Preeti Singh - The Purbottar

16 Sep

Authorities Pledge Continued Enforcement to Safeguard Assam’s Security

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam authorities detained 12 suspected illegal infiltrators from different parts of the state during a coordinated overnight operation and initiated necessary legal proceedings against them.The operation is part of the state's ongoing drive against illegal infiltration. Officials said the campaign would continue with heightened vigilance and active enforcement measures across Assam.Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterated its commitment to strengthening border security and curbing illegal entry into the state. Authorities also conveyed a strong message that those attempting to enter Assam through illegal routes would face strict action under the law.Officials maintained that the crackdown would continue in the coming…

16 Sep

“Only Saw It on Social Media”: Sangma Denies Knowledge of UDP Defection Reports

Preeti SinghMeghalaya

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has dismissed speculation surrounding a reported move by legislators of the United Democratic Party (UDP) to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying he has not received any reliable information on the matter. Speaking to reporters on September 16, Sangma said he had only come across such reports through social media reels, messages and online posts. According to him, no credible source had provided any concrete information suggesting that UDP legislators were planning to switch allegiance. The clarification comes amid reports that eight UDP MLAs could join the BJP and seek additional ministerial positions…

15 Sep

“It’s About the Patient, Not the Ambulance”: CM Conrad Sangma Says New MMUs Will Be Game Changer for Last-Mile Healthcare

Preeti SinghMeghalaya

In a significant step towards strengthening accessible and preventive healthcare at the last mile, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated three Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) in Shillong on Tuesday. Supported by Altius under its CSR initiative and implemented by Apollo Foundation – Total Health, the MMUs will serve communities across Mawpat, Pynursla and Baghmara, covering an estimated 93 villages and a combined population of over 2,00,000 people, based on baseline catchment mapping carried out by Apollo Foundation – Total Health. Mawpat and Pynursla are Community and Rural Development (C&RD) Blocks in East Khasi Hills district, while Baghmara in South…

14 Sep

Assam CM at Jorhat DC Meet: Focus on Service Delivery and People-Oriented Governance

Preeti SinghAssam

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today attended the District Commissioners’ Conference, which commenced today at the Jorhat Convention Centre as part of a two-day programme.It may be noted that this is the first District Commissioners’ Conference following the formation of the new State government.The conference will deliberate extensively on the overall development of every district of the State, effective resolution of public needs and grievances, revenue administration and public amenities, infrastructure development, law and order, implementation of State and Central Government schemes, and measures to make administration more responsive and people-oriented."Our DCs are at the forefront of delivering governance…

13 Sep

New Integrated DC Office Building in Jorhat Dedicated to Public Service

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday dedicated the newly constructed Integrated Office Building of the Deputy Commissioner in Jorhat to the people. Built at Chinamara on over 53 bighas of land, the modern administrative complex has been constructed at a cost of ₹49.62 crore. The project was inaugurated nearly four years after its foundation stone was laid on December 15, 2022. The new facility marks a significant shift from the historic "Ranga Court", the iconic district administrative headquarters built during the British era in 1914. With the inauguration of the new building, the district administration is expected to…

13 Sep

Scholars and Translators Gather in Guwahati to Unveil Books on Ahom Kingdom and Regional Lore

Preeti SinghAssam

Three books focusing on literature, history and the cultural heritage of Assam and the Northeast were jointly launched at the Williamson Magor Auditorium of the Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture at Uzanbazar here on Saturday. The books launched were A Quiet Romance: Rabindranath Tagore and Assam, authored by Prof Usha Ranjan Bhattacharya and translated into English by Haimanti Mitra; The Tale of the Kapili, translated by Joyita Das and R.A. Acharya; and In Search of the Ahom Kingdom, authored and translated by Amitabha Ray and Debashree Mukherjee. Academic and translator Dr Nirmal Kanti Bhattacharjee participated in a conversation with the…

11 Sep

13 Countries Sign MoUs for Lothal Maritime Heritage Complex, 35+ Partnerships in Pipeline

Preeti SinghAssam

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, chaired the 2nd Governing Council Meeting of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) Society, reviewing the progress of the ambitious project coming up at Lothal, Gujarat, that seeks to revive and showcase India's maritime legacy spanning over five millennia.Calling NMHC one of the most significant cultural and maritime initiatives undertaken by the Government of India, Sonowal said the project aims to establish Lothal as a globally renowned centre of maritime heritage, knowledge, education and tourism."NMHC at Lothal is one of the most significant cultural and maritime initiatives undertaken by the Government…

09 Sep

Indo-Bangladesh Border: Lightning Claims Lives of Two Farmers in Dhubri

Preeti SinghBangladesh

Two farmers were killed after being struck by lightning while working in their agricultural fields near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam’s Dhubri district on September 9. The incident took place at Kedar Part-III village under the Golokganj sector. The deceased have been identified as Moslem Uddin and Abul Hussain, both residents of the village. According to local sources, the two farmers had crossed the border fencing through Gate No. 51 to reach their agricultural fields in the no-man’s-land area on the other side of the fence. While they were working in the fields, a severe thunderstorm hit the area, and…

08 Sep

Supreme Court Bars Assam Govt from Provincialising Venture School Teachers

Preeti SinghAssam, Latest

The Supreme Court has directed the Assam Government and the Education Department not to appoint or transfer any teacher in schools and colleges under the state's provincialisation scheme. Under the statutory scheme of provincialisation of services of teachers and employees of "venture" educational institutions, the State Government has taken responsibility for paying them specific salaries. Moreover, the Government is also responsible for providing benefits like gratuity, pension, and leave encashment as per the current rules applicable to State Government employees. In Assam law, "venture" educational institution means a school-college established by local people, whose service has not yet been nationalised/provincialised.…

07 Sep

Maruti Ciaz Rams Two Youths in Dergaon: One Dead, One Battles for Life at JMCH

Preeti SinghAssam

A day before her birthday, Anisha bid farewell forever. Her dream of wearing the khaki uniform of the police also remained unfulfilled. While preparations for her birthday celebration were underway, a horrific road accident brought death to the meritorious student. In a tragic road accident that occurred at Rangamati near Dergaon, a meritorious student named Anisha Kumari Prajapati lost her life. The student, who was studying in the History Department of DKD College, had dreamt of joining the police and the army. With that goal in mind, she had been regularly doing physical training. According to reports, like every day,…