Forest Raised by Jadav Payeng’s Daughter Munmuni Payeng Partially Destroyed in Fire Along Brahmaputra Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 29, 20250 A forest developed under the leadership of Munmuni Payeng, daughter of the legendary Jadav Payeng, has been partially destroyed after a fire allegedly set by miscreants along the Brahmaputra riverine belt spanning Majuli and Jorhat districts of Assam. Since 2022, Munmuni Payeng has been leading a 70-member team engaged in large-scale
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
Peerless Hospital enhances clinical exposure programme to prepare future-ready medical professionals Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 23, 20250 Peerless Hospital Guwahati, the city’s leading super-speciality hospital, has reinforced its Academic–Clinical Partnership with The Assam Royal Global University, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) earlier this year. With the region facing an urgent shortage of trained healthcare professionals and an increasing need for industry-integrated education, the
Arrchita Agarwal Wins Filmfare OTT Award 2025, Brings Pride to the Northeast Featured Funtainment NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 19, 20250 Emerging actor Arrchita Agarwal has been honoured with the Filmfare OTT Award 2025 for Breakthrough Performance by a Newcomer (Female), marking a significant personal milestone and a proud moment for the Northeast. The award was presented by acclaimed actor Sheeba Chadda at a ceremony held recently in Mumbai. Arrchita received the
‘Coconut Dreams’ Now Streaming on Waves OTT as Part of Yuva Sapno Ka Safar Featured Funtainment NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 19, 20250 The film Coconut Dreams—an intimate and evocative portrait of female friendship, self-discovery, and the quiet strength of women reconnecting with themselves and one another—is now streaming on Waves OTT as Episode 3 of Yuva Sapno Ka Safar. The makers recently reflected on the journey of creating the film, revisiting cherished memories
Assamese Short Film Muga Wins Jury Award at Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival 2025 Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 18, 20250 The Assamese short film Muga has earned national recognition after winning the Best Short Film – Jury Award at the 14th Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival 2025, marking a significant achievement for contemporary Assamese cinema. The film’s festival journey has already seen notable success earlier this year, including the Best Editor
Royal Global University Unveils Life-Size Statue of Zubeen Garg, Honouring Assam’s Cultural Icon Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 18, 20250 Royal Global University (RGU) marked a historic cultural milestone on December 17, 2025, with the unveiling of a life-size statue of legendary Assamese artist Zubeen Garg, celebrating the enduring legacy of one of Assam’s most influential cultural figures. The ceremony stood as a tribute to the many dimensions of an
16th edition of Under The Sal Tree theatre festival on December 15 Featured NE News by Akanksha - December 18, 20250 Badungduppa Kalakendra, the renowned theatre institution that celebrated its Silver Jubilee last year, has announced a special one-day edition of its iconic ‘Under the Sal Tree’ theatre festival on December 15. Known for its uninterrupted and innovative theatre practice over more than two and a half decades, Badungduppa Kalakendra continues
JSW MG Motor India Launches the All-New Hector – A Striking Fusion of Elevated Design, Advanced Technology & Refined Comfort; Starting at INR 11.99 L Featured NE News by Akanksha - December 18, 20250 · First-in-segment: All-new i-SWIPE Touch Gesture Control with Smart Boost technology · Striking new Aura Hex Grille elevates the Hector’s road presence · Bold Aura Sculpt Bumpers deliver a bolder, more assertive stance · Dynamic Aura Bolt Alloy Wheels embody more power and style · Two new colourways debut: Celadon Blue and Pearl White,
15th East Himalayan Trade Fair & 2nd East Himalayan Agri Expo to be held in Guwahati from January 22–28, 2026 Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 18, 20250 The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, will organize the 15th East Himalayan Trade Fair (EHTF) along with the 2nd East Himalayan Agri Expo (EHAE) from January 22 to 28, 2026, at the Assam Engineering Institute Playground, Chandmari, Guwahati. The fair