Assam - The Purbottar

25 May

Congress Uses Melody Chocolates to Mock Fuel Price Hike Amid Viral ‘Melodi’ Trend Linked to Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Fuel prices continued to rise across the country after the Assembly elections, with petrol in Assam’s Guwahati crossing the Rs 100 mark and touching Rs 105 per litre, while diesel climbed to Rs 97.23 per litre. According to available figures, this is the fourth fuel price increase in the last 10 days. During this period, petrol prices have increased by Rs 2.72 per litre, while diesel prices have gone up by Rs 2.84 per litre. The continued rise in fuel costs has added to public concern over inflation and increasing household expenses. Many residents have expressed frustration over the growing…

25 May

Crucial Hearing Today in Shyamkanu Mahanta Bail Case Linked to Zubeen Garg Death Investigation

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Gauhati High Court is scheduled to hear the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta on Monday in connection with the widely discussed Zubeen Garg death case, as legal proceedings in the matter enter a crucial stage. The hearing, which comes up for the third time before the court, is expected to play an important role in deciding Mahanta’s immediate legal future. The case has drawn significant public attention across Assam over the past few weeks, with both the defence and the prosecution placing detailed submissions before the court. The matter was earlier heard on May 15 and May 22 in…

25 May

New IIT Guwahati Innovation Aims to Prevent Fake Goods and Forged Documents

riya EditorAssam

Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) researchers have developed an advanced light-emitting perovskite nanomaterial that could improve protection against fake currency, forged documents and other counterfeit products.To achieve this, the research team has developed nanocrystals capable of producing light-based security patterns that cannot be replicated using traditional printing and imaging methods. The findings of this research have been published in the prestigious Advanced Optical Materials journal, in a paper co-authored by Prof. Saikat Bhaumik, Assistant Professor, in collaboration with Prof. P.K. Giri, Professor, and their research scholars, Latika Juneja and Garima Choudhary from the Department of Physics at IIT Guwahati. Counterfeiting…

25 May

Assam Moves Closer to UCC, Bill Introduced in State Assembly

riya EditorAssam

The Assam government on Monday formally introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the State Assembly, nearly two weeks after the draft legislation received approval from the state cabinet. On behalf of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Atul Bora tabled “The Uniform Civil Code, Assam, Bill, 2026” in the Assembly. The Bill is expected to be taken up for detailed discussion and passage on May 27. Earlier on May 13, following the first cabinet meeting of the second term of the Himanta Biswa Sarma government held at the No. 1 State Guest House in Koinadhara, Guwahati,…

25 May

Northeast Fisheries Sector Gets Rs 32.15 Crore Boost from Centre

riya EditorAssam

Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Panchayati Raj, Rajiv Ranjan Singh will chair the “Regional Review Meeting: Northeastern Region 2026” and launch fisheries projects worth Rs 32.15 crore, in Aizawl on Monday. The meeting, organized by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, will be held in the presence of Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Panchayati Raj, S.P. Singh Baghel, and Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Minority Affairs, George Kurian. Ministers in-charge of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya,…

25 May

Kokrajhar Police Suspect Drowning Behind Death of Two Schoolgirls

riya EditorAssam

The mystery surrounding the deaths of two schoolgirls in Kokrajhar has taken a significant turn after district police stated that preliminary investigations suggest the students died due to drowning in a pond. The incident, which had triggered widespread tension and speculation across the district, involved two students of Dholmara Higher Secondary School whose bodies were recovered from a pond in Lalkura Second Block village under Dholmara on May 21. The deceased students were identified as Anamika Bara and Sarita Lakra. Following the recovery of their bodies from a tea garden pond, Kokrajhar Police launched an extensive investigation with assistance from…

23 May

From Weed to Wealth: Women Near Laokhowa-Burhachapori Sanctuary Turn Water Hyacinth into ‘Green Gold’

Paromita EditorAssam

Women living in villages around the Laokhowa Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary (LBWLS) are transforming the invasive water hyacinth weed into eco-friendly handicrafts, creating a sustainable source of livelihood while supporting conservation efforts in the region. Located in the Assam valley and connected to the landscape of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, the Laokhowa-Burhachapori sanctuary has been undergoing ecological restoration after large-scale eviction drives cleared encroachments from the protected area, once known as a major habitat for the greater one-horned rhinoceros. To reduce the dependence of nearby communities on forest resources and strengthen wildlife conservation efforts, biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, in…

23 May

Indian Army Organises Project NAVBHARAT to motivate youth in a Drive Towards Becoming Worthy Citizens of Viksit Bharat

Paromita EditorAssam

The Spearhead Division of the Spear Corps conducted a vibrant and inspiring programme under Project NAVBHARAT at Likabali on 23 May 2026, marked by patriotic zeal and enthusiastic public participation. The initiative reflected the Indian Army’s continuous efforts to connect with the youth and strengthen the spirit of national unity and service. Students from Likabali and nearby Silapathar actively participated in a variety of educational and motivational activities organised during the event. Special lectures and short films based on Operation Sindoor were presented to motivate the younger generation by showcasing stories of bravery, determination and selfless service towards the nation.…

23 May

Vigilence sleuths recover Rs 1.18 cr from house of brother in-law of tainted Assam official

Paromita EditorAssam

Officials of the Directorate of Vigilence and Anti-Corruption have seized cash amounting to Rs 1.18 crore during a search conducted at the house of the brother in-law of tainted Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer Lachit Kumar Das at Beltola area of Guwahati.Some land documents were also seized during the raid, an official source said on Saturday.Das, posted as the additional director of land records, was arrested on Thursday on corruption charges.Nearly Rs 50 lakh in cash, Rs 80 lakh in fixed deposits and other items were also recovered from Das's Guwahati residence after his arrest.Das was arrested by sleuths from the…

23 May

Assam Pushes Immediate Renovation of Sribhumi–Sutarkandi Highway Amid Trade and Commuter Woes

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has pushed for urgent renovation of the NH-37 national highway stretch connecting Sribhumi town to the Sutarkandi border port, citing public inconvenience and the strategic importance of the route for regional trade and connectivity.MLA Krishnendu Paul has written to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma requesting immediate repair and improvement of the highway section passing through Sribhumi town up to the international border point at Sutarkandi. According to reports, residents and commuters have been facing difficulties for a long time due to the poor condition of the road. The damaged stretch has reportedly affected daily movement of…