AGP MP Birendra Prasad Baishya Seeks Bharat Ratna for Late Zubeen Garg in Rajya Sabha Featured NE News News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 17, 20250 Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) Member of Parliament Birendra Prasad Baishya on Monday raised a proposal in the Rajya Sabha seeking the conferment of the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, posthumously on legendary Assamese musician Zubeen Garg. Raising the issue during the Winter Session of Parliament, Baishya highlighted Zubeen Garg’s unparalleled
Oberoi Group to Develop Luxury Resort at Darjeeling’s Historic Makaibari Tea Estate Featured Funtainment NE News by Akanksha - December 17, 20250 EIH Limited, the flagship hospitality company of The Oberoi Group, has entered into a management agreement to develop a luxury Oberoi resort at the iconic Makaibari Tea Estate in Darjeeling, marking a significant addition to India’s premium experiential tourism landscape. Established over 165 years ago, Makaibari Tea Estate spans approximately 1,236
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
Numaligarh Refinery Limited Conferred Navratna CPSE Status, Marking a Major Milestone for Assam and the Northeast Featured NE News by Akanksha - December 16, 20250 Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has been granted Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) status by the Government of India, marking a significant achievement for Assam and the wider Northeast region. Conceived nearly three decades ago with the objective of catalysing industrial growth in a historically underdeveloped region, NRL has steadily fulfilled
President Droupadi Murmu Visits Senapati, Inaugurates Multiple Development Projects and Interacts with Internally Displaced Persons Featured NE News News by Akanksha - December 16, 20250 President Droupadi Murmu paid an official visit to Senapati district in Manipur, marking a significant milestone for the region’s development efforts. During her visit, the President inaugurated seven key development projects and laid the foundation stones for five additional initiatives, aimed at strengthening local infrastructure and improving public services. The President
Mizoram Announces Grand Winter Festival 2025 With Expanded Cultural Line-Up and New Tourism Initiatives Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 15, 20250 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
Dr. Rita Chowdhury Announces 20-Year Cultural Fund in Memory of Zubeen Garg; Podcast Revenue to Support Emerging Assamese Artists Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 15, 20250 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
Majuli and Karbi Anglong Shine at the National Handicrafts Awards 2023 Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 15, 20250 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
Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty Becomes First Woman & First Assamese President of the Press Club of India in 68 Years Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - December 15, 20250 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
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio Applauds Record-Breaking Success of Hornbill Festival 2025 Featured NE News by Akanksha - December 15, 20250 Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has praised the 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival for surpassing previous milestones and setting new standards in cultural showcase, scale and global participation. In a letter addressed to the Minister of Tourism, he congratulated the organising committee for successfully concluding the 2025 edition on