Banasree Sarkar - The Purbottar

23 Feb

In Haflong, frequent power cuts and billing issues spark public anger

Banasree SarkarAssam

The district's everyday life is being negatively impacted by frequent power outages and protracted scheduled shutdowns, which are making residents more and more irate. For students getting ready for exams, the situation has grown very difficult. It was announced that there would be a four-hour shutdown starting at 6 am. But according to reports, the power supply didn't start up again until 11:20 am, which caused the outage to last longer than anticipated in a few places. Such prolonged disruptions, frequently without clear information, have become routine, according to several residents. The most severely impacted are students taking current and…

21 Feb

Himanta Biswa Sarma: Assam reports a significant 84% drop in child marriages under 18

Banasree SarkarAssam

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that Assam has seen an 84% decrease in child weddings involving girls under the age of 18. He attributed the dramatic decline to persistent enforcement and targeted government engagement. According to the Chief Minister, who shared the X update, the administration's tough stance has started to have quantifiable outcomes. "We made the decision to take action, and the results are showing. We are safeguarding moms, preserving childhood, and guaranteeing accountability via consistent enforcement and unambiguous aim," he added. Sarma claims that the state has also seen a 91% decrease in child marriages between boys…

20 Feb

DHAC CEM attends the cotton yarn distribution program and public meeting

Banasree SarkarAssam

In the Maibang East Constituency, Debolal Gorlosa, the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC), attended a public meeting and cotton yarn distribution program in Maibang. Locals enthusiastically participated in the event, which attracted a sizable crowd. Along with MACs Ratan Jarambusa, Monjoy Langthasa, Projith Hojai, Rupali Langthasa, Ramgalungbe Jeme, and Herojit Jidung, the program was also attended by DHAC Chairman Mohet Hojai, Dima Hasao District BJP President and MAC Dhriti Thaosen, and executive members Probita Johori, Biswajit Daulagupu, and Donpainon Thaosen. The president of the Maibang BJP Mandal, the president of the Mandal Mahila, Mauzadar,…

19 Feb

Teen exercise linked to healthier breast development

Banasree SarkarHealth

A new study suggests that recreational physical activity during the teenage years may play a protective role in breast health by influencing breast tissue composition and reducing biological markers linked to stress. Researchers found that teenage girls who regularly took part in leisure-time physical activities such as sports, dance, or gym workouts had lower water content in their breast tissue — a marker associated with lower breast density — along with reduced levels of stress-related biomarkers. Lower breast density has previously been linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer. The findings, published in Breast Cancer Research, highlight adolescence as…

19 Feb

Amit Shah will travel to Silchar for a three-day trip to Assam

Banasree SarkarAssam

Only a few weeks remain until the Assembly elections, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Silchar tonight for a three-day trip to Assam. According to officials, he will spend the night in Silchar, in the Cachar district, before going to the BSF's Natunpur border outpost on the India-Bangladesh border on February 20 to assess the security situation. The forward post visit coincides with increased attention being paid to border security in the run-up to the elections. The Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), a Central initiative to improve lives and fortify infrastructure in border areas, will be introduced by…

18 Feb

Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, gives Karbi priests cheques

Banasree SarkarAssam

At KASA Stadium in Diphu, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma gave checks to recipients of important welfare and empowerment programs. In an effort to assist traditional Karbi priests, known locally as "Cruisers of Karbi Aron Barim," the Chief Minister gave checks to 7,298 recipients who were in attendance. He promised that before the next Assembly elections, the remaining recipients would get their money. CM Sarma also declared that the yearly support for these traditional priests would be raised to Rs 12,000 starting the following year. CM Sarma also gave the first seed capital checks of Rs 75,000 apiece to…

16 Feb

The new terminal at Guwahati airport will open to travelers on February 22

Banasree SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared that the recently built terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport will open on February 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi previously opened the state-of-the-art Integrated Terminal 2 (T2) on December 20 with the goal of greatly increasing airport capacity and passenger convenience. The construction of the new facility is a significant step toward bolstering the Northeast's aviation infrastructure. The contemporary terminal, which was built at an estimated cost of Rs 4,000 crore, is intended to accommodate 13.1 million people a year. It is anticipated that the terminal will significantly lessen traffic at…

14 Feb

Gauhati High Court upholds Assam’s decision to grant land rights to tea workers

Banasree SarkarAssam

The Gauhati High Court declined to postpone an amended statute that the Indian Tea Association (ITA) was contesting, allowing the Assam government to move forward with its decision to extend land ownership rights to tea garden workers. Counsel for the state government and the ITA made arguments regarding the change that was voted at the Assam Assembly's winter session on February 4. The ITA resisted the revision, according to Advocate General Devajit Saikia, since it would "change the structure of the tea gardens." Additionally, the group of planters said that the action might interfere with the production of tea and…

13 Feb

Moran Highway set to become airstrip during PM Modi’s Assam visit

Banasree SarkarAssam

Prior to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam on February 14, an ordinary section of national highway was converted into a working airfield, causing first amazement and then growing excitement throughout Moran. The sound of fighter jets and military transport planes descending from the sky will soon be heard in what is typically a corridor of trucks and everyday commuters. In order to accommodate fighter jets and military helicopters, a route that is typically congested with trucks, buses, and two-wheelers was cleared, secured, and carefully prepared. Many locals called the scene "unforgettable" when the plane landed on the asphalt,…

10 Feb

Study highlights cranberries’ impact on microbial harmony

Banasree SarkarHealth

The majority of discussions about gut health center on probiotics, fiber, or yogurt. Cranberries seldom ever make an appearance. According to the research, dried cranberries reduce harmful germs and enhance beneficial ones. Consuming dried cranberries has been connected to an increase in Bacteroidetes, which are beneficial bacteria. Consuming them has also been demonstrated to reduce Firmicutes, bacteria linked to adverse health outcomes, such as poor energy absorption in obesity. Polyphenols, which are plant chemicals that have long been hailed for their antioxidant qualities, are abundant in cranberries. Studies show that these polyphenols also have prebiotic properties, which helps to maintain…