Assam - The Purbottar

09 Jul

Thousands women march against ‘anti-tribal’ statement

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Over 10,000 women representing various communities across Assam’s Karbi Anglong district marched in protest against the alleged anti-tribal and anti-development remarks made by Congress leader and Member of Parliament Gaurav Gogoi. The protest was led by the United Women Forum of Karbi Anglong (UWFKA), which organized the large-scale rally in Diphu on Monday. The demonstration was triggered by Gogoi’s recent unannounced visit on July 5 to an under-construction private residence belonging to Singdon Ronghang, son of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member (CEM) Tuliram Ronghang. During the visit, Gogoi reportedly likened the building to the extravagant “Sheesh Mahal…

08 Jul

Mamata fights for farmer marked as foreigner by Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a fierce attack on the BJP-led Assam government after a shocking development involving a resident of Cooch Behar. The incident involves a 50-year-old farmer, Uttam Kumar Brajabasi, who has reportedly received a notice from a Foreigners' Tribunal in Assam, accusing him of being an illegal migrant despite being a lifelong resident of West Bengal. Describing the act as an “assault on democracy,” Banerjee alleged that the move reflects a deliberate and unconstitutional attempt by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to extend the National Register of Citizens (NRC) beyond its legal limits…

08 Jul

Students at Hojai School participate in a plantation drive and environmental awareness exercises

Banasree SarkarAssam

Sankardev Vidya Niketan, Dakhin Vidyanagar in Hojai, hosted an environmental awareness workshop in an effort to inform students about the value of sustainable practices and environmental protection during the summer break. Along with lecture demonstrations addressing topics including pollution, waste management, water conservation, forests and wildlife, and the need for conservation, the program featured a variety of activities, including talk-interaction and hands-on demonstrations. The event, which was started by Dr. Prodip Kumar Sahoo, representative of the Enviroculture Conservation Foundation, was designed to encourage people to take tiny efforts toward a brighter future on a personal level and to instill a…

07 Jul

Dipa Sen of Dibrugarh wins gold in Thailand’s 4th Asian Yogasana Sports Cup

Banasree SarkarAssam

At the 4th Asian Yogasana Sports Cup 2025, which was recently held in Bangkok, Thailand, Dipa Sen, a renowned yoga practitioner from Dibrugarh, won the gold medal. Dipa teaches yoga at the Dibrugarh-based Sudham Yoga Center. However, in the same tournament, Karimganj district's Tulsi Debnath and Sauradip Roy also won gold in their respective divisions. Sauradip won two gold medals, while Tulsi took home one gold and one silver. The three of them went to Thailand with Coach Binay Bhattacharjee, a worldwide yoga judge.

07 Jul

‘Bodoland Speaks’ launched to support Bodo culture

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that all government notifications will now be translated into the Bodo language in districts where the Bodo community resides. The move, aimed at strengthening cultural identity and ensuring better access to government communications, will cover all 13 Bodo-inhabited districts across the state. The Chief Minister made this announcement while attending a high-profile official event in Kokrajhar, where he inaugurated the ambitious initiative titled ‘Bodoland Speaks: From Vision to Action’. This programme has been launched under the broader umbrella of the Bodoland Happiness Mission, a governance effort led by the Bodoland Territorial…

05 Jul

KAAC to review legality of mining in Karbi Anglong on July 7

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) convened a high-level preparatory meeting on Thursday evening at the KAAC Secretariat’s CEM Block. The meeting, chaired by Chief Executive Member (CEM) Tuliram Ronghang, laid the groundwork for a comprehensive review of mining operations across the Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts, scheduled for July 7. The closed-door session saw the participation of key decision-makers including Executive Members Tiluttoma Hasnu and Prabhat Chandra Taro, Principal Secretary Mukul Kumar Saikia (IAS), senior-most Secretary Si-im Taro, various department secretaries, and senior officials from the forest, mining, and environment departments. Also present was the Principal Chief…

05 Jul

“Bodoland Speaks” will be launched in Guwahati by Assam CM

Banasree SarkarAssam

"Bodoland Speaks: From Vision to Action," a historic program that unites the goals, accomplishments, and voices of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), will be hosted by the Bodoland Territorial Council. Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma will officially launch the event on July 6 at the Srimanta Sankaradeva International Auditorium in Guwahati, with BTR CEM Pramod Boro and other dignitaries in attendance. The program's main goal is to showcase BTR's transformation from isolation to inclusion and from conflict to cooperation through grassroots involvement, culture, language, and government. The ceremonial release of books like "Transforming Bodoland: A Journey of Change in…

03 Jul

ITA takes part in Summer Fancy Food Show 2025 in New York

Banasree SarkarAssam

On invitation from the Government of Assam, the Indian Tea Association (ITA) took part in the Summer Fancy Food Show 2025, which was hosted at the Javits Centre in New York, marking a significant occasion honouring India's rich tea heritage. This unique event honoured the 200th anniversary of the Assam Tea Industry, which has influenced tea culture worldwide and continues to be a timeless representation of India's agricultural and exporting legacy. With the help of Maniram Dewan's indigenous expertise, Major Robert Bruce found wild tea plants growing in the upper Brahmaputra Valley in 1823, marking the beginning of Assam tea.…

03 Jul

1.7 tonnes of beef found in Assam, 196 people arrested

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a sweeping crackdown across Assam, the state police have arrested nearly 200 individuals and seized over 1.7 tonnes of suspected beef in a decisive move to enforce the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021. The operation, launched on Tuesday, marks one of the largest state-wide actions against alleged illegal cattle slaughter and beef sale in recent times. Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Akhilesh Kumar Singh confirmed that the operation spanned almost every district in the state. “The operation started yesterday and we have apprehended 196 people so far. A total of 1,732 kilograms of suspected beef has been…

02 Jul

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari meets Assam CM in New Delhi

Mohini BarmanAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi to review the progress of key infrastructure projects being implemented in the state. Taking to social media platform X, CM Sarma said, “In New Delhi today, I had a fruitful meeting with Hon’ble Union Minister Shri @nitin_gadkari Ji. We reviewed the progress of Assam’s flagship infra projects and sought @MORTHIndia’s cooperation in their time-bound completion. Hon’ble Minister has assured us of the Ministry’s undivided focus on this matter.” The meeting underscores Assam’s push to fast-track critical infrastructure works that…