Assam - The Purbottar

22 Jan

Zubeen Garg death case: 2 accused withdraw bail petitions, Zubeen’s wife objects bail pleas of other 3 accused

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Two of the five accused in the Zubeen Garg death case today withdrew their bail petitions during the hearing of their pleas at the court of Sessions Judge Kamrup (Metro) in Guwahati. The court allowed Shyam Kanu Mahanta and Sandipon Garg to withdraw their bail petitions after their counsels filed separate prayers for withdrawal "due to certain developments and personal and legal reasons". Zubeen's wife Garima Garg also filed written objection against the bail petitions of other three accused -- Amrit Prava Mahanta, Nandeswar Borah and Paresh Baishya. The Special Public Prosecutor also filed written objection against their bail petitions.…

22 Jan

Assam Goes Digital: Online Platform Introduced for Excise-Related Licenses

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Excise Department has officially launched an online licensing system, known as the Assam Excise Revenue Management System (AERMS), allowing citizens to apply for all excise-related licenses online. This announcement was made by State Excise Minister Atul Bora during a meeting held on Wednesday. The Assam government is also focusing on improving monitoring at the district level to enhance efficiency within the excise department. Minister Bora led a review meeting in Guwahati with Excise Superintendents, Deputy Superintendents, and Inspectors from across the state to evaluate recent departmental progress. During this meeting, concerns regarding the illegal production and circulation of…

22 Jan

Guwahati Police Detain Trio in High‑Profile Robbery Case

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Police have arrested three individuals in connection with a robbery that occurred in the Ganeshpara area of Guwahati late Monday night. The suspects were apprehended in Barpeta district, and investigators anticipate making additional arrests as the investigation progresses. The incident involved four armed assailants who targeted the residence of businessman Anil Deka at Sneharoi Apartment. According to police reports and CCTV footage, the robbers, whose faces were obscured, executed the planned theft over approximately 40 minutes. During the incident, Anil Deka and his daughter were not present at the apartment, but his wife, Karabi Deka, along with the family's driver,…

22 Jan

Gaurav Gogoi Accuses Assam BJP Govt of Fueling Unrest, Ignoring Karbi Anglong Land Crisis

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Assam government, accusing it of deliberately creating unrest and failing to address long-pending land problems in Karbi Anglong district. Speaking to the media, Gogoi alleged that peace would not return to Karbi Anglong as long as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma remains in power. He further claimed that the land crisis in the hill district would continue under the present leadership, including the current Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council leadership. The APCC president said that people in Karbi Anglong were struggling due to unresolved…

22 Jan

Amit Shah to lay foundation stone of second Assembly complex on January 30

Banasree SarkarAssam

On January 30, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will travel to Dibrugarh to lay the foundation stone for Assam's second Legislative Assembly Complex, a significant step toward the State Government's goal of making Dibrugarh the state's second capital. The high-profile event, which will also include a public rally that is anticipated to attract one lakh people, was reviewed by State Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday. On January 30, Assam's second Assembly Complex at Khanikar, Dibrugarh, will have its foundation stone laid by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. While examining the plans for the visit, Hazarika declared, "He will…

22 Jan

Assam Government Confirms Repayment Schedule for 6.21% SDL 2026

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has announced that it will repay the 6.21 per cent Assam State Development Loan (SDL) 2026 on February 17, 2026, along with interest calculated up to February 16, 2026. The announcement was made through an official press communique issued by the Finance (Budget) Department on January 20. According to the notification, the repayment will be made at face value to all eligible holders of the loan. The government has clearly stated that no further interest will be paid after the repayment date. The loan was originally raised in February 2021 as part of the state’s borrowing programme…

22 Jan

Royal Bengal Tiger Recorded for First Time in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a landmark moment for wildlife conservation in Assam, a Royal Bengal Tiger has been recorded for the first time in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, raising fresh hopes for the revival of the big cat in one of the state’s most ecologically sensitive landscapes. The historic sighting was made at Salibari in the Kundaghat area of the park, which falls under the Tinsukia Wildlife Division. Confirming the development, Assam Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said in a post on X that Dibru–Saikhowa National Park and Biosphere Reserve has created history with its first-ever recorded sighting of a Royal Bengal Tiger. Forest…

21 Jan

Joint Counter-Drone Capsule Conducted By Indian Army as Part of Republic Day Security Preparations

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

As part of enhanced security preparations in the run-up to Republic Day 2026 and in furtherance of Military–Civil Fusion, a Counter-Drone Capsule was conducted at Tinsukia. The capsule focused on strengthening joint preparation and coordinated planning against emerging drone-based threats.The training was conducted by the Red Shield Gunners under the aegis of Spear Corps, with active participation from personnel of Assam Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).The capsule aimed at enhancing awareness, response mechanisms and coordination among participating agencies to address the evolving challenges posed by the misuse of…

21 Jan

Situation Calm in Kokrajhar, Army Deployed in Sensitive Areas

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

No fresh incidents of violence were reported in Assam’s Kokrajhar district overnight or on Wednesday morning following recent communal unrest that claimed two lives — one Bodo and one Adivasi (Santhal). Officials said the situation remains under control. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) have been in effect across Kokrajhar district since Tuesday. As a precautionary measure, the state government has also temporarily suspended mobile internet services in Kokrajhar and neighbouring Chirang district. To maintain law and order, four Army columns have been deployed in sensitive areas, along with personnel from the Rapid Action…

21 Jan

Under new scheme, Assam announces monthly stipends for research scholars

Banasree SarkarAssam

On February 11, Assam will begin a financial support program for research scientists, providing significant monthly aid to scholars pursuing higher education. Research scholars in the state will receive Rs 25,000 per month under the Atal Vichal Agragami Assam project. In order to provide comprehensive access to academic opportunities, scholars with disabilities would receive increased support of Rs 40,000 per month. The program was announced on social media by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who described it as an effort to improve the state's research ecosystem. The program's objectives are to promote innovation and intellectual growth among Assamese academics. The…