Meghalaya Hands Over Land for Holiday Inn Resort in Tura, Expands Five-Star Tourism Beyond Shillong
Meghalaya – The Meghalaya government has formally handed over land for the construction of a Holiday Inn Resort in Tura, marking the sixth five-star hospitality project currently underway in the state. The move signals a deliberate push to extend premium tourism infrastructure beyond Shillong and into the Garo Hills. The upcoming property, to be managed […]
Defamation Battle Escalates: Congress Leaders Summoned Over Land Allegations Against Assam CM
Guwahati – A civil court in Guwahati has issued an interim order restraining Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Bhupesh Baghel, and Jitendra Singh from making further public statements against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The directive comes in connection with a ₹500-crore defamation suit filed by Sarma over allegations that he illegally owns 12,000 bighas […]
Aizawl International Half Marathon to Feature Runners from Five Nations
Mizoram – The Aizawl International Half Marathon is set to return with a stronger global presence this year, drawing athletes from five countries for its second edition on February 14. Mizoram Sports Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar announced that more than 20 professional runners from Kenya, Ethiopia, Bahrain, England, and France have confirmed participation. Organised by the state […]
Assam’s agriculture set for boost with Rashtriya Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission, says Minister Bora
Assam – Assam’s agricultural sector is poised for a major boost with the rollout of the Rashtriya Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission, a nationwide initiative aimed at increasing pulse production and reducing India’s reliance on imports. State Agriculture Minister Atul Bora has expressed confidence that the mission will bring tangible improvements to farmers’ livelihoods, following detailed discussions […]
Assam Hikes Orthodox Tea Subsidy to ₹15/kg, Targets Export Growth
Assam – The Assam government has announced a significant increase in subsidies for orthodox tea, raising support from ₹10 to ₹15 per kilogram. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the move is designed to strengthen Assam’s position in international markets and take advantage of tariff concessions under India’s recent trade agreements with the United Kingdom, […]