5 June 2026
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Arunachal Minister Pushes for Preservation of Tirap’s Untapped Historical Treasures

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Arunachal Pradesh Minister of Forest and Environment & Mining Wangki Lowang on Saturday pledged to advocate for permanent preservation of unexplored historical sites and resources in Tirap district, brimming with tourism potential. Speaking to media in Namsang village—his assembly constituency—Lowang highlighted scattered “untouched” gems across Tirap, including Ahom-era Maidams (earthen mounds) and around 80 saltwater…

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Padmashree Awardee Prof JN Phukan Explores Ancient Ahom-Nocte Historical Links in Arunachal Pradesh

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In a groundbreaking initiative to explore and document historical sites associated with the ancient Ahoms and the Noctes, a delegation led by Padmashree awardee and renowned historian Professor Jogendra Nath Phukan conducted an extensive visit to Sumsi village in Deomali sub-division of Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh, on Friday. The delegation, accompanied by Arunachal Pradesh Minister…

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Dibrugarh-Guwahati Vande Bharat Express in Planning Stage, Launch Expected Soon

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A Vande Bharat Express train connecting Dibrugarh and Guwahati is in the planning stage and is expected to be launched soon, Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Tinsukia Division, Ajay Kumar Pradhan announced on Wednesday, though he refrained from sharing operational details and timelines. Pradhan made this disclosure while inspecting the Moranhat Railway Station in Dibrugarh,…

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Magh Bihu Celebrated Across Assam with Traditional Fervour and Feasting

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Assam on Wednesday celebrated Magh Bihu, the state’s popular harvest festival, with traditional rituals, community feasts, and widespread cultural programmes that brought together people across communities and age groups. From early morning prayers to night-long festivities around bonfires, urban and rural areas alike witnessed a vibrant display of Assamese culture and agrarian heritage. The celebrations…

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Sivasagar DC inspects Rs 140-Crore Rang Ghar Beautification Project

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Sivasagar District Commissioner Mridul Yadav, conducted a thorough field inspection of the ongoing Rang Ghar Beautification Project on Tuesday. The visit was focused on assessing the construction activities at the historic Rupahi Pathar, where the massive Rs 140-crore project is currently being implemented. Accompanied by technical experts from the Public Works Department, the District Commissioner…

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