Assam - The Purbottar

12 Apr

Assam govt summons 5 schools in Assam for poor HSLC results

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Inspector of Schools, Kamrup (Metro) district, issued a show-cause notice to five high schools in the city after their HSLC 2025 examination results recorded a pass percentage below 25%. The schools in question- Barsojai High School, Maligaon High School, NPME High School, Piling kata High School, and Dispur Govt HS School - have been flagged for underperformance, raising serious concerns about the quality of education and administrative supervision in these institutions.

12 Apr

Oral health camp on World Oral Health Day at Goalpara Police Reserve

Banasree SarkarAssamWorld Oral Health Day

In honor of World Oral Health Day, the national oral health program held a dental awareness camp in the Goalpara Police Reserve. The initiative was arranged by "The Alchemy Fraternity" and the local health society, which was overseen by the Goalpara district police. Nearly fifty police officers were examined by Dr. Naazmeen Sultana, the district nodal officer for oral health, and Dr. Tushar Srivastava, president of "The Alchemy fraternity," who also gave out medications and dental hygiene supplies.

12 Apr

Waqf protests minimal in Assam, CM credits police, public unity

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Amid nationwide debates and scattered demonstrations over the newly passed Waqf Amendment Act, Assam has emerged as an island of calm. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday lauded the people of the state and the Assam Police for maintaining peace and harmony, despite concerns that the sensitive nature of the issue could have led to widespread unrest. Taking to social media platform X, Sarma wrote, “Despite having nearly 40% Muslim population, Assam has remained peaceful today except isolated protests in three places involving not more than 150 participants each against the Waqf Amendment Act.” According to the Chief Minister,…

11 Apr

Over 6,000 participants join Seemanta Kreeda Mahotsav 2025

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Seemanta Kreeda Mahotsav 2025 began with a grand opening ceremony at the Sarusajai Sports Complex in Guwahati on Tuesday, transforming the venue into a lively showcase of youth energy, sporting excellence, and national pride. Organized by the Seemanta Chetana Mancha Purvottar, the three-day event is dedicated to promoting unity and empowering young people from India’s remote international border regions. The inaugural function was graced by several distinguished guests, with Pabitra Margherita, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, as the Chief Guest. Other prominent attendees included Dr. Umesh Chakraborty, RSS Sangha Chalak for Assam Kshetra; Daobaisa Boro,…

11 Apr

The Numaligarh-based “Jetuka Jeng Bihu Group” is also prepared to greet the celebration

Banasree SarkarAssamNumaligarh

The "Jetuka Jeng Bihu Group" from Numaligarh is prepared to greet the celebration with fervor and custom as Rongali Bihu preparations are underway around Assam. This group has decided to commemorate the well-loved occasion in a nostalgic and revitalizing way amidst the busyness of contemporary life. The beats of Bihu songs are being echoed by the graceful and vivacious dancing of women from neighboring villages. The lively setting, replete with the sounds of traditional music and happy laughter, is a sight to behold. According to Minakshi Tamuli, who spoke on behalf of the group, they are prepared to celebrate Bihu…

10 Apr

2-day National Conference on North East culture held at TISS Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Guwahati Off- Campus successfully organized a two-day National Seminar on "Rethinking Culture: Retrospect and Prospect in the North East India Context" on April 8 and 9. Sponsored by ICSSR, NERC, Shillong, the seminar brought together scholars, students, and practitioners from diverse backgrounds to engage in critical discussions on the complex cultural dynamics of Northeast India. The seminar opened with the institute song and the felicitation of esteemed guests, followed by an introduction to the theme by Dr. Subeno Kithan, Convener and Faculty at the Centre for Sociology and Social Anthropology (CSSA). Prof. Jagannath…

10 Apr

Assam CM traces co-passenger to return borrowed charger

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In an unusual yet heartwarming incident that unfolded mid-air and continued across continents, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has earned widespread praise for his humble gesture of returning a mobile charger borrowed during an international flight. The episode began on an Emirates flight from Delhi to Dubai, where the Chief Minister was seated next to 34-year-old Deepak Kapoor, a resident of Sector 12, Noida. During the journey, Kapoor kindly lent CM Sarma his international plug and phone charging cable. However, as fate would have it, Kapoor disembarked in Dubai while the Chief Minister was asleep, leaving no opportunity to…

10 Apr

Goalpara celebrates the achievement of TB-free status by 42 Gaon Panchayats

Banasree SarkarAssamGoalpara

The Goalpara district administration and the district health society have been working diligently and successfully for the past few years in an effort to establish a district free of tuberculosis (TB). The district's 42 Gaon Panchayats (GPs) were honored and recognized by the administration on Wednesday for successfully eradicating tuberculosis from their respective GPs. In front of frontline social workers Sailen Das and Nani Das, Khanindra Choudhury, DC, presented the GPs with awards at a function held in this regard at the DC conference hall. Dr. Abdus Salam, the district TB control officer, and Dr. Jonbir Das, the joint director…

09 Apr

Attabarie Tea Estate was named the Best Black CTC Tea in the World

Banasree SarkarAssamAttabarie Tea Estate

The Attabarie Tea Estate in Sivasagar's Demow won the title of best Black CTC tea in the world at the 2025 World Tea Championship, which is a huge victory for the Assamese tea sector. The award was given out during the World Tea Expo Awards in Las Vegas, which acknowledged the world's finest teas. The Attabarie Company, a division of the Luxmi Group, won an award for its CTC black tea, which was acknowledged as the best quality, thus solidifying Assam's position as a leading brand in the global tea industry. The honor is appropriate given that Assam Tea is…

09 Apr

RTI act strengthens Indian democracy, says Governor

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Tuesday described the Right to Information (RTI) Act as a transformative tool that has strengthened the foundations of Indian democracy by building a bridge between the government and the people. He said the Act has helped usher in a culture of transparency and accountability in governance and remains one of the most powerful legislative instruments in empowering citizens. The Governor was speaking at the inauguration of the 32nd Board of Governors and the 14th Annual General Body Meeting of the National Federation of Information Commissions in India (NFICI), held at an official event in…