ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES COUNTERFEIT CIGARETTES WORTH ₹34 LAKHS FROM CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM
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Over the following two years, 150 Northeast goods will be GI-tagged.
The government on Monday said at least 150 unique products from the North Eastern region have been identified for Geographical Indication (GI) tagging over the next two years, aiming to protect indigenous heritage and boost global recognition of local produce and crafts. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, covers agri-horticultural goods, handloom and handicraft items, alongside measures to strengthen innovation, bamboo-based industries and agarwood clusters, positioning the North East as a key contributor to India’s ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision.
Over 1.46 lakh people visited Kaziranga National Park in the 2025–2026 season, indicating an increase in tourism in Assam.
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has recorded a significant rise in tourist footfall during the 2025–26 season, with over 1.46 lakh visitors so far, including nearly 6,700 foreign tourists. Officials attributed the surge to sustained conservation efforts, improved connectivity and growing interest in nature-based tourism. The numbers, achieved within the first three months of the safari season, have already surpassed last year’s figures for the same period, raising hopes of a new record by season’s end.
