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Majuli artist uses pantomime art to demand justice for Zubeen Garg, promot
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Debajit Borah, who has been practising pantomime art for the past 20 years, performed an extraordinary act at Kamalabari Chariali demanding justice for the late music icon Zubeen Garg. Through his silent performance, Borah paid tribute to the beloved artist and urged authorities to ensure
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Assam Minister Urkhao Gwra Brahma visits Majuli, reviews various projects
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Assam's Minister for Handloom & Textiles, Sericulture, and Soil Conservation, Urkhao Gwra Brahma, has undertaken a day-long visit to Majuli, the world's largest riverine island, reviewing handloom projects, ecological initiatives, and speaking on matters of political and national secu
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Assam government to launch 'Raas Mahotsav Tourism Circuit' to promote Kris
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Raas Mahotsav is an annual festival celebrated across Assam, primarily dedicated to worship of Lord Krishna.
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Assam: Majuli's Tuni river to emerge as major river tourism destination
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Once an abandoned waterway, the Tuni River in Majuli is now transforming into a vibrant hub of river tourism. After several decades of neglect, the river has been successfully cleaned and rejuvenated, paving the way for a new era of cultural and economic revival in the region.
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Majuli gears up for 'Rasotsav', festival to honour Zubeen Garg's legacy
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Preparations are in full swing on the river island of Majuli for the Rasotsav -- the island's main spiritual autumn festival celebrating the divine Raslila of Lord Krishna. This year's festival, beginning November 4, carries special emotional resonance as every stage will dedicate its perfo
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Assam: Majuli's Samaguri Satra artists gear up for Raas festival, traditio
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Majuli's celebrated group of artists, Samaguri Satra, is abuzz with activity as artists immerse themselves in crafting traditional masks for the upcoming Raas festival. Known widely for its unique mask-making heritage, the group has received multiple orders.
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"Pleased that people are accepting B Sudarshan Reddy": Gaurav Gogoi
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi expressed his party's enthusiasm for the INDIA bloc's Vice-Presidential nominee and former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy, stating that the people of India are warmly accepting him.
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Majuli's world-famous Samaguri Satra Mask Artists celebrate 79th Independe
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Joining the rest of the nation, the world-renowned mask makers of Samaguri Satra in Majuli celebrated the 79th Independence Day in a unique way. The artists from the Sangeet Kala Kendra crafted masks in the colours of the tricolour and held the national flag as they extended their greetings
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On World Elephant Day, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin highlights AI-early warning
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"In Coimbatore, the Minister of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Bhupendra Yadav, is joining the celebrations and will visit our AI-powered early warning system at Madukkarai, which has enabled over 2,800 safe elephant crossings since February 2024 with zero t
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World Elephant Day observed with a call for human-elephant co-existence
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
World Elephant Day is observed annually on August 12 to promote the conservation and protection of elephants, while addressing the growing issue of human-elephant conflict. The day aims to ensure that elephants can thrive without clashes with human populations.
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Assam: Police arrest six persons in connection with cybercrime in Nagaon
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Assam Police arrested six persons, including two from outside Assam, on Friday, in connection with a cybercrime case in Assam's Nagaon district.
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Kanchan trees, a nature-based solution to riverbank erosion in Majuli
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In the village of Pathorichuk, Majuli, Assam, local residents have discovered a remarkable way to combat riverbank erosion by planting Kanchan trees along the Brahmaputra River. This sustainable and eco-friendly approach has proven to be a natural shield against the relentless forces of eros
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