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PEC Condemns Murder of Scribe in India, 1st Victim in 2025

Geneva: New Year has brought sad news for the Indian media fraternity as a young scribe was found murdered in the Bijapur locality of Chhattisgarh State on Friday. Local media persons informed that the body of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was…

India’s Pessimism Threatens Historic Ties with Bangladesh

India’s current political maneuvers, particularly those involving religious factors, are akin to pouring cold water on a relationship that has endured for over half a century. Such actions risk tarnishing the two nations’ deep-rooted historical, cultural, and mutual respect. It’s…

Pragjyotishpur LitFest ’24 Concludes with a High Note

Guwahati: The curtain came down for the Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival 2024 at Madhavdev International Auditorium of the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra premises in the prehistoric city of northeast India. The venue… The closing ceremony also witnessed the presentation of Pragjyotishpur LitFest…

Cultural Programs by Sanitation Children Paying Homage to Ambedkar

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma will grace a spectacular cultural event, organized by Valmiki Sangeet Vidyalaya, on Sunday (8 December 2024) in the city. Titled Samatar Chandere Jivanar Joigaan (Joy of Living with Rhythm of Equality) ,…

Geopolitical Tug-of-War: The Complex Realities of Protecting Hindu Minorities in Bangladesh

In recent months, the Hindu minority in Bangladesh has become a focal point of international concern and geopolitical maneuvering, particularly from India, where prominent political voices are calling for global intervention to protect this community. The recent comments by Rashtriya…

Journalist Killed in India’s UP, PEC Demands Justice

Geneva: One more journalist has been murdered in the central Indian State of Uttar Pradesh (UP) to increase the tally to four victims this year till date, which is condemned by global media safety and rights body Press Emblem Campaign…

Bharat Fostering Brotherhood among Different Nations

India (Bharat) has been relentlessly pursuing global harmony and as a nation, it continues to spread spiritual values ​​and cultural heritage to foster universal brotherhood and friendship among different nations, commented Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya while addressing the 4th…

Chalachitram Film-fest  Kick Starts at Jyoti Chitraban

Guwahati: The eighth edition of  Chalachitram National Film Festival – 2024  kick starts at Jyoti Chitraban premises in  Kahilipara locality of the prehistoric city on Saturday, which was inaugurated by Cotton University vice-chancellor Dr. Ramesh Ch Deka in the presence…

Pressenza Press Agency Launches Malayalam Language Edition

In continuity with the drive to reach more and more people and to become an agency that fully reflects cultural diversity in its content, Pressenza will inaugurate its Malayalam newsroom this Thursday (24/10). The celebration, which will begin at 5…

Recognising Asomiya as a Classical Language

Now it’s official– Assamese (Asomiya) is a classical language. The Union Cabinet on 3 October 2024 approved to confer Classical Language status to the Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Bengali (Bangla), and Assamese languages. The classical languages serve as a custodian of…

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