A scientific survey covering a 174-km stretch of the Brahmaputra within Kaziranga Tiger Reserve has recorded 945 freshwater turtles, reinforcing the river’s status as a globally significant freshwater biodiversity hotspot. The fifth annual survey of aquatic reptiles, with a special focus on freshwater turtles and tortoises of the landscape, was conducted by the Park authorities […]
Hally War of Siej village in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills has been selected for the Padma Shri Award 2026 in the category of social work. The honour recognises his lifelong commitment to conserving the region’s iconic living root bridges. A farmer by profession, Shri Hally War cultivates betel nuts, betel leaves, black pepper, and various
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Assam’s classical literary tradition has gained national visibility at Granth Kutir, the manuscript and book repository inaugurated at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 23, 2026. The archive includes rare Assamese manuscripts and texts alongside other classical Indian languages. The archive was inaugurated by the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, and features rare manuscripts and books
The Sri Sri Damodardev International Auditorium will be formally opened to the public on January 27, adding a major cultural facility to Assam. The newly built 800-seat auditorium is located within the Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra campus and is expected to strengthen platforms for performing arts and cultural events. The facility was constructed at a cost
Five remarkable individuals from Assam have been honored with the esteemed Padma Shri 2026, which is the fourth-highest civilian award in India, recognizing their outstanding contributions to art, agriculture, and public service. The awardees from Assam are Haricharan Saikia, Nuruddin Ahmed, Pokhila Lekthepi, Jogesh Deuri, and the late Kabindra Purkayastha. List of Padma Shri Awardees
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Pokila Lekthepi from Assam has been conferred the Padma Shri Award 2026 in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Karbi folk and modern music. With a career spanning over four decades, she has played a defining role in popularising Karbi musical traditions. Pokhila Lekthepi honoured in Art, is a Karbi folk singer known as the
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Khanikar Stadium is being redeveloped into Assam’s largest multi-sports complex, with the first phase to be inaugurated on January 30. The project spans 104 bighas and involves an investment of about ₹233 crore. The project aims to transform the legacy stadium into a modern, world-class sporting complex. The first phase, which stands completed, will have
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Assam is set to benefit from INOXGFL Group’s ₹17,000 crore renewable energy investment plan, with the company signing an MoU with the state government to expand clean energy infrastructure. The investment strengthens Assam’s position in India’s energy transition. Under the MoUs, INOXGFL plans to invest in large-scale solar projects, establish solar cell and module manufacturing
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The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary authority conducted the Asian Waterbird Census 2026 over two days in collaboration with Aaranyak and the Assam Bird Monitoring Network. The exercise aimed to assess wetland health and seasonal bird diversity. The census was organised by the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary authority in collaboration with Aaranyak, the Assam Bird Monitoring Network, local bird experts,
Rock art dated to at least 67,800 years ago has been discovered on Muna Island in Indonesia, making it the oldest known cave art in the world. The finding pushes back the timeline of artistic expression by early humans. The discovery confirms that early Homo sapiens possessed advanced symbolic and artistic abilities during their dispersal
