Assam - The Purbottar

23 Jul

Inaugural assam premier league set for august 1 start; 43 matches to crown first-ever champions

Paromita EditorAssam

The stage is set for the inaugural season of the Assam Premier League (APL), with eight teams preparing to battle for the coveted title across a packed 23-day cricketing calendar from August 1 to 23, 2026.The tournament will get underway on Saturday, August 1, with Charaideo Sunrisers taking on Barpeta Braves in the opening encounter at 2 PM. The opening day double-header will then see Tezpur Titans face Dibrugarh Warriors at 7 PM.Season 1 will feature 43 matches, including 40 league-stage encounters, two semi-finals and the grand finale. Each team will face every other side once during the league stage,…

23 Jul

Upstream cloudbursts: assam to initiate structured dialogue with neighbouring states for stronger mechanism to tackle floods

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state government would initiate a structured dialogue with neighbouring States of the Northeast once the flood situation improves to establish a stronger coordination mechanism to protect people from the impact of upstream cloudbursts and similar calamities in the future.“The destruction caused by floods in the state is of an unimaginable scale. Over 9 lakh people across over 1,800 villages in 25 districts have been impacted by this calamity. We have lost 41 precious lives till date and thousands of livestock has been washed away,” the Chief Minister, who is currently…

22 Jul

Assam flood death toll rises to 31; over 5.64 lakh people affected in 16 districts

Paromita EditorAssam

The flood situation in Assam worsened on Tuesday night, with 21 more people losing their lives in the past 24 hours, taking the overall death toll to 31.Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) sources informed that among the latest fatalities, Sivasagar district reported the highest number with 14 deaths, followed by six deaths in Charaideo, five in Jorhat, two each in Golaghat and Dhemaji and one each in Sonitpur and Karbui Anglong districts.ASDMA has been issuing advisories from time to time with continuous rise in the water levels of Desang at Nanglamoraghat in Sivasagar district.“The river Desang continues to flow…

22 Jul

Assam Floods Worsen, Rescue Efforts Intensify Across 16 Districts

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The flood situation in Assam worsened on Tuesday with 21 more deaths reported in the last 24 hours, taking the overall flood-related death toll to 31, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The floods have now affected more than 5.64 lakh people across 16 districts, while rescue and relief operations have been stepped up in the worst-hit areas. ASDMA said the latest deaths were reported from Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat and Jorhat districts. Sivasagar recorded the highest number of fatalities with 13 deaths, followed by five in Charaideo, two in Golaghat and one…

22 Jul

Even After 14 Days, “Koka Deuta Nati Aru Hati 2” Pulls Crowds At Azara’s RR Cinemas

Preeti SinghAssam

In recent times, the release of one successful Assamese film after another, alongside new innovations in the Assamese film industry, has undoubtedly brought a ray of new hope and that is a positive sign.The fact that audiences embrace good films has been proven once again with _"Koka Deuta Nati Aru Hati 2 produced by Pride East Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and directed by Bishwajit Bora. Especially since its release day in Assam, the film has been running 'houseful' in many theatres across the state. Meanwhile, at "RR Cinemas" in Azara VIP, an ultra-modern multiplex located near the popular Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi…

21 Jul

Assam health minister asks health dept to be on high alert amid worsening flood situation

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam health minister Ashok Singhal on Monday directed the state health department to remain on high alert and fully prepared in view of the worsening flood situation in the state.Chairing an emergency video conference with officials of Assam Medical College, Jorhat Medical College, and the district administration of flood-affected Jorhat, Charaideo and Sivasagar, Singhal instructed officials to ensure adequate stocks of essential medicine, keep emergency medical teams ready for deployment, organise health camps in flood-affected areas, and give special attention to safe drinking water and sanitation.The health minister also directed officials to respond quickly to any health emergencies and ensure…

20 Jul

57,000 people affected in latest wave of Assam floods

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam's flood situation remained grim with more than 57,000 people affected across eight districts, while one person died in Sivasagar on Sunday, taking the cumulative flood-related death toll in the state this year to five.According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), floods have affected Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, Tinsukia, Lakhimpur, Sivasagar, Udalguri and Jorhat districts.A total of 22 revenue circles and 298 villages remain inundated, with 57,199 people reeling under the impact of the deluge. Nearly 3,874.84 hectares of crop area have also been submerged. Officials said the latest flood-related casualty was reported from Amguri revenue circle in Sivasagar…

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…

18 Jul

Eight Muslim organisations announce ‘triple talaq’ to Congress, target Rakibul Hussain

Paromita EditorAssam

In a significant political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, eight Muslim organisations, along with a joint platform representing around 16,000 Jonab (religious scholars), announced that they were severing ties with the Congress, describing the move as giving the party "triple talaq." The organisations also declared a political "triple talaq" to Congress MPs Rakibul Hussain and Wajed Ali Choudhury, accusing them of failing to address the concerns of the Muslim community. Speaking at a press conference, representatives of the joint platform claimed that if Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sought their support, they could help transfer nearly two lakh…