#Boat Race

Kukurmara Boat Race Marks 50th Anniversary Amid River Conservation Fears

Thousands watched the Kukurmara boat race on October 21. Locals urged the Assam government to clear the Kalahi River to save the historic tradition.

Bibar Daimary • 22 Oct 2026

Imphal Crowds Gather for Traditional Heikru Hidongba Boat Race

Manipur residents gathered at Sagolband Bijoy Govinda on September 22 for the historic Heikru Hidongba boat race and annual religious rituals.

Ratan Singh • 22 Sep 2026

Rajmata Express Wins Assam Champupara Boat Race

The Rajmata Express team took top honors at the ninth annual Champupara boat race on the Kolohi River, drawing thousands to watch the traditional event.

Bibar Daimary • 18 Sep 2026

Thousands gather for traditional boat race in Barpeta

Thousands watched a traditional boat race in Assam's Barpeta district, where the boat Al Amin took home the top cash prize of Rs 81,000.

Timungpi Terang • 13 Sep 2026

Traditional Boat Race Returns to Assam After Decade-Long Hiatus

Crowds pack the Sonai River in Nagaon as a traditional two-day boat race makes its long-awaited return to the region this September.

Bibar Daimary • 12 Sep 2026