; Assam leads the show

editorNorth East

Northeast, with nearly 16% growth in direct selling, is poised to fly higher as all eight sister states registered a leap jump in sales, adding Rs 255 crore from the previous year to cross Rs 1854 crore in the year 2022-23, the Indian Direct Selling Association disclosed in the 2nd Northeast Direct Selling Conference and Expo organised on Tuesday. The region, which accounts for 8.7% of the Rs 21,282 crore national turnover of the direct selling industry (DSI), provides self-income opportunities to over 4.2 lakh direct sellers, the IDSA disclosed, and added that Assam, being the 9th largest direct selling…

11 Jan

Dalmia Cement Unveils its ‘RCF Expert’ cement range

editorNorth East

Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, India’s leading cement company unveiled its refreshed cement portfolio under the ‘Roof, Column, Foundation (RCF) Expert’ brand positioning, across its key markets in India, including Northeast. The product unveiling events, supported by Dalmia Cement’s vast network of over 50000+ channel partners nationwide, saw active participation from key dealers, contractors and masons. As construction practices continue to evolve, home builders now seek advanced features such as faster setting times, superior workability, and enhanced resistance to environmental challenges. Engaging on-ground activations and interactive sessions highlighted the advanced features and superior performance of the RCF Expert Range. The events…

26 Nov

Mizoram to implement prepaid smart meters for efficient power distribution

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

The Mizoram government is set to introduce prepaid smart meters under the Centre's Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), aiming to enhance electricity distribution and efficiency. The state’s power and electricity department signed an agreement with Advance Metering Infrastructure Service Provider (AMISP) on November 21 for the project. Supported by central funding exceeding ₹170 crore, the initiative will cover the installation of smart meters for 2,89,383 consumers. The Letter of Award for the project was issued on October 14, marking the start of a 27-month timeline for installation. The operation and maintenance phase will extend for an additional 93 months, ensuring…

14 Nov

New Silchar to Agartala Vande Bharat Express Connecting Assam & Tripura to Arrive in Northeast India

editorNorth East

A new Vande Bharat Express train that connects Silchar, Assam, with Agartala, the capital of Tripura, is shortly to benefit the Northeastern area of India. For residents of these states, this new service will greatly increase connection, cut down on travel times, and make travel more comfortable. The government's dedication to enhancing Northeastern infrastructure and facilitating faster and simpler travel for its citizens is demonstrated by the opening of this new Vande Bharat train. In Northeast India, this will be the second Vande Bharat Express train to be introduced. A Vande Bharat Express between Guwahati, Assam, and New Jalpaiguri, West…

09 Nov

Some areas of Kohima will experience a power outage, according to the electricity agency

Banasree SarkarNorth EastPower outages

The electrical agency has announced that from November 9–11, 2024, parts of Kohima would be without power. The shutdown was necessary to relocate the 33 kV Kohima Ring Main Transmission Tower Line so that the State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC) under the NSDMA could be built in the New Secretariat Complex area of Kohima, according to a press release from executive engineer (E) Shiludi Longkumer of the electrical division of Kohima. The department advised that on November 9 from 1pm to 4pm, November 10 from 7am to 4pm, and November 11 from 6am to 9am, areas under the 11kV New…

08 Nov

The 12th North East Festival will be held in Delhi beginning on November 15

Banasree SarkarNorth EastNorth East Festival

The 12th edition of the North East Festival will go off on November 15 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, including nearly 200 northeast Indian communities and performances by popular artists such as Zubeen Garg, Bipul Chettri, and Riar Saab. The event, organized by Socio-Cultural Trust Trend MMS and supported by the Ministry of DoNER, will feature a varied range of events and experiences that capture the region's cultural, artistic, and entrepreneurial dynamism. The three-day festival will include kiosks featuring artisanal products from Northeastern communities. "From agricultural produce to traditional handlooms and crafts, this exhibition highlights the region's resourcefulness, allowing…

06 Nov

New Shillong to host modern industrial zones for economic growth

editorBusiness, Meghalaya, North Eastshillong

In a significant move, the state cabinet on Tuesday changed the Meghalaya construction regulations to allow for the creation of industrial zones in the township of New Shillong. Speaking to the media after the cabinet meeting, Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh stated that the amendment's goal is to classify the industrial zones in the New Shillong township. The objective behind this move is to regulate the construction of the buildings in the industrial zones of Mawhanu and Mawkasiang under the newly formed Shillong township area. “The amendment is broadly to facilitate the need to categorize the industrial zones as categorization was…

05 Nov

Construction of the Kohima-Jessami 2-lane road affects landowners

Banasree Sarkarlatest, North East

After the deadline for the NHIDCL to release compensation expired, the office of the Regional Officer (RO) of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) in Kohima was temporarily closed by irate landowners impacted by packages II, III, IV, and V of the Kohima-Jessami 2-lane road construction project. Kiiveliiyi Chuzho, the convenor for the construction of a two-lane road for irate landowners, stated in a press release that the NHIDCL executive director had not given the request a favorable response. The resentful landowners claim that despite their repeated requests and representations, NHIDCL has not demonstrated the urgency or…