The Government of India has awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tags to the traditional mask-making and manuscript painting of Majuli, recognizing their unique characteristics. Originating from medieval times, mask-making in Majuli was introduced by Neo-Vaishnavite saint Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva and is…
In response to the criticism regarding inaccuracies in the names of constituencies, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has rectified the errors in their list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Assam. The revised list acknowledges the correction,…
On Saturday, Partha Sarathi Mahanta, a distinguished police officer in Assam, was promoted to the rank of Inspector General of Police (IGP) from his previous position as Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG). The promotion, effective from January 1, 2024,…
A farmer tragically lost his life in a wild elephant attack at Kuklung in Chirang district, near the Indo-Bhutan border. The incident occurred in the Kuklung forest range close to Manas National Park during the night. The victim, Narzary, was…
In a prelude to the Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its candidates for 11 seats in Assam, inadvertently exposing a significant error in constituency names. The confusion stems from the party's failure to align with the…
On Sunday, the Indian Army and Assam Police conducted a joint operation in the Dholai assembly constituency of Cachar district, Assam, near the Assam-Mizoram border. Acting on confidential military intelligence, the operation aimed to recover hidden explosives, resulting in the…
The World Bank has given the nod to the $452 million Assam Resilient Rural Bridges Program, aiming to bolster connectivity for over 1.8 million people in rural areas, particularly during extreme weather conditions. The initiative focuses on enhancing the resilience…
A group of five miscreants was apprehended in Sarupathar, Golaghat district, Assam, for allegedly engaging in blank firing and causing disturbance at Aicheng Dhaba on Saturday night. The individuals, demanding alcohol, instigated a brawl with the dhaba staff, leading to…
The Gauhati High Court has implemented an Equal Opportunity Policy for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) across its jurisdiction, encompassing Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh. Aligned with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, the policy aims to eliminate…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday that the state government has formally requested the Election Commission (EC) to schedule voting for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Assam before the mid-April Bihu festival. Sarma highlighted the festive…