The Centre has announced targeted support for agar (agarwood) tree cultivation in Assam and the wider Northeastern region, aiming to diversify farm output, raise agricultural productivity, increase farmers’ incomes, and generate new employment opportunities. Making the announcement during her Union Budget speech on Sunday, February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said

Renowned Assam-born singer Papon, celebrated for soulful hits such as Bulleya, Jiyein Kyun, and Moh Moh Ke Dhaage, has marked a new milestone in his musical journey with his debut in Odia music. The romantic track, titled Kuni Kuni, showcases Papon’s signature emotive style in a fresh linguistic and cultural

Hally War, a master craftsman behind Meghalaya’s world-famous living root bridges, has been honoured with the Padma Shri Award 2026 for his exceptional contribution to preserving indigenous ecological knowledge and sustainable practices. A resident of Siej village in the Meghalaya, the 69-year-old farmer has dedicated decades of his life to nurturing

Assam’s cultural heritage found a moment of global recognition as India and Europe concluded a landmark free trade agreement, hailed as a historic breakthrough in global economic cooperation. The announcement was made by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, who described the pact as the “mother of all

The Indian Showcase Awards 2026, presented as part of the second Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF), celebrated outstanding achievements in Indian and regional cinema, recognising filmmakers and artists whose work reflects cinematic excellence, diversity and storytelling depth.In a glittering awards ceremony, the Best Film Award was conferred on the Malayalam

As part of its continued efforts to strengthen holistic education among tea garden communities, The Hans Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of Secondary Education, Government of Assam, has announced a large-scale music talent hunt and mentorship initiative across Model Schools in tea garden areas of the state.The initiative covers

‘Murders Too Close – Love Too Far’ to be screened on January 17 and 19 under Global Cinema sectionGuwahati, January 8, 2026: The Indo–Israel international feature film ‘Murders Too Close – Love Too Far’, co-directed by acclaimed Assamese filmmaker Manju Borah and Israeli filmmaker Dan Wolman, has been officially selected

Building on decades of experience in tea cultivation and manufacturing, Maa Kamakhya Associates has announced the launch of its branded packet tea portfolio under the Brand name of ‘The Gardener’ and ‘Amsoi’, marking a significant expansion of the group’s presence in the organised tea segment.The group's tea portfolio is structured