Page-10 of Tourism in North East India
ICAR scientists discover wonder seeds
A group of scientists from the ICAR (Indian Council for Agricultural Research), ICAR, Agartala, Tripura have made the breakthrough of wonder seeds which need less land and give high yield. The unit of Tripura has been experimenting these seeds for ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
Govt approves for establishing NECTAR
Govt approved for establishing an autonomous organization North-East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) at an estimated cost of Rs 292 crore. It will be established at Shillong and will be completed in 12th Plan period. Objective: The motive ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Assam to create a “Science City” : “Mini Assam”
Govt of Assam is setting up a Science City at Sonapur Project titled: “Mini Assam” Set up at the cost of Rs 100 crore with the help of Centre in collaboration with the National Council of Science Museum Includes establishing ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Sustainable Mountain Development Summit kicks off in Gangtok
2nd Sustainable Mountain Development Summit begins in Gangtok in Sikkim. ‘Sikkim Declaration’ that will highlight key concerns of the Himalayan region will conclude the summit. Following the Summit, The Global Legislators Organization for Balanced Environment may open its State Branch ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Category: Summits and Conferences
China India trade at ‘Nathu La’ resumes
Border trade at Nathula, one of the three open trading border posts between China and India resumed in Sikkim’s East district this morning and will continue till 30 November, 2012. Agreements between New Delhi and Beijing limit trade across Nathula ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Current Affairs: January 15, 2012
137 foundation day of Indian Metrological Department observed In the year 1875, the Government of India established the India Meteorological Department, bringing all meteorological work in the country under a central authority. Mr. H. F. Blanford was appointed Meteorological Reporter ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
Meghalaya: ”Bank on Wheels” launched
The State Bank of India introduced Bank on Wheels in Meghalaya to provide banking facilities to its customers and especially to 4,500 unbanked villages in the state. The programme is part of financial inclusion plans of the Central Government and ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
Meghalaya govt orders probe ‘blue’ water
The Meghalaya Government ordered a magisterial inquiry into the recent unusual phenomenon of water in River Lukha turning blue and death of thousands of fishes. The Lukha river originates from the Nongkhlieh Elaka and flows along the Narpuh reserve forest ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
Meghalaya: Seng Khasi Movement Day
Indigenous Khasi men and proclaiming the dignity and solemnity of the indigenous Khasi faith and culture, celebrated the annual “Seng Kut Snem festival” / Khasi Movement Day. In Meghalaya, every year, the “Seng Khasi Movement” day is observed which marks ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
Meghalaya: Wangala dance festival
The Hundred Drums or Wangala Festival of the tribal Garos began at Asanang village in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district in the second week of December . The Wangala is the most important post-harvest festival of the Garos and is ..