Mission Senehjori seeks to transform Assam's Muga silk sector into a globally competitive luxury ecosystem. The initiative, renowned for its natural golden colour and durability, is being implemented under the Atmanirbhar North East vision with support from the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, the Ministry of Textiles and the Government of Assam. The mission aims to increase the incomes of silk rearers and weavers, strengthen value chains, improve market access, and preserve Assam's textile heritage. It envisions Muga silk as a premium global product while blending traditional craft with modern economic strategies.
Mission Senehjori targets Assam's Muga silk
Part of Atmanirbhar North East vision
Aims to raise incomes for rearers/weavers
Strengthens value chains and market access
Seeks global premium status for Muga silk
Jun 02, 2026
Bengaluru airport becomes India's second-busiest domestic airport in April 2026
Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru became India's second-busiest domestic airport in April 2026. Data released by the Airports Authority of India show Bengaluru handling about 3.28 million domestic passengers that month, while Mumbai recorded around 2.89 million. The gap of roughly 0.39 million travellers marks Bengaluru's rapid growth as a major business, technology and travel hub. The airport's expansion, improved connectivity and rising demand have driven its rise in the rankings, placing it behind only Delhi among India's domestic airports. Officials say the trend is set to continue.
Kempegowda International Airport became the second-busiest domestic airport in April 2026.
Bengaluru handled about 3.28 million domestic passengers; Mumbai 2.89 million.
Delhi remains the busiest domestic airport in India.
Growth attributed to expansion, connectivity and rising demand.
Indicates Bengaluru's role in India's economic growth.
Jun 01, 2026
South Coast Railway Zone Begins Operations
On 1 June 2026, the South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR), headquartered in Visakhapatnam, officially commenced operations as the 18th railway zone of Indian Railways. The new zone covers parts of the southern coastal states and was established under provisions linked to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. Officials say the move will streamline administration, improve service delivery, and enhance connectivity for passengers and freight. The SCoR will coordinate with existing zones to integrate timetable planning and railway infrastructure development. Analysts expect faster project approvals and better local oversight of railway projects in its coverage area. State governments welcomed the change, hoping improved passenger connectivity and regional economic activity.
SCoR began operations on 1 June 2026
Headquartered in Visakhapatnam
Became the 18th railway zone of Indian Railways
Established under Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014
Aims to streamline administration and connectivity
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