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Reviving a 600-year-old legacy: Mridul Barua keeps manuscript painting ali
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
In the heart of Majuli, the world's largest inhabited river island, Mridul Barua is leading a quiet yet powerful cultural revolution--by keeping alive the ancient art of manuscript painting, a 600-year-old tradition that traces its roots to the great saint and reformer, Srimanta Sankardev
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Assam sets new record in paddy procurement, 7 lakh MT of paddy procured
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Assam has set a new record in paddy procurement by procuring nearly 7 lakh MT of paddy during the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024-25.
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Xupan: A step towards strengthening sustainable livelihoods for HEC-hit vi
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Region's premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak has been working tirelessly in project mode across various villages in five districts of Eastern Assam to mitigate human-elephant conflict and facilitate human-wildlife coexistence.
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Assam: Majuli's organic 'Red Bao Paddy' embarks on global Journey
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Majuli, the river island district in Assam, has marked a significant milestone as its indigenous organic red bao paddy makes its debut in the global market.
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Indian Army, civil administration and SDRF conduct Operation 'Jal Rahat' i
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Majuli, the world's largest river island, has faced massive devastation following floods in recent years due to rising water in the Brahmaputra and Subansiri rivers, according to a statement from PRO Defence.
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Rhino roaming in Majuli sparks concern among locals; forest officials moni
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Authorities reaffirm that they are taking all necessary precautions to ensure human and animal safety while guiding the rhino back toward a more suitable natural habitat.
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Assam: Dakhinpat Satra devotees pray for safety, prosperity at Brahmaputra
Updated : 10 months ago IST
In a deeply spiritual and culturally significant event, the devotees of the revered Dakhinpat Satra in Majuli gathered at Afala Ghat to offer prayers to the mighty Brahmaputra River.
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Fresh tender floated to build bridge over Brahmaputra to connect Majuli wi
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The construction work for the bridge had to be stalled in late 2024 after the contractor withdrew from the project. A new tender has been floated today.
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Assam: 70.19 per cent voter turnout recorded in first phase of panchayat p
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The first phase of panchayat elections in Assam was conducted on Friday in 14 districts of the state. The 14 districts include Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, Majuli, Golaghat, Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Biswanath, Sonitpur, Cachar, Hailakandi and Sribhumi.
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Assam: Voting starts for first phase of panchayat polls
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The first phase of the panchayat elections is being held in 14 districts of the state: Sonitpur, Biswanath, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, Majuli, Golaghat, Cachar, Hailakandi, and Sribhumi.
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Assam: Majuli celebrates 372 years of 'Boka Bihu' with mud and joy
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In the heart of Assam's river island Majuli, the air was filled with laughter, tradition, and the scent of fresh earth as locals and devotees gathered at Sri Sri Auniati Satra to celebrate the 372-year-old Boka Bihu--a unique and sacred tradition that has stood the test of time.
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Mukunda Saikia Borbayan to showcase 500-Year-old Satriya Nritya at World E
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a proud moment for Assam and the rich cultural heritage of India, Mukunda Saikia Borbayan, an esteemed Vaishnavite from the historic North Kamalabari Satra in Majuli, will perform the centuries-old Satriya Nritya at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
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