As part of a proactive strategy to mitigate the impact of seasonal deluges, the Dibrugarh District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) successfully conducted a mock flood emergency drill on Friday. The exercise took place at Tingkhong Matikota, a notoriously flood-prone stretch along the River Brahmaputra within the Dibrugarh West Revenue Circle. The drill was the centerpiece…
The 1st International Inter-School Badminton Championship concluded on January 6 in Dibrugarh with a resounding display of talent, as Indian shuttlers swept the podiums across multiple age categories. The event, hosted from January 3 to 6, brought together nearly 300 participants from five countries—Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan, and host nation India. Local favourite Suchismita…
Human trafficking is mostly done through railway routes, with traffickers exploiting the vast network of trains and stations to transport victims right under the noses of unsuspecting passengers and authorities. This was revealed by Vijaya Rahatkar, Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), during a media address in Dibrugarh on Thursday. Rahatkar said that…
Dibrugarh Hanumanbax Surajmall Kanoi (DHSK) College, a premier autonomous institution in Upper Assam, has further solidified its reputation as a national leader in Information Communication and Technology (ICT). In a significant move toward digital governance, Principal Dr Sashi Kanta Saikia officially launched ‘Karmabandhu’ on Tuesday, a sophisticated mobile application designed to streamline administrative efficiency and…
The picturesque valley of Mechuka in Shi Yomi district in Arunachal Pradesh resonated with traditional chants and cultural vibrance as the Tagin community celebrated the Si-Donyi festival on Tuesday. Organised by the Si-Donyi Silver Jubilee Celebration Committee, the event served as a powerful reminder of Arunachal Pradesh’s rich indigenous heritage and the need for inter-tribal…
