Culture
Artists revive old songs for a new Barak Valley audience
Young performers are bringing folk melodies, poetry, and theatre clips to digital platforms with renewed polish.
By Puja Bhattacharjee
16 May 2026
Entertainment
Lifestyle
Weekend guide: quiet cafes, book corners, and family-friendly walks
A practical list of local places to slow down without leaving the city.
Silchar
Silchar prepares for monsoon with ward-level drainage review
Municipal teams have started a fresh audit of vulnerable streets, market lanes, and low-lying residential pockets before the first heavy spell.
Barak Valley
Rail connectivity upgrade brings faster movement across the valley
Officials say the revised schedule will improve access for students, traders, and daily commuters travelling between Silchar and nearby towns.
Assam
Tea garden communities push for stronger healthcare access
Local groups are asking for mobile clinics, maternal care support, and better medicine supply in remote garden areas.
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Assam
Tea garden communities push for stronger healthcare access
Local groups are asking for mobile clinics, maternal care support, and better medicine supply in remote garden areas.
20 May 2026
Education
College admissions open with new digital help desks
Institutions across Cachar are setting up online support counters to guide first-generation applicants through forms and documents.
19 May 2026
Business
New local startups turn regional language audiences into opportunity
Founders say local news, logistics, and community commerce remain underserved across southern Assam.
18 May 2026
Sport
District football league draws record weekend turnout
Clubs from Silchar, Hailakandi, and Karimganj are competing in a revamped format with evening fixtures.
17 May 2026
Health
Doctors advise heat precautions as daytime temperatures rise
Hospitals are asking residents to stay hydrated, avoid peak afternoon travel, and watch for heat stress symptoms.
14 May 2026
Civic
Ward committees ask for clearer waste collection schedules
Residents say predictable pickup windows and public complaint tracking would help reduce roadside dumping in crowded localities.
13 May 2026
Karimganj
Border trade groups seek smoother documentation process
Business owners want faster verification and better digital support for small exporters working through regional trade corridors.
12 May 2026
Hailakandi
Youth volunteers map vulnerable homes before heavy rain
Community groups are preparing contact lists, shelter details, and emergency transport options for elderly residents.
11 May 2026
Opinion
Why local journalism needs patient reporting, not just speed
The strongest civic stories often come from returning to the same street, office, school, or market until the real pattern appears.
10 May 2026
Technology
Local creators use short video to document history and food
From old neighbourhood stories to street snacks, creators are finding strong audiences for grounded, regional digital storytelling.
09 May 2026
Environment
Wetland watchers call for stronger protection of urban water bodies
Environmental groups say unchecked filling and plastic waste are quietly increasing flood risk around expanding neighbourhoods.
08 May 2026