Preeti Singh - The Purbottar

20 Jul

Floodwaters Over Tracks Force NFR To Suspend Simlaguri-Namti Ali And Simlaguri-Selenghat Trains

Preeti SinghAssam

Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered a fresh flood situation across the state. As a result of this, rising waters of the Dikhou River have disrupted rail connectivity in the Simlaguri area of Sivasagar district. With water flowing over the railway tracks, Northeast Frontier Railway has suspended train services indefinitely on the Simlaguri–Namti Ali and Simlaguri–Selenghat sections. According to railway authorities, the floodwaters of the Dikhou River have inundated the premises of Simlaguri Railway Station, the railway residential area, and the railway tracks. The decision was taken to ensure the safety of passengers and train operations. Long-distance trains operating from Dibrugarh…

19 Jul

Assam requests Army and Air Force to be on standby as flood situation worsens

Preeti SinghAssam

As the flood situation has worsened in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat districts, the Assam government has requests Indian Army and Air Force to be on standby for any possible evacuation and rescue operations.This was announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma through a social media post on Sunday evening."I have also directed my colleagues, Ajanta Neog, Bimal Bora, Keshab Mahanta and Sushanta Borgohain to immediately reach the affected areas, supervise relief efforts and ensure that every affected family receives timely assistance," he said.CM Sarma said the safety and well-being of the people is his government's highest priority and he is…

17 Jul

Perseverance Pays Off: Bijit Ray, E-rickshaw Driver’s Son, Secures 502 Marks In NEET

Preeti SinghAssam

Overcoming financial hardship through determination and hard work, Bijit Ray, son of an e-rickshaw driver from Balajan Tiniali in Assam's Kokrajhar district, has qualified the NEET UG 2026 examination by securing an impressive 502 marks. Bijit, son of Gobinda Ray and Hira Ray, has emerged as a symbol of perseverance, inspiring students across the region. His success has been widely celebrated by local residents, who described the achievement as a proud moment for the entire community. Gobinda Ray supports his family by driving an e-rickshaw while also working as a daily wage labourer and cultivating farmland to make ends meet.…

15 Jul

Assamese cinema mourns loss of Purabi Sharma, wife of Tapan Das

Preeti SinghAssam, Guwahati

An illustrious chapter in Assamese cinema has come to an end. Veteran actress Purabi Sharma, who won the hearts of millions through her long career in films and television, passed away on Tuesday at around 7:30 PM after suffering a cardiac arrest. She was rushed to the hospital after falling ill, but doctors declared her dead. Her mortal remains were brought to her residence in Santipur, Guwahati. After family members, co-artists, fans and dignitaries from various fields paid their last respects, the last rites were performed at the Navagraha crematorium. One of the most popular faces of Assamese cinema, Purabi…

14 Jul

NESAC Mapping India-Myanmar Border, Running 130 Projects Across NE: Union Minister

Preeti SinghIndia, Latest

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh today said the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) has evolved into a vital institution supporting both national strategic priorities and the socio-economic development of the North Eastern region through the application of space technology.Dr. Jitendra Singh said the Centre is contributing to geospatial mapping of the India-Myanmar border as well as inter-State boundaries in the Northeast, while simultaneously implementing a wide range of technology-driven projects in agriculture, disaster management, natural resource management, water resources and governance, thereby bringing the benefits of India's space…

14 Jul

Tinsukia: ‘Hall of Shame’ campaign gets public support

Preeti SinghAssam

Residents of Assam's Tinsukia have largely backed the Municipal Board's controversial "Hall of Shame" campaign, under which CCTV footage of people allegedly caught urinating in public or littering is displayed on LED screens across the town. While welcoming stricter enforcement, many residents have also called for better public sanitation facilities to ensure lasting behavioural change. The initiative, launched as part of a cleanliness drive by the Tinsukia Municipal Board, recently drew nationwide attention after Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora highlighted it on social media, triggering a wider debate on balancing civic enforcement with public infrastructure. Using CCTV cameras installed at…

13 Jul

14th Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra Mahotsav In Guwahati To Feature Sankirtan, Prasadam & Cultural Programmes

Preeti SinghAssam

The Hare Krishna Movement (HKM) Guwahati will celebrate the 14th Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra Mahotsav on July 16 with a grand procession and a series of spiritual and cultural programmes in North Guwahati. The Rath Yatra will commence at 3 pm from the Hare Krishna Mandir in North Guwahati and conclude at the historic Doul Govinda Mandir after covering a distance of nearly eight kilometres. The organisers said the festival is expected to be attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, legislators and several other dignitaries. The celebrations will begin with traditional Vedic rituals, puja and arati of Lord…

12 Jul

Dr Bhupen Hazarika memorial to be developed as a vibrant cultural destination: CM

Preeti SinghAssam

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday visited Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Samannay Tirtha at Jalukbari in Guwahati and paid tribute to the legendary music maestro. He later inspected the ongoing infrastructure development works at Assam Police Reserve campus in Paltan Bazar and Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden.While visiting Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Samannay Tirtha, the Chief Minister reviewed the facilities at the complex and held discussions with officials of the Cultural Affairs Department and the Public Works Department on measures to make the Samannay Tirtha into a more vibrant cultural destination.The Chief Minister said that the existing monument would…

12 Jul

Rupamoni Honoured At Lok Bhavan, Guwahati

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya felicitated Rupamoni Gorh, the first woman from Assam to scale Mount Everest, at a programme held at Lok Bhavan in Guwahati on Saturday. Hailing from the Lilabari area of Assam's Lakhimpur district, Gorh achieved this unique feat on May 21, 2026, as a member of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police’s first-ever all-women international Everest expedition. Her accomplishment represents a major milestone in Indian mountaineering: The 14-member team that included 11 women climbers, scaled the 8,848.86-metre peak via the South Col route on the Nepal side. Congratulating Gorh on her remarkable achievement, the Governor said, "Your feat…

11 Jul

Assam Forest Dept Urges Caution After Wild Buffalo Attack In Dibrugarh

Preeti SinghAssam

A wild buffalo injured two people and triggered panic in the Naharani area of Khowang in Assam's Dibrugarh district on Saturday, prompting the Forest Department and police to launch a joint operation to contain the situation. The animal attacked 46-year-old Bharat Saikia, a resident of Naharani, and 51-year-old Sarat Saikia of Nagaon village, leaving both seriously injured. Local residents rescued the injured men and rushed them to Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh, where they are currently undergoing treatment. Following the incident, officials from the Khowang Regional Forest Office and Khowang Police rushed to the area to prevent…