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Assam schools asked to allow religious symbols for festivals; educators seek limited use
Assam

Assam schools asked to allow religious symbols for festivals; educators seek...

The move aligns with NCPCR's observation regarding harassment faced by students for wearing rakhis and tilaks during festivities.
Five-yr-old boy goes missing in Margherita, search ongoing for 24 hrs
Assam

Five-yr-old boy goes missing in Margherita, search ongoing for 24 hrs

Margherita, Oct 13: The disappearance of a five-year-old boy from Margherita in Tinsukia district during Durga Puja festivities has raised alarm in the community of the area.The incident occurred on October 11 at around 9 am when the child was playing near his home, located near the Old Ramakrishna...
Assam to honour key figures behind Assamese language’s classical status from Nov 3
Assam

Assam to honour key figures behind Assamese language’s classical status from Nov...

During the week-long celebration, educational institutions across the state will host a melange of events to pay tribute to key litterateurs
Assam commando camp built in Geleky forest without approval: Forest Ministry tells NGT
Assam

Assam commando camp built in Geleky forest without approval: Forest Ministry...

In an affidavit, the ministry stated that the construction breached the provisions of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.
Road accidents dampen Durga Puja spirit in Assam: 5 dead in past 24 hrs
Assam

Road accidents dampen Durga Puja spirit in Assam: 5 dead in past 24 hrs

Guwahati, Oct 12: In a series of road accidents in Assam over the past 24 hours, five individuals have lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries across three districts—Barpeta, Golaghat, Bongaigaon and Guwahati.In Barpeta, two individuals were reported death after the motorcycle they...
Rima Das ‘Village Rockstars 2’ wins Kim Jiseok Award at Busan International Film Festival
Entertainment

Rima Das' ‘Village Rockstars 2’ wins Kim Jiseok Award at Busan International...

Village Rockstars 2 will have its India premiere at MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024 in the South Asia Competition.
Tezpur: Durga Puja pandal designed with books to inspire reading among youth
Assam

Tezpur: Durga Puja pandal designed with books to inspire reading among youth

A special Durga Puja pandal has been built in the form of a library in Tezpur. This pandal has been constructed with the aim of encouraging the younger generation to engage with Assamese literature, highlighting the immense importance of reading in Assamese, which has recently been recognised as a...
Struggles of Hindus in Bangladesh comes alive at Dhubri Puja Pandal
Assam

Struggles of Hindus in Bangladesh comes alive at Dhubri Puja Pandal

Dhubri, Oct 11: In the vibrant atmosphere of Durga Puja celebrations, the pandal at Balurchar Ward No. 3 in Dhubri has emerged as a unique centre of attention, captivating visitors with its powerful depiction of historical and modern-day struggles faced by Hindus in Bangladesh. This year, the 3...
Road mishap kills 4 children in Dhubri
Assam

Road mishap kills 4 children in Dhubri

Dhubri, Oct 11: A road mishap killed four children on National Highway 17 in Sonakhali village, under the jurisdiction of Agamoni Police Station, on Friday morning.The victims, identified as Mariam Khatun, Zubair Rahman, Mehdi Hussain, and 40-day-old Abu Raihan, were standing near the highway when a...
Centre announces tax devolution, Assam receives ₹ 5,573 crores
Assam

Centre announces tax devolution, Assam receives ₹ 5,573 crores

Guwahati, Oct. 11: The Union Government has released a tax devolution of ₹ 1,78,173 crores to State Governments on Thursday as against the normal monthly devolution of ₹89,086.50 crore. The tax devolution includes one advance installment, in addition to the regular installment due in October 2024. ...
A call for change: Silchar’s puja pandal champions women’s rights
Assam

A call for change: Silchar’s puja pandal champions women’s rights

Celebrating its 65th year of Durga Puja, the committee has dedicated this year's theme to advocating for a safer tomorrow for women.
Communal clash erupts amidst Durga Puja festivities in Karimganj, three held
Assam

Communal clash erupts amidst Durga Puja festivities in Karimganj, three held

Karimganj, Oct 10: Tensions flared in Karimganj on Wednesday night after an alleged attempt to desecrate a Durga idol sparked a communal clash during the Durga Puja festivities.Three individuals – Sahabul Ahmed (24), Abdul Ahad (18), and a minor, all residents of Manasangan – have been arrested in...
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