Where the river teaches you to listen: Mongeet, Assam’s soul music festival
Jan 21, 2026On Majuli, as the Brahmaputra slips quietly beneath a moonlit sky, music rises, not to entertain, but to heal, teach, and transform. Here, art is unhurried, applause is secondary, and learning unfolds as gently as the river’s flow. This is Mongeet, a festival that does not merely showcase talent, but reshapes those who pass through it.
Assam University marks 33rd Foundation Day; former Air Force Chief urges youth to build ‘Vikshit Bharat’
Jan 21, 2026Assam University on January 21, celebrated its 33rd Foundation Day with a series of events, during which former Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha called upon students to actively contribute towards the vision of building a ‘Vikshit Bharat’ by 2047.
Rs 4.28 crore ‘Gourav Path’ inaugurated in Margherita, boosts urban connectivity
Jan 21, 2026Strengthening urban infrastructure in eastern Assam, the Assam Government on January 21, inaugurated the ‘Gourav Path’ road project in Jayanagar under Ward No. 1 of Margherita town, constructed at a cost of approximately Rs 4 crore 28 lakh 20 thousand.
Assam’s presence at WEF Davos signals state’s emergence as key investment destination: Himanta
Jan 21, 2026Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 21 said Assam’s participation at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos as part of “Team Bharat” reflects how every part of the country is now emerging as a viable destination for global investment.
Peace meeting held in Assam’s Kokrajhar to review recent clash
Jan 21, 2026A peace meeting was held on January 21 at the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Assembly Auditorium in Kokrajhar to review the recent violence in the district and assess the prevailing law and order situation.
Assam secures Rs 1 lakh crore investment commitments at WEF Davos in first year of participation
Jan 21, 2026Assam has secured investment commitments worth Rs 1 lakh crore during its first-ever participation at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday, describing the achievement as a major milestone for the state’s global economic engagement.
AAMSU holds mass protest in Assam's Dhubri over alleged electoral roll irregularities
Jan 21, 2026Tension prevailed in western Assam on January 21 as the All Assam Minority Students’ Union staged a massive sit-in demonstration in front of the Dhubri District Commissioner’s office, alleging widespread irregularities in the ongoing Special Revision of electoral rolls and what it termed a complete breakdown of administrative machinery in safeguarding the rights of legitimate citizens.
Tezpur University marks 33rd foundation day as Dr Dinesh Chandra Goswami advocates free thinking and scientific temper
Jan 21, 2026Tezpur University celebrated its 33rd Foundation Day with a ceremonial programme at the KBR Auditorium, beginning with the hoisting of the university flag by Prof. Amarendra Kumar Das, Vice-Chancellor (Acting) of Tezpur University.
First Assamese Global Conference concludes in Guwahati, marks milestone in diaspora engagement
Jan 21, 2026The First Assamese Global Conference (AGC) concluded successfully in Guwahati on January 18, marking a significant step towards structured and sustained engagement between the global Assamese diaspora and institutions in Assam. Held from January 16 to 18, the three-day conference brought together scholars, professionals, policymakers, and members of the diaspora from across the world.
Three labourers die after falling into well pit in Assam’s Karbi Anglong
Jan 21, 2026Three daily-wage labourers lost their lives while digging a well in a remote village of Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, triggering concerns over workplace safety in unregulated construction activities.
Assam announces monthly stipends for research scholars under new scheme
Jan 21, 2026Assam will launch a financial support programme for research scholars on February 11, offering substantial monthly assistance to academics pursuing advanced studies.
Assam: Huge consignment of Yaba tablets seized in Goalpara, one arrested
Jan 21, 2026Goalpara Police late Tuesday, January 20 night seized a massive consignment of Yaba tablets during a targeted operation along National Highway-17, dealing a major blow to narcotics networks operating in the district.
Assam Rifles intercept Rs 39 crore yaba consignment on NH-306 in Cachar
Jan 21, 2026Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized yaba tablets worth Rs 39 crore on NH 306 in Cachar during a routine check. The arrested suspects and drugs have been handed over to police for further probe
Army conducts flag march in Kokrajhar as authorities step up security, situation remains under control
Jan 21, 2026The Indian Army conducted a flag march across sensitive pockets of Kokrajhar district on Wednesday, January 21, as security agencies and the district administration intensified measures to maintain law and order.
Army deployed in Assam’s Kokrajhar after deadly clashes
Jan 21, 2026The Indian Army has been deployed in Kokrajhar after deadly communal clashes. Authorities have imposed restrictions and intensified security to restore peace
CBI detains Guwahati-based businessman Rajesh Bajaj in multi-crore loan default case
Jan 21, 2026The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday, January 20, detained Guwahati-based businessman Rajesh Bajaj after conducting extensive searches at his residence and business premises in Assam. The action is linked to an alleged multi-crore loan default involving Bank of Baroda, marking yet another high-profile financial investigation in the Northeast.
Rs 7.97 lakh project, substandard work: Serious irregularities alleged in MGNREGA works in Kaliabor
Jan 21, 2026Allegations of large-scale corruption and procedural violations have surfaced in the implementation of rural development schemes under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department in Assam’s Kaliabor, raising serious questions over the transparency and accountability of flagship welfare programmes.
Assam: Dibrugarh police bust street dog killing racket, 3 arrested during routine patrolling
Jan 21, 2026In a disturbing late-night breakthrough that has reignited concerns over animal safety and organised cruelty, Dibrugarh Police have uncovered what is being probed as a possible street dog killing racket, arresting three individuals during routine night patrolling in the early hours of Tuesday, January 20.
BJP’s double-engine government will end with Himanta: Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel
Jan 20, 2026Senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on January 20 claimed that the BJP’s “double-engine government” in Assam would come to an end with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of corruption and cronyism.
PM’s focus on Northeast opportunities for youth boosts confidence: Union Minister
Jan 20, 2026Union Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Jayant Chaudhary on January 20 said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s sustained focus on unlocking opportunities for the youth of the Northeast has significantly boosted confidence across the region.
Housefull in hours: Vande Bharat sleeper tickets for Kamakhya–Howrah route sold out
Jan 20, 2026The inaugural commercial run of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train (Train No. 27576) between Kamakhya (KYQ) and Howrah (HWH) has met with an extraordinary response, with all tickets sold out within hours of opening on PRS and other booking platforms.
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