In a remarkable scientific breakthrough that underscores the rich yet underexplored biodiversity of Northeast India, a new species of fossorial reed snake has been discovered in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya. The species, named Calamaria garoensis (Garo Hills Reed Snake), has been formally described in the internationally reputed peer-reviewed journal Taprobanica. Earlier, the Chief Minister…

The Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation, Rev. Fr. Fabio Attard SDB, on Monday, April 20, 2026, congratulated the Province for its Newsline, which featured an article and cover story on his recent visit to India. A copy of the Newsline was presented to him by Rev. Fr. Bivan Rodrigues Mukhim SDB, Vice Provincial, who…

In a spirit of gratitude and missionary zeal, a send-off prayer service for Rev. Fr Uttam Hubert Malsom SDB was held on the evening of 19 April 2026 at the Provincial House. The prayer service was conducted by Rev. Fr Thomas John SDB and was attended by around 22 confreres from various communities across Guwahati,…

The 7th Annual Youth Convention of Holy Family Parish, Rongjeng, held from 17th to 19th April 2026, concluded on a spiritually uplifting note with the solemn Holy Mass celebrated by Rev. Fr. Pojit Marak, SDB, Rector of Holy Family Parish, Rongjeng, and concelebrated by the priests serving in the parish. The three-day convention witnessed the…

The faithful of St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Panbazar on 19April 2026 rejoiced as they welcomed their new Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Thomas Lakra SDB, who formally assumed charge following the transfer of Rev. Fr. Vincent Xalxo SDB to his new assignment at Damra. Fr. Thomas Lakra is no stranger to the parish community. Having served as…

A historic and joyful moment unfolded at Don Bosco Socio Technical Institute (DBSTI), Tezpur on 16April 2026, as the institute celebrated the Graduation Day of its first PTT batch of 2026. The batch, which commenced on 15th January and concluded on 15th April 2026, saw 24 students, 2 male and 22 female, successfully complete their…

The faithful of Kabirali Parish, along with members of the Salesian Province of Guwahati, witnessed a moment of profound joy and grace as Deacon Sebastian Basumatari, SDB, was ordained a priest at St. Joseph Parish, Kabirali on 14 April 2026. The solemn Eucharistic celebration commenced at 10:30 AM and was presided over by Most Rev….

The faithful of Kabirali Parish and the Province will witness a moment of great joy and grace as Dn. Sebastian Basumatari SDB will be ordained a priest on 14 April 2026 at St. Joseph Parish, Kabirali. The solemn Eucharistic celebration will begin at 09:30 AM and will be presided over by Most Rev. Michael Akasius…

A moment of great joy and spiritual significance marked the blessing and inauguration of St. Mark’s Chapel at Guragalam, under Shallang Parish, on Sunday, 12 April 2026. The newly constructed chapel, dedicated to St. Mark the Evangelist, now stands as a beacon of faith and unity for the local Catholic community. The solemn ceremony was…

Don Bosco School, Sashipur marked the commencement of its new scholastic year 2026–27 with a solemn and inspiring Investiture Ceremony on April 11, centred around the theme “Strive for Excellence, Lead with Values.” The occasion was graced by the esteemed Chief Guest, Rev. Fr. Bivan Rodriques Mukhim, Salesian Vice Provincial of Guwahati. The programme began…