Assam - The Purbottar

11 Sep

Scientific farming gets a boost from Sonitpur Agriculture Department

Banasree SarkarAssam

In order to implement a green revolution in the district, the Sonitpur District Agriculture Department emphasized the importance of using scientific farming practices. According to officials, farmers can double their production and make Sonitpur proud by regularly testing the soil and applying the appropriate amounts of pesticides and fertilizers at the appropriate times. In this context, the district agriculture department under ATMA arranged a special farmer-scientist interaction program at the Joint Agriculture Director's Office Training Center at Mazgaon, Tezpur. In order to encourage self-reliance, the program also sought to provide farmers with guidance on fisheries and livestock production. The event…

11 Sep

Assam SIT reveals alleged MP conspiracy with Pakistani ties; Cabinet to consider report

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government is set to review a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report that has reportedly flagged a Pakistan-linked plot involving a Member of Parliament from the state. The SIT, constituted by the Assam Cabinet on February 17, 2025, was tasked with probing the alleged anti-India activities of Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and his associates. According to sources, the SIT has uncovered startling details suggesting a broader conspiracy that could threaten national sovereignty. The probe has revealed the involvement of a British national married to an Indian MP, allegedly connected to Sheikh’s network. Further findings suggest that the Ministry…

10 Sep

Preparations in full swing: Assam CM inspects PM’s visit plans in Mangaldai

Banasree SarkarAssam

The much-anticipated Darrang Medical College, the Kuruwa-Narengi connecting bridge over the Brahmaputra river, and the Guwahati Ring Road are just a few of the ambitious projects totaling Rs 8000 crores that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Mangaldai to lay the foundation stone for on September 14. At the projected Darrang Medical College facility, he would also speak to a sizable public gathering of about 1.5 lakh people. In order to guarantee the success of this event, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the location of the Prime Minister’s public meeting on Tuesday, evaluated the overall setup,…

10 Sep

With ten days to prove citizenship, the Assam Cabinet introduces a SOP to remove illegal immigrants

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has prepared a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to implement the Immigrant (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950, aimed at detecting and expelling illegal immigrants from the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision on Tuesday after a Cabinet meeting, calling it a landmark step in safeguarding the rights of genuine citizens. Briefing the media, Sarma said that the Supreme Court has clarified through constitutional directives that the Assam government has the authority to use the 1950 Act to remove foreigners from the state. “Under this Act, the Deputy Commissioner is empowered by the Centre to evacuate…

09 Sep

Tensions arise after a Karbi youth leader is detained in Assam for his land rights campaign and demands expulsion

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A major development unfolded in Karbi Anglong on Monday after youth leader and tribal rights activist Litsong Rongphar was arrested by Diphu police for his role in an ongoing campaign seeking eviction of non-Karbis from tribal lands. Rongphar, who has emerged as a strong voice in the movement for protecting the land rights of indigenous communities, had been actively demanding that settlers from Bengali and Bihari backgrounds be removed from the VGR-BGR lands of the district. In recent weeks, he personally led groups to inspect land records in the Rongkut area of Howraghat, where he questioned the validity of pattas…

08 Sep

Cachar district launches ten-day campaign to bolster women’s empowerment and welfare schemes

editorAssam

The Cachar district government has launched a ten-day awareness campaign to strengthen women's empowerment and make sure that welfare programs are implemented throughout the district, a powerful example of collaborative governance. Under the direction of District Commissioner Mridul Yadav, IAS, who is highly recognized for advancing inclusive and participatory development in Cachar, the effort was initiated. It was co-organized by the Department of Women and Child Development and the district administration. Under the auspices of Sankalp, Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW), a review meeting was convened in the DC office to formally launch the campaign. The administration's increasing emphasis…

06 Sep

A 12-hour bandh is planned in Sribhumi district, and the DM enforces preventive measures

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The District Magistrate of Sribhumi, Pradeep Kumar Dwivedi, has announced a set of preventive measures ahead of a 12-hour bandh scheduled for September 6, citing concerns over public safety and potential disruptions. The restrictions will be in effect from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM across the district under Section 163 of the BNSS. The bandh, called by an unspecified organisation, has prompted authorities to act proactively to ensure peace and uninterrupted public life. According to the order, the assembly of five or more people without prior permission is prohibited. Organizing bandhs, rallies, strikes, dharnas, or demonstrations without authorization is strictly…

05 Sep

After a youngster dies tragically, CM Sarma orders satellite mapping of Guwahati’s open drains

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A heart-wrenching incident in Guwahati has prompted Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to order immediate action to prevent such tragedies in the future. The Chief Minister on Thursday directed the state’s Chief Secretary to use satellite mapping to identify all open drains in the city, especially those lying exposed at under-construction sites. The decision follows the death of a five-year-old boy in Kalapahar, which has triggered widespread outrage and raised serious questions about civic safety in the capital city. The victim, identified as Sunit Kumar, was playing near an under-construction drain close to Vivekananda School on Wednesday afternoon when…

05 Sep

Strict rules are issued by the Bongaigaon administrator to Durga Puja committees

Banasree SarkarAssam

The Bongaigaon district administration met with the Puja committees to make sure the celebration of Durga Puja went well. Under the direction of DC Navdeep Pathak, the meeting focused on cleanliness, pandal safety clearances, volunteer deployment, separate entry and departure for men and women, emergency number display, and ambulance readiness. Additionally, the DC ordered that idol immersion be finished between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and that pandals not obstruct public roads. Committees were directed by Fire Officer Dayal Chakravarty to maintain fire safety equipment and guarantee access for fire service vehicles, while SSP Mohanlal Meena asked them to install…

04 Sep

Tribal body protests non-tribals contesting ST-reserved seats in BTC polls

editorAssam

The BTR Tribal Sangha Coordination Committee strongly opposed non-tribal candidates running in Scheduled Tribe (ST)-reserved seats in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections on Wednesday. The committee's head, Niranjan Brahma, told reporters at Kokrajhar's Bodo Sahitya Sabha Bhavan that non-tribal candidates had been running for seats that were designated for STs by getting ST certificates fraudulently. According to him, at least 13 non-tribal candidates have already submitted their nomination papers this year, especially from Baksa district, even though 30 of the 40 BTC constituencies are set aside for ST candidates. "Nomination papers have been filed by candidates with surnames like…