Guwahati: In a budgetary push to safeguard Assam’s culture, state govt will provide financial assistance to Assamese cinemas and safeguard the revered seats of neo-Vaishnavism by declaring them as ...

News18 North East Assam has announced a 11-day special program around Magh Bihu demonstrating its commitment to showcasing the essence of Assamese culture. Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu is a ...

“Constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards, as may be appropriate shall be provided to protect, preserve and promote the culture, social, linguistic identity and heritage of the ...

In 1826, the English East India Company annexed Assam and integrated it into the Bengal Presidency. By 1836, Bengali was declared the official language and later became the medium of instruction.

Origins of the Tweedledum-Tweedledee relationship between Bengali and Assamese can be traced to the provincial administration in British India where educated Bengalis in droves were at the helm. The ...