The Election Commission of India has announced a Special Revision of the Assam electoral roll with 1 January 2026 as the qualifying date, thus anyone who is 18 years of age by 1st Jan 2026 can enroll. The Election Commission of India has ordered a Special Revision of the electoral roll in Assam ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.  This follows the State’s exclusion from the nationwide Special Intensive…

Syllabus: GS-I & v: Indian Culture Why in the news?  Assam continues to collectively reflect on the passing of iconic singer Zubeen Garg and the urgent need to scientifically preserve his cultural legacy for future generations. Zubeen Garg was not merely a musician – he was a cultural force who shaped the emotional vocabulary of modern Assam. His passing in September 2025 created an irreplaceable void, but it also…

 The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (FASF) have begun coordinated missions for the 8th edition of Exercise Garuda at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base, France. About Exercise Garuda  Exercise Garuda is a bilateral air exercise held alternatively between India and France. Its aim is to enhance air combat cooperation, operational coordination and interoperability between the two Air Forces. Exercise Garuda was first conducted in 2003,…

Syllabus: GS-III & V: Agriculture Why in the News? The Draft Seeds Bill 2025 has been opened for public feedback, raising concerns among farmers—especially in the Northeast—about the possible erosion of seed sovereignty and restrictions on selling traditional seed varieties. Key Features of the Draft Seeds Bill 2025 The Bill mandates that no seed may be sold for sowing unless it is duly registered under the law. The only…

The Government of Nagaland has signed a significant agreement with the British Council designating the United Kingdom as the Country Partner for the Hornbill Festival 2025, one of India’s largest cultural festivals celebrating Naga heritage and ethnic diversity.  The agreement was signed in New Delhi by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director (India), British Council, in the presence of British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron CB…

A bronze bust of Raghunath Choudhary, one of Assam’s most cherished literary icons and the beloved “Bihagi Kavi”, is set to be unveiled at Bihagi Nagar in Narengi–Birkuchi.  The bust, crafted under the leadership of Dr Chagendra Usendi of Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh, and funded by the Raj Bhavan, will be inaugurated by Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka.  This event is being organised jointly by the Greater Birkuchi Sahitya…

The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) has announced that providing land to deserving landless families will be a major priority under its new administration. This development holds importance for governance, welfare delivery, and tribal land rights in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). Landlessness is a growing concern in BTR, as people often treat land as their “bank”, selling it during crises and slipping into long-term insecurity. Key Highlights Land to…

The Assam government has signed a loan agreement with the British Museum to bring back the historic Vrindavani Vastra for public display in Assam in 2027, marking the first homecoming of this priceless textile in over a century. Background During his stay at Patbausi in the Koch kingdom, Naranarayan and Chilarai respectfully asked Srimanta Sankardeva to narrate the complete story of Krishna’s childhood in Vrindavan.  Deeply pleased by his…