Entertainment , National , Top News
Pandit Jasraj, legendary classical vocalist, dies at 90; President, PM pay tributes to maestro
Pandit Jasraj, one of the most prominent Indian classical vocalists, has died of cardiac arrest in New Jersey, US. He was 90. With a career spanning over 80 years, he was a recipient of various prestigious awards and honours including Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, […]
4 years ago
National , Top News
Trump’s visit has opened a new chapter in India-US ties: President Kovind
The visit of US President Donald Trump to India has opened a new chapter of ‘deep and abiding’ ties between the two countries, President Ram Nath Kovind said in his remarks at the banquet hosted in the honour of the visiting dignitary on Tuesday. “Your (President Trump) visit and the grace of the First Lady […]
5 years ago
Entertainment , Top News
Academy Awards 2020: ‘Parasite’ wins Oscar for Best Picture, making history
The 92nd Academy Awards on Sunday bestowed the most outstanding icons of the industry at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. From Joaquin Phoenix-starrer Joker to Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ and Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’, there were big names which were contending for the coveted trophy. ‘Joker’ was leading with 11 […]
5 years ago
Assam , Top News
Bodo Peace Accord: Here’s the list of packages for Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR)
Soon after signing of the Bodo Peace Treaty between Government of India, Assam government and various Bodo groups, Assam health, finance and education minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a list of packages for political, social and economic development of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). Key points from Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma’s statement: This agreement has been […]
5 years ago
Assam , Top News
Assam: Singers, artistes to now pay 18% GST for earnings from cultural shows
Bihu stage shows and cultural programs have now been brought under the ambit of the GST Act. Singers and musicians will henceforth have to receive payments from Bihu committees and cultural show organizers in cheques and will have to pay 18% per cent of all payments as GST to the Government as per agreements entered […]
5 years ago
Fashion , International , Top News
South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019
Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi has won the title of Miss Universe 2019 at the finale held at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday (local time). India’s Vartika Singh also contested in the pageant but couldn’t make it to the top ten. The 2019 Miss Universe Pageant had 90 contestants who competed in […]
5 years ago
Arunachal Pradesh , Politics , Top News
Tirong Aboh’s wife urges centre, state govt to take action against those involved in distribution of leaflets from Naga Army (Ollo)
Three days ago Northeast Live broke the story of how an organisation named Naga Army (Ollo) distributed leaflets threatening anyone who stood against Phowang Lowang in the upcoming by election in Khonsa West of serious consequences. Wife of late Khonsa West MLA – Tirong Aboh and probable candidate for the ensuing election, Chakat Aboh has […]
5 years ago
Assam , Top News
Assam celebrates Dr Bhupen Hazarika’s 93rd birth anniversary
Assam celebrates the legacy of maestro Dr Bhupen Hazarika across the state on his 93rd birth anniversary on Sunday. A host of special programmes have been organised to mark the legend’s birth anniversary. Various organisations organised special programmes at Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s memorial in Guwahati. The day is of more significance as it marks the […]
5 years ago
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66th National Film Awards: ‘Andhadhun’, ‘Uri:The Surgical Strike’ wins big
The 66th National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi on August 9 by jury heads Rahul Rawail, AS Kanal and Utpal Bhorpujari. Over 400 films were submitted in the feature film category and 256 films were submitted in the non-feature category. This year, the announcement was delayed 66th National Film Awards66th National Film Awardsdue to […]
5 years ago
Assam , National , Top News
Bhupen Hazarika, Pranab Mukherjee, Nanaji Deshmukh conferred Bharat Ratna
President Ramnath Kovind on Thursday conferred the Bharat Ratna, the nation’s highest civilian honour, on Maestro Bhupen Hazarika posthumously. Maestro #BhupenHazarika posthumously awarded the ‘#BharatRatna‘https://t.co/F3wS9uLOJX — Northeast Live (@NELiveTV) August 8, 2019 Along with Dr Hazarika, the honour was also conferred on former President Pranab Mukherjee and social activist Nanaji Deshmukh (posthumous). Former President Pranab Mukherjee honoured […]
5 years ago