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School holiday tomorrow, September 22: Check if schools will remain closed in your state

Schools in parts of India will observe a holiday on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, mainly because of Karam Puja. West Bengal has declared a state holiday covering educational institutions under government control, while Assam's official calendar also lists Karam Puja on the date. Students in other states, including Delhi-NCR, should…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

ISRO to build advanced space tracking radar near Guwahati under Project NETRA, says Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday shared a landmark milestone for the State, noting that the foundation stone for the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Advanced Radar Research Centre was laid at Chandrapur, near Guwahati.

The Economic Times · Sep 21

September 21 school holiday: Are schools closed tomorrow? Check state-wise list

Schools in Kerala and Rajasthan will close on September 21, 2026. Assam schools also observe a holiday for Srimanta Sankardeva's Janmotsav. Telangana schools are expected to remain open as no general holiday is listed. Many other states like Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have no September 21 holiday. Students and parents…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

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Himanta lays foundation for Adani Power's Rs 48,000-cr power plant in Assam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for Adani Power’s Rs 48,000-crore, 3,200 MW thermal power plant at Chapar in Dhubri, one of the largest single investments in the state. The project, comprising four 800 MW ultra-supercritical units, is expected to create up to 20,000 jobs during…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Adani Power lays foundation for ₹48,000 cr Assam power project

Adani Power has laid the foundation stone for a ₹48,000-crore, 3,200 MW thermal power project in Assam’s Dhubri district. Jeet Adani said the project will become the Northeast’s largest power asset and generate significant employment and economic activity in the region.

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Unakoti and Neermahal Are the Two Tripura Sites That Justify the Flight and the Slow Travel

The flight no one booksAgartala's airport is small enough that you can see your bag come off the belt from where you're standing at the carousel. There is no duty-free corridor, no moving walkway, no ambient retail hum. You walk out into Tripura and the air is different, not in…

Times Life · Sep 20

Assam CM's 'deflated football' swipe at Mamata after her faction gets new poll symbol

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a swipe at Mamata Banerjee after the Election Commission froze the Trinamool Congress name and symbol amid a factional feud. He predicted Banerjee would not return to power and commented on the rival factions' new names and election symbols ahead of the October…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

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On Zubeen Garg's first death anniversary, nation remembers late singer, his contributions in music, Assamese culture

Marking the occasion, fans, family, prominent political leaders, and Bollywood collaborators came together to honour a legacy that continues to define the region's artistic identity.

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Delhi-Meerut-style RRTS in Assam? Himanta Sarma says ADB talks have begun for high-speed rail network; here’s what comes next

Delhi-Meerut-style RRTS in Assam: Assam is exploring a Delhi-Meerut-style RRTS network, with preliminary talks underway with the Asian Development Bank. The proposed Assam Rapid Transit System could connect key growth areas and improve regional connectivity. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said a blueprint is being discussed, while routes, project cost,…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Indian court refuses to halt transfer of five elephants to temples despite welfare concerns

Wildlife activists fear ill-treatment of five young elephants being sent to temples

The Independent UK · Sep 19

How the Hoolock Gibbon's Morning Duet Maps Every Inch of Its Forest Territory in India

India's only ape, and most people have never heard of itThe hoolock gibbon holds a distinction no other animal in India shares: it is the country's only ape. Not a monkey, an ape, which means no tail, a larger brain-to-body ratio, and a level of cognitive and social complexity that…

Times Life · Sep 19

Indian states look beyond incentives to drive semicon mission

Officials from the four states outlined these measures at a panel discussion at Semicon India 2026, highlighting how states are trying to remove infrastructure and approval bottlenecks as semiconductor projects move towards manufacturing.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool group gets ‘Mamata All India Trinamool Congress’ name, football player symbol

The Election Commission has named Mamata Banerjee's group and allotted a football symbol. A rebel faction received the "Democratic Trinamool Congress" name and envelope symbol. Both groups are recognized political parties in West Bengal, Meghalaya, and Tripura. The Commission had previously frozen the original party name and symbol. This decision…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

India’s semiconductor journey ‘pretty strong’, Semicon 2.0 offers policy continuity: Tata Electronics CEO

India's semiconductor journey appears strong with government policy continuity and significant investments. Tata Electronics is building a fabrication plant in Dholera and an assembly facility in Assam. These projects involve a combined investment of fourteen billion dollars for global industries. The company is securing numerous suppliers and partners to build…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

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The Economic Times · Sep 17

Thousands rally behind BJP candidate Debashish Sharma as he files bypoll nomination from Assam's Nagaon

Debashish Sharma filed nomination papers for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election. BJP leaders and supporters attended the nomination filing event. Party leaders criticized the Congress's past politics in Assam. They highlighted the development work of current central and state governments. Voters are expected to elect Sharma for the constituency's development.

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Protesters fight to stop elephants being transported thousands of miles as ‘gifts’ to temples

IN FOCUS: Five-year-old Durga travelled 3,000km in six days from Assam in India’s northeast to a temple in Tamil Nadu in the south. ‘Horrified’ activists tell Shweta Sharma they are trying to stop the transfer of other elephants

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Joi Barua takes India's sound to the stars with NASA-linked project

Indian composer Joi Barua is merging space science with performing arts. His project, Cosmic Rhapsody, connects NASA's astrophysics research with orchestral music. The project will premiere at the Hollywood Bowl in July 2027. It combines live music, animation, and pop songs for an immersive experience. This collaboration highlights the fusion…

Times Life · Sep 16

Scrub Typhus Goes Undiagnosed for Weeks: Symptoms, Fever Patterns, and What to Track

What Scrub Typhus Actually IsOrientia tsutsugamushi, the bacterium behind scrub typhus, travels on the larval stage of trombiculid mites, chiggers, that live in tall grass, scrubland, and forest edges across India's northeastern states, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha. The mite bites, feeds for a few hours, and leaves.…

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The Economic Times · Sep 15

CRPF appoints IPS officer Sanjukta Parasor as the first female Inspector General of CoBRA unit

Sanjukta Parasor becomes the first woman to lead CRPF's elite CoBRA commando unit. She is a 2006-batch IPS officer from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre. The CoBRA unit was established to combat Left Wing Extremism and insurgency. Commandos have been credited with successful jungle warfare operations against Naxals. V K Birdi also…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Congress names Sibamoni Bora as candidate for Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge approved Sibamoni Bora as the party candidate. She will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha by-election from Assam's Nagaon constituency. The Nagaon seat became vacant after Pradyut Bordoloi moved to the Assam Assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party named Debashis Sarma as its candidate for this by-election. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

NRC will be 100 times worse, has caused immense trouble to minorities, migrants: AIMIM chief Owaisi

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi stated a nationwide NRC would be 100 times worse. He cited the Assam NRC's immense trouble for minorities and vulnerable groups. Owaisi questioned the practicality of forcing citizens to prove their nationality. He also criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah's role in the 2019 anti-CAA/NRC movement.…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Assam: Narcotics worth Rs 14 crore seized in two separate operations in Cachar

Cachar police seized narcotics valued at approximately fourteen crore rupees on Sunday. Two separate operations led to the apprehension of two alleged drug peddlers. Police recovered 2.2 kilograms of heroin from a truck originating in Mizoram. Additionally, ten thousand Yaba tablets were seized from another individual in Gumrah Bazar. Legal…

Times Life · Sep 13

What the Shakti Peethas Actually Are: A Sacred Map Born from Sati's Grief and Shiva's Loss

The body that became a mapSati died because her father, Daksha, refused to invite her husband to his grand yajna. She walked into the sacrificial fire herself, not as defeat, but as the only protest available to her. Shiva arrived too late, found her body, and did what any being…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

ACA Cricket Academy unveils one of India's largest indoor cricket facilities

Assam's ACA Cricket Academy now boasts a large indoor cricket facility. This modern setup features nine wickets and advanced training amenities. Players will benefit from year-round practice and enhanced player development programs. The facility includes a gymnasium and specialized recovery and physiotherapy services. This inauguration significantly boosts the state's cricketing…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Assam: Former IAS officer Debashish Sarma named BJP candidate for Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll

The BJP has nominated former IAS officer Debashish Sharma for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election. Sharma recently took voluntary retirement and joined the BJP before receiving the ticket. The by-election is scheduled for October 6, with results announced on October 9.

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