The move has raised eyebrows and sent shockwaves across the political spectrum, reinforcing longstanding sentiments of neglect among residents of north Bengal regarding development and infrastructure.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting on Sunday to review the post-cyclone situation in the northeastern states of India. Cyclone Remal has caused significant devastation, with over three dozen lives lost and more than two lakh people affected by flash floods, heavy rains, and landslides over the past few days.

The situation, exacerbated by incessant rainfall in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal, has caused significant disruptions, officials reported.

Assam and Manipur face severe floods from Cyclone Remal, affecting over 3.88 lakh people and damaging thousands of homes.

The combined share of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura rose to 0.73 per cent of the total average asset under management (AAUM) of the mutual fund industry, which stood at Rs 55.01 lakh crore in March 2024. 

Northeast India has emerged as a significant beneficiary of the recent strides made in India-Bangladesh relations, according to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh asserted that the Modi government's track record in the Northeast region has been marred by shortcomings.

The cheapest route is Lilabari-Tezpur in Assam, with a base fare of Rs 150 for a 50-minute flight operated by Alliance Air.

In a press conference, Arun Kumar Sarma, Director General of NECTAR, highlighted the Conclave's objectives, emphasizing its role in showcasing the dynamism of the North East startup ecosystem. The event seeks to bring together stakeholders to catalyze investment, innovation, and connectivity in the region.

The CAA offers a path to Indian citizenship for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Christians from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who entered India before 2015. 

The proposed scheme envisages approximately 2180 applications, and it is anticipated that direct employment opportunities of about 83,000 will be generated during the scheme period. A significant number of indirect employment is also expected to be generated.

The recognition of the 'risa' with a GI tag is expected to open new avenues for its promotion and preservation, further cementing its place in Tripura's cultural heritage.