Banasree Sarkar - The Purbottar

17 Jul

CM Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma visits Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital

Banasree SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Kokrajhar for two days, attending a number of events and spending the night at the Bodoland Guest House in Bodofa Nagar. With Minister Urkhao Gwra Brahma by his side, the Chief Minister visited Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital on the second day of his tour and spoke with the college's officials. Following his knowledge of Kokrajhar Medical College's limitations and grievances, the Chief Minister informed the media that Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital need an MRI machine, nurse quarters, and rooms for doctors. He said, "I have noted everything, and the issues…

16 Jul

Measures to prevent diseases spread by vectors in Dima Hasao

Banasree SarkarAssam

Dr. Jesmin Begum, Dima Hasao, Joint Director of Health Services, Dr. Marina Changsan, Additional Chief Medical & Health Officer, and Debajit Saikia, District Vector Borne Disease Consultant, participated in a press conference on malaria, dengue, and Japanese encephalitis prevention. They said that in order to put preventive measures into place, the health department organized teams with other line departments and established a joint regulatory team in seven municipality regions. They also asked everyone to do their part to stop vector-borne illnesses. During the press conference, it was disclosed that the municipal departments and other market places in the districts, including…

15 Jul

At the Barbaruah Tea Estate, Nokhyotro hosts an educational awareness campaign

Banasree SarkarAssam

Nokhyotro—A Journey of Light is a new non-governmental volunteer organization that was founded in December 2024 with the goal of uplifting communities via awareness-raising and education. Members of Nokhyotro have been actively engaged in raising awareness of a range of social concerns since the organization's founding, with a particular emphasis on education, creativity, and the holistic development of children. A key member of the organization, Abhijit Chakravarty, led Nokhyotro in an educational awareness event at the Barbaruah tea estate on July 13. 18 committed interns who are now undergoing training with the NGO participated in the event, which was arranged…

14 Jul

Stay tuned with warm lemon water

Banasree SarkarHealth

Warm lemon water is a popular daily ritual that aids in weight management and overall health. It contains essential nutrients like fiber and vitamin C, which aid in hunger management. Lifestyle factors like food, exercise, and emotional stability play a significant role in fat loss. Additionally, warm lemon water prepares the stomach for coffee or tea, making it a beneficial addition to a healthy lifestyle. Lemons are a rich source of vitamin C, essential for immune system, iron absorption, collagen, skin, and hair health, and are also beneficial for iron absorption. Lemons contain pectin fibre, which can curb appetite and…

14 Jul

Assam: IIT Guwahati celebrates 27th convocation with 2093 graduating students

Banasree SarkarGuwahati

A total of 2093 students of the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati received their degrees in various disciplines on Sunday during the 27th convocation ceremony. The event marked the graduation of 22 students from the inaugural B.Tech batch of the Mehta School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Sreehari C., B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, achieved the top score in the entire Undergraduate batch and was awarded the President of India Gold Medal. Abhishek Gautam, B.Tech. in Engineering Physics, received the Dr Sha Dayal Sharma Gold Medal. Additionally, Anubhav, M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, was awarded the Governor of Assam…

12 Jul

To safeguard children’s health, ‘Stop Diarrhoea’ campaign starts in Golaghat

Banasree SarkarAssam

The Doctors Club in Golaghat hosted the district-level inauguration of the Stop Diarrhea Campaign 2025. The promotion will run through August 25. Preventing diarrhea in children aged 0–5 is the campaign's main objective. Health professionals will raise public awareness of the symptoms and indicators of diarrhea, the value of zinc and ORS in preventing the illness, the correct handwashing techniques, how to clean water tanks, how to utilize safe drinking water, and other topics during the campaign. District Immunization Officer Dr. Kabita Uzir, Additional CM&HO Dr. Sanjib Saikia, SDM&HO (School Health) Dr. Ranjit Hazarika, and Joint Director of Health Services,…

11 Jul

To help trapped travelers, special trains run between Silchar and New Haflong

Banasree SarkarAssam

Two special trains between Silchar and New Haflong would operate for the next two days in order to alleviate the passenger load, in a swift reaction to the suggestion made to the NF Railway General Manager by Rajya Sabha MP Kanad Purkayastha. At 6 PM on Thursday, the special train was scheduled to leave Silchar and arrive in New Haflong at 10:30 PM. The train was also scheduled to depart New Haflong at 11:30 PM on Thursday and arrive in Silchar at 4 AM on Friday. Once more, the return train from New Haflong would begin at 9:30 AM on…

10 Jul

Due to landslides, train services on Lumding–Badarpur hill line suspended indefinitely

Banasree SarkarAssam

Mass landslides between Dihakho and Mupa stations at km 51/1–2 have resulted in the permanent suspension of train services on the Lumding–Badarpur hill route. Because of the dire circumstances, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) officials have decided to suspend operations on the route starting on Wednesday. When mud and boulders from a landslide obstructed the tracks between Dihakho and Mupa on July 3, services were temporarily suspended. This was the first disruption. Regular train travel is impossible in the Dima Hasao district due to recurrent landslides caused by the ongoing heavy rainfall, even though NFR quickly resumed operations within a day.…

09 Jul

In a joint CRPF-Excise operation, illicit liquor was destroyed in Golaghat

Banasree SarkarAssam

Members of the F/142 Bn CRPF, along with the Golaghat Circle Excise department, carried out a focused offensive against the illicit manufacture of domestic alcohol in a major combined operation. A joint search operation was carefully organized and carried out in response to specific intelligence about the production of illegal liquor in the village areas of Tarani No. 1, Tarani No. 2, and Kolajan No. 6. The operation was carried out by one group of the F/142 Bn CRPF in conjunction with excise officers from Sector "D," DAB, and Merapani police station. The recovered materials were immediately destroyed during the…

08 Jul

Excessive coffee intake can create a Risks factor

Banasree SarkarHealth

Regular coffee consumption can aid weight loss by increasing metabolism and inhibiting hunger, but it's most effective when combined with a nutritious diet and consistent exercise, and excessive intake can cause health issues. Coffee is well known for increasing metabolism and alertness. Its low calorie content, rapid absorption, and instant energy boost make it a popular beverage to have before working out. High caffeine intake can lead to digestive issues, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, sleep disruption, fatigue, and weight gain, potentially causing long-term health risks. Overconsumption of coffee, especially when combined with milk and sugar, can increase calorie intake, disrupt blood…