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    Assam: Anti-witch hunting crusader Birubala Rabha passes away
    Assam

    Assam: Anti-witch hunting crusader Birubala Rabha passes away

    Guwahati, May 13:Renowned anti-witch hunting activist Birubala Rabha, a beacon of courage and resilience, breathed her last following a valiant battle with cancer at the State Cancer Hospital in Guwahati on Monday.She was 70. Birubala Rabha, who was battling stage 3 cancer, had been under hospital...
    Harvard Radcliffe Institute fellowship for Aruni Kashyap
    Assam

    Harvard Radcliffe Institute fellowship for Aruni Kashyap

    Guwahati, May 11: Georgia-based Assamese author Aruni Kashyap has been named as one of the fellows by the Harvard Radcliffe Institute for the 2024–25 academic year as part of its 25th anniversary class. The 52 fellows named by the prestigious institute, who include scholars, journalists,...
    India Press Freedom Report: 226 journalists targeted across country in 2023
    National

    India Press Freedom Report: 226 journalists targeted across country in 2023

    GUWAHATI, May 3: While releasing ‘India Press Freedom Annual Report 2023’, the India Freedom of Expression Initiative (IFEI) stated that about 226 journalists were targeted across India by the state agencies, non-state political actors, anti-social elements, criminals and mafia among others during...
    Need to improve my strokes and bring variations, says Isharani after losing to Oly gold medallist
    Sports

    Need to improve my strokes and bring variations, says Isharani after losing to...

    Guwahati, April 30: Assam shuttler Isharani Baruah, part of the Indian contingent, has been impressive winning matches against her rivals from Canada and Singapore in the first two matches of the Uber Cup being held in Chengdu, China.But it was not her day on April 30 as she lost to Olympic gold...
    ‘Buddy Voters’ to encourage first-time voters in Kamrup
    Assam

    ‘Buddy Voters’ to encourage first-time voters in Kamrup

    Guwahati, April 30: In an innovative endeavour aimed at enhancing voter awareness and participation, the Kamrup Election District orchestrated a remarkable initiative known as the 'Buddy Voter' programme in the Nagarbera area on Monday as part of its Systematic Voters Education and Electoral...
    Youth and women of Assam are with us, says AGP leader
    Assam

    Youth and women of Assam are with us, says AGP leader

    Guwahati, April 28: The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), a key ally of the BJP, is optimistic about the prospects of their alliance in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Assam. The AGP leadership is particularly hopeful about garnering significant support from the youth and women demographics.Dr Tapan Das,...
    Uber Cup: Assam’s Isharani continues good show as India beats Singapore
    Sports

    Uber Cup: Assam’s Isharani continues good show as India beats Singapore

    Guwahati, Apr 28: Isharani Baruah of Assam continued her good show in the BWF Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 being held in Chengdu, China, on April 28. India defeated Singapore 4-1 to confirm their quarterfinal berth.Isharani defeated Insyirah Khan of Singapore 21-13, 21-16 in just 31 minutes, helping...
    Uber Cup: Assam girls, Ashmita, Isharani win their matches to give India lead
    Sports

    Uber Cup: Assam girls, Ashmita, Isharani win their matches to give India lead

    GUWAHATI, April 27: Assam's badminton player Ashmita Chaliha, part of the Indian contingent, emerged victorious over the higher-ranked Michelle Li from Canada, securing a brilliant start for India in the Uber Cup Group A tie held in Chengdu, China on April 27.Chaliha's remarkable performance saw her...
    How Meghalaya talents propelled Mohammedan Sporting to historic I-League victory
    Sports

    How Meghalaya talents propelled Mohammedan Sporting to historic I-League victory

    Guwahati, April 25: Padam Chettri and Alison Kharsyntiew share many commonalities. Both are associated with football and hail from Meghalaya. Now, they've played pivotal roles in Mohammedan Sporting's historic win in the prestigious I-League this season.“I’m so happy. I don’t know how to express my...
    Actor George Baker honoured with Dr Bhupen Hazarika Award
    Guwahati

    Actor George Baker honoured with Dr Bhupen Hazarika Award

    Guwahati, April 23: Noted actor George Baker was conferred with Dr Bhupen Hazarika Award at Beltola Bohagi Utsav on its concluding day in Guwahati.Beltola Bohagi Utsav Samiti has been honouring stalwarts in different sectors for their contribution to their respective fields with Dr Bhupen Hazarika...
    Kamrup district introduces 3D dummy ballot units to educate voters
    Assam

    Kamrup district introduces 3D dummy ballot units to educate voters

    Guwahati, Apr 22: In an initiative aimed at educating voters and ensuring maximum participation in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections, Kamrup District Commissioner and Election Officer Keerthi Jalli and Professor Parameswar K Iyer of IIT Guwahati unveiled 3D Dummy Ballot Units on April 22. This...
    Prominent Marathi individuals join Bihu celebrations in Mumbai
    Assam

    Prominent Marathi individuals join Bihu celebrations in Mumbai

    Guwahati, Apr 22: This time, during Bihu celebrations in Mumbai, the Assamese community invited prominent Marathi individuals as chief guests to be part of the Rongali Bihu celebrations.“We wanted to provide a taste of Bihu to some of the prominent local Marathi individuals. We invited authors,...
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