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Purvottar Seemanta Chetana Mancha Unveils Monthly Journal Frontier Insights

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 - by The Researchers

Seemanta Chetana Mancha Purvottar launched its monthly journal Frontier Insights and an e-newsletter in Guwahati, along with a book on Pancha Parivartan. Senior dignitaries from RSS, NEDFi and the Assam government highlighted the role of civic awareness, border security and national integration at the event.

CNFF-25 concludes at Jyoti Chitraban; ‘Koli’ and ‘Joba’ win top honours

December 2, 2025 - by The Researchers

CNFF-25 concluded at Jyoti Chitraban with ‘Koli’ and ‘Joba’ winning top awards as the festival celebrated Indian heritage and emerging filmmaking talent.

CNFF-25: Chalachitram Film Festival Celebrates Assam Icons and Cultural Heritage at Jyoti Chitraban

November 30, 2025November 30, 2025 - by The Researchers

CNFF-25 (Chalachitram Film Festival) opens at Jyoti Chitraban celebrating Assam’s cultural icons and heritage as Dr Sunil Mohanty calls for cinema beyond entertainment to foster national pride.

Assam Passes Tough Anti-Polygamy Law, 7-Year Jail Term Set

November 27, 2025 - by The Researchers

Assam has passed a landmark bill criminalising polygamy, with offenders facing up to seven years in jail. The law applies across all religions and strengthens protections for women.

Waiting for a Filmy Experience at CNFF-2025

November 26, 2025 - by The Researchers

Experience CNFF-2025 with 30 curated short films celebrating India’s heritage, culture and human stories. A cinematic journey for cinephiles and cultural enthusiasts.

Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival 2025 Concludes; 3rd PLF Awards Conferred on Deori and Tamuli

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 - by The Researchers

Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival 2025 concludes in Guwahati. PLF awards presented to Maneswar Dewri and Srotashwini Tamuli as sessions spotlight Assamese literature and culture.

PLF 2025 kicks off with a call to rediscover cultural roots

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025 - by The Researchers

PLF 2025 opened in Guwahati with a powerful call to rediscover cultural and literary roots. Top authors, scholars, and artists celebrated Assam’s heritage, with keynote speeches, panel discussions, poetry recitals, and the launch of the festival magazine ‘Pragjyoti’.

Guwahati Set to Host 3rd Pragjyotishpur Litfest from Nov 14–16; Focus on ‘In Search of Roots’

November 12, 2025 - by The Researchers

The 3rd Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival will begin on November 14, 2025, in Guwahati. Author Shefali Vaidya to deliver keynote at the inauguration; festival to explore Assamese literature, theatre, and cultural heritage.

Indian Army Builds 3 New Garrisons to Secure Chicken’s Neck and Bangladesh Border

November 8, 2025 - by The Researchers

Indian Army has established three new military garrisons along the sensitive “Chicken’s Neck” corridor — including the Lachit Borphukan Military Station in Assam’s Dhubri and forward bases in Bihar and West Bengal. The move strengthens India’s eastern defences near the Bangladesh border, ensuring rapid response and enhanced surveillance across the strategic Siliguri Corridor.

Assam Gets 1st Technical & Vocational University at Biswanath

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 - by The Researchers

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid the foundation stone for Assam’s first technical and vocational university in Biswanath. The Swahid Kanaklata Barua State University will offer cutting-edge courses in AI, cybersecurity, blockchain, drones, quantum computing, and IoT, strengthening skill-based education in the Northeast. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was present at the ceremony.