PM Modi gifts Assam’s stole to Iriana Joko Widodo, wife of Indonesian President

The stole has been crafted by skilled Assam artisans using Muga silk. The stole was presented in a Kadam wood box

Ferry capsizes off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, at least 15 dead

In Indonesia, the nation with the biggest archipelago in the world with more than 17,000 islands, ferry accidents are not unusual.

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi volcano erupts, spewing hot clouds, lava

The Merapi Volcano Observatory estimated the ash cloud reached 9,600 feet (3,000 meters) above the summit

Indonesia to demolish stadium where stampede killed 133

The President said that the replacement stadium will have “proper facilities that can ensure the safety of both players and supporters.

Indonesia passenger jet carrying 62 people goes missing on domestic flight

A Sriwijaya Air passenger jet carrying 62 people lost contact with air traffic controllers after taking off from Indonesia’s capital on Saturday on a domestic flight, officials said. Indonesian Transportation Ministry spokesperson Adita Irawati said the Boeing 737-500 took off from Jakarta at about 1:56 pm and lost contact with the control tower at 2:40 […]

Jamuna Boro wins Gold in 23rd President’s Cup in Indonesia

Assam’s young boxer Jamuna Boro adds another feather to her cap. The boxer clinches another gold medal in the 23rd President’s Cup in Indonesia’s Labuan Bajo on July 28. Jamuna defeated Italy’s veteran boxer Giulia Lamagna 5-0 in an uneven 54 kg category final. Earlier, the young fighter won a gold medal at the second […]

Lion Air passenger plane crashes with 189 people aboard in Indonesia

In a tragic incident, a Lion Air Boeing 737 passenger plane with 189 people on board, including passengers and crew has crashed into Java sea after taking off from the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. As per reports, The Boeing 737 flight JT 610 was carrying 181 passengers, including one child and two infants, as well as […]

Quake-hit Indonesia prepares mass burial of victims amid desperate search for survivors

The disaster that devastated Indonesian island of Sulawesi has left at least 844 people dead. Volunteers have begun burying victims in a mass grave. President Joko Widodo has opened the door to dozens of international aid groups and NGOs to help reach remote areas that still have not been received help since the twin disasters. […]