Friday 31 January Me-dam-me-phi in Assam
This has been one of the most important festivals of the Ahom since at least their arrival in Assam in the 12th century. It is…
Friday 23 August Tithi of Sri Sri Madhav Dev in Assam
Madhabdev (1489–1596), also known as Mahapurush, is one of the most popular Vaishnava Saints in Assam. Madhabdev was an important preceptor of the Ekasara ma…
In India’s Assam, ‘hopes dashed’ for high returns on oil palm production | Business and Economy
Jorhat, India: Priya Ram Duwarah has planted 60 oil palm seedlings in his half-hectare (1.2 acres) of agricultural land at Mohara village in Jorhat district…
Manipur’s BJP CM inflamed conflict: Assam Rifles report on India violence | India Election 2024
Kangpokpi/Imphal, India – On Christmas Eve, it was eerily calm inside a makeshift bunker with piles of gunny bags and a tin roof. Hunkered inside…
India’s Assam state repeals British-era Muslim marriage law | Islamophobia News
The BJP government says the law allowed child marriages, but Muslim leaders allege the move is aimed at polarising voters ahead of election. The Indian…