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In a moving and unprecedented recognition, legendary Assamese singer, composer, actor, and cultural icon Zubeen Garg was posthumously conferred three Filmfare Awards 2026 for his outstanding contributions to Assamese cinema and music. The awards ceremony, held in Mumbai, became one of the most emotional moments of the night as the industry paid tribute to the … Read more

The United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL), a key ally in Assam’s ruling NDA coalition, has announced its decision to contest 21 Assembly constituencies in the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections. The announcement reflects the party’s growing confidence and strategic focus on consolidating its influence, particularly in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) and adjacent districts. UPPL … Read more

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has described Japan as a strategic and long-term development partner for the state, highlighting deepening cooperation in infrastructure, tourism, education, and sustainable livelihood initiatives. Speaking after high-level discussions with Japanese dignitaries and representatives of JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) in Shillong, Sangma emphasized that Japan’s engagement goes far beyond … Read more

The Meghalaya Health Department has issued an urgent public health advisory following the detection of suspected cases of meningococcal infection in Shillong. The alert comes after a few individuals were admitted to hospitals with symptoms consistent with meningococcal meningitis or meningococcemia — a potentially life-threatening bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis. According to the latest … Read more

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein graced the 48th Nyokum Yullo celebrations in Tali, Kra Daadi district, joining thousands of Nyishi community members in one of the most vibrant harvest and prosperity festivals of Arunachal Pradesh. Nyokum Yullo, deeply rooted in Nyishi tradition, is observed with elaborate rituals, traditional dances, community feasts, and prayers for bountiful … Read more

A high-level combined review meeting was convened in Changlang district headquarters to assess and enhance the state’s readiness for the upcoming monsoon season, forest fires, and other natural disasters. The session brought together key officials from multiple departments to ensure coordinated, proactive measures across Arunachal Pradesh’s vulnerable regions. The meeting was chaired by East Arunachal … Read more

Chief Minister Pema Khandu participated in the grand celebrations of the 50th Nyokum Yullo Golden Jubilee in Bameng, East Kameng district, joining thousands of Nyishi community members in honoring one of the most revered traditional festivals of the region. Nyokum Yullo, a harvest and prosperity festival deeply rooted in Nyishi culture, marks prayers for abundant … Read more

Congress Lok Sabha Deputy Leader and Assam unit heavyweight Gaurav Gogoi has openly voiced disappointment and a sense of helplessness regarding the slow progress and persistent hurdles in finalising seat-sharing and alliance arrangements within the INDIA bloc for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. Speaking to the media in Guwahati, Gogoi acknowledged that he had initially … Read more

In a deeply moving and symbolically significant development amid Manipur’s prolonged ethnic tensions, the upcoming Manipuri feature film Boong has brought together a Meitei director and a Kuki lead actor, delivering a strong message of reconciliation, shared humanity, and the possibility of peaceful coexistence. Directed by acclaimed Meitei filmmaker Haobam Paban Kumar and featuring prominent … Read more