The Government of Mizoram has announced that the state will host a grand winter festival from December 15 to 20, with an extended Christmas-themed celebration on December 23 at Aizawl’s Lammual (formerly the Assam Rifles Ground), Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar said on Thursday. The festival aims to showcase the richness of

Renowned writer and Sahitya Akademi Award–winning novelist Dr. Rita Chowdhury has announced a heartfelt initiative aimed at nurturing the next generation of artists in Assam. Speaking at a press conference in Panbazar on Sunday, she revealed that the revenue earned from a YouTube podcast featuring the late music icon Zubeen

A proud moment for Assam and for India’s artisan community as Shri Bapukan Payeng of Majuli (Mirizim Textiles) and Smt. Sabina Teronpi of Karbi Anglong (Saphee Lanphee) have been honoured with the prestigious National Handicrafts Awards 2023. They are among 47 exceptional artisans from across the country recognised by the

In a landmark moment for Indian journalism, Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty has created history by becoming the first woman president of the Press Club of India (PCI) since its inception 68 years ago — and notably, the first Assamese and first Northeastern woman to hold the prestigious position. Her election marks a

Garima Garg, wife of the late Assamese singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg, has welcomed the filing of the chargesheet by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and expressed hope that the judicial process will now move forward without delay. Speaking to the media, she said the investigation progressed on the basis