#History

St. Xavier’s College seminar examines Meghalaya’s tribal roots and resistance

St. Xavier’s College held a seminar in Umoid to explore Meghalaya’s tribal heritage and the state's historical resistance against British colonial rule.

Walrik Marak • 31 Aug 2026

MLA Pledges Support for Historic Meitei Settlement in Tripura

MLA Thangjam Arunkumar promises to develop Mekhalipara as a historic site to preserve the roots of the Meitei community in Tripura.

Ratan Singh • 30 Aug 2026

New Book Documents Rengma Naga History

Author Dr. A. Nshoga released a new book in Dimapur documenting the political, social, economic, and religious history of the Rengma Naga people.

Kiyeto Swu • 30 Aug 2026

Manipur Marks 95th Anniversary of Freedom Fighter Haipou Jadonang

Tamenglong honored Naga leader Haipou Jadonang on his 95th martyrdom anniversary, celebrating his fight for freedom and Zeliangrong unity.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 29 Aug 2026

Merangkong Community Honors First Christian Convert with New Anthem

The Merangkong Laishir Telungjem released a musical tribute to mark 175 years since the village's first baptism, with a celebration set for September 7.

Kiyeto Swu • 28 Aug 2026

Garo Community Honors Leader Pa Sonaram R. Sangma

The Garo community marked the 110th death anniversary of resistance leader Pa Sonaram R. Sangma at a memorial event in Goalpara, Assam, on August 28.

Timungpi Terang • 28 Aug 2026

Dimapur Lotha Students Union Releases New Book on Nagaland Church History

The DLSU released a new book documenting the history of Christianity, conversion, and conflict in Nagaland between 1872 and 1972.

Kiyeto Swu • 28 Aug 2026

Naga community marks 79th anniversary of Mao Gate anti-tax movement

Naga leaders gathered at Mao Island to honor those killed during a 1948 anti-tax protest, calling for unity amid ongoing regional conflict and violence.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 27 Aug 2026

New Biopic Highlights Mising Freedom Fighter Kamala Miri

The biographical film Shaheed Kamala Miri: The Unsurrendered Soul debuted August 15, 2026, honoring the legacy of the indigenous Assamese activist.

Timungpi Terang • 24 Aug 2026

New Documentary Spotlights Bhupen Hazarika's Political Legacy

Filmmaker Utpal Borpujari releases a new documentary, Manuhar Gaan, to highlight the social and political activism behind Bhupen Hazarika's iconic music.

Timungpi Terang • 24 Aug 2026

Ancient Indian Elephant Science Could Mitigate Modern Wildlife Conflict

A new study reveals how centuries-old elephant texts from Assam offer behavioral insights to help manage human-elephant conflicts in the region.

Bibar Daimary • 22 Aug 2026

Tezpur University Acquires Vintage Camera Collection of Assam’s Shutter Guru

Assam’s Shutter Guru Nalini Kanta Baruah’s vintage camera collection is now held by Tezpur University to help students study photographic history.

Timungpi Terang • 21 Aug 2026

Assam CM Receives Century-Old Kamakhya Temple Land Records

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma received a 1904-05 land record for the Kamakhya Devalaya during a new office inauguration in Guwahati on August 19.

Bibar Daimary • 20 Aug 2026

Union and State Leaders Honor Maharaja Bir Bikram on Birth Anniversary

Union Minister Amit Shah and CM Manik Saha praised Maharaja Bir Bikram as the architect of modern Tripura during his birth anniversary commemorations.

Ayan Debbarma • 19 Aug 2026