Assam - The Purbottar

08 Aug

Gauhati High Court directs families to retrieve bodies of Hmar youths killed in police firing

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Weeks after the tragic deaths of three Hmar youths in an Assam police firing in Cachar, the Gauhati High Court has directed the families of the deceased to collect the bodies from the Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) morgue. The bodies have been preserved at the SMCH mortuary since July 17. The families initially demanded that the post-mortem be conducted outside Assam. However, the state government presented the autopsy report conducted at SMCH before the court. In response, the petitioners' senior counsel informed the court that the families had no objection to taking custody of the bodies and performing…

07 Aug

Prohibitory orders in Karbi Anglong after escalating protests

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The District Magistrate of Karbi Anglong has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS Act following violent protests in Diphu over illegal settlements. The unrest erupted in Diphu, the administrative center of Karbi Anglong, as protests against the eviction of illegal settlers escalated into violence. Demonstrators, led by the Karbi Students Association and other organizations, attempted to storm the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) headquarters, demanding the immediate eviction of unauthorized settlers from Professional Grazing Reserved (PGR) and Village Grazing Reserved (VGR) lands. Initially peaceful, the protest quickly turned violent, compelling police to resort to blank firing and…

06 Aug

NH-06 blocked by landslide in Sonapur and Kuliang

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A massive landslide has severely disrupted travel along National Highway 06 in the Sonapur and Kuliang regions, halting all vehicular movement. The mudslides and landslides have caused extensive damage, rendering the highway impassable and necessitating urgent repair work to ensure the safety of commuters. Authorities have swiftly responded by stopping traffic and deploying repair crews to the affected areas. However, the timeline for completing the repairs remains uncertain as teams continue to assess the damage and begin the challenging task of clearing debris and stabilizing the landslide-hit sections. In the interim, commuters are strongly advised to seek alternative routes to…

06 Aug

Assam Congress criticizes CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s ‘Hindu-Muslim politics’

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Congress state chief Bhupen Kumar Borah sharply criticized Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, accusing him of engaging in divisive 'Hindu-Muslim politics.' Borah asserted that the people of Assam are uninterested in the BJP's communal agenda. During a press interaction, Borah highlighted the unity of the opposition, comprising 18 parties, which plans to maintain their alliance through the 2026 assembly elections and contest every election as a united front for the next two years. "The CM engages only in Hindu-Muslim politics. However, the people of Assam are not at all interested in such a communal agenda, which was…

30 Jul

Assam’s Atul Bora to lead border talks in Aizawl

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Mizoram and Assam are set to resume border talks in August, marking the first discussions in twenty months aimed at resolving the longstanding inter-state boundary dispute. Mizoram Home Minister K Sapdanga announced on Monday that the next round of border talks will be held in Aizawl on August 9. The previous round of talks took place in November 2022 in Guwahati. "The Assam home secretary last week communicated to our home secretary about their intention to come to Aizawl on August 9 for talks. We conveyed our consent to the Assam government after consulting Chief Minister Lalduhoma," Sapdanga told PTI.…

29 Jul

Modi encourages visits to Charaideo Maidam after UNESCO heritage recognition

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride in his Mann Ki Baat radio address over the inclusion of Assam's Charaideo Maidam in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. This significant achievement marks India's 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first Cultural World Heritage site from the Northeast. Charaideo, the original capital of the Ahom dynasty, holds deep historical significance. The Maidams, or burial mounds, served as repositories for the remains of Ahom ancestors and their treasured possessions. Modi highlighted that these structures symbolize reverence for the departed Ahom rulers and dignitaries. The Prime Minister lauded the Ahom Empire's remarkable longevity,…

27 Jul

Governor of Assam Names Jibesh Roy as New Chief Executive Councilor of Kamatapur Council Amidst Leadership Change

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Jibesh Roy from Sasargaon Part 1, District-Dhubri, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Councilor of the Kamatapur Autonomous Council (KAC) by the Governor of Assam. This appointment follows the resignation of Sri Gakul Barman and is effective immediately until further notice. A notification from the Governor's office stated, "In the interest of public service, in partial modification of the Notification issued vide No.TAD/BC/34/2020/149 dtd.25/02/2021, and in exercise of powers u/s 59 of the Kamatapur Autonomous Council (Amendment) Act, 2020, the Governor of Assam is pleased to appoint Jibesh Roy, Sasargaon Part 1, District-Dhubri, Executive Councilor, Kamatapur Autonomous Council…

25 Jul

Assam opens new centre for NRC-Aadhaar biometric discrepancy resolution

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In response to the ongoing issue of individuals listed in the National Register of Citizens (NRC) who have not yet received their Aadhaar cards due to biometric discrepancies, the Assam government has announced the opening of an additional centre to address this matter. Starting from July 25, a new centre with four receiving counters will be operational at Duck Bungalow, near the DC Office, Silchar. Individuals in the NRC but lacking Aadhaar due to biometric issues are requested to visit this centre from 10 am onwards to submit their claims. Applicants are required to bring relevant documents, including Voter ID,…

25 Jul

Union Budget 2024: Major highlights for Assam

editorAssam

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented her seventh consecutive budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term. According to the Union Budget 2024, it focuses much on job opportunities as the country is grappling with an unemployed problem. Well, here are some benefits that Assam has in the Union Budget, 2024: Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana (PMCSPY): An allocation of ₹1,000 crore has been earmarked for the welfare of tea workers, with a special focus on women. Increase in Special Package for Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC): The special package for BTC has been increased to ₹174.66 crore, up from…

24 Jul

Assam CM asks police officials to take action on missing Ramen Baruah

editorAssam

Noted Assamese music composer Ramen Baruah, 84 resident of Latasil area, Guwahati left home for a nearby temple and did not return till late evening, following which his family informed the police. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expresses concern on the missing, through X he said, "His absence worries his family, friends, and countless admirers. I have asked Commissioner of @GuwahatiPol Sri Diganta Bora to mobilize all resources and take swift action to locate him." According to the police investigation sources, the team is still in search. However, Ramen Baruah went missing on Monday.