Assam - The Purbottar

18 Jul

Assam faces agricultural crisis as CM orders emergency irrigation measures amid rain shortfall

editorAssam

On July 17, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma presided over a meeting at Lok Sewa Bhawan with senior Agriculture Department officials and experts from the Regional Meteorological Centre to evaluate the effects of insufficient rainfall on Assam's agriculture. After reviewing data from the impacted districts, CM Sarma gave the Assam Chief Secretary instructions to increase departmental action and irrigation measures in order to assist farmers. However, the state's farmers are left in a precarious position as they are unable to plant paddy seedlings in their fields due to insufficient rainfall and inadequate irrigation facilities. Some farmers are using folklore to…

18 Jul

Himanta Biswa Sarma blames Rahul Gandhi for Goalpara violence

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday strongly blamed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for inciting unrest that led to violent clashes between alleged encroachers and security personnel in the Paikan Reserve Forest area of Goalpara district. The confrontation resulted in the death of one person and left 21 police and forest officials injured. The Chief Minister, in a sharply worded statement posted on his official X handle (formerly Twitter), alleged that Rahul Gandhi’s recent statements during his Assam visit had directly encouraged encroachment on government forest land. “Rahul Gandhi came to Assam and openly encouraged encroachers to occupy forest…

17 Jul

Dibrugarh DC holds Independence Day preparatory meet, stresses cleanliness and participation

editorAssam

On July 16, in the District Commissioner's conference room, District Commissioner (DC) Bikram Kairi presided over a preparatory meeting for the 79th Independence Day celebrations in the Dibrugarh district. The DC reviewed departmental responsibilities and asked all officials to guarantee smooth execution of assigned duties in the meeting in order to make the celebration a huge success. In accordance with the official protocols and schedules, he also ordered that the national flag be raised at government buildings, schools, organizations, companies, and even private homes. Prior to the event, the DC emphasized cleanliness and asked for extensive campaigns throughout the Dibrugarh…

17 Jul

Assam CM hits back after Rahul’s corruption charges

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The political temperature in Assam rose sharply on Tuesday as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, branding him “the most corrupt chief minister in India.” The remark, made during Gandhi’s visit to Assam, triggered a swift and pointed response from Sarma, signaling the intensifying battle lines ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Addressing a gathering of Congress workers and party leaders, Gandhi accused Sarma of massive corruption and claimed that the BJP leader’s fear was now clearly visible. “Congress’s brave lion will put him behind bars,” Gandhi declared, energizing party cadres. In…

17 Jul

CM Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma visits Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital

Banasree SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Kokrajhar for two days, attending a number of events and spending the night at the Bodoland Guest House in Bodofa Nagar. With Minister Urkhao Gwra Brahma by his side, the Chief Minister visited Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital on the second day of his tour and spoke with the college's officials. Following his knowledge of Kokrajhar Medical College's limitations and grievances, the Chief Minister informed the media that Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital need an MRI machine, nurse quarters, and rooms for doctors. He said, "I have noted everything, and the issues…

16 Jul

Asharikandi’s terracotta Gets Bhutan’s attention

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

His Excellency Jigme Thinlye Namgyal, Consul General of Bhutan, visited the iconic terracotta village of Asharikandi in Gauripur, Dhubri district, Assam, on Tuesday, July 15. The visit was part of Bhutan’s broader initiative to integrate traditional art and heritage into the forthcoming Mindfulness City project at Gelephu, an ambitious vision championed by His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. Renowned for its Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged terracotta craft, Asharikandi has long held a prominent place in India's artisanal landscape. The Consul General’s visit underscored growing interest in cross-border cultural synergy, with Bhutan exploring how Asharikandi’s vibrant and intricate terracotta art could…

16 Jul

Measures to prevent diseases spread by vectors in Dima Hasao

Banasree SarkarAssam

Dr. Jesmin Begum, Dima Hasao, Joint Director of Health Services, Dr. Marina Changsan, Additional Chief Medical & Health Officer, and Debajit Saikia, District Vector Borne Disease Consultant, participated in a press conference on malaria, dengue, and Japanese encephalitis prevention. They said that in order to put preventive measures into place, the health department organized teams with other line departments and established a joint regulatory team in seven municipality regions. They also asked everyone to do their part to stop vector-borne illnesses. During the press conference, it was disclosed that the municipal departments and other market places in the districts, including…

15 Jul

At the Barbaruah Tea Estate, Nokhyotro hosts an educational awareness campaign

Banasree SarkarAssam

Nokhyotro—A Journey of Light is a new non-governmental volunteer organization that was founded in December 2024 with the goal of uplifting communities via awareness-raising and education. Members of Nokhyotro have been actively engaged in raising awareness of a range of social concerns since the organization's founding, with a particular emphasis on education, creativity, and the holistic development of children. A key member of the organization, Abhijit Chakravarty, led Nokhyotro in an educational awareness event at the Barbaruah tea estate on July 13. 18 committed interns who are now undergoing training with the NGO participated in the event, which was arranged…

15 Jul

Rare birds discovered in Kaziranga’s first grassland bird survey

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, globally celebrated for its one-horned rhinoceroses and Bengal tigers, has achieved another major milestone in biodiversity conservation. The park has released findings from its first-ever Grassland Bird Survey, revealing the presence of 43 species of grassland birds, including one critically endangered, two endangered, and six vulnerable species, as well as several birds endemic to the Brahmaputra floodplains. Conducted between March 18 and May 25, 2025, the extensive survey spanned the Eastern Assam, Biswanath, and Nagaon Wildlife Divisions, marking the first time Kaziranga has systematically assessed its grassland avifauna. This effort is being hailed by…

14 Jul

From Assam to Brazil: Vikram Bothra puts Northeast India on global stage

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Vikram Bothra, Managing Director of a leading Indian firm and a native of Dhekiajuli in Assam made a mark on the international stage by representing India at the prestigious BRICS Summit 2025 held in Brazil. The summit saw participation from global leaders, diplomats and top business executives, including H.E. Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia as well as senior officials from Infosys Brazil, TCS Brazil and the Brazil India Chamber of Commerce. Bothra was part of the Indian delegation alongside renowned personalities like Onkar Singh Kanwar and the Indian Ambassador to Brazil, H.E. Dinesh Bhatia. In an exclusive conversation, Bothra…