In a significant boost to higher education in the Northeast, Tripura will soon have its own Central Tribal University, after the Union government cleared the long-pending demand of the state. Legal and Policy Framework The…

Overview of the Achievement Meghalaya has become the first state in India to achieve a community-led milestone in tobacco control. Community-Led Approach The initiative is based on grassroots participation, where local communities take the lead…

Overview of the Innovation Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati researchers have achieved the first successful demonstration of producing human insulin using Pseudomonas fluorescens, a safe BSL-1 microorganism. Leadership and Research Focus The study was led…

Overview of the Project The North East Frontier Railway (NFR) is targeting an early completion of the Dimapur-Kohima railway line by 2028.The Dimapur–Kohima railway line is a landmark infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity and…

12th Foundation Day Celebration In 2025, AWU observed its 12th Foundation Day, marking more than a decade of contribution to women’s education and empowerment in Assam and the wider Northeast region. Establishment and Vision of…

Syllabus: GS-III & GS-V: Growth & Development  Why in the News?  The Northeast Region (NER) of India, comprising eight states, has long faced challenges of isolation, inadequate infrastructure, insurgency, and underdevelopment. However, over the past…

Syllabus: GS-III: Environment, GS-I: Indian Culture Why in the News? Assam recorded 6.4 million domestic and foreign tourist arrivals in 2023, making it a top destination in the Northeast. The state’s fragile ecology and unique…

Syllabus: GS-III & V: Internal Security Why in the News? Illegal immigration remains a sensitive issue in Assam due to its porous border with Bangladesh. Recent developments empowering pushbacks under the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam)…

Syllabus: GS-II & V: Social Justice Why in the News? Police brutality has emerged as a serious governance and human-rights issue in Assam. The recent use of force by police at Golokganj while halting a…