Sonakshi Sarkar

Assam’s rich and time-honoured food traditions received national attention on January 26 as the state’s traditional cuisine took centre stage at the Republic Day high tea hosted by the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The special high tea, organised as part of the Republic Day celebrations, featured a carefully curated menu showcasing traditional dishes from across the Northeastern states. The menu drew culinary selections from Assam, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, with Assamese delicacies forming a major highlight of the Northeast food presentation. Several items closely linked to Assam’s harvest festival Magh Bihu were served, reflecting the state’s deep connection between food,…

Assam Rifles flagged off a contingent of 14 students and 03 teachers from Tobu, Nagaland to Kibithu, Arunachal Pradesh under the ‘Seema Darshan’ Tour. The flag off ceremony was conducted at Tuensang, Nagaland with the aim of fostering national integration, strengthening the bond between the youth and the Armed Forces and providing first-hand exposure to life in forward border areas. The contingent will visit Kibithu, the easternmost inhabited village of India and interact with local communities and security forces deployed in the forward areas. The tour is designed to instil a sense of patriotism, national pride and awareness about the…

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen preventive security measures, Spear Corps Red Shield Gunners conducted a Joint Mock Drill at Tinsukia Railway Station, a key public utility and critical infrastructure node in the region. The exercise focused on preparedness and coordinated response against potential threats posed by Anti-National Elements (ANE) targeting vital public spaces and administrative installations. The mock drill simulated realistic hostile scenarios at the railway station, testing response mechanisms, communication protocols and on-ground coordination among multiple agencies. Elements of Special Forces, in close coordination with the State Police, Government Railway Police (GRP) and Civil Administration, participated in…

The Asian Water Bird Census 2026 was conducted at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam’s Morigaon district, with the participation of wildlife organisations, bird experts, students and local stakeholders. The census was organised jointly by the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary authorities, Aaranyak, the Assam Bird Monitoring Network, local bird experts, students, and the Pobitora Jeep Safari Owners’ Association, Mayong. Range Forest Officer of Pobitora Wildlife Range, Parineeta Singh, said the official results of the census would be announced by the Chief Wildlife Warden, Assam, after the data is compiled. She said several notable migratory waterbird species were recorded during the survey, including…

The annual Asian Water Bird Census was conducted on Friday at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam’s Morigaon district. The survey saw active participation from wildlife experts, conservation organisations, students, and members of the local community. The census was jointly carried out by the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary authorities along with Aaranyak, the Assam Bird Monitoring Network, local bird watchers, and members of the Pobitora Jeep Safari Owners’ Association from Mayong. The exercise is part of a larger effort conducted across Asia every year to monitor the population and health of water birds and wetland ecosystems. Range Forest Officer Parineeta Singh said…

Garima Saikia Garg, wife of music icon Zubeen Garg, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to advocate for the establishment of a special court aimed at expediting the legal proceedings related to her husband's death. In her letter, she emphasizes the necessity of a Special Court to ensure efficient adjudication and minimize procedural delays. She requests the government to consider appointing additional experienced prosecutors from Assam's team to handle the case with the required expertise and urgency. Garima insists on fast-tracking the trial to prevent justice from being delayed or diluted and asserts that none of the accused should…

Manas National Park in Assam has taken on a festive look with the beginning of the nine-day Manas Festival, which started on Friday, January 23, at the Bansbari Range of the park. The festival will continue till January 31 and aims to highlight the natural beauty, cultural richness, and tourism potential of the Manas region. Manas National Park, a Manas National Park, is also recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With the start of the festival, the park has seen a lively atmosphere, drawing attention from visitors, local communities, and tourists. The opening day of the festival began with…