Banasree Sarkar - The Purbottar

31 Mar

At Dima Hasao, DHAC Debolal Gorlosa opened the Government Model Degree College

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Debolal Gorlosa, the chief executive member of the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council, opened the Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) in Ardaopur, Hatikhali, and the Government Model Degree College in Dibolong, Dima Hasao. On his Facebook page, CEM Gorlosa wrote: "We are incredibly proud and happy to be here to witness the opening of two institutions: the Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) in Ardaopur, Hatikhali, and the Government Model Degree College in Dibolong, Dima Hasao. Today is about more than just the opening of physical buildings; it's about creating the groundwork for a better future in which education will be a…

29 Mar

Ace sprinter Hima Das was admitted to a private hospital in Guwahati

Banasree SarkarAssamHima Das

Ace sprinter Hima Das, one of Assam's most talented athletes, was admitted to a private hospital in the Khanapara neighborhood of Guwahati on Friday because of health concerns. According to the doctors, Das had a fever and cough. Known as the "Dhing Express," the state's athletic community exhaled with relief when hospital director Parag Dutta reassured them that Das's condition was stable and there was no reason to worry. For precautionary reasons, the physicians have chosen to keep her under observation. Dr. Bhavani Prasad Chakrabarty is in charge of Das's admission to the high dependency unit (HDU). Her condition is…

29 Mar

Assam’s potent and delectable tea has become well-known throughout the world

Banasree SarkarAssamAttabarie PF

The Sivasagar, Assam-produced Attabarie PF tea won the Premium Award in the Black Tea CTC category at the 2025 Global Tea Championship in Las Vegas, bringing Assam's potent and tasty tea yet another international accolade. The Luxmi Group's Attabarie tea is renowned for its strong, robust flavor, which makes it a favorite among tea lovers worldwide. Assam's position as a dominant force in the world tea market is further cemented by this most recent honor. A rich and well-rounded cup is guaranteed by the Attabarie Estate, which grows TV1 and Assam Broad Leaf Jat in the lush southern valley of…

28 Mar

The opening of a four-bed dialysis unit at Tinsukia Medical College & Hospital

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In front of Chinmoy Pathak, ADC Health Tinsukia, Dr. Rupak Gogoi, Principal of TMCH, Dr. Mukul Sharma, Superintendent of TMCH, Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharjee, Jt Director of Health Services, Tinsukia, and representatives from OIL Duliajan, among others, Sanjoy Kishan, Tinsukia MLA, formally opened a four-bed dialysis unit at Tinsukia Medical College & Hospital (TMCH). The ceremony was held at Tinsukia Medical College & Hospital's OPD. Twelve patients will be housed in three shifts per day at this new institution. The facility is a part of the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP), which is run by Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. through…

27 Mar

The government’s mining plans in Dima Hasao have worried the locals

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The government's plans to mine nine thousand bighas of village land near Umrangso in Dima Hasao have shocked and disbelieved the people of Boro Lokhindong. The locals have repeatedly called for dialogue, yet this decision was made without their input or approval. The government is "by the people, of the people, and for the people," as is frequently stated, but it seems that mining interests have overshadowed this idea in favor of mining interests, disregarding the opinions of the local populace. The people now face yet another threat of displacement after many of them were previously uprooted when NEEPCO was…

26 Mar

In Sonitpur District, African Swine Fever was discovered

Banasree SarkarAssamAfrican Swine Fever

The district government of Sonitpur District has issued a prohibitory order to stop the disease from spreading among the swine population in response to the discovery of African Swine Fever (ASF). The goal of the order, which was issued in accordance with Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, is to contain the virus and protect the livestock sector and public health. Based on the Prevention & Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009, the directive was issued in response to a request from the Sonitpur District Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Officer. The farm…

25 Mar

Research reveals why young adults becoming unhappy day by day

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Young adults are experiencing something unexpected. Their level of satisfaction is dropping even though they live in a time of unparalleled technical development, more connection, and general economic expansion. For many years, psychologists thought that happiness followed a predictable U-shaped curve: we have a "midlife crisis" when we're young and then recover in our later years. However, new evidence suggests that pattern has vanished. Rather, happiness merely rises with age, with elderly persons reporting the highest levels of well-being and young adults the lowest. Young folks' decreasing levels of happiness are not occurring in a vacuum; they are coincident with…

25 Mar

The GI-tagged Dalle Chilli from Sikkim exported to the Solomon Islands

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An official announcement announced the export of a significant consignment of Dalle Chilly, which is tagged as a Geographical Indication (GI) in Sikkim, to Solomon Islands. Dalle Chilly, sometimes called Fire Ball Chilly or Dalle Khursani, is well-known for its strong pungency, vivid red color, and high nutritional content. It is abundant in potassium and vitamins A, C, and E. Mevedir purchased the most recent export, weighing roughly 15,000 kg, from farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in South Sikkim. These farmers have been able to obtain a premium price of Rs 250-300 per kg thanks to the GI tag, which…

24 Mar

A historic partnership will allow Assam’s Joha Rice to enter the Vietnamese market

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Vietnam will soon be able to enjoy the distinct flavor and scent of Assam's renowned Joha rice, marking an important step in strengthening cultural and economic links between the two areas. LeKha Distributor Co. Ltd., a well-known Vietnamese company, has teamed up with Assam to sell its premium agricultural products to Vietnamese consumers. By early April, the first shipment, which will include 1,000 kg of Joha rice, is expected to arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Le Trong Kha, Director of LeKha Distributor Co. Ltd., spoke about this partnership and commended the outstanding quality of Assamese agricultural products. "The natural…

22 Mar

On World Sparrow Day, Bordihingia Lower Primary School observed

Banasree SarkarAssamWorld Sparrow Day

Bordihingia Lower Primary School celebrated World Sparrow Day with an environmental awareness program. Jatin Kakati, the former principal of Kamargaon Girls' High School, attended the ceremony and gave a speech about the importance of the day and the role that society plays in conservation. Speaking during the ceremony, Maheswar Robidas emphasized how sparrow populations are declining in rural regions as a result of traditional bamboo homes being lost and food supplies becoming scarcer. To save the species, he underlined the necessity of conservation initiatives. Aaranyak Project Officer Arif Hussain, former gaon panchayat president Lukeswar Hazarika, and retired educator Mukheswar Saikia…