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At the historic Santak Na Gaon agricultural area in Assam's Sivasagar district, the Haurí Utsav was celebrated with great enthusiasm to revive the fading traditions of Assamese farmers. The festival aimed to reconnect the younger generation with Assam’s rich agricultural and cultural heritage, highlighting the significance of age-old farming practices that once formed the backbone of rural life. The event saw active participation from local residents, farmers, students, and cultural enthusiasts who gathered to witness traditional farming demonstrations, folk music, and vibrant dance performances. These activities reflected the deep-rooted bond between agriculture and culture in Assamese society. Through workshops, storytelling,…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has praised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for bringing a major shift from violence to peace in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). Speaking at a series of public meetings ahead of the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections, Sarma said that under BJP's leadership, the region has seen a transformation unmatched in recent memory.“Earlier, people were forced to vote under the shadow of guns. Now, leaders come with folded hands seeking votes. This is the biggest achievement of our peace push in BTR,” Sarma said while addressing a gathering. He added that the BJP…

GUWAHATI: The Assam government is set to launch the free form distribution programme under the Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina Asoni 2.0 (MMNMA 2.0) on August 6, for the financial year 2025–26. The initiative aims to support 10 lakh girls in pursuing higher education by facilitating access to application forms for eligible students. In alignment with the state’s efforts, the Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong district administrations will host the programme at six designated venues on the same day. The events will feature prominent dignitaries, including the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) at Diphu…