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Padma Vibhushan awardee and Pandavani legend Teejan Bai passes away at 70

Guwahati, July 5 -- Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandavani exponent Teejan Bai passed away on Sunday at the age of 70 after a prolonged illness, leaving India's cultural fraternity mourning t... Read More


Assam: Tinsukia intensifies anti-encroachment drive following Supreme Court footpath rights verdict

Doomdooma, July 5 -- The Tinsukia Municipal Board (TMB) has stepped up its anti-encroachment campaign, citing the recent Supreme Court judgment that recognised pedestrians' right to safe and obstructi... Read More


The fascinating journey of 'Nahor Phule Nuxuai': From Brazil to Assam.

Guwahati, July 5 -- Written by Kaushik Nath New Assamese songs have attained the timeless appeal and emotional resonance of Nahor Phule Nuxuai. Written by cultural icon Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha, ... Read More


Manipur: Sit-in protests condemn killing of six Naga civilians

Imphal, July 5 -- Sit-in protests were held across Manipur's Imphal East and Imphal West districts on Sunday, with civil society organisations, Meira Paibis and local residents condemning the killing ... Read More


Assam Government reviews flood mitigation framework for Guwahati

Guwahati, July 5 -- Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai on Sunday directed consultants to revise the GIS-based Comprehensive Drainage Master Plan and the Detailed Project Report (DPR)... Read More


India ranked 125th in Global Passport Index as European countries lead the 2026 list

Guwahati, July 5 -- India has slipped one place to 125th in the Global Passport Index 2026, despite recording its highest-ever overall mobility score, underscoring the gap between the country's growin... Read More


Delhi Court rejects fresh bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in 2020 Delhi riots case

Guwahati, July 5 -- A Delhi court on Saturday rejected fresh bail pleas of former JNU student leader Umar Khalid and activist Sharjeel Imam in the larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 northeast ... Read More


Manipur: Kuki Inpi seeks probe into alleged Kangpokpi village attack

Imphal, July 5 -- Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body of the Kuki community, on Sunday condemned an alleged attack on Thingkhongjang village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, claiming armed cadres o... Read More


Manipur: Fast Track Court delivers verdict in 2012 minor assault case, awards 10-year sentence

Imphal, July 5 -- A Fast Track Court in Manipur has sentenced a 36-year-old man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) and imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 for raping a minor girl in October 2012. The c... Read More


Tripura: MPLAD fund utilisation remains low, only one project completed

Guwahati, July 5 -- Reported by Mrinal Kanti Banik Agartala: Tripura has reported poor utilisation of Member of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) funds, with official data showing low expendi... Read More