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Indigenous Folk Instrument Playing Festival 2026 held at Dudhnoi

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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Guwahati Asian Film Festival | Bajjika language film “Aājoor”

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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PM Modi Witnesses Historic Mega Bagurumba Dance Performance in Guwahati

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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French dancer emerges as global ambassador of Assam’s Sattriya dance

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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Sailadhar Baruah Film Awards (NE) 2025 — Key Winners

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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National Conference of Textiles Ministers to be Held in Guwahati

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 held under the theme: “India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage

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Rajbhasha Shield for NBQ Workshop — and a Push for Modernisation

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 infrastructure upgrades and maintenance efficiency at the NBQ Workshop through

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Cancer Care Satellite Centre for Haflong

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 distances to Silchar or Guwahati for medical treatment. The CCHRC, under

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Assam Government Approves Heritage Grant for Darrang Kings of Koch Dynasty

On February 2, 2026, the Assam government announced a generous ₹50 crore grant aimed at preserving and restoring the heritage of the Darrang kings from the Koch dynasty. This exciting news was shared during the Mahabir Chilarai Divas celebrations in the Darrang district. This initiative showcases the state’s commitment to safeguarding Assam’s rich history, honoring

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Assam Launches Eti Koli Duti Paat Scheme for Tea Workers

The State of Assam has taken a significant welfare step for its tea garden communities by announcing a new financial support scheme. The Assam government has launched the Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat Scheme to provide one-time financial assistance to tea garden workers across the state. The initiative acknowledges the historic contribution of tea

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