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08/08/2025

Hundreds from Assam cross into Nepal every day — not for tourism, but for sight.

Welcome to Birtamode, a border town where Assamese is spoken in lodges, Mechi Eye Hospital sees 100+ patients a day from India, and families travel over 400 km for affordable, trusted eye care. A report.

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In a small but bustling border town in southeastern Nepal, the Assamese language rings as loudly as Nepali. Birtamode, located in Jhapa district and just across the Panitanki-Kakarbhitta border (around 47 km from Siliguri), has emerged as a surprising medical hub – drawing hundreds from across Ass...

16/07/2025

NEUFC star Parthib Gogoi shares his experience from the U-23 friendlies in Tajikistan, where he scored a goal, and talks about his focus and preparations for the upcoming Durand Cup.

25/06/2025

This marks Axiom Space’s fourth private astronaut mission to the ISS and the most science-intensive one yet.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday lauded the successful liftoff of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station (ISS), calling it a significant step in India’s journey towards becoming a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India). The mission is piloted by Group Captain Shubhanshu...

22/06/2025

An Emotional Farewell for a Football Icon

Over 7,000 fans gathered at the SAI Ground in Kokrajhar to bid farewell to one of Assam’s finest footballers — Durga Boro — as he played his last match in an exhibition game between Assam XI and Bodoland FC.

From starting at the Subroto Cup in 1999 to representing clubs like Churchill Brothers, Shillong Lajong, Guwahati FC, and NorthEast United FC in the ISL — Durga’s journey has inspired an entire generation.

“Football has given me everything. I now want to give back as a coach,” said the emotional 38-year-old.

Top stars like Halicharan Narzary, Vinit Rai, Pranjal Bhumij, Hrithik Tiwari, and coach Subam Rabha joined the tribute — honouring a man who has given his heart and soul to the game.

Durga Boro may have hung up his boots, but his legacy will continue to inspire young footballers across the region. 💪🏽

12/06/2025

Prayers for everyone.

Families of crew members from Manipur reportedly flying in the ill-fated Air India’s flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick which crashed soon after take-off, are still awaiting for the official confirmation regarding the fates of the two crew members. The Air India flight heading to Londo

12/06/2025

Human sacrifice at Kamakhya Temple? See how the 'national media' paints a picture of Northeast India.

The relentless stream of misinformed and insensitive reporting by certain “national media” organizations has once again exposed the deep-rooted prejudice against Northeast India. The latest trigger came from television channel CNN News18, which on Tuesday made a shocking and defamatory remark about the revered Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati while covering the ongoing Raja Raghuvanshi murder case.

In a televised segment, a CNN News18 anchor, while interviewing a family member of the deceased, loosely claimed that the Kamakhya Temple is “known for human sacrifice” – a disturbing factually incorrect and culturally irresponsible assertion. The anchor appeared to suggest a ritualistic angle behind the Honeymoon case, citing Kamakhya Temple as an example. The casual reference was not only in poor taste but also reeked of ignorance and a blatant disregard for the cultural sanctity of one of India’s most important Shakti Peeths.

The relentless stream of misinformed and insensitive reporting by certain “national media” organizations has once again exposed the deep-rooted prejudice against Northeast India. The latest trigger came from television channel CNN News18, which on Tuesday made a shocking and defamatory remark ab...

09/06/2025

Meghalaya, as a tourist destination, was slammed over the last few days on the social media "for being unsafe". However, truth came out on June 9 - it was a planned murder.

May the departed soul rest in peace.

Stay safe everyone.

03/06/2025

The tourist couple from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, went missing from Sohra (Cherrapunji) on May 23.

After an eight-day search, the highly decomposed body of Raja Raghuvanshi, who went missing with his wife while on a honeymoon to Sohra, was recovered from a deep gorge on June 2 near Weisawdong falls, after it was spotted by a police drone. The deceased wife, Sonam however is yet to be found. “A

29/05/2025

In a significant development for infrastructure in the Northeast, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has completed the girder launching work on the Noney Bridge — also known as Bridge No. 164 — in Manipur.

In a significant development for infrastructure in the Northeast, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has completed the girder launching work on the Noney Bridge — also known as Bridge No. 164 — in Manipur. Set against the rugged terrain of the state’s western hills, the Noney Bridge has draw...

25/05/2025

Banu Mushtaq’s Heart Lamp, the triumphant recipient of the 2025 Man Booker International Prize, represents far more than a literary achievement—it is a seismic event in the global recognition of marginalized narratives. This distinction is particularly significant as it marks the first time the prestigious award has been bestowed upon a short story collection, elevating a form often relegated to the peripheries of “serious literature.”

Banu Mushtaq’s Heart Lamp, the triumphant recipient of the 2025 Man Booker International Prize, represents far more than a literary achievement—it is a seismic event in the global recognition of marginalized narratives. This distinction is particularly significant as it marks the first time the ...