Category: Northeast

Tripura govt starts culling pigs in ASF hit Debipur farm

Tripura govt starts culling pigs in ASF hit Debipur farm

The Tripura Animal Resource Development (ARD) department has culled 165 pigs and piglets at the government-run Debipur farm and adjacent areas in Sepahijala district after African Swine Fever (ASF) was detected among pigs, an official said. The culling operation started on Saturday after confirmation of African Swine Fever (ASF) among

Meghalaya to bet big on Casinos for tourists

Meghalaya to bet big on Casinos for tourists

The picturesque north-eastern state of Meghalaya has drawn up big plans to bring in casinos and online gambling and gaming for tourists to rake in much-needed revenues, top officials said. Taxation Minister James PK Sangma said the state government has come up with the Gaming Act following which the Gaming

Khandu bats for strengthening Arunachal-Sikkim bond

Khandu bats for strengthening Arunachal-Sikkim bond

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday said his state can learn from the success stories of tourism, organic farming, education and health sectors of Sikkim. Both Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh hold promises in agriculture, horticulture, hydropower, and sports sectors, Khandu said. We believe that with common efforts, shared

NFR to extend the train service between Agartala and Bangalore Cant

NFR to extend the train service between Agartala and Bangalore Cant

In order to clear extra rush of passengers, Northeast Frontier Railway has decided to continue the service of Agartala – Bangalore Cant – Agartala weekly superfast special train from May 3, 2022 to June 3, 2022. The train will continue its service with existing timings, stoppages and composition. This service