North East

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

TanupriyaNorth 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

TanupriyaBusiness, 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 SarkarKohima-Jessami, 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…

04 Nov

Two Assamese youngstar lost life during shillong ride

Banasree SarkarNorth Eastaccident

Two Assamese youths were sadly killed in a vehicle accident in Meghalaya on Sunday. The duo was riding their motorcycle from Guwahati to Shillong when they collided with a vehicle heading in the same direction on National Highway 6 in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district. Nilutpal Dowari, 23, and Gargee Chutia, 21, were traveling on a Royal Enfield Himalayan. They were on their way to Shillong when Dowari, on the two-wheeler, attempted to overtake a truck while navigating a tight curve. Unfortunately, Dowari lost control of his bike due to its high speed, causing a collision with the truck's rear tire. Both…

25 Oct

Powerful cyclonic “Dana” to make landfall between states in the Northeast states

Banasree SarkarNorth EastCyclone Dana

With wind gusts of up to 120 kilometers per hour (kmph), the powerful cyclonic storm "Dana" is predicted to make landfall in Odisha early on Friday between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port. Cyclonic storm Dana is expected to affect approximately 3.62 lakh people from 1,653 villages across 11 districts, according to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also stated that all evacuations must be finished by the evening. As a result, almost 10 lakh residents in cyclone-prone coastal areas are being moved to relief camps. On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made two calls to Odisha Chief Minister…

21 Oct

North East states are setting up more medical colleges

Banasree SarkarNorth Eastmedical college

While other Northeastern states are building more medical colleges—whether with or without government support—Nagaland only has one district medical college, which opened its doors lately, in Kohima. The second district medical college, which is located in Mon, is operating slowly. Other states that have demonstrated confidence in their ability to have the necessary teaching faculty include Mizoram, Assam, Manipur, and Meghalaya, which have previously built private medical colleges. The National Medical Council (NMC) has approved the PA Sangma International Medical institution of the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), meaning that Meghalaya will soon have its first private medical…

18 Oct

CM Lalduhoma explain the reason behind the hike of fuel price

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has announced that his government will not reverse its decision to hike fuel prices, despite protests from commercial vehicle owners. The prices of petrol and diesel, which were increased on September 1, will remain unchanged, he confirmed after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday. The hike raised petrol prices from ₹93.93 to ₹99.24 per litre, and diesel from ₹82.62 to ₹88.02 per litre. Lalduhoma explained that the increase is intended to fund social infrastructure, road maintenance, and other development projects. VAT on petrol has been raised from 5.23% to 10%, while VAT on diesel went from 16.36%…