Category: North East

‘Destination North East’ will play a pivotal role in promoting tourism and culture of the North East all over the nation: Amit Shah

September 27, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Amit Shah – Union Home Minister:

  • Inaugurated ‘Destination North East 2020’ via video conferencing.

  • India is incomplete and unimaginable without the vibrant and diverse culture of our North East region.

  • This fest will play a pivotal role in promoting tourism and culture of the North East all over the nation.

A story of hope from Meghalaya: Conrad Sangma

September 25, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Conrad Sangma – Chief Minister, Meghalaya:

A story of hope from Meghalaya as an 84 year old person with comorbidities recovered from #COVIDー19.

He is the oldest Covid patient to recover from the virus in the State.

We salute his fighting spirit and we wish him good health.

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju lays the foundation stone for works relating to Synthetic Track and Astro Turf for football in open stadium in Leh.

September 14, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Source : PIB

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Kiren Rijiju lays the foundation stone for works relating to Synthetic Track and Astro Turf for football in open stadium in Leh.

LG, Ladakh , RK Mathur is also present on the occassion.

The project is to be completed by January 2021 with a cost of 10.35 crore.

If the states are forced to borrow, the axe will inevitably fall on capital expenditure by the states which has already suffered a cut: P Chidambaram

September 10, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

P Chidambaram – Former Union Finance Minister:

  • Government says it will give a ‘Letter of Comfort’ to the states to borrow money to bridge the GST Compensation gap

  • These are just words of comfort on a piece of paper that has no value

  • What states need is hard cash. Only the central government has multiple options and the flexibility to raise the resources and pay the shortfall in GST compensation to the states

  • If the states are forced to borrow, the axe will inevitably fall on capital expenditure by the states which has already suffered a cut

China’s PLA has responded to the hotline message sent by Indian Army : Kiren Rijiju

September 8, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.
Kiren Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports

  • China’s PLA has responded to the hotline message sent by Indian Army.
  • They have confirmed that the missing youths from Arunachal Pradesh have been found by their side.
  • Further modalities to handover the persons to our authority is being worked out.

The Kokilamukh-Kartik Chapori Ferry service across the Brahmaputra will further strengthen communication network: Assam CM

September 7, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

The Kokilamukh-Kartik Chapori Ferry service across the Brahmaputra will further strengthen communication network and realise tourism prospects at Shri Jadav Payeng’s Molai Chapori.

Sarbananda sonowal – chief minister, assam

Jakrem – famous for its hot water springs..: Conrad Sangma

September 6, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Famous for its hot water springs of sulphur water which is believed to have curative medicinal properties, Jakrem Hot Spring is a popular tourism attraction which is also part of our tourism development masterplan for South West Khasi Hills district.

conrad sangma – chief minister, meghalaya

Inaugurated the High altitude Nura Rock garden 13,400 ft : Pema Khandu

September 3, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh :

Inaugurated the High altitude Nura Rock garden 13,400 ft.

The project has been conceived & developed by Maj W Hemanta Singh OIC AP NNB (Ordinance) & team.

Indian Army always take the lead towards innovation & motivation in forward high areas. My complements to our brave Soldiers.

I thank all members of the House for passing the very important ‘Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Vishwavidyalaya Bill’ : Sarbananda Sonowal

September 2, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Sarbananda Sonowal, Chief Minister of Assam :

I thank all members of the House for passing the very important ‘Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Vishwavidyalaya Bill’ & ‘The Assam Heritage (Tangible) Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Maintenance Bill’ which will help protect identity & heritage of the people of Assam.

Visited GB Hospital, Agartala: Tripura CM

September 2, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Biplab Kumar Deb – Chief Minister, Tripura:

Visited GB Hospital, Agartala along with the officials

Reviewed the present situation & the preparedness to tackle the COVID19 situation.

Interacted with the Doctors & medical staffs & instructed them to ensure better medical facilities.

We are committed to serve our people.

Inspected the flood damages caused by the ravaging Siang river: Arunachal CM

September 1, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Pema Khandu – CM, Arunachal Pradesh:

Inspected the flood damages caused by the ravaging Siang river in East Siang district of Mebo area in Namsing circle today, in presence of 7 member Inter-Ministerial Central Team.

Mebo is Arunachal’s rice bowl. Steps will be taken for its protection.

Remembering my father P. A. Sangma, on his 73rd Birth Anniversary : Conrad Sangma

September 1, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Conrad Sangma, Chief Minister, Meghalaya :

  • Remembering my father, (L) Sh. P. A. Sangma, on his 73rd Birth Anniversary.
  • A true believer in people’s ability & a propagator of the North East whose legacy lives on.
  • Baba, you will always be there with us.
  • We will continue your legacy by serving our people just like you did.

Bamboo mega Project to be set up in Jammu and Kashmir : Dr Jitendra Singh

August 28, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Bamboo mega Project to be set up in JammuAndKashmir by Ministry of Northeast /DoNER. Reviewed plan to epitomise Atma Nirbhar Bharat through Bamboo in every part of India.

Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Ind Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region.

Laid foundation to construct 151 infrastructure projects in minority concentrated areas in the State : N Biren Singh

August 28, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

N Biren Singh, Chief Minister, Manipur

  • To ensure improvement of farm productivity and better utilization of water resources in bringing a green revolution in agriculture and allied activities in the State, laid foundation to construct 375+550 minor irrigation schemes under PMKSY-HKKP & PMKSY-HKKP-GW, today via VC.
  • To address the development deficits of minority areas and uplifting their living standard, laid foundation to construct 151 infrastructure projects in minority concentrated areas in the State under PMJVK, today via VC, attended by Ministers, MPs, MLAs and officials.

Few people feel that I am after some post and position: Himanta Biswa Sarma

August 25, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Himanta Biswa Sarma – Minister, Govt. of Assam :

  • Few people feel that I am after some post and position.

  • My only ambition is to see a BJP GOVT with 100+ seats. In my last few months, I want to work for my state as much as possible to have eternal satisfaction.

  • “Janani Janmabhumishcha Swargadapi Gariyasi”

  • As I have already indicated in several public platform that I am not interested in contesting next assembly election, my role will be limited to contribute whatever I can for my party and for my state.

  • For Assam future we need to have a strong nationalist govt.

Assam Minister Himanta Biswa inaugurates Guwahati Ropeway

August 24, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Himanta Biswa Sarma – Minister, Govt of Assam :

  • I highly appreciate GDD Minister Sri Siddhartha Bhttachrya for having put enormous efforts to complete the Guwahati Ropeway project.
  • I am humbled at his gesture of inviting me and giving the opportunity to inaugurate this iconic project.

Historical moment for Tripura! Trial Run of Ship is to be conducted between India & Bangladesh: Tripura CM

August 24, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Biplab Kumar Deb – Chief Minister, Tripura :

  • Historical moment for Tripura!

  • Trial Run of Ship is to be conducted in first week of September between India & Bangladesh.

  • Bangladesh authority has given permission for trial run of voyage from Daundkandi (Cumilla) to Sonamura via river Gomti.

  • During trial run 50 MT cement will be transported in barge from Dhaka to Sonamura.

  • This is for the first time any kind of goods will be reaching Tripura by ship I thank PM Narendra Modi ji, Union Shipping Minister Sri Mansukh Mandviya ji & Govt of Bangladesh for extending kind cooperation