The largest ancient Hindu festival, dedicated to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya (known to be the wife of Surya), Chhath Puja is unique to the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and the country of Nepal. It is the only Vedic festival that is dedicated to the Sun God. The festival was celebrated in Namrup and it's neighbouring area with flavours on Tuesday.
11 Sep 2015 - 9:57pm | SK Hasan
Noted historian and leading citizen in Nazira Akhil Paniphukan passed away on Friday. The end of the 90 year old Paniphukan came in the wee hours at his own residence in Nazira town. He is survived...
18 Jun 2008 - 4:54am | editor
People traveling on boat after disconnected National Highway-52 by flood water of river Ronganadi near Ganesh Udyan in Lakhimpur on 17th June 2008.Pix by ub photos
1 Feb 2017 - 12:34pm | AT News
The Centre is understood to have approved Z plus security for chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal in view of rebel threat to his life. Union home ministry has cleared the proposal a couple of days back...
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