Assam - The Purbottar

24 Feb

IIT Guwahati Flags Safety Concerns, Calls for Depth Compliance in Kamakhya Corridor Work

riya EditorAssam

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has advised strict adherence to depth-related precautions recommended by the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) during the construction of the ₹500-crore Maa Kamakhya Access Corridor Project. This is to mitigate potential disruptions to crucial fracture-controlled groundwater pathways. The recommendations followed two petitions presented to the Gauhati High Court, prompting the government to commission a comprehensive geophysical and hydrological survey by the Roorkee-based NIH to evaluate the possible environmental repercussions of the project. IIT Guwahati subsequently reviewed the NIH report. The investigation of the proposed construction layout against identified fracture systems revealed interconnected…

24 Feb

Guwahati Gets Digital Boost as HDFC Bank Launches New Tech Facility

riya EditorAssam

HDFC Bank has inaugurated its first Tech & Digital Factory in Assam, located in Guwahati, enhancing the region's technological development and talent pool in areas such as AI, digital innovation, and cybersecurity. This is the bank’s fourth such facility in India, following those in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Gurugram. The ceremony was attended by Assam's Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, along with senior bank officials and dignitaries from the educational sector. The facility is designed to create career opportunities for skilled professionals in Assam and aims to leverage local technical talent for core technology advancements. Partnering with the Government of…

23 Feb

Seat-sharing talks with allies moving in right direction: Gaurav Gogoi

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi today said that the party will contest the Assembly elections in alliance with other opposition forces.Speaking to the media during a Screening Committee meeting held at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi, Gogoi, along with Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly Debabrata Saikia, stated that discussions are ongoing with Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP), Raijor Dal, APHLC, and Left parties, and that the talks have been extremely positive. Debabrata Saikia informed that discussions are underway with president of Raijor Dal Akhil Gogoi regarding seat-sharing in two to three constituencies.Interacting with journalists,…

23 Feb

Union Minister to review implementation of rural devp schemes in Majuli

Paromita EditorAssam

Union Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan will be visiting Majuli on February 24-25.On February24, the MoS will hold a review meeting with district-level officials on implementation of various rural development schemes at the Conference Hall of the DC office at Garamur. He will also interact with SHG members, Lakhpatti Didis and beneficiaries of rural development schemes .He will inspect PMAY-G houses and interact with PMAY-G beneficiaries at Garamur, and inspect Madhupur-Puranibari road constructed under PMGSY.On February 25, the MoS will attend a Seminar on Vikasit Bharat - Guarantee for Rojgar and Ajeevika Mission –Gramin (VB-G RAM G)…

23 Feb

Cyber Safety Meets Community Care as Indian Bank Organizes Health Camp at Brahmaputra Riverfront

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Indian Bank’s Guwahati Zone hosted a Cyber Awareness and Free Health Check-Up Camp on the Brahmaputra riverfront, focusing on cyber fraud prevention and healthcare for senior citizens. Key officials, including Vineet Bajpai, S.K. Das, and Alok Kumar, attended the event, helping to motivate staff and participants. The awareness session covered various cyber fraud types such as OTP scams, KYC frauds, QR code scams, digital arrest scams, and AI-based voice cloning scams, with a strong emphasis on vigilance regarding personal and financial information. Additionally, a health check-up camp was held in collaboration with Health City Hospital, offering basic screenings and health…

23 Feb

In Haflong, frequent power cuts and billing issues spark public anger

Banasree SarkarAssam

The district's everyday life is being negatively impacted by frequent power outages and protracted scheduled shutdowns, which are making residents more and more irate. For students getting ready for exams, the situation has grown very difficult. It was announced that there would be a four-hour shutdown starting at 6 am. But according to reports, the power supply didn't start up again until 11:20 am, which caused the outage to last longer than anticipated in a few places. Such prolonged disruptions, frequently without clear information, have become routine, according to several residents. The most severely impacted are students taking current and…

23 Feb

Adani Group to set up aircraft MRO facility in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Adani Group is establishing a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility and an aviation training centre in Guwahati, promising substantial investments in Assam that total approximately Rs. 1 lakh crore, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This initiative aims to create an aero hub similar to Delhi’s Aerocity near Guwahati airport. The MRO facility will cater to both narrow-body and wide-body commercial aircraft, enhancing regional connectivity, generating skilled jobs, and fortifying Assam’s aviation ecosystem. Sarma highlighted the urgent need for industrialisation to generate employment opportunities and attract Assam's youth back from other states. Furthermore, with the recent inauguration…

23 Feb

Encouraging findings: endangered fishing cats found thriving in Kaziranga

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) has unveiled the first scientific assessment of the Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus), confirming the globally vulnerable species, protected under Schedule I of India’s Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, thriving across its wetlands. KNPTR officials said that a study conducted by the Tiger Cell of Kaziranga in collaboration with Tiasa Adhya, scientist associated with the Fishing Cat Project, assessed the camera-trap images available from past All India Tiger Estimation data with two main objectives – determining if Fishing Cats are rare or common in Kaziranga, and estimating minimum individuals present. Altogether 57 unique individuals across…

22 Feb

Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop to Be Inaugurated by Union Minister Jitendra Singh in Guwahati on Feb 23

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In alignment with the Prime Minister's vision to improve the “Ease of Living” for pensioners and family pensioners, the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) of the Government of India has launched several innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing pension policies and digitizing pension-related transactions. A significant aspect of this initiative will be the inauguration of the 58th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop (PRC) by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, scheduled for February 23 at the Administrative Staff College in Guwahati. The PRC workshops serve as a valuable resource for retiring government employees, contributing directly…

22 Feb

CM Responds to Congress Criticism on Zubeen Garg Issue

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Chief Minister has vehemently responded to criticisms from the Congress party regarding the Zubeen Garg case, emphasizing the inappropriateness of politicizing such matters during elections. He highlighted the lack of genuine concern from Congress, questioning why Priyanka Gandhi did not donate blood on Zubeen's birthday or visit the families of 860 martyrs, stating that Congress has exploited the situation for political gain. He declared that leaders from his party would only visit Zubeen's site after the elections to avoid any perceptions of politicization. The Chief Minister asserted his intention not to visit Zubeen's location while elections are ongoing, indicating…