Assam - The Purbottar

08 May

AR Facilitates Surrender of Seven Insurgents in Dimapur

riya EditorAssam

As a result of persistent persuasion and efforts of the Assam Rifles, seven cadres of different insurgent groups in Nagaland surrendered at Dimapur. Assam Rifles said that based on specific intelligence inputs, it conducted sustained outreach and coordination efforts in Dimapur to encourage misguided youth involved with various factions to return to the mainstream. "As a result, seven hardcore anti-national elements (ANE) surrendered at Dimapur Police Station on Thursday in the presence of Assam Rifles and other security agencies," it added. The surrendered cadres deposited multiple weapons, including pistols, a shotgun, a gun, and a carbine with ammunition. The surrender…

08 May

Northeast Frontier Railway Steps Up Efforts to Avoid Buffalo-Train Accidents

riya EditorAssam

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has intensified measures to prevent cattle-train collisions in the strategically important Lumding-Badarpur Hill Section, under Lumding Division in Assam. “Considering the safety of train operations as well as the protection of livestock, NFR has intensified preventive initiatives in vulnerable locations where such incidents had been reported frequently in the past,” NFR chief public relations officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma informed on Thursday. “As part of the safety enhancement measures, fencing work is being carried out along the approaches to major railway tunnels in the hill section to restrict the movement of buffaloes and cattle onto railway tracks,”…

07 May

Assam Crowned Champions Of 2ND Ne Little Masters Cricket Trophy

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam emerged champions of the 2nd North East Little Masters Cricket Trophy (Under-14) after registering a 159-run victory over Tripura in the final played at the MBB Stadium in Agartala on Thursday.The tournament was hosted by the Tripura Cricket Association with the objective of promoting and strengthening grassroots cricket across the Northeast region.Hosts Tripura elected to field first after winning the toss.Batting first, Assam produced a commanding batting performance to post an imposing total of 286 for 6 wickets in their allotted 40 overs.Tanveer Islam led the charge with a magnificent 112 off 82 deliveries, while Binoy Krishna Debnath remained…

07 May

Draining the Crisis: Court Intervenes to Fix Guwahati’s Broken Drainage Infrastructure

SonaliAssam

The Gauhati High Court has intensified its scrutiny of the Assam government’s handling of urban infrastructure, issuing a direct mandate to mitigate the persistent menace of artificial floods in Guwahati. Expressing concern over public safety and municipal negligence, the Court has directed authorities to initiate a comprehensive "slew of steps," most notably the immediate covering of open drains across the city. This judicial intervention comes in response to the recurring chaos caused by seasonal rainfall, which frequently paralyzes the state's primary economic hub.The Bench’s directive serves as a stern reminder of the state’s obligation toward urban safety. Beyond the mere…

07 May

Bodoland People’s Front Makes Strong Comeback as BJP Alliance Dominates BTC, Hill Districts in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has once again strengthened its political hold over Assam’s Sixth Schedule areas after winning 20 out of 21 Assembly seats spread across the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC). The election outcome has reinforced a political pattern that has been visible in Assam’s autonomous council regions for many years. In most elections, the local political leadership and council administrations tend to align themselves with the ruling government in Dispur, mainly due to administrative and financial dependence on the state government. The only setback for the…

07 May

Gaurav Gogoi Leads Internal Assessment as Assam Pradesh Congress Committee Reviews Poll Debacle in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam unit of the Indian National Congress has called an important organisational review meeting on May 9 to examine the party’s poor performance in the recently concluded Assam Assembly elections, where the Congress-led opposition alliance faced a major defeat against the BJP-led NDA. The meeting has been convened by the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) and is expected to bring together senior party leaders and district-level office bearers from across the state. The discussion will mainly focus on the reasons behind the party’s disappointing electoral outcome and the future course of action for the organisation in Assam. A circular…

07 May

New M.Tech Course in Robotics and AI Introduced at IIT Guwahati

riya EditorAssam

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has launched a first-of-its-kind M.Tech programme in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence aimed at both fresh graduates and working professionals seeking expertise in AI-driven robotic systems. The programme, offered by the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Sustainability, will be conducted in hybrid mode, combining online classes with on-campus laboratory sessions and final examinations at the IIT Guwahati campus. The initiative is designed to bridge multiple engineering disciplines and support advancements in sectors such as agriculture, defence, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and smart infrastructure. The application portal for the inaugural batch has been opened, with the last date…

07 May

HC Orders Authorities to Address Artificial Flood Crisis in Guwahati

riya EditorAssam

The Gauhati High Court has directed government authorities to take a series of measures to tackle the recurring problem of artificial flooding in Guwahati and submit a progress report before the Court on the next date of hearing. The Court issued the directions after taking suo motu cognizance of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) related to the persistent artificial flood problem in the city. The PIL was filed by advocate Sandeep Chamaria. The Court observed that open manholes and exposed drains across various parts of Guwahati pose a serious threat to public safety and daily life. It directed the State…

07 May

Preparations Intensified for New Assam Government’s Swearing-In Ceremony

riya EditorAssam

Assam Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota has chaired a comprehensive review meeting with the DGP, Assam to assess preparedness for the forthcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Council of Ministers. The ceremony is scheduled to be held on May 12 at the Veterinary Field, Khanapara, and is likely to be attended by the Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from several States, Union Ministers, and other dignitaries. "Reviewed in detail the arrangements relating to security, traffic management, venue readiness, protocol, and inter-departmental coordination. Emphasised the need for seamless execution, strict…

06 May

Kaziranga received 4,68,147 visitors in 2025-26

Paromita EditorAssam

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has recorded its highest-ever tourist footfall in the financial year 2025-26, reaffirming its position as one of India’s premier wildlife destinations. Director Sonali Ghosh said the Park received a total of 4,68,147 visitors, which included 30,474 foreign tourists. This marks a significant rise in global interest, with foreigners accounting for 4.5 per cent of the total footfall.The surge reflects a steady upward trend over the last decade, with visitors nearly quadrupling in 10 years. From just over 1.55 lakh tourists in 2016-17, Kaziranga has seen consistent growth while bouncing back strongly after the pandemic…