Art & Culture

Modern English School Kahilipara Guwahati Commemorated the 76th Republic Day with Pride and Passion, the school celebrated the 76th Republic Day, embracing the spirit of democracy and national pride. The day began with the ceremonial unfurling of the National Flag, accompanied by the harmonious rendition of the National and School Anthem. The spirited March Past…

Chojun, a ritualistic festival dedicated to honoring ancestors, deities, and spiritual entities, was observed by the Ronghang family on January 23, 2025, at Dhaniram Ronghang village, Diphu, Karbi Anglong The central purpose of Chojun is to honor Arnam Kethe, ancestral spirits and other deities exclusive to a household or clan. These spiritual entities are believed…

On January 19, the Karbi Cultural Society (KCS) organized the Hacha Kekan Festival, bringing the Phuloni KCS Zone alive with vibrant celebrations. The event was inaugurated by MLA Mr. Dorsing Ronghang, whose presence added to the significance of the occasion. Hacha Kekan, also known as the Karbi National Festival, is a cherished post-harvest celebration of…

Guwahati, 19 January : Modern English School Kahilipara student, Abhigyan Basumatary has won the best actor award (National) at the National Science Drama Festival 2024-25, held in New Delhi. Modern English School is immensely proud to be the only school representing Guwahati and the state among 10 prestigious schools from across the nation. Abhigyan had…

Silpi Divas, observed annually on January 17, commemorates the death anniversary of Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, a luminary in Assamese culture. Agarwala was a multifaceted artist playwright, poet, musician, and filmmaker fondly known as the “Rupkonwar” (Cultural Prince) of Assam. Today, the students and teachers of Rongnihang English L.P. School in Diphu gathered to honour Silpi…

Kaziranga, Jan. 13: Although it is prohibited for the public to respect local feelings on the occasion of the Magh Bihu Festival, the Kaziranga Administration is permitting locals to go fishing within the National Park on Monday for two hours. It was decided to allow fishing between 8 and 10 am in advance of the…

Matipung, Diphu, Assam, January 11, 2025 : The Guru-Shishya Hastshilp Prashikshan Program, a two-month training initiative focused on cane and bamboo craft, was inaugurated today at Matipung, Diphu, Assam. The program, which will train 30 artisans, is sponsored by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, and organized by…

Moran, Assam, 9th January 2025 – The Guru Shishya Hastshilp Prashikshan Program on Artistic Textile Craft, aimed at empowering 30 artisans, commenced today with great enthusiasm. This two-month program is sponsored by the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, and organized by Assam Small Industries Development Corporation Limited (ASIDC), Bamunimaidam, Guwahati, Assam.…

Rupahihat, 3 January, 2025: With participating artisans in attendance, a Design and Technology Development Workshop was inaugurated today in Bishnu Nagar with the goal of creating new embroidery crochet design prototypes under the direction of designer and mastercraftsperson in line with current market trends in order to create a business in near future. The Workshop…