Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to Assam and the northeast, celebrating the region’s cultural and historical significance while unveiling key initiatives for its development.
Largely unnoticed by even the vibrant media of the Northeast, the Government of Assam has been successfully implementing a novel scheme of decentralised governance to benefit every ‘distinct ethno-cultural’ group that might hold lessons for Eastern India and other parts as well.
Nudged by the resignation of N Biren Singh as the Chief Minister, Home Minister Amit Shah finally made up his mind on the 13th of February and declared the imposition of President’s Rule under Article 356 of the Constitution.
Over two lakh small tea growers from the Northeast, under the banner of the North East Confederation of Small Tea Growers’ Association, have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging immediate intervention to protect the Indian tea industry, which has a legacy of over 200 years.
The direct selling industry in the Northeast has achieved 16% growth with the total sales crossing Rs 1,854 crore in 2022-23, according to the Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA).
Soon, however, as the virus arrived in India, a nation-wide lockdown began with key advisories and guidelines to use face masks and hand sanitisers, and frequently wash one’s hands.
5 North Eastern States of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Tripura are totally Corona free.
Officials said that authorities are mulling imposing a night curfew in Shillong from 10 pm in view of the prevailing situation.
The passing of the Citizenship Bill in the Parliament had plunged the northeast, especially the states of Assam, Tripura and Meghalaya into deep chaos with locals and students hitting the streets in thousands in protest.
Without taking any name, the Sena said those who call students opposing the CAA as anti-nationals, are themselves anti-national.
