Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Swahid Diwas is an occasion to remember the extraordinary valour and sacrifices of those who dedicated their lives to the Assam Movement. The Prime Minister said on social media that their resolve helped Assam preserve its “unique culture and identity”. PM Modi wrote in a post, “Swahid Diwas is […]
MARGHERITA, Dec 10: Margherita witnessed rising tensions on Tuesday after incense sticks manufactured by Patanjali Company Pvt Ltd were discovered featuring images of Gautam Buddha. Gautam Buddha, the revered founder of Buddhism and a global symbol of love, humanity, and compassion, has increasingly been depicted on commercial products, sparking outrage among the Buddhist community residing in […]
GUWAHATI, Dec 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to martyrs of the Assam agitation on the occasion of Swahid Diwas. Taking to X handle, PM Modi wrote, “Swahid Diwas is an occasion to remember the extraordinary courage and sacrifices of those who dedicated themselves to the Assam Movement. Their unwavering resolve and selfless […]
DIBRUGARH, Dec 10: A bronze statue of Bhaxar Oja Hemchandra Baruah was unveiled at Dibrugarh University on his 190th birth anniversary by former president of Axom Xahitya Sabha Dr Nagen Saikia on Tuesday. The statue celebrates the legacy of the revered linguist and social reformer Hemchandra Baruah. Baruah was known by the pseudonym Bhaxar Oja for his […]
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called for the need to learn from Israel’s resilience to protect Assam’s cultural and economic identity. While speaking at ‘Swahid Diwas’ in Jamugurihat, Sonitpur, Sarma highlighted Assam’s geographical vulnerabilities and the challenges brought by demographic changes. “Over time, Assam had bordered Bangladesh, Myanmar, and West Bengal, so our […]
