Assam - The Purbottar

13 Nov

Amur Falcons arrive in Umrongso; rare Ruddy Shelducks and Seagulls spotted in Dima Hasao

Banasree SarkarAssam

The much-anticipated arrival of the migratory Amur Falcons has started in the Dima Hasao district's New Tumbung area, which is located beneath Umrongso's Garampani forest range. Due to their arrival, the District Magistrate has placed limitations in the bird roosting locations under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 (previously Section 144 CrPC), which forbids any act of catching or killing the birds. Strict legal action against violators is another warning in the decree. For bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts in the area, the first sighting of a flock of Ruddy Shelducks and Seagulls at the NEEPCO…

13 Nov

Assam adopts the Dimasa language in 278 schools, a significant step toward linguistic inclusiveness

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a landmark move to preserve and promote the Dimasa language, the Assam government has announced that 278 Lower Primary schools across the state will operate as Dimasa Medium schools from the 2025–26 academic session. This initiative is aimed at providing children from the Dimasa community the opportunity to learn in their mother tongue during their formative years. The official notification, issued by the Department of School Education (E.No. 632888/79), confirms that the listed schools will now adopt Dimasa as the medium of instruction at the foundational level. “In the interest of the public in general and for preserving and…

12 Nov

Assam secures rights and legacy for 4,673 tribal households by granting them forest land titles

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a landmark initiative to strengthen land rights for indigenous communities, the Assam government handed over forest land title deeds to 4,673 tribal families on Monday. The event, held at Pantan High School playground in Chaygaon, Kamrup district, was organized jointly by the Kamrup District Administration and the Department of Tribal Affairs (Plain). The distribution coincided with the ongoing “Jatiya Gaurav Varsh Fortnight”, celebrating tribal heritage and the 150th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Birsa Munda. Beneficiaries from the Garo, Rabha, Bodo, and Karbi communities, residing across forest ranges such as Lokhara, Bondapara, Kulshi, Loharghat, Bamunigaon, Boko, and Singra, received…

12 Nov

Assam wipes out cyber crime by 81 per cent

Mohini BarmanAssam

Assam has achieved a remarkable milestone in cyber security, witnessing an 81.2% decline in cyber crime cases over the past two years — a feat officials are hailing as a “digital reset” in the fight against online fraud and cyber offences. According to official data, cybercrime cases in Assam dropped from 4,846 in 2021 to just 909 in 2023, marking one of the steepest declines recorded by any Indian state in recent years. The figures reflect the success of a series of targeted operations and awareness campaigns led by the Assam Police Cyber Crime Wing and its district-level units. The…

12 Nov

Assam CM distributes cheques to women entrepreneurs in Dhubri

Banasree SarkarAssam

In the Dhubri district, cheques under the Chief Minister's Women Entrepreneurship Scheme were delivered by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. About 23,000 women received cheques at the check distribution program, which took place in the playground of Halakura Higher Secondary School in Golokganj. As part of the Women Entrepreneurship Scheme, the Chief Minister ceremoniously gave cheques to ten women; the remaining female entrepreneurs received Rs 10,000 apiece in their bank accounts. The Chief Minister stated in his speech that this financial support will enable around 23,000 women who are members of self-help groups within the Golokganj cluster to engage…

11 Nov

Assam CM supports the “Nation First” vision while empowering women entrepreneurs in Dhubri

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday disbursed financial assistance to women entrepreneurs in Dhubri under the state’s flagship Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA), reinforcing his commitment to inclusive development and the ‘Nation First’ principle. The event took place in a constituency considered politically challenging for the ruling party, where the Congress had recorded a decisive victory by nearly 10 lakh votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Addressing the beneficiaries, Dr. Sarma stated, “This is Dhubri — where most people are not our traditional voter base, and Congress won by 10 lakh votes in 2024. Yet for us,…

10 Nov

Assam govt to issue firearm licences to indigenous people from Feb 2026

Mohini BarmanAssam

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state government will begin issuing the first batch of firearm licences to indigenous people living in “vulnerable and remote” areas from February 2026. Sarma said the move aims to strengthen the sense of security among local residents in areas such as Dhubri, Morigaon, Barpeta, Nagaon and South Salmara-Mankachar, as well as localities like Rupahi, Dhing and Jania. The decision comes months ahead of the state assembly elections, likely to be held in March–April next year. “We have received a lot of applications for firearm licences from indigenous people. The government will issue…

10 Nov

Indian world cup winning team member Uma Chetry gets Rs 25 lakh reward from Assam govt

Mohini BarmanAssam

The Assam Cabinet, on November 9, sanctioned a Rs 25 lakh grant for cricketer Uma Chetry in recognition of her stellar performance at the Women's World Cup 2025, where the Indian team clinched the title. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired the Cabinet meeting at Lok Sewa Bhawan, during which the Council of Ministers approved multiple decisions across judicial, educational, and social welfare sectors. The financial assistance for Chetry emerged as a key highlight of the session. The announcement followed a grand felicitation ceremony held in Bokakhat on Saturday, November 8, where the young cricketer received a hero's welcome. A…

10 Nov

To provide nutritional support, the Dibrugarh government introduces a unique ration program

Banasree SarkarAssam

In a major step toward strengthening food and nutritional security, the Dibrugarh district administration has announced new provisions for families holding ration cards. The initiative aims to make essential food items more accessible and affordable to all beneficiaries, ensuring that no family is left behind in the state’s mission for food sufficiency and improved nutrition. According to the directive issued by the District Commissioner Bikram Kairi, the government will continue providing free rice to ration card-holding families. Additionally, each family will be entitled to receive moong dal, sugar, and salt every month at subsidized rates. Each family will receive one…

08 Nov

Assam leads India in the use of the special federal grant, and Sitharaman praises the state’s efforts to improve

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam has emerged as the leading state in India in effectively utilising the Centre’s Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) fund, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Friday. Speaking at the inauguration of the Brahmaputra Riverfront project in Guwahati, she praised the state government for its prompt and efficient deployment of 50-year, interest-free central loans earmarked for infrastructure development, including hospitals, roads, and other critical capital assets. “The way Assam is planning and creating assets, it is utilising the central fund to the maximum level. Assam tops the list,” Sitharaman said. “While all states are creating assets,…