Assam - The Purbottar

20 Nov

As the city prepares for an important second test, South Africa and India land in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Guwahati witnessed a wave of excitement on Wednesday evening as the Indian and South African cricket teams arrived in the city ahead of the second Test scheduled for November 22. The players landed at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, where they were received under tight security while fans gathered in large numbers to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars. According to airport officials, both teams moved straight to the Radisson Blu Hotel after their arrival. The squads are expected to rest and begin preparations for the high-pressure clash, which has now become crucial for India after their defeat…

20 Nov

Dibrugarh’s 24×7 water supply project officially handed over to municipal corporation

Banasree SarkarAssam

A significant step toward guaranteeing safe and dependable drinking water throughout all 19 municipal wards was taken with the official handover of the Dibrugarh Town 24×7 Water Supply Project under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 1.0 to the Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation. The project, which cost ₹193 crore to build, has 7,676 residential connections and a vast distribution network spanning over 150 kilometers. According to officials, the new system will help address long-standing problems with inconsistent and dangerous water in numerous neighborhoods. A meeting with Municipal Corporation personnel was also held during the handover to go over their…

19 Nov

Assam CM reveals 2026 HSLC and HS exam schedules

Banasree SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the 2026 exam schedule for HSLC (Matric) and Higher Secondary Final Exams. In an update issued on X (previously Twitter), he indicated that the HSLC exam will begin on 10 February 2026, while the Higher Secondary Final Exam will start on 11 February 2026. He also indicated that HSLC practical tests will be held in January 2026 at the same centres as the theory exams, indicating no separate venues will be used for practicals this year. The Assam HS Exam Routine 2026 is scheduled to be issued soon by AHSEC. While the…

19 Nov

According to the Assam chief minister, the Special Intensive Revision will start following the NRC notification and aim for a mid-2026 rollout

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state’s electoral rolls will only begin once the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is formally notified, a step he expects to be completed by the middle of next year. His statement comes amid ongoing concerns over inconsistencies in Assam’s voter lists, which continue to carry names of deceased individuals, minors, and married women whose names or addresses have changed over time. Explaining the delay, Sarma said the absence of an official NRC notification has stalled the SIR process for years. “The NRC has…

18 Nov

Assam Medical College & Hospital makes breakthrough in minimal-access open-heart surgery

Banasree SarkarAssam

By successfully completing a challenging open-heart procedure using minimal-access cardiac surgical techniques, Assam Medical College & Hospital (AMCH) has made a major medical advancement that ushers in a new era of advanced cardiac treatment in Upper Assam. An atrial septal defect (ASD), a congenital cardiac abnormality, was repaired during the treatment by a multidisciplinary team under the direction of the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS). With the help of the state-of-the-art facilities in the Superspeciality Block, surgeons employed extremely sophisticated techniques, such as cold blood cardioplegia. The patient was stable and being closely monitored after surgery, according to…

18 Nov

In advance of the 2026 assembly elections, the EC mandates a special revision of Assam’s electoral records

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a significant move ahead of Assam’s assembly elections next year, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday directed a ‘Special Revision’ of the state’s electoral rolls. This step is aimed at ensuring updated and accurate voter lists across the state. In an official communication to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Assam, the Commission specified January 1, 2026, as the qualifying date for the revision exercise. Election officials clarified that the Special Revision lies between the annual special summary revision and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), highlighting the Commission’s commitment to maintaining error-free and comprehensive electoral rolls before…

17 Nov

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat lands in Assam for centenary celebrations

Banasree SarkarAssam

During a two-day visit, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat made a significant contribution to the organization's centennial celebrations. Dr. Bhagwat went straight to Sudarshanalaya at Barbari after landing at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. There, he is anticipated to participate in a number of internal talks and meetings with RSS officials. In honor of the RSS's 100th anniversary of founding, Dr. Bhagwat is visiting Assam to supervise relevant initiatives and create connections with the state's employees. This is Dr. Bhagwat's second trip to Guwahati this year. During his five days in the city in February, he had…

17 Nov

A rare Golden Langur is spotted by UK tourists in Assam’s Kakoijana Reserve Forest

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A group of nine tourists from the United Kingdom experienced a rare and memorable wildlife encounter during their visit to the Kakoijana Reserve Forest in Assam’s Bongaigaon district, where they witnessed the endangered Golden Langur in its natural habitat. The sighting added a special highlight to their trip, as the species is among the most threatened primates in the world and found only in limited pockets of Assam and Bhutan. Kakoijana Reserve Forest, known globally as an important habitat of the Golden Langur, has been gaining increasing international attention for its conservation success and flourishing biodiversity. The visiting team spent…

15 Nov

Fake GST racket busted in Guwahati, two held for Rs 8.59 crore fraud

Mohini BarmanAssam

Two individuals have been arrested by the Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST) Guwahati Commissionerate for their alleged involvement in a large-scale fake invoice racket, an official statement said on November 14. The statement said the anti-evasion unit of CGST Guwahati Commissionerate had received intelligence about a group supplying fake invoices to various recipients without any actual supply of goods or services. The racket reportedly involved over 50 suspicious GST registrations, which were allegedly used to pass on fraudulent GST credit. Acting on specific information, authorities traced the location of two key members of the group. A search operation was…

15 Nov

Mamoni Raisom Goswami, a literary hero, is honored in Assam on her 83rd birthday

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The 83rd birth anniversary of celebrated Ramayani scholar, acclaimed writer, and Jnanpith awardee Dr. Indira Goswami, popularly known as Mamoni Raisom Goswami, was observed on Friday at Kumar Bhaskar Natya Mandir in Uzan Bazar. The event, organized by the South East Asia Ramayan Research Centre—founded by Dr. Goswami herself—brought together literary enthusiasts, scholars, and cultural icons to honor her remarkable legacy. Retired Lieutenant General Rana Pratap Kalita attended as the chief guest, while former Tezpur University professor Dr. Pradip Jyoti Mahanta was the guest of honour. Several distinguished personalities from Assam’s literary and cultural circles were also present. Addressing the…