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In a notable collaboration that highlights the role of sports in promoting sustainable conservation, Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) partnered with Africa’s Bola Bola Sports for All Wildlife Forever to organize a “conservation-focused” football tournament at the Golia Football Ground in Biswanath Wildlife Division of Assam on February 11 and 12, 2026. The tournament showcased spirited participation with eight men's teams, four women's teams, and two under-17 teams, culminating in a celebration of teamwork and sportsmanship. The tournament results indicated significant wins, with Team Biswanath Town Club being crowned Men’s Winners, while Team Uddipta Chowra, Bedeti claimed the…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Assam on Saturday, arriving at the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on Moran Bypass in Dibrugarh at approximately 10:30 am. His visit will begin with an aerial display showcasing fighter jets, transport aircraft, and helicopters. At 1 pm, he will inaugurate the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a newly constructed bridge over the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, followed by the launch of various projects valued over Rs 5,450 crore at Lachit Ghat around 1:30 pm. The ELF at Moran is a pioneering infrastructure project in Northeast India, developed in collaboration with the Indian Air…

All-rounder Riyan Parag from Assam is all set to be crowned as the new captain of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) franchise. According to a source, the RR management has decided to handover the captaincy to Riyan and a formal announcement will be made this evening. Ritan, who captains the Assam cricket team, will take over from Sanju Samson for the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League. The change in captaincy comes in the backdrop of the Jaipur-based team opting to trade Sanju Samson to the Chennai Super Kings.  While other options included Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel and even the experienced Ravindra…

In a notable development highlighting frustrations over the delayed resolution of the Naga political issue, a group of Naga youths has launched “Fed-Up Nagas,” a collective initiative urging the Indian government to implement the long-awaited Naga political solution rooted in the 2015 Framework Agreement with NSCN (I-M) and the 2017 Agreed Position with WC/NNPGs. This initiative was disclosed during a press conference at The Layover Hotel, where members emphasized that “Fed-Up Nagas” is not a formal entity but a unifying platform for individuals from various tribes, regions, and Naga communities outside Nagaland, lacking a defined leadership structure. Kahuto I. Awomi,…

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) organized Tea Next 2.0 as part of its Tea Next initiative, a capacity-building program for Bought Leaf Factory (BLF) representatives and Small Tea Growers (STGs) in Golaghat, Assam, involving approximately 256 participants. The program's goal was to enhance sustainability, productivity, and regulatory compliance within the increasing significance of the smallholder tea sector in India’s tea value chain. The initiative prioritized improving green leaf quality, tackling Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) issues, and advocating for regenerative agricultural practices. Participants benefited from practical training focused on pruning cycles, plucking standards, and the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices to ensure…

Majuli, the world’s largest river island district of Assam, witnessed a major wave of development initiatives as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for projects worth Rs 2,218 crore. The Chief Minister also distributed seed capital cheques to 31,952 women entrepreneurs, marking one of the largest financial outreach programmes for women in the district. Addressing a large public gathering, Sarma said that Majuli had never before seen development work on such a wide scale. He stated that the new projects would strengthen administration, education, connectivity, and cultural infrastructure, while also creating opportunities for local people,…