Assam - The Purbottar

03 May

Congress hits back after CM Sarma questions citizenship of MP’s children

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A political controversy has erupted in Assam after Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that the minor children of a sitting Member of Parliament (MP) from the state are no longer Indian citizens. Though Sarma refrained from naming the MP, his comments are being widely interpreted as an attack on Congress leader and MP from Assam, Gaurav Gogoi. The remark, made in a social media post on May 1, has sparked sharp reactions from the Congress party, which accused Sarma of making irresponsible and politically motivated statements. “I say this with full responsibility — the minor children of one Member…

03 May

The BTC Executive Council convenes to discuss comprehensive developments

Banasree SarkarAssam

On Friday, the BTC Executive Council met for the first time in New Delhi. CEM Pramod Boro presided over the EC meeting, which took place in the conference room of Bodoland House in Kailash Colony, New Delhi. The meeting covered Bitcoin's overall development across all domains. The EC meeting focused on inclusive and comprehensive development for all communities in the region, Chief of BTC Pramod Boro later told reporters. He stated that through skill development and entrepreneurship training, the BTR government aimed to open up employment opportunities for young people without jobs. Eleven ITIs in BTC will be transformed into…

02 May

Assam to establish pet care hospital, veterinary medical faculties in state

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government will set up three specialised pet care hospitals and five veterinary medical facilities across the state to support the treatment of animals, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday. ''Specialised care for our furry friends. Govt of Assam has taken up a comprehensive plan to develop 3 pet care hospitals which will be operational by the end of 2025,'' Sarma said in a post on X. Five other veterinary hospitals are also being set up across the state to support the treatment of animals, he said.

02 May

Panchayat polls underway in Assam with heavy voter participation

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The first phase of the much-anticipated panchayat elections in Assam kicked off on Friday morning with an encouraging voter turnout, as thousands of citizens queued up across 14 districts to cast their votes. The polling process marks a vital step in strengthening local self-governance and holds significant implications for the state’s political landscape. Polling began early in the day and was met with enthusiastic participation from voters in districts including Sonitpur, Biswanath, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, Majuli, Golaghat, Cachar, Hailakandi, and Sribhumi. Long queues were seen outside polling stations even before dawn, reflecting strong engagement in the…

30 Apr

Assam Police arrest dozens for supporting Pakistan post

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a sweeping crackdown following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, the Assam Police have arrested 34 individuals across several districts for allegedly expressing support for Pakistan. The arrests include All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) legislator Aminul Islam, who is now facing sedition charges. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made the development public through a post on X (formerly Twitter) late Tuesday evening, stating, “Total: 34 Anti Nationals put behind bars in Assam.” He described the accused as individuals who defended Pakistan on Indian soil, a stance the state government has condemned as "anti-national." The arrests were carried out…

30 Apr

Across Tea Estates, ABITA commemorates the World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Banasree SarkarAssamWorld Day

The Tea Estates Management and the Assam Branch Indian Tea Association (ABITA) Zone 1 commemorated the World Day for Safety and Health at Work at several tea estates in the districts of Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Sivasagar, and Charaideo. at observance of the day, awareness-raising events were held for the benefit of factory workers, plantation workers, health personnel, teenagers, and community members at factories, public spaces, labour lines, etc. The programs primarily addressed workplace safety for factory and plantation workers and provided information on safety procedures and practices. During the program, the workers received training on topics such as first aid and…

30 Apr

Three NSCN cadres killed in Assam encounter after 60-hour search operation

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

At least three suspected NSCN cadres, who entered Assam allegedly to demand extortion money from the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), were killed in an encounter with security forces in Dima Hasao district on Tuesday, officers said. The operation was planned and monitored by the highest level of Assam police for a month now, sources said. Over 300 security force personnel led by the Assam police were part of this operation. The encounter took place at a place between N Kubin and Herakilo under Haflong police station limits after the NSCN cadres came from neighbouring Nagaland, police sources added.…

29 Apr

Prof. Anil Boro’s work earns Padma Shri

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Renowned folklorist, poet, and academician Anil Kumar Boro from Assam has been honoured with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, for his outstanding contributions to the promotion and preservation of Bodo literature and folklore. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious award upon Professor Boro at a grand ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The award recognises his decades-long efforts in taking Bodo folk culture and literary heritage to national and international platforms. Currently serving as the Head of the Department of Folklore Research at Gauhati University, Professor Boro has an impressive literary portfolio. He has authored more than 30 books…

29 Apr

In Birsing Jarua, families are left homeless due to erosion along the Brahmaputra

Banasree SarkarAssamBrahmaputra

Dozens of households have been forced to relocate in just two weeks due to severe erosion along the Brahmaputra River in the Kushbari Airkata gramme panchayat of Assam's recently created Birsing Jarua constituency, highlighting serious shortcomings in disaster management and riverbank care. At least seven or eight houses have been washed away in Wahab Bazar, according to locals, causing residents to flee their homes and take cover by the side of the road. The rapid incursion of the river left many with little time to respond, even though the community made steps to relocate possessions and salvage property. There is…

28 Apr

From Maligaon to Zoo Road, Guwahati hit hard by storm surge

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

An intense spell of thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rains plunged Guwahati into darkness early Monday morning, throwing normal life completely out of gear. The sudden weather disturbance led to widespread power outages, severe waterlogging, and major traffic snarls across the city, just as residents were stepping out for their daily routines. The downpour, which began before dawn, was accompanied by strong gusts of wind, uprooting trees, damaging electricity poles, and snapping power lines in several parts of the city. Large swathes of Guwahati, including residential and commercial areas, were left without electricity for hours, adding to the commuters' woes. Several…