Northeast India`s first IIIT to open next year in Tripura

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 13:30

An Indian Institute of Information Technology will be set up for Rs 128 crore in the northeastern state of Tripura next year.

Two-day economic blockade in Manipur

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 15:28

Movement of goods along the national and state highways has been crippled in Manipur due to an economic blockade.

Coordinated action needed against insurgents: Northeast CMs

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 18:25

The Chief Ministers of Northeast states on Wednesday sought the Centre`s help in launching coordinated action against insurgents.

Security situation in Northeast `complex`: PM

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 18:22

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday described the security situation in the Northeast as "complex".

Quake hits Northeast India, Bangladesh

Last Updated: Monday, June 3, 2013, 22:17

An earthquake of slight intensity rocked parts of Northeast India and Bangladesh on Monday, an official said here.

Assam Rifles deny charges of extra-judicial killings

Last Updated: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 08:47

Assam Rifles director general Lt Gen Ranbir Singh denied that his troopers were involved in any extra-judicial killing.

Bangladesh allows transit for foodgrains for Northeast India

Last Updated: Saturday, May 25, 2013, 16:21

In a major policy change, Bangladesh will allow India ferry foodgrains for the mountainous northeastern states via its territory, a minister said.

Dry weather affects rubber plants in Northeast India

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 14:31

Immature rubber plants of two-four years are drying up in India`s northeastern region owing to prolonged dry weather, leaving the growers worried about their produce.

`Northeast development expedited restoration of peace`

Last Updated: Saturday, March 16, 2013, 17:25

With the development of infrastructure in the north eastern region of the country including Tripura and Mizoram, the process for restoration of peace has been expedited.