Assam - The Purbottar

22 Jul

From protest to progress: Assam CM highlights Gorukhuti’s growth

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has once again stirred national attention with his latest remarks on land encroachment in the state. Speaking at a public function in Gorukhuti, Darrang district, Sarma claimed that nearly 10 lakh acres of land in Assam remain occupied by what he described as "illegal Bangladeshis and doubtful citizens." The Chief Minister reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to carrying out eviction drives aimed at reclaiming state-owned land for development and environmental purposes. The statement was made during the fourth anniversary celebration of the Gorukhuti Multipurpose Agriculture Project, a flagship initiative launched in 2021 after a…

22 Jul

IOCL Bongaigaon refinery inaugurates 16-bed dialysis unit at Bongaigaon civil hospital

editorAssam

A state-of-the-art 16-bed dialysis unit, created under the Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) initiative of IndianOil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bongaigaon Refinery (BGR), was formally inaugurated at the Bongaigaon Civil Hospital on Friday, providing a major boost to the region's healthcare infrastructure. According to BGR sources, Barpeta Member of Parliament Phani Bhusan Choudhury graced the opening event and formally dedicated the new facility to the public. Along with other notable representatives from the Bongaigaon Health Department, the occasion featured the distinguished attendance of Dhruba Jyoti Das, Bongaigaon's District Development Commissioner; Dr. BN Deka, Joint Director of Health Services; and Musukha Boro, General…

22 Jul

GMCH saves two lives due to the organ donation of the Nagaon family

Banasree SarkarAssam

Two people who were fighting for their lives at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) because of kidney failure were given a new lease on life thanks to the generosity of the family. Two people at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) who were fighting for their lives because of kidney failure were given a fresh lease on life because of the generosity of the family. With the Chief Minister's approval, a group of knowledgeable doctors from GMCH addressed the family after learning of the untimely loss and asked them to donate their son's kidneys. The family were reluctant at…

21 Jul

Assam: Man arrested in shocking Nagaon m*rder case, victim identified after a month

Mohini BarmanAssam

A major breakthrough has been made in the sensational murder case of a young girl in Nagaon, with police arresting the prime accused nearly a month after the crime. Acting on leads from the preliminary investigation, Nagaon Police apprehended Saddam Hussain, a car driver, from Morongial in Nagoan district. During interrogation, Hussain reportedly confessed to the murder of 17-year-old Namrata Engtipi, a resident of Dhenatghat in Karbi Anglong. According to police sources, the incident occurred on the night of June 16, when the accused and the victim got into a heated argument while travelling together in a car. In a…

21 Jul

Assam’s Kripsita Pradhan makes history as first girl from state to enter RIMC

editorAssam

Rising talent with a strong desire to emulate her great-grandfather, grandfather, and paternal uncle—all of whom distinguished themselves in the Indian Army— As the first female student from Assam to get admission to the esteemed Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) in Dehradun, Kripsita Pradhan of Udalguri made history. Born in Ward No. 1 of Udalguri town, Kripsita is the eldest daughter of Pranita Newar, an English teacher at Rowta College Senior Secondary School, and Bhim Pradhan, a Health Department official. She attends Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Udalguri. She gained admission to RIMC by performing exceptionally well on the East Zone entrance…

21 Jul

Justice Ashtosh Kumar appointed new Chief justice of Gauhati High Court

Mohini BarmanAssam

Justice Ashutosh Kumar was on Monday sworn in as the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office to Justice Kumar at a programme here. Justice Kumar has previously served as a judge at the Patna High Court and the Delhi High Court. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, among others, attended the swearing-in ceremony. "Attended the oath-taking ceremony of Justice Ashutosh Kumar, who has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court. My best wishes for his tenure," Sarma later posted on X.

21 Jul

The Assam CM will review projects and launch plans for the Dibrugarh-Tinsukia tour

Banasree SarkarAssam

In an effort to improve public service delivery throughout several Legislative Assembly Constituencies (LACs), Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will embark on a four-day official tour of the districts of Dibrugarh and Tinsukia from July 22 to July 25. On July 22, CM Sarma will begin his tour by attending a Bhumi Pujan at Burha Burhi Than in Tinsukia and launching a recently finished water supply project that could greatly increase the area's access to clean drinking water. On July 23, in the CM's Secretariat in Dibrugarh, the Chief Minister will preside over high-level review sessions for the Sonari,…

21 Jul

People who lost land now losing It again in Nagaon

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Tensions are running high in Raha under Nagaon district’s Raha Revenue Circle, as indigenous residents have raised serious allegations of harassment and land encroachment. The conflict is centered around the Dangori Beel Kichamukh area, where government-rehabilitated families now find themselves once again fighting for the very land that was legally allotted to them years ago. Local residents claim that a group of illegal occupants has re-entered and seized large parts of land which had earlier been cleared of encroachments by the state government. These lands were part of a resettlement initiative for landless indigenous (Khilonjiya) families. However, despite previous eviction…

19 Jul

Young Live are lost to Japanese Encephalitis in Jamugurihat, Assam sees an alarming increase

Banasree SarkarAssam

In Jamugurihat, a young guy named Arup Nath passed away from Japanese encephalitis, which is a tragic development given the virus's apparent rapid spread throughout Assam. Authorities are stepping up surveillance and preventive measures as a result of the incident's increased public health concerns. New instances keep appearing in different districts in spite of continuous awareness campaigns and medical procedures. The public has been urgently urged by health officials to take the essential precautions, such as avoiding mosquito bites, using nets coated with insecticide, and practicing good hygiene and sanitation. Additionally, residents are being urged to get medical help right…

19 Jul

2 d*ad, several injured in clash during Goalpara eviction

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Tensions erupted in Assam’s Goalpara district on July 18 during an eviction drive in the Paikan forest area, leading to a violent confrontation between alleged encroachers and security forces. The clash resulted in the death of two individuals and injuries to several police and forest department officials. As of Friday, nine people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the attack on police personnel. According to official sources, the eviction operation was being jointly conducted by the Assam Police and the Forest Department to clear illegal settlements from reserved forest land in the Paikan region. The drive was part…