GUWAHATI: The Rangpur-Sivasagar Historical Ensemble in Assam’s Sivasagar district has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List, marking a significant recognition of the state’s Ahom-era cultural and architectural heritage. ALSO READ: Bike Rider Killed After Truck Rams Him on NH27 Service Lane in Guwahati's Garchuk The announcement was made by the Permanent Delegation of…
Ri Sai, a new stopover along the Guwahati-Shillong highway in Nongpoh, brings together dining, accommodation, local crafts and Meghalaya’s textile heritage at a single destination. The property includes the Ri Sai Restaurant, Ri Sai Home Stays, the Ri Sai Emporium and the Integrated Textile & Tourism Centre (ITTC), developed by the Government of Meghalaya’s…
GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday defended the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation (Amendment) Bill in the Assembly, saying no one without a miyadi patta (permanent land title) would be allowed to buy land or reside within a five-kilometre radius of religiously significant sites such as Batadrawa Satra, the satras of Majuli,…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Government has announced plans to seek UNESCO recognition for key heritage sites and cultural treasures of the state as part of its efforts to preserve and promote Assam's rich legacy. ALSO READ: Assam Budget: Bihu in Delhi, Films on Lachit Barphukan and Kushal Konwar Among Key Cultural Announcements Finance Minister Jayanta Malla…
GUWAHATI: A wild rice habitat in Assam's Sonitpur district has been declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site, marking a major milestone in the conservation of India's genetic resources for climate-resilient agriculture. ALSO READ: 135th Durand Cup to Kick Off on July 25; Guwahati Among Five Host Cities The recognition comes under the National Rainfed Area Authority's…
GUWAHATI: Guru Sangyusang S. Pongener of Nagaland was conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of art and his lifelong efforts to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Ao Naga community. ALSO READ: Assam Schools Directed to Tighten Security After Theft of Computers,…
