Assam - The Purbottar

25 Aug

Assam government workers oppose the center’s Universal Pension Scheme and prepare for a statewide uproar

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A major confrontation is brewing between government employees in Assam and the Centre over pension reforms, as the All Assam Government NPS Employees’ Association has once again voiced strong opposition to the proposed Universal Pension Scheme (UPS) and demanded the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). The employees’ association made its stand clear during its 3rd Biennial Conference held at the Assam State Freedom Fighters’ Association auditorium in Rupnagar, Guwahati, where several prominent organisations, including teachers’ bodies and employees’ unions, extended support for the cause. Newly elected President Achyutananda Hazarika and General Secretary Apurba Sharma announced that the Association…

25 Aug

Dima Hasao residents protest over Bina Engtipi murder case, five contract workers in custody

editorAssam

Thousands of people in Dima Hasao district took to the streets demanding justice for 48-year-old Bina Engtipi, who was found dead in a forest near Umrangso on August 14. Police said that Bina was sexually assaulted and murdered by five men working as contract laborers at the Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project site. Over 10,000 women surrounded the Umrangso Police Station, raising slogans demanding the death penalty for the accused. Many carried banners reading “No justice, no rest” and urged authorities to ensure that the guilty are punished swiftly. Police have arrested five men in connection with the case: Stephen Hanse…

23 Aug

Digboi Police Station named best in Assam by Ministry of Home Affairs

editorAssam

Digboi Police Station received the Best Police Station Certificate of Assam from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, marking a proud moment for Tinsukia district. In keeping with the recent Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav festivities, the Assam Police Headquarters, Guwahati, issued an official notification (DGP-GEN011/2/2024-GEN-DGP-APHQ-Assam) making the statement. Digboi Police Station was founded in 1935 during the British rule and has distinguished itself by professionalism, crime prevention strategies, and dedication to community policing. It has gained the confidence of the populace over the years and helped maintain law and order in the oil town and its environs. At…

23 Aug

Assam Congress Chief requests that PM Modi conduct an impartial investigation into Karbi Anglong’s illicit quarrying

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Friday formally requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to order an independent investigation into alleged illegal quarrying in the Panimura Range of Karbi Anglong district. In his letter, Gogoi expressed serious concern over quarrying operations reportedly taking place without valid environmental clearances, which he said are posing significant risks to the ecological balance, public safety, and the legal regulatory framework. According to the Congress leader, while quarry operators were initially permitted to extract three lakh cubic meters of stone over a seven-year period beginning in 2017, actual extraction has reportedly crossed 80…

23 Aug

“Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” plantation drive off-cycle rally flagged by Tuliram Ronghang

Banasree SarkarAssam

Over 1,250 bikers took part in the enormous 27-kilometer bike rally that was started by Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang from KASA Stadium in Diphu to Borlangfer along Lumding Road. Along with other KAAC executives, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (APCCF) Vipin Kumar Bansal, and other forest officials, Ronghang planted tree saplings at the Karbi Anglong Sports Association (KASA) facility prior to the rally. Under the idea "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam," the event signaled the beginning of a comprehensive awareness campaign for widespread plantations. Ronghang said in his speech that the cycling rally…

22 Aug

Diarrhoea and cholera awareness drive conducted in Udalguri District

Banasree SarkarAssam

This week, a number of health awareness events were staged in several tea estates in the Udalguri region in response to the recent increase in cholera and diarrhea cases around the state. The District Health Society and NRDS collaborated to plan the program, which sought to inform locals and tea garden workers about water-borne disease prevention and control. Awareness seminars were conducted at the tea plantations of Suwala, Nonaipara, and Atherikhat. Attending the seminar at Atherikhat, District Epidemiologist Dr. Satyajit Talukdar and District Surveillance Officer Dr. Dhruvajyoti Pathak emphasized the significance of timely medical consultation, cleanliness, and safe drinking water…

22 Aug

CMs of Nagaland and Assam collaborate to reduce border tensions and start cooperative projects in the disputed area

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma have agreed to coordinate all future activities, including plantation drives, in the Disputed Area Belt (DAB) along the Assam–Nagaland border. The understanding comes after a series of high-level talks between the two leaders following recent friction in the sensitive border zone. An official statement from the Nagaland Chief Secretary’s office said the decision was intended to prevent further escalation and ensure that the DAB remains a zone of peace and cooperation. The DAB, which stretches across several sectors of the 512-km Assam–Nagaland boundary, has historically been a flashpoint,…

21 Aug

The historic Sootea Police Station will receive a heritage renovation for Rs 5 crore

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for a Rs 5-crore project to transform the historic Sootea police station into a heritage tourist destination. The site holds immense historical significance, as the Indian tricolour was first hoisted here in 1942 during the Quit India Movement, marking a bold assertion of patriotism in colonial Assam. Addressing the gathering, Sarma highlighted the project’s aim to preserve Assam’s proud history and inspire future generations. “It was a pivotal moment in India’s freedom struggle. The hoisting of the national flag at Sootea symbolised courage and determination, showing how even…

21 Aug

A blood donation camp organized in Birangana Sati Sadhani Raijyik Biswavidyalaya

Banasree SarkarAssam

During the 6th National Social Work Week in 2025, the Birangana Sati Sadhani Raijyik Biswavidyalaya's Department of Social Work in Golaghat hosted a blood drive. Students and staff members attended the camp, which was opened with a lamp-lighting ceremony. Professor G. Singaiah, the vice chancellor, underlined the value of cooperation and solidarity in advancing the country, society, and humanity. He stated, "Instead of thinking independently, we must sincerely collaborate in order to improve society, solve different problems, and guarantee human well-being. Working together may enable everything and open the door to achievement in every field. In order to serve the…

21 Aug

Migrant workers from Assam found d*ad in Kerala

Mohini BarmanAssam

A migrant worker from Assam, who had been employed as a mason in Kerala, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Malappuram district on Thursday morning. The deceased has been identified as Ganesh Roy (33), son of Dinabandhu Roy, a resident of Chot Nilibari village under Runikhata Police Station in Assam’s Chirang district. According to sources, Roy had travelled to Pottagel in Malappuram district to work in the construction sector. His co-workers reported that he was in good health the previous night. However, his body was discovered the next morning lying lifeless on his bed, causing shock and concern among…