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The Assam government has launched the Guru Dakshina portal, effective Sunday, to provide financial support to eligible teachers of venture educational institutions who have not had their services provincialized. Operated by the Department of School Education and Department of Higher Education, this centralized online platform allows applicants to submit applications, upload documents, and track their application statuses transparently. Eligible candidates include teachers from various educational levels—such as LP, UP, High School, Higher Secondary, and Degree Colleges—whose services have not been provincialized despite their institutions receiving provincialization under the Assam Venture Educational Institutions (Provincialization of Services) Act, 2011, and the Assam…

The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) hosted the SPIC MACAY Virasat Anubhav (SMVA) Series 2026, a four-day cultural immersion programme held from March 10 to 13, designed to encourage young learners to engage with the rich traditions of Indian classical arts. A total of 93 students from RGU participated in the various technical workshops offered throughout the series. The event culminated in a remarkable performance by Padma Bhushan Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, a Grammy Award-winning musician, who showcased his skills on the Mohan Veena, bringing an impressive conclusion to the celebration of India's cultural legacy. The series featured several cultural…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Guwahati today on a two-day Assam visit, during which he will attend an official function and address a rally of the BJP’s youth wing.Shah was received by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other senior officials at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.“I extend a warm welcome to Adarniya @AmitShah ji to the land of Maa Kamakhya. Adarniya Griha Mantri ji will dedicate various developmental projects and enthuse our Yuva Shakti with his words of wisdom,” Sarma said in a post on X.Shah will spend the night at the Kainadhara State Guest House…

More than 50 individuals declared as foreign nationals are likely to be “pushed back” to Bangladesh within the next month as part of an intensified drive by the Assam government to deport illegal immigrants. Authorities said that 12 illegal migrants from Bangladesh who were lodged in transit camps were pushed back on Thursday night. With this, more than 30 illegal migrants have been deported from Assam following a recent agreement with Bangladesh. Sources said the latest pushback operation was carried out through the Sutarkandi area in Karimganj district. Meanwhile, another 12 illegal migrants were reportedly shifted to a holding camp…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched several development projects in Silchar, Assam, on March 14, emphasizing a sharp critique of the Indian National Congress, which he claimed is facing a decline in public support and may soon reach "a century of electoral defeats." Speaking to a public gathering in Barak Valley, Modi contended that the people of Assam had already distanced themselves from Congress and that voters nationwide are following suit. He accused Congress leaders of resorting to desperate measures, such as a bizarre protest against an artificial intelligence summit, in a bid to discredit the event. Modi outlined the Bharatiya…

A special meeting regarding the upcoming Assam Assembly elections was held today in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Mallikarjun Kharge, President of the Indian National Congress. The meeting was attended by Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Chairperson of the Screening Committee for the Assam elections Priyanka Gandhi, and President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee Gaurav Gogoi. Also present at the meeting were AICC Organisation General Secretary K. C. Venugopal, AICC General Secretary and Assam in-charge Jitendra Singh, co-incharge Prithviraj Prabhakar, along with Manoj Chauhan, Vikas Upadhyay, senior observers and members of the Central…

The 6th Adingiri Rashtriya Natya Utsav 2026 was officially flagged off on Friday at the scenic Adingiri Hills, transforming the picturesque landscape into a vibrant hub of theatre and cultural expression.The festival was formally inaugurated by Festival Committee president Durga Khatiwoda and noted social worker Binoy Kalita, marking the opening of this year’s edition.Organised by Abhigyanm, the three-day festival will continue till March 15, 2026 at Abhigyanm Natya Kshetra in Sankardev Nagar, Maligaon.Set against the natural beauty of the hills, the festival celebrates the growing concept of theatre tourism, offering audiences a unique experience where powerful stage performances blend seamlessly…