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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

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. ...

The 1904 Roosevelt Corollary, which built on the Monroe Doctrine, marked a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy from simply deterring European powers to actively intervening in Latin America. It positioned the U.S. as an "international police power," ready to tackle "chronic wrongdoing" or ...

The National Conference of Textiles Ministers will take place in Guwahati from January 8–9, focusing on positioning India as a leading global hub for textile manufacturing. This event organised by the Union Ministry of Textiles in partnership with the Government of Assam, the conference will be ...

The Carriage & Wagon Workshop at New Bongaigaon (NBQ) has been awarded the Rajbhasha Shield along with a cash prize of ₹14,000 by the Ministry of Railways for exemplary promotion of Hindi in 2024. Alongside this recognition, the Northeast Frontier Railway reported steady progress in ...

Haflong — the hill town and district headquarters of Dima Hasao — is set to get a cancer care satellite centre by February, offering specialised services much closer to remote communities. Dima Hasao residents currently lack specialised oncology facilities, forcing patients to travel long ...

Marble is a stunning natural stone that has been a part of India’s architectural heritage for centuries, used to create everything from temples and palaces to homes and intricate statues. Its beauty, durability, and smooth finish make it highly sought after. India boasts rich marble deposits ...

Uttarakhand, known for its mountains and remote terrain, has quietly made big strides in civil aviation. On January 30, 2026, the state received national recognition that caught everyone’s attention. Uttarakhand was named the Best State for Promotion of Aviation Ecosystem at Wings India 2026, ...

In a significant milestone reflecting Indian Railways’ commitment to safe, modern and passenger-centric infrastructure, a 100 m long ‘Make in India’ steel bridge has been successfully completed over the underground metro tunnel in Ahmedabad district for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. ...