Assam - The Purbottar

02 May

Counting Day Readiness Assessed by Assam Chief Secretary

riya EditorAssam

Assam Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota reviewed preparedness for counting of votes of Assam Assembly polls slated on May 4. Dr Kota took stock of the arrangements in a video conference with the DGP, Additional Chief Secretary (Home), and other senior officers, all District Commissioners, Senior Superintendents of Police, and Commanding Officers of battalions. He reviewed security arrangements for strong rooms and maintaining post-poll law and order. "The instructions of the ECI are clear and must be followed in letter and spirit. All districts have been directed to ensure foolproof security, continuous vigil over strong rooms, and strict adherence to…

01 May

Indian Army Neutralises World War-II Vintage Unexploded Ordnance In Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

A bomb disposal squad of the Indian Army on Thursday neutralised an unexploded ordnance (UXO - World War II vintage) after it was found in a civilian area at Ledo in Upper Assam’s Lekhapani, posing a potential threat to life and property.The UXO measured approximately 12 inches in length and six inches in diameter.Responding promptly to the information, Red Shield Sappers of the Indian Army swiftly mobilised a bomb disposal team to the site. The team immediately secured the area, evacuated civilians from the vicinity and established a safe perimeter, ensuring strict adherence to all safety protocols.“The UXO was carefully…

30 Apr

Court Rejects Bail Plea of Accused in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Paromita EditorAssam

A Fast Track Court has rejected the bail application of Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the prime accused in the death case of Zubeen Garg.During the hearing, Mahanta claimed that he was far away from the location at the time of the incident. However, the prosecution strongly opposed the bail, arguing that he is an influential person and had fled to Malaysia after the incident instead of cooperating with the investigation. According to the prosecution, a lookout notice had to be issued to secure his return.Public prosecutor Ziaul Kamar contended that there is no guarantee Mahanta would not flee the country…

30 Apr

Supreme Court Reserves Order on Pawan Khera’s Anticipatory Bail Plea

Paromita EditorAssam

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday reserved its order on the anticipatory bail plea filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case linked to allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma. A bench of Justices J K Maheshwari and A S Chandurkar reserved its verdict after hearing arguments from both sides. Appearing for Khera, senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi argued that denying anticipatory bail would defeat the very purpose of pre-arrest protection. He said the allegations against Khera are matters for trial and that arrest would amount to unnecessary humiliation, adding that several sections…

30 Apr

Guwahati Hosts BRO Chief Engineers’ Conference on Eastern Region Projects

riya EditorAssam

A two-day Chief Engineers’ Works Conference of all Border Roads Organisation (BRO) projects of the Eastern Region concluded in Guwahati on Wednesday. The conference, held under the chairmanship of Jitendra Prasad, Additional Director General Border Roads (East), witnessed the participation of all seven Chief Engineers of BRO Projects in the Eastern Region along with the Commandant, Engineer Base Workshop (EBW). The primary objective of the conference was to deliberate on the roadmap for the current financial year and to formulate effective strategies for achieving the laid-down targets. “Comprehensive discussions were held on enhancing operational efficiency, optimising resource utilisation and ensuring…

30 Apr

NDA Set for Third Term in Assam, Says Dilip Saikia After Strong Exit Poll Projections

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Amid growing political excitement following the release of exit poll projections for the Assam Assembly elections, Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia on Tuesday expressed confidence that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is on course for a major victory in the state. Reacting to the latest exit poll predictions, Saikia said that although exit polls do not always perfectly match the final election outcome, the BJP and its alliance partners are expecting a strong mandate from the people of Assam. He said the NDA is hopeful of returning to power for a third consecutive term with what he described as…

30 Apr

Congress-Led Alliance Gains Ground in Rural Assam but Remains Distant Second in Projections

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is likely to return to power in Assam for a third straight term if the projections released by Axis My India after the Assembly elections hold true. The exit poll has predicted a clear advantage for the ruling alliance, suggesting that the NDA may once again secure a strong mandate from voters across the state. According to the survey, the NDA is expected to win between 88 and 100 seats in the 126-member Assam Legislative Assembly. The numbers place the alliance well above the majority mark and indicate that the ruling coalition may retain…

30 Apr

Boost for Assam’s Heritage: ₹59.83 Cr Proposal to Promote Muga Silk

riya EditorAssam

The State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) to the Ministry of DoNER has recommended a Rs 59.83-crore project to brand muga silk (also known as golden silk) as the unique selling proposition (USP) of Assam. The project will be implemented over three years across four districts – Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia – covering around 14,371 Muga farming families (about 44 percent of the state’s total). The funding structure of the project includes Rs 35.83 crore from the Ministry of DoNER, Rs 14.20 crore from the Ministry of Textiles, and Rs 9.49 crore from the Assam government. A meeting of the…

30 Apr

Bar in Guwahati Faces License Suspension Over Late-Night Alcohol Service

riya EditorAssam

An inquiry into a deadly road mishap that killed three young women has exposed violation of rules by a plush bar in Guwahati, leading to suspension of its licence. According to an order issued by Kamrup (Metro) District Commissioner Swapneel Paul, the license of Exoro Bar on GS Road at Bhangagarh has been suspended for violating excise rules and license conditions, and the Superintendent of Excise has been asked to conduct an inquiry and submit a detail report within 15 days. The investigation carried out by the Guwahati Traffic Police into the fatal road accident at the Matagorda area on…

29 Apr

Symposium On Charita Puthi Tradition Of Assam Organised At Royal Global University

Paromita EditorAssam

A symposium on the rich tradition of Charita literature in Assam was organised at Assam Royal Global University (RGU) on Wednesday, bringing together eminent scholars, academicians, and students for a day of insightful discussions.The event sparked meaningful dialogue and generated keen interest among young learners on the Charita Puthi—biographical narratives of Srimanta Sankardev, Sri Madhavdev, and other prominent figures of the Vaishnavite movement in Assam.The inaugural session was graced by Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta, Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University, as the chief guest, while the keynote address was delivered by Prof. Dhruba Jyoti Borah, former president of Asam Sahitya Sabha, Sahitya…