Assam

Guwahati: In a move aimed at empowering rural homestays and fostering sustainable livelihoods within the ecologically sensitive Kaziranga–Karbi Anglong Landscape of Assam, Aaranyak, a premier biodiversity conservation organisation, has facilitated the distribution of solar inverters to five rural homestays in the region. The initiative is part of Aaranyak’s ongoing efforts to promote participatory Natural Resource […]

Kolkata: The falling prices of tea leaves, coupled with exploitation by middlemen and the worsening impacts of climate change, have been severely affecting small and marginal tea farmers across various districts in the northern belt of West Bengal, leaving them struggling to survive. Hub of Tea Growers Popularly known as bought-leaf farmers, around 50,000 such […]

Yari Nayam is a 27-year-old woman from the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh. Currently, a fourth-year PhD scholar at the Centre for Historical Studies (CHS), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), her research focuses on the Ahom Kingdom—a significant but often overlooked historical power in mainstream academic narratives. But Yari’s academic journey is not merely about degrees […]

On April 9, 2025, the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Guwahati, issued an order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, restricting all types of processions, rallies, marathons, walkathons, and similar events within Guwahati city limits. The reason cited was traffic congestion and potential delays to emergency services. An earlier notification […]

Imphal: A tense atmosphere gripped Heirok at midnight as a massive joint operation by Thoubal District Police Commandos, CRPF, and Rapid Action Force (RAF) units led to the arrest of seven individuals allegedly linked to the banned militant outfit KCP (PWG). The raid, carried out around 2:20 AM near YBC Club, close to the SDC […]

As spring breathes life back into the world, Easter arrives as a powerful reminder of rebirth, resilience, and renewed hope. Whether you’re celebrating quietly with family or joining community gatherings, here are some thoughtful quotes and heartfelt messages to mark this day of resurrection and reflection. Inspirational Easter Quotes 1. “He is not here; he […]