Assam - The Purbottar

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…

04 Sep

Prime Minister Modi’s historic GST changes are hailed by Himanta Biswa Sarma as a “defining moment” for the Indian economy

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council for introducing what he described as “one of the most consequential reforms in India’s GST structure.” The Chief Minister expressed his views shortly after the Council approved a sweeping overhaul of the country’s indirect taxation system, a move that experts believe could reshape India’s economic landscape. On Wednesday, the GST Council decided to reduce the tax slabs, consolidating them into just two primary categories—5 per cent and 18 per cent. The new structure is expected to come into effect from…

04 Sep

Assam Chief Minister has announced Rs 50 lakh for the family of the BSF victim

Banasree SarkarAssam

The grieving family of Rajib Nunia, the BSF jawan who was slain, will receive Rs 50 lakh in financial aid, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. The message of Sarma was delivered to Nunia's family in Dayapur, Udharbond, by Rajya Sabha MP Kanad Purkayastha and Dholai MLA Nihar Ranjan Das on behalf of the Chief Minister. According to Purkayastha, the Chief Minister was unable to change his scheduled visit to the grieving family during his recent tour of the Barak Valley. Rajib Nunia, 23, was washed away by a severe downpour in Kashmir due to an unforeseen cloudburst.…

03 Sep

Two luxury cruise ships to set sail on Brahmaputra: Sarbananda Sonowal

Banasree SarkarAssam

For the Brahmaputra River, the central government will send out two opulent cruise ships valued at Rs 250 crore. In addition, 100 barges—cargo vessels—will be in service in the Ganga, Barak, and Brahmaputra. This was said by Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), during a road show in Guwahati that served as a prelude to India Maritime Week 2025. "Two luxury cruise ships are being built at a combined investment of Rs 250 crore for deployment on the Brahmaputra River," Sonowal told reporters here. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give the keynote presentation at the…

03 Sep

Dibrugarh hosts “Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan” orientation to empower tribal communities

editorAssam

The Dibrugarh District Commissioner's Office Training Hall hosted the district-level "Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan" orientation session. The primary goal of the Union Government's "Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan," an ambitious and forward-thinking program administered by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, is to raise the standard of living and independence of the tribal people. Through the provision of suitable training and the involvement of non-governmental organizations, this program aims to empower government employees as original workers. The Tribal Affairs Department of the Government of India launched the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan with the goal of achieving the full development of the tribal community through the…