North-East

Under the project "Dekho Apna Desh," IRCTC has planned to run an AC Deluxe Tourist Train for five North-Eastern states that are Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura, and Meghalaya. The first train will depart from Delhi's Safdarjung railway station on November 26. The 14-night and 15-day train will cost Rs 85,495 per person for 2 AC and Rs 1,02,430 for 1AC. However, only fully vaccinated individuals will be allowed. 

The forests of Mizoram's Lunglei town are reeling through an inferno since April 25. Reportedly, the raging fire has crept in Lawngtlai district as the wildfire burned for more than 24 hours. The incident is believed to have occurred due to Jhum cultivation. Currently, the locals and governments agencies have been trying to tame the flames. Meanwhile, Indian Air Force has deployed Mi-17V5 choppers to douse off the fire.

Amid standoff with China, India plans to give INS Sindhuvir, a Kilo class submarine, to Myanmar Navy. The handover will be under SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) initiative of India. The move followed Army chief Narvane's meeting with Myanmar state counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and military heads. Reportedly, INS Sindhuvir will become the first submarine of Myanmar, which shares a 1640-km-long border with India's north-eastern… read-more

West Bengal's hill stations Kalimpong and Darjeeling have resumed tourism activities after a 6-month shutdown. The state government has permitted hotels to resume their services while adhering to the social distancing norms and maintaining hygiene. Besides, Sikkim, one of the first states in the country to ban the entry of tourists, is also set to be reopened in October. Sikkim had banned tourists since March 16, 2020.