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Assam's Moran ginger ranked among world's most pungent varieties

Guwahati, Aug. 12 -- Researchers from Tezpur University, along with Abohtani Agro Producer Company and independent labs, confirmed that Moran ginger from Upper Assam is one of the world's most pungent... Read More


Assam marks World Elephant Day 2025, calls for urgent elephant conservation push

Guwahati, Aug. 12 -- As the world marked World Elephant Day on Monday, Assam observed the occasion with renewed calls for conservation, even as rising human-elephant conflict continues to pose challen... Read More


Goa Police 700 recruits graduate in Assam, strengthening inter-state law enforcement bonds

Guwahati, Aug. 12 -- Goa Police completed the basic training of 700 recruits at the Lachit Borphukan Police Academy (LBPA) in Assam's Golaghat district. The recruits underwent a 43-week training prog... Read More


Assam: Bihu dance legend Durlobha Moran struggles for recognition

Guwahati, Aug. 12 -- Durlobha Moran, a resident of Kakopathar in Assam's Tinsukia district, received the Kalaguru Bishnu Rabha Award in 2011, but her contributions are less recognized today. Robin Mo... Read More


Assam: Protests erupt in Nagaon after woman killed by wild elephant on World Elephant Day

Guwahati, Aug. 12 -- Assam observed World Elephant Day on Tuesday, but the occasion was overshadowed by the death of a 30-year-old woman, identified as Sangita Ser, who was reportedly trampled by a wi... Read More


Assam: Guwahati airport breaks cargo record, handling 952 MT in July

Guwahati, Aug. 11 -- The domestic cargo terminal at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA), operated by Guwahati International Airport Limited (GIAL), set a new record in July by han... Read More


Assamese playwright, lyricist Hemanta Dutta passes away at 83

Guwahati, Aug. 11 -- Assam's cultural stage has lost one of its brightest lights with the passing of Hemanta Duttaa playwright, lyricist, director, and actor whose work reshaped the very soul of Assam... Read More


Assam: CM Sarma reaffirms commitment to wildlife protection through Operation Falcon

Guwahati, Aug. 11 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reaffirmed the state government's commitment to wildlife protection on Monday, highlighting the success of Operation Falcon. Assam's grea... Read More


Assam's century-old Samdang Tea Estate features a rare 9-hole golf course

Tinsukia, Aug. 11 -- Samdang Tea Estate, located in the Doomdooma area of Assam's Tinsukia district, is a century-old plantation that features a rare private 9-hole golf course. Built for colonial-er... Read More


Assam Agricultural University registers Labanya rice for global market

Guwahati, Aug. 11 -- Assam Agricultural University (AAU) has registered Labanya, a high-yielding purple rice variety, with the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority (PPVFRA) on J... Read More