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2 new ginger species discovered in northeast
Botanical Survey of India (BSI) scientists have discovered two new species of ginger named Hedychium chingmeianum and Caulokaempferia dinabandhuensis in easternmost districts of northeast India. Both the plants belong to the family of Zingiberaceae, to which the commonly found ginger ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Government launches scheme for protection of Majuli Island in Assam
The Union Government has launched new scheme for protection of Majuli Island in Assam from flood and erosion. The scheme was sanctioned by Government in March, 2017 and funding for it will be from Ministry of Development of North Eastern ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurates Hornbill Festival in Kisama
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated 18th edition of the Hornbill Festival at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, Nagaland. The festival coincided with 54th statehood day of Nagaland. Hornbill Festival also called as the ‘Festival of Festivals’ in Nagaland is ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Government to transform 115 backward districts by 2022
The Union Government has selected 115 backward districts for rapid transformation by 2022 in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to create a “New India” over the next five years. These 115 backward districts include 35 districts affected by ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Government invites startups for Northeast Venture Fund
The Ministry of Development of Northeast has invited start-ups from all over country to avail benefits of Northeast Venture Fund in a bid to make Northeast India favourite destination for young Startups. The dedicated Venture fund aims to remove constraints ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
India, Japan ink MoU set up India-Japan Act East Forum
India and Japan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to set up India Japan Act East Forum to enhance connectivity and promote developmental projects in Northeast India. It was one of the 15 major agreements signed between both countries ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Shurhozelie Liezitsu sworn-in as Chief Minister of Nagaland
Shurhozelie Liezitsu (81) was sworn-in as the 17th Chief Minister of Nagaland. He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor PB Acharya at a ceremony in the state capital Kohima. He succeeded TR Zeliang, who had resigned ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017
DAE plans to develop uranium deposits in Meghalaya: Government
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has planned to develop large deposits of uranium found in Meghalaya to tap its potential to generate substantial nuclear fuel for atomic power plants in the country. It was announced by Jitendra Singh, Union ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017
Arunachal Pradesh becomes first NE State to implement e-Cabinet Solution
Arunachal Pradesh became the first state in the northeast to implement e-Cabinet solution for the state cabinet members. It is a powerful governance tool that will be used to streamline its decision-making process. Using this system, state cabinet members can ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017
Kolkata-Mizoram trade route via Myanmar to open soon
A deep water port built in Myanmar’s Sittwe by India is ready to be commissioned. Thus, open Kolkata-Mizoram trade route via Myanmar. The Sittwe port is starting point for the Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport Project in Myanmar. Once shipments ..