Assam - The Purbottar

31 Jan

In Demow, the Mega Jhumoir Binandini 2025 training program comes to an end

Banasree SarkarAssamMega Jhumoir Binandini

The Mega Jhumoir Binandini 2025 program was held in the Kaliapani Tea Estate Playground from January 20 to January 21 for four days under the auspices of the Demow Co-District administration and the Cultural Affairs Department of the Government of Assam. Over 300 kids from the Demow Constituency took part in the program. According to a member of the expert committee, 102 students were chosen for the course. Demow Constituency MLA Sushanta Borgohain also attended a training day. Attending the session was Junali Bagti, a member of the program's Expert Committee. Other dignitaries, including the ATTSA leaders, were also in…

30 Jan

Sunil Kanti takes over as head of Guwahati Refinery

editorAssam

Sunil Kanti has taken over as the Executive Director & Refinery Head of Guwahati Refinery on transfer of PK Basumatary. A mechanical engineering graduate from Regional Engineering College, Rourkela, Odisha, Kanti was the Executive Director (Materials & Contract) at Refineries Headquarters, New Delhi before assuming the new role. Kanti joined Indian Oilas a mechanical engineer in 1994. Since then, he has worked in various refineries like Guwahati Refinery, Barauni Refinery, Gujarat Refinery and Digboi Refinery as well as at Refineries Headquarters, New Delhi in different capacities and has rich experience of refinery operation and maintenance, Materials & Contract and project…

30 Jan

Assam Rifles recover large cache of explosives in Mizoram’s Champhai

editorAssam

In a joint operation, the Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police recovered a large cache of explosives in the general area of Khankawn, Champhai, on January 29. Acting on specific intelligence regarding the movement of explosives, the security forces established a Mobile Vehicle Check Post on the Aizawl-Zokhawthar road (NH-6). said Assam Rifles. During the operation, a vehicle was intercepted and thoroughly searched, leading to the recovery of 4,450 electric detonators. One individual was apprehended in connection with the seizure. The detained person and the recovered items have been handed over to the Mizoram Police for further investigation. On January 19,…

30 Jan

At Bamunimaidan, the Jewellery and Handicrafts LBI was officially launched

Banasree SarkarAssamLivelihood Business Incubator

The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) launched the Jewellery and Handicrafts Livelihood Business Incubator (LBI) at Bamunimaidan under the ASPIRE Scheme. By giving regional craftspeople access to contemporary tools and training, this project aims to conserve Northeast India's rich jewelry and handicrafts legacy. Dr. Lalit Sharma, Director of the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, opened the Gemstone Section, and Riniki B. Sharma, Chairperson and Managing Director of Pride East Entertainments Pvt. Ltd., opened the Jewellery Display Center. Highlighting the region's rich diversity and skill, the event included an amazing exhibition with traditional Assamese jewelry designs, sustainable bamboo, and…

30 Jan

3 arrested with animal parts in Assam’s Nagaon

editorAssam

Three persons were arrested with animal parts in Assam's Nagaon district on Wednesday, police said. Acting on a tip-off, a joint operation was conducted by the Eastern Wildlife Division, Nagaon Territorial Forest Division and the police in the Kathiatoli area and the arrests were made, they said. Tiger claws, tiger canines, tiger bones and an elephant tusk were recovered from them. The arrested poachers have been identified as Amar Hanse, Mahindra Barang and Prabin Changmai. The trio were arrested when they were trying to sell the body parts of the animals.

30 Jan

Assam: Woman raped in front of children, acid poured

editorAssam

A 30-year-old woman was allegedly raped in front of her two children, following which acid was poured on her, police said on Wednesday. The horrific incident happened in the Dholai police station area in Assam's Cachar district, they said. The accused, a 28-year-old driver, is a neighbour of the family. He barged into their house, raped her in front of her two children, poured acid on her and escaped, police said.

30 Jan

Assam Bureaucrat arrested in high-profile corruption case

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell has arrested Indreswar Kalita, Secretary of the Assam Excise Department, in connection with a corruption probe. The arrest follows raids conducted at his residence in Guwahati, in response to a complaint alleging the possession of disproportionate assets. The raid was carried out at Kalita’s flat in Nirvana Apartment, located in the Sundarpur area. According to sources, the senior bureaucrat is accused of accumulating wealth far beyond his known sources of income. Vigilance officials reportedly found multiple assets, including land holdings in prime areas such as Beltola and Bhetapara, during their search. The operation was…

29 Jan

Mizo communities in Assam push for reconnection with Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Mizo communities residing in the Singla and Langkaih valleys of Assam's Karimganj district have reiterated their long-standing demand to merge with Mizoram. During a meeting on Tuesday, leaders of the Thangram Indigenous People's Movement (TIPM) urged Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma to take steps to facilitate their inclusion in Mizoram. The TIPM, representing over 30,000 Zo ethnic people inhabiting 24 villages across 180 square miles, stated that their culture, religion, and identity would be better protected within Mizoram. A TIPM leader, speaking anonymously, emphasized the region's historical ties to Mizoram, noting that the area, known locally as "Thangram," was part…

29 Jan

Beginning on February 1, Air India Express will offer flights from Dibrugarh

Banasree SarkarAssamAir India Express

Air India Express is scheduled to start operations on February 1, 2025, which will improve connectivity at Dibrugarh Airport. Direct flights from Dibrugarh to Guwahati will be offered by the airline, and the same aircraft would continue on to Delhi. People who live in that area will now have far more effective travel options. The flights function as follows: At 9:10 AM, Flight IX 1186 will depart Delhi, arrive in Guwahati at 11:40 AM, depart Guwahati at 12:15 PM, and arrive in Dibrugarh at 1:05 PM. This route will be reversed by the same flights. At 1:45 PM, Flight IX…

28 Jan

In Golaghat, Hemolota Handique Trust Starts the “My School Trees” Campaign

Banasree SarkarAssamMy School Trees

Kandhulimari Lower Primary School, situated in the West Block of the Golaghat district, hosted the launch of the Hemolota Handique Trust of Jorhat's "My School Trees" (Mor School, Mor Gos) campaign. The youngsters were given an informative and instructive talk by Forest Officers Eastern Range Agoratoli Kalyan Deep Bora and Bibhu Choudhuri on the subject of "Flora and Fauna of Kaziranga National Park." Additionally, local community people attended the presentation. This project was started by the Trust to educate schoolchildren about the value of trees in protecting wildlife and their beneficial effects on reducing climate risk. The school's students planted…