Sonakshi Sarkar

In a powerful public display of Assamese pride and historical remembrance, a massive procession of 1,300 participants—each symbolically representing legendary Ahom general Lachit Borphukan—marched along the Sootea–Jamugurihat stretch on Monday. Carrying traditional hengdang (Ahom-era swords), the participants walked more than 10 kilometres, turning the entire route into a vibrant celebration of courage, culture, and collective memory. The march, organised on the occasion of Lachit Divas, drew widespread attention from locals who lined up along the highway to witness the spectacle. The event was coordinated by Kanyaka Bohumukhi Krishi Pam, which now aims to enter the feat into the Assam Book…

The Bhutan–India Friendship Football Tournament 2025 began with vibrant energy and a strong sense of camaraderie on Saturday evening at the Samdrup Jongkhar Public Ground in eastern Bhutan. The annual sporting event, hosted by the Bhutan–India Friendship Association (BIFA), once again highlighted the deep and enduring bond shared between the two neighbouring countries. The tournament was formally inaugurated by the District Commissioner of Samdrup Jongkhar, who welcomed players and spectators to what he described as “a celebration of friendship and sportsmanship.” The opening ceremony was attended by several prominent officials, including Tamulpur Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Chakravarty, Senior Superintendent of Police…

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set a sweeping and ambitious electoral target ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, declaring that the party—along with its NDA allies—will aim to secure 103 of the 126 seats. The decision was formalised on November 21 during a high-level core committee meeting, signalling the beginning of an intensive political and organisational push in the state. The meeting, attended by key national and state leaders, served as a platform to review the party’s groundwork, assess governance feedback, and streamline strategies for the upcoming polls. Present at the session were BJP national general secretary (organisation)…