Assam

Assam Tourism launches scheme to promote homestays

Assam Tourism launches scheme to promote homestays

March 4, 2024

Assam Tourism Development Corporation Limited (ATDC) has launched a programme to promote community tourism in the state with incentive and subsidy schemes to attract participation from the people. In a press statement, ATDC says that it has begun distribution of sanction letters ...

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Four longest railway journeys in India

Four longest railway journeys in India

July 29, 2022

The Vivek Express The Vivek Express is the longest rail route in India which travels 4,273 km over 82 hours with 55 planned stops. It runs from Dibrugarh, in northeastern Assam, to Kanyakumari, the southernmost point of the Indian mainland. Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari was one of the...

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The calm and peace of Dirang

The calm and peace of Dirang

August 4, 2021

A quaint little quiet village set amidst lush green trees, cool little streams set against high mountains could be straight from a picture-perfect movie set of a Disney production. And Dirang may well be just that. A small village planted in Arunachal Pradesh, North-East, just ea...

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Ahom tribes: A world in itself from Assam

Ahom tribes: A world in itself from Assam

August 1, 2021

Armed with a razor-sharp Hengdang, the swords used by Ahoms during battle, whose handle made of solid gold reflects the shine of the scorching sun. In the searing heat, as sweat and toil runs boisterous in their blood, the warriors of just and righteous make their way through swa...

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Remembering Bhupen Hazarika: The Bard of the Brahmaputra

Remembering Bhupen Hazarika: The Bard of the Brahmaputra

November 5, 2020

One of the most cherished Indian artistes, Bhupen Hazarika stirred nationalism, through his songs, during language riots & ethnic conflicts that have riven Assam for almost six decades now. On his ninth death anniversary, Media India Group remembers the maestro.

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Floods overwhelm pandemic-hit Assam

Floods overwhelm pandemic-hit Assam

July 23, 2020

Assam’s annual ritual of devastating floods comes on the back of a sharp spike in the number of coronavirus cases. Now a cocktail of the two dangers threatens not just millions of humans but also puts in peril the state’s rich wildlife.

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Modi’s myriad challenges

Modi’s myriad challenges

January 9, 2020

After storming into office for a second time with a thumping majority, challenges for Narendra Modi’s government has not wilted in any way. Instead it has taken myriad forms…

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Citizen Amendment Act

Citizen Amendment Act

December 15, 2019

With nearly half of India burning after the Citizen Amendment Bill was passed, what will be its impact on the ties between its two friendly neighbours –Bangladesh and Afghanistan?

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Tensions en Assam après la publication de la liste finale du Registre des citoyens

Tensions en Assam après la publication de la liste finale du Registre des citoyens

September 2, 2019

La liste définitive du Registre national des citoyens (NRC ou National Register of Citizens) en Assam a exclu 1,9 million de personnes. Le destin de ces nouveaux apatrides est incertain et le gouvernement pourrait découvrir qu’il a ouvert la boîte de Pandore avec ce registre...

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Millions suffer floods fury in India

Millions suffer floods fury in India

July 19, 2019

More than three million people have been displaced across the northern and north-eastern India because of monsoon that has not only destroyed homes but cost the lives of many.

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TTF Kolkata observes another full house edition

TTF Kolkata observes another full house edition

July 18, 2019

Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF), India’s oldest and one of the largest travel trade show network celebrated its 30th edition of TTF Kolkata this year from July 12-14 with 450+ exhibitors and a record turnout of 10,000 visitors.

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Deluges eroding the heart of Assam’s culture

Deluges eroding the heart of Assam’s culture

November 1, 2018

The cultural heartland of Assam and the home of the Vaishnava faith - Majuli island is plagued by yearly deluges which leave thousands homeless and scores dead.

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