The Walong Half Marathon 2025 was flagged off on Wednesday from India’s easternmost battlefield in Walong, Arunachal Pradesh, marking a fitting tribute to the brave soldiers who fought in the iconic Battle of Walong during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Organised by the Indian Army as part of the 63rd Walong Day Commemoration, the event witnessed…
Thousands of pig farmers across Upper Assam are facing severe economic hardship as district administrations in Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Dhemaji, and Jorhat have imposed strict prohibitory orders banning the sale, transport, and slaughter of pigs to contain the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF). The restrictions have brought the region’s vital piggery sector to a standstill,…
The Shri Guru Singh Sabha Gurudwara in Dibrugarh witnessed an outpouring of devotion and unity on Wednesday as the Sikh community, joined by people of various faiths, celebrated Gurpurab—the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism. The 105-year-old gurudwara, established in 1919, experienced remarkable attendance as devotees from throughout Dibrugarh district…
The world’s largest river island, Majuli, witnessed a unique and spectacular tribute to Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika on his 14th death anniversary on Wednesday. Fifty boats sailed majestically on the Tuni River in a program titled “Let us sail the Tuni with the divine name of Vaikuntha,” combining reverence for the legendary musician with…
A grand chorus performance featuring approximately 5,000 participants marked the 14th death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika at Chowkidinghee Playground in Dibrugarh on Wednesday. The spectacular tribute, organised by the Dibrugarh District Administration and the Department of Cultural Affairs, saw participants from all age groups collectively rendering the legendary musician’s immortal composition “Manuhe…
