NORTH EAST
Mizoram assembly passed a bill to prohibit beggary in the state
The Mizoram assembly passed a bill to prohibit beggary in the state amid objections by opposition members. Social Welfare, Women...
NFR to run five pairs of festival special trains to clear extra rush of passengers, Services of special train between Charlapalli and Naharlagun continues
In a bid to clear the extra rush of passengers, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has decided to operate five pairs...
Union Cabinet approves double line between Furkating and New Tinsukia section
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved a major infrastructure work of doubling the railway...
40 lakh women across the state are actively engaged in income-generating ventures through self-help groups (SHGs): Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma addresses gathering at Dehing Sports Complex in Margherita during the second phase of Mukhyamantri Mahila...
Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal Announces Land Parcel for Assam at Colaba, Mumbai; Lease of 60 years by Mumbai Port Authority
In a boost to Assam’s development journey, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Shri Sarbananda Sonowal today announced...
Northeast Frontier Railway Powers Ahead with Major Electrification Milestone
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has made remarkable progress in its electrification drive and green energy initiatives during the period from...
20th Central Monitoring Committee Meeting Reviews Progress of 15 States on River Rejuvenation
The 20th Meeting (Part-II) of the Central Monitoring Committee (CMC) on river rejuvenation was held today under the chairpersonship of...
Measures taken by the Government to curb the prevalence of tobacco use among youth and make schools to tobacco free
As per the findings of the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS-4), 2019, 8.4% Indian students aged 13–15 years were using...
Centre implements “Anna-Chakra” Supply Chain Optimisation Tool in 31 States/UTs
The “Anna-Chakra” Supply Chain Optimisation Tool under Public Distribution System (PDS) was targeted to be implemented in 31 States/Union Territories...
NFR Collaborates with IIT Guwahati to adopt Biodegradable Compostable Materials replacing use of Traditional Plastic
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), under the leadership of General Manager Shri Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, has taken a significant step towards...
Cabinet approves Investment Proposal for construction of 700 MW Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Shi Yomi District of Arunachal Pradesh with an outlay of Rs.8146.21 crore and completion period of 72 months
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved investment of Rs.8146.21...
IRCTC Signs MoU with Mizoram Government to Boost Tourism As Railway will serve the Capital City of Mizoram soon
The capital city of Mizoram, Aizawl, is set to be connected to the Indian Railways network for the first time...
Cabinet approves Four New Components under the existing Central Sector Scheme of Special Development Packages (SDPs) for Assam and Tripura with a total outlay of Rs.4,250 crore
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved four new components under the existing Central...
TRAI Assesses Network Quality Across Itanagar and Naharlagun City, and their adjoining areas in the State of Arunachal Pradesh, Dimapur and Kohima districts and their adjoining areas in the State of Nagaland and Itanagar to Bumla Pass (Tawang) Highway (NH-13) in the State of Arunachal Pradesh, all under North East Licensed Service Area
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its Independent Drive Test (IDT) findings for the North East Licensed Service...
Manipur Police Detect Illegal Immigrants and Seize Arms in Special Drive
Manipur Police Detect Illegal Immigrants and Seize Arms in Special DriveIn Manipur, the State Police has found illegal immigrants and...
Major Rail Infrastructure Push for North East Region with 12 New Projects of Total Length of 777 Km, Costing Over ₹69,000 Crores
To augment and increase line capacity of rail network situated in North East Region, 12 Railway projects (08 New Lines,...
Sikkim: NH-10 to remain closed from Coronation Bridge to Chitrey for 3 days.
Sikkim: NH-10 to remain closed from Coronation Bridge to Chitrey for 3 days. NHIDCL issues notification citing safety measures; WB...
Chief Minister of Assam meets Prime Minister
The Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi today....
RPF of NFR recovered Ganja worth more than Rs. 3.67 crores
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of N. F. Railway continued its intensive crackdown against the transhipment of contraband items through...
Major Human Trafficking Bid Foiled by RPF of NFR at New Jalpaiguri Station
In a major success in the fight against human trafficking, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)...
