In a significant push for green mobility and urban tourism, senior officials from the Centre and the Delhi government on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the Yamuna Boat Tourism and Ferry Infrastructure Development Project, slated to introduce recreational cruises and ferry services on the river. The project, located upstream of the Wazirabad Barrage between Sonia…
In a major boost to Assam’s industrial and export credentials, the Namrup-based Assam Petrochemicals Limited (APL) has signed a major export order with German renewable energy firm SFC Energy AG. The deal involves the sale of 180 tons of methanol to the European company at a premium rate—marking a landmark accomplishment for the state-owned enterprise. …
By Prarthana Bordoloi (Pune) Zubeen Garg was more than an artist to me—he was an emotion, a heartbeat of Assam. I feel blessed to have known him closely, to have shared moments and memories that I will cherish forever. He was like an elder brother to me, a guiding presence filled with warmth and energy….
The Swachh Gali (Clean Lanes) initiative, a collaborative effort between the Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation (DMC) and the NGO Team Shrishti, is gaining remarkable momentum, successfully achieving 100% waste collection and segregation in several wards while promoting a powerful sense of community ownership. The movement recently saw a vibrant burst of creativity in Atecol Gali, where…
The Indigenous Peoples of Mung-Dun-Chun-Kham, an organisation based in Assam, has issued a formal invitation for a critical dialogue session, for implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) 2007. In a detailed letter dated November 16, 2025, the group announced it will host a discussion circle on Tuesday, December 2,…
