This beloved festival, characterized by its vibrant cultural traditions and deep spirituality, attracts thousands of devotees. The Maa Kamakhya temple, one of the most esteemed spiritual sites in the Nilachal hills, is currently preparing for its annual Ambubachi Mela. Located on the scenic Nilachal hill in Guwahati, the Kamakhya temple will commence its special yearly…
BOKO: The Rabha tribal community commemorated their traditional festival ‘Baikho’ along the Assam-Meghalaya border in Hahim, located approximately 14 kilometers south of Boko in the Kamrup district on Wednesday, featuring a series of daylong events. The annual vibrant festival, Baikho, is observed each year in various regions of Assam, Meghalaya, and West Bengal where the…
Guwahati: On Thursday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his approval of the Centre’s decision to incorporate caste enumeration in the national census scheduled for 2027, describing it as a long-awaited measure that will greatly benefit the indigenous Muslim communities of the state. In a media briefing, CM Dr Sarma stated that this initiative…
KOKRAJHAR: In conjunction with global observances, the World Environment Day was commemorated at various locations by the Department of Forest, NGOs, and educational institutions in Kokrajhar district on Thursday. The Department of Forest, BTC marked the occasion at Digli within Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park. Saplings were planted by BTC chief Pramod Boro, Minister UG Brahma,…
DIBRUGARH: As the global community observes World Environment Day with renewed pledges towards biodiversity preservation, a glaring indication of environmental disregard is located merely 12 km from Dibrugarh city. The Jokai Botanical Garden & Eco Tourism Park, initially conceived as a representation of Assam’s abundant flora, has devolved into a representation of institutional shortcomings and…
GUWAHATI: In a notable advancement, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday, June 5, the initiation of a sophisticated artificial intelligence-based system designed to identify and prevent deforestation throughout the state. Sharing a video on the social media platform X, the chief minister stated that the system would deliver real-time notifications to authorities…
NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to the Chief Ministers of Assam and Sikkim, as well as Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla, to assess the flood situation in the northeastern states and offered comprehensive assistance in addressing the flood crisis. The northeastern states, including Assam, Sikkim, Tripura, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh, have…
TINSUKIA: Interaction programs between farmers and scientists focused on crop and livestock management took place at Maithong and Tongona Gaon Panchyats as part of the extensive national initiative, Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, throughout Tinsukia district. This event was organized under the guidance of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Tinsukia on Tuesday, attracting over 400 farmers and…
GUWAHATI: In a notable initiative aimed at addressing various inter-state matters between Assam and Meghalaya, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma engaged in detailed discussions on several critical issues with Meghalaya’s Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma, during the Chief Ministers’ Level Meeting held in Guwahati. During this meeting, both Assam and Meghalaya acknowledged that development in…
SILCHAR: The Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced here in Silchar on Tuesday that the state government would supply free textbooks to children from families who have sought refuge in relief camps due to flooding. Sarma, accompanied by Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika, visited six significant relief camps and stated, “As we did last year,…