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15 Mar

Assam RGU Hosts Grand Finale of SPIC MACAY Virasat Anubhav Series

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

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…

15 Mar

Air India, Air India Express to shift operations to Guwahati airport’s New Terminal 2 from March 16

Business BureauBusiness

Air India and Air India Express will commence operations from the newly inaugurated Terminal 2 (T2) of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati starting March 16, 2026, marking a key operational shift for the airlines in the region. According to an official release issued from Gurugram on March 14, both airlines will move their operations from Terminal 1 (T1) to the new terminal with effect from March 16. Together, Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 38 daily flights to and from Terminal 2 at the Guwahati airport. The first Air India flight to arrive…

14 Mar

Amit Shah begins two-day Assam tour

Paromita EditorAssam

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…

14 Mar

Over 50 Declared Foreign Nationals Likely to be Pushed Back to Bangladesh Soon

Paromita EditorAssam

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…

14 Mar

New Aadhaar Centre to Simplify Enrolment and Biometric Updates

nanika EditorNational

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Chief Executive Officer Bhuvnesh Kumar on Friday inaugurated a new Aadhaar Seva Kendra at Bank Tinali in Itanagar, aimed at improving access to Aadhaar-related services for residents. Following the inauguration, Kumar inspected the facilities and reviewed the functioning of the centre. During his visit, he interacted with staff members and urged them to provide services to the public with dedication and efficiency.Speaking to the media, Kumar said the UIDAI-authorised centre will be operated by BLS International Services Ltd, a Delhi-based outsourcing firm. The company had secured a ₹2,055.35 crore contract from UIDAI last year…

14 Mar

Narendra Modi In Silchar: Barak Valley Tipped as Future Logistics Hub of Northeast

riya EditorAssam

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…

13 Mar

Congress’s second list of candidates to be released on 14 March, says Gaurav Gogoi

Paromita EditorAssam

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…

13 Mar

6TH Adingiri Rashtriya Natya Utsav Flagged Off At Adingiri Hills

Paromita EditorAssam

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…

13 Mar

MSDE signs MoU with GATI Foundation to boost overseas job opportunities for skilled Indian workers

Business BureauBusiness

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the GATI Foundation, a project under the SFI Impact Foundation, to strengthen institutional mechanisms supporting overseas employment and global mobility for skilled Indian workers. The agreement aims to establish a strategic framework for collaboration between the two organisations to position India as a global hub of skilled talent while enabling Indian youth to access international employment opportunities in a structured and sustainable manner. Under the MoU, MSDE and the GATI Foundation will jointly develop a comprehensive, data-driven roadmap for overseas…

13 Mar

PM inaugurates and lays foundation stones via video conferencing for projects worth Rs 4,570 cr in Kokrajhar

Paromita EditorAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid foundation stones for various development works in Kokrajhar via video conferencing.The Prime Minister stated that due to inclement weather, he was unable to visit Kokrajhar in person and expressed his sincere apologies to the gathered citizens. PM Modi remarked that he was communicating from Guwahati.Modi noted that he bows to the great personalities of the land like Bodofa Upendranath Brahma and Roopnath Brahma. The Prime Minister observed that the massive turnout of people is a debt upon him which he intends to repay through dedicated service and regional development. PM Modi affirmed that "it…