Assam - The Purbottar

18 Dec

Assam CM unveils first glimpse of Guwahati Airport’s new terminal

Banasree SarkarAssam

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma gave a preview of the new terminal at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Assam starting on December 20. He described the project as a game-changer for the state's aviation industry. The Chief Minister shared pictures of the almost finished terminal on the social media site X, which prompted a lot of responses from the people. The building was hailed by many as both aesthetically arresting and a representation of Assam's growing infrastructure. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to officially open the new terminal on December…

18 Dec

Where Masks Come Alive: NSD Students Immerse in Majuli’s Living Tradition

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

For the past 15 days, rare and evocative scenes have unfolded at North Kamalabari Satra in Majuli. Under the shade of trees on the banks of the Brahmaputra, students of the National School of Drama (NSD), Tripura, have been learning Assam’s centuries-old mask-making tradition. Young theatre practitioners from Punjab, Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Tripura immersed themselves in this traditional art form under the guidance of Padma Shri awardee and master artisan Hem Chandra Goswami. Using bamboo, cane, clay and other natural materials, the students crafted masks deeply rooted in Assam’s rich cultural…

18 Dec

Kaziranga Landscape Agri-Entrepreneurs Receive Assam Green Ambassador Awards 2025

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Two agri-entrepreneurs from the Kaziranga landscape, Neelam Dutta and Roopjyoti Gogoi, were awarded the Assam Green Ambassador Awards 2025 for their significant contributions to biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, and community-led environmental stewardship. The awards were presented at the Assam LiFE for Nature Summit, organized by CMS VATAVARAN in collaboration with several environmental organizations, including the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) India. The Assam Green Ambassador Awards recognize individuals who have dedicated at least five years to environmental and conservation efforts, with awardees selected for their documented long-term impact in areas such as…

18 Dec

Arunachal Mishap: Assam Cm Hands Over Cheques To Families Of Deceased Workers

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday formally handed over cheques for Rs 5 lakh each as one-time financial assistance to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the mini dumper accident in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh.During an interaction with the victims’ families at Gelapukhuri in Assam’s Tinsukia district, the Chief Minister expressed his deep condolences to the families of the deceased and also wished speedy recovery of the person who narrowly survived the accident and is currently undergoing treatment.Sarma asked the district administration to take all necessary steps to ensure proper medical…

17 Dec

Special purpose vehicle to promote river cruise religous tourism circuit in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal today said that a special purpose vehicle (SPV) has been formed to promote river cruise religous tourism circuit in Assam. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Sonowal said an SPV, comprising Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited, IWAI, and the Inland Water Transport and Tourism Department of the Government of Assam, has taken up the development of a religious tourism circuit connecting seven temples, namely Lachit Ghat, Aswaklanta Temple Ghat, Doul Govinda Mandir Ghat, Hanuman Mandir Ghat (Uzan Bazar), Umananda Ghat, Pandunath Ghat, and Kamakhya Temple, using suitable vessels under a…

17 Dec

Prohibitory Order Along India-Bangla Border In Assam’s Cachar District To Curb Influx

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

: Prohibitory orders have been imposed along the India–Bangladesh border in Assam’s Cachar district to prevent illegal movement and activities that could threaten peace and security, an official statement said on Wednesday. The directive comes in the wake of concerns regarding possible infiltration by extremist elements and unauthorised cross-border activities that could disturb law and order in sensitive border areas. The order was issued by Cachar District Magistrate Mridul Yadav, exercising powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), with the objective of restricting the illegal movement of people, goods and other unlawful activities across the border.…

17 Dec

Assam CM uses Facebook Live to announce important job appointments and development plans

Banasree SarkarAssam

During a Facebook Live conversation with the people, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made a number of significant statements, including youth empowerment, infrastructure development, and government recruitment. The Chief Minister stated that the state government is determined to finish hiring a big number of people before the model code of conduct takes effect. Appointment letters for positions in the health department will be sent out on December 22, according to CM Sarma. On December 23, candidates from the tea garden community will receive their appointment letters. He added that appointment letters for Grade IV positions under the Assam Direct…

17 Dec

Assam CM Warns Against Dangerous Calls to Sever Northeast from India

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has condemned comments made by a segment of Bangladeshi leaders, particularly Hasnat Abdullah of the National Citizen Party, advocating for the merger of India's Northeast with Bangladesh. Sarma characterized these statements as ""irresponsible and dangerous,"" asserting that India will not remain silent on such provocations. He noted that over the past year, there have been recurring calls from Bangladesh suggesting the separation of Northeast India to align with Bangladesh, which he addressed during a program in Lumding.

17 Dec

CBI Court in Assam Convicts Army Personnel in Job Fraud Case, Awards Three-Year Jail Term

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A CBI court in Assam has found Army personnel Vijay Kumar Gupta guilty of job fraud, sentencing him to three years in prison and imposing a fine of Rs 10,000. This decision stemmed from a case of corruption and cheating involving the misuse of Gupta's official position. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) initiated the case on May 15, 2019, following a complaint from a Brigadier. The complaint detailed that during his tenure as a Sepoy (MT) at the 556 Army Service Corps (ASC) Battalion in Arunachal Pradesh from 2011 to 2018, Gupta deceived a woman out of Rs 1.50…

16 Dec

Tezpur University students maintain their academic boycott while waiting for MoE action, ending their hunger strike

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Students of Tezpur University on Tuesday ended their nine-hour hunger strike after receiving fresh assurances from the Union Ministry of Education (MoE), but made it clear that their wider protest movement is far from over. While the hunger strike was withdrawn peacefully, the ongoing academic boycott on the campus continues, reflecting deep-rooted discontent among the student community. The hunger strike, observed from morning to evening, saw the participation of nearly 200 students and drew widespread attention across the university. Students gathered in large numbers on campus, holding placards and raising slogans to press their demands. Despite cold conditions and physical…