Assam - The Purbottar

30 Oct

CM rembers victims of Assam’s deadliest blast by terror outfit NDFB

Mohini BarmanAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday paid tribute to the victims of the 2008 serial bomb blasts across the state. A total of nine blasts were triggered by the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB), claiming the lives of 88 people and injuring over 500. "30th Oct 2008 will always be a dark day in the history of Assam as it witnessed the most dastardly attack on its soil," Sarma said in a post on X. The NDFB's Ranjan Daimary faction had carried out the serial blasts in Guwahati, Kokrajhar, Barpeta and Bongaigaon. In September 2022, the Gauhati…

30 Oct

Assam launches cashless healthcare for employees, pensioners

Mohini BarmanAssam

The Assam government has launched a cashless medical treatment facility for state employees, pensioners, and their dependents under its flagship ‘Ayushman Asom Mukhya Mantri Lok Sevak Arogya Yojana (AA-MMLSAY)’. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma rolled out the new facility on October 29, enabling beneficiaries to avail of cashless treatment in empanelled hospitals across Assam and leading corporate hospitals nationwide. Previously, the scheme operated solely on a reimbursement model since its launch in 2023. “Now, employees and pensioners can receive treatment without worrying about arranging funds. To ensure a smooth transition, the existing reimbursement system will continue in parallel,” the Chief…

30 Oct

Elephant safari will start on November 1 in Kaziranga National Park

Banasree SarkarAssam

The widely anticipated elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park will begin on November 1 for the benefit of both domestic and foreign visitors. The park's core range at Kohora, which is the most visited by tourists, has not yet been opened for vehicle safaris, but the Bagori, Burapahar, and Agaratoli ranges have. The Kohora range is the most popular destination for both domestic and foreign tourists each year. However, the recent floods seriously destroyed the roads, culverts, and bridges in this range. The Kohora range's reopening to tourists was delayed because of the delays in fixing these infrastructures. The Kohora…

30 Oct

Large-scale torchlight demonstration in Dhemaji: Chutia community redoubles call for ST status

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Thousands of members of Assam’s Chutia community took to the streets of Dhemaji on Wednesday evening, carrying burning torches and shouting slogans to demand their long-pending inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) list. The protest, marked by fiery determination and a sea of flickering lights, turned Dhemaji town into the epicentre of the community’s decades-long struggle for recognition. The demonstrators, who arrived from various parts of Upper Assam, began their march from multiple points before converging in the heart of the town. The air echoed with chants of “No ST, No Rest”, as participants expressed frustration over the government’s inaction…

29 Oct

Himanta charges the Kharge family for disparaging the youth and dignity of Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a strong attack on Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and his son Priyank Kharge, accusing them of carrying forward an “anti-Assam mindset” through their words and actions. Addressing a press conference on Monday, the Chief Minister alleged that both father and son had shown disrespect to Assam’s culture and its people. “Mallikarjun Kharge once insulted the legendary Bhupen Hazarika, who remains the voice of Assam’s identity and emotion. Now his son has insulted the youth of Assam. This shows that the Kharge family has consistently failed to understand the dignity and potential…

28 Oct

Zubeen Garg death case: Following a virtual court session, five suspects were placed under 14 days of judicial custody

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a major development in the ongoing investigation into the death of popular singer and composer Zubeen Garg, five of the main accused were remanded to 14 days of judicial custody following a virtual appearance before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court on October 27. The five accused include North East India Festival chief organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, Garg’s manager Siddhartha Sharma, his cousin and police officer Sandipan Garg, and his personal security officers Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya. They were produced virtually after the expiry of their earlier custody period. The virtual hearing was conducted as a special arrangement since…

27 Oct

In Nalbari, the Kalita community organizes a large rally to demand rights to land and education

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Hundreds of people from the Kalita community gathered in Nalbari on Sunday to take part in a large protest demanding land rights, better access to education, and recognition as a Scheduled Tribe under the Indian Constitution. The protest, which was peaceful but strong in message, was organized by the Kalita Janagosthi Sanmilan.The rally started from the Government Higher Secondary School playground and moved through the main streets of Nalbari town. Many men, women, and students carried banners and placards with messages such as “Land for Kalitas, Justice for Kalitas” and “Education is Our Right.” The slogans echoed through the town…

27 Oct

Nijut Moina 2.0: 3.5 lakh girls receive cheques from the Assam government

Banasree SarkarAssam

In August 2024, the Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina Asoni plan was first introduced to encourage approximately 10 lakh girls to pursue higher education. At 11 AM, the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex in Sarusajai will host the central check distribution for the second phase of the program. Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister, will grace the occasion. This effort was organized by the Department of Higher and School Education. The event's main goal is to empower and encourage ladies to pursue their aspirations of being educated. Among the distinguished attendees will be Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu, as well…

25 Oct

Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 3.0 launched in Haflong District

Banasree SarkarAssam

Government Boys Higher Secondary School in Haflong hosted the District-Level Launch of the Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 3.0 (TFYC), which was a major milestone in encouraging a tobacco-free environment among students and educational institutions throughout Dima Hasao. Raising awareness of the negative effects of tobacco use and encouraging young people to lead healthier, tobacco-free lives are the goals of the month-long campaign. In order to create tobacco-free environments that support healthy bodies and minds, the program focuses especially on college and university campuses. ADC Shauriya Sharma, ACS, graced the occasion and emphasized the significance of enabling youth to make health-related decisions.…

25 Oct

Assam Police Kill Main Maoist-affiliated Terrorist Responsible for Kokrajhar Railway Explosion

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A dreaded Maoist-linked militant, accused in multiple railway bombings, was killed in a police encounter in Nadanguri, Kokrajhar district, early Friday, authorities confirmed. The slain militant has been identified as Apil Murmu, also known as Rohit Murmu, aged 40, originally from Jharkhand. According to Kokrajhar Police, Murmu was a prime suspect in a recent railway track blast in Kokrajhar and had a history of involvement in a similar attack in Jharkhand. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kokrajhar revealed that Murmu carried out a railway track explosion in Jharkhand last October before fleeing to Assam. In Assam, he adopted the alias…