Purabi Dairy makes formal entry into Barak Valley; Silchar milk processing plant inaugurated BC Exclusive Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - March 2, 20260 In a landmark development for southern Assam, the renovated dairy processing plant at Gungoor, Silchar, was formally inaugurated today by Shri Krishnendu Paul, Minister, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Govt of Assam, marking the official entry of organized cooperative dairying into the Barak Valley region. Shri Kaushik Rai, Minister, Barak Valley
Assamese Film ‘Adi Shakti’ Wins Multiple Honours at National and International Film Platforms BC Exclusive Featured NE News News Regional Beat by Akanksha - February 19, 20260 In a significant achievement for regional cinema, the Assamese feature film Adi Shakti has earned multiple recognitions across prominent film platforms in early 2026, bringing national and international attention to Assam’s growing film industry. The film received major honours at the Jaipur International Film Festival 2026, the New Delhi Film Festival
Borluit Productions unveils poster of Assamese film ‘Dipholu’; to release on August 21 BC Exclusive Featured Funtainment NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - February 13, 20260 Borluit Productions, the Tezpur-based film production house renowned for its award-winning short films, has unveiled the official poster of its debut Assamese feature film, Dipholu. The much-awaited Assamese feature film – Dipholu, will hit the theatres on August 21, 2026. The newly unveiled poster offers a glimpse into the film’s visual
Sur Sangam Grand Finale celebrates musical excellence of tea garden students in Guwahati BC Exclusive Featured NE News News by Akanksha - February 11, 20260 Gyno Munda crowned Winner; Anmol Kumar and Gojendra Gowala secure runners-up titles at Sur Sangam Grand FinaleAnurag Sarma, Rupali Nayak and Punyadhar Tanti recognised with Consolation Awards for outstanding performancesGuwahati, February 11, 2026: The Grand Finale of Sur Sangam – Tea Garden Student Talent Hunt concluded on a high note
Why Ages 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100 Are Celebrated in Indian Tradition: A Journey of Inner Transformation BC Exclusive BC Originals Featured Funtainment by Akanksha - February 10, 20260 In many parts of southern India, milestone birthdays—60, 70, 80, 90 and even 100—are celebrated with deep reverence and ceremony. While these may appear to be cultural rituals on the surface, their roots lie in a profound philosophical understanding of ageing, wisdom and inner evolution. According to traditional thought, these celebrations
New Cultural Collective ‘Echoes of the Hills’ to Debut Thriller Play in Guwahati on February 8 BC Exclusive Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - February 7, 20260 Guwahati’s theatre scene is set to welcome a fresh creative voice as newly formed cultural and charitable collective Echoes of the Hills prepares to stage its debut production, A Wedding To Remember, on February 8. The play will be performed at the Sri Sri Damodaradeva International Auditorium, located within the Srimanta
“Bosti Jaboli Time Ahishe” Artist Sulim Yimkhiung Felicitated by Zimkiur Village Students’ Union BC Exclusive Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 30, 20250 Naga Hills Desk | December 29 The Zimkiur Village Students' Union felicitated Sulim Yimkhiung, the artist behind the viral song “Bosti Jaboli Time Ahishe,” by presenting him with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his cultural contribution and growing influence in Naga music. Congratulating the young artist, the students’ union extended
Dr. Amphu Terangpi Creates History as JNU’s First Karbi Assistant Professor with Pioneering Research on Karbi Anglong’s Art and Craft BC Exclusive Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 30, 20250 Dr. Amphu Terangpi has etched her name into academic history by becoming the first member of the Karbi community to be appointed as an Assistant Professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. Her achievement marks a significant milestone for indigenous representation in India’s higher education and research landscape. Dr. Terangpi
Gauhati Press Club Hosts First-Ever Women Journalists’ Conclave “Let’s Talk” BC Exclusive Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 29, 20250 The Gauhati Press Club (GPC) on December 26 marked a landmark moment by organising its first-ever Women Journalists’ Conclave, titled “Let’s Talk,” at its premises. The day-long event, supported by the Assamese magazine Nandini, brought together around 200 journalists and created a dedicated space to discuss gender-specific challenges within the
Urmila Mahanta Joins Mood Indigo 2025 at IIT Bombay as Celebrity Judge for Street Play Category BC Exclusive Featured NE News NE Talents Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 17, 2025December 17, 20250 Actor Urmila Mahanta graced Mood Indigo 2025, Asia’s largest college cultural festival, as a Celebrity Judge for the Street Play category at IIT Bombay, bringing star power and regional pride to one of India’s most prestigious student-led platforms. Mood Indigo, held annually at IIT Bombay, is renowned for celebrating creativity, social