India has inaugurated the world’s second National Environmental Standard Laboratory — making it one of only two countries, along with the United Kingdom, to host such a facility. The NESL will test, calibrate, and certify air pollution monitoring equipment to suit Indian conditions, reducing foreign dependency and boosting indigenous manufacturing. Aim: Key features:
First Indigenous Folk Instrument Playing Festival 2026 was organised by the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council to preserve folk traditions and protect fading musical practices of Assam’s ethnic communities. The event aimed to revive interest among young performers while documenting traditional knowledge for future generations. The festival aimed to preserve, promote, and showcase traditional indigenous musical
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The Somnath temple’s history spans a thousand years since Mahmud of Ghazni’s raid in 1026. Despite repeated invasions in the medieval period, the shrine was rebuilt multiple times — notably under Kumarapala of the Solanki dynasty and later by the Chudasama rulers — symbolising continuity of faith and resilience. After Independence, its reconstruction (1947–51) was
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A team of scientists from Mizoram, working with researchers from Russia, Germany, and Vietnam, has identified a new species of reed snake, correcting a long-standing taxonomic misidentification. The new species has been named Calamaria Mizoramensis, after the state. The discovery has corrected a longstanding misidentification and expanded India’s known reptile diversity. According to HT Lalremsanga,
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The Guwahati Asian Film Festival (January 22–25, 2026) will highlight India’s linguistic diversity by featuring films in Bajjika. Bajjika is an Indo-Aryan language variety spoken in parts of Bihar and in Nepal, its name linked to the ancient Vajji (Vaishali) region. Once viewed mainly within the Maithili–Bhojpuri continuum, it has since gained a clearer cultural
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ONGC is implementing its first full-scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) pilot at the Gandhar oilfield in Gujarat, marking a significant step in decarbonising India’s hydrocarbon sector. Gandhar is among the country’s largest onshore brownfields — mature oilfields that have been producing for decades. The pilot aims to capture carbon dioxide and store it safely
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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed an Aadhaar-like unique ID system for electric vehicle batteries to improve traceability, safety, and recycling. The proposed Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) is a 21-character digital identity assigned to every battery pack placed on the Indian market. With this, a battery can be tracked through its
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In 1957, Bagurumba reached national attention when it was featured at the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, led by renowned Bodo dancer Ostad Kamini Kr. Narzary. The performance — viewed as enchanting and unprecedented — introduced the Bodo folk dance to audiences across the country for the first time. Organised by the Assam government
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Sattriya — Assam’s classical dance tradition rooted in Vaishnavite devotion — is increasingly finding admirers abroad. Among them is Perrine Legoullon of France, who has emerged as a committed practitioner after nearly a decade of rigorous study. Here are the key highlights of the article:
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The 8th Sailadhar Baruah Film Awards (North East) 2025 took place on January 10–11, 2026, at the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati. The organisers of the 8th Sailadhar Baruah Film Awards (North East) 2025 announced the winners, honouring notable films and artistes from the region. Key Winners of the 8th Sailadhar Baruah Film Awards (2025) Category Winner
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