Assam - The Purbottar

18 Jul

Assam’s Rs 5/Litre Milk Subsidy Boosts Procurement by 54.65%

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the state government's Rs 5-per-litre milk production subsidy has led to a significant improvement in the dairy sector, resulting in higher milk procurement and increased participation of farmers in dairy cooperative societies.Sharing the latest figures in a post on X on Friday, the chief minister said the subsidy has helped increase milk procurement in the state by 54.65 per cent, while membership in dairy cooperative societies has grown by 36.77 per cent since the incentive was introduced."Our Rs 5/litre subsidy has driven a 54.65% surge in milk procurement and a 36.77%…

17 Jul

Perseverance Pays Off: Bijit Ray, E-rickshaw Driver’s Son, Secures 502 Marks In NEET

Preeti SinghAssam

Overcoming financial hardship through determination and hard work, Bijit Ray, son of an e-rickshaw driver from Balajan Tiniali in Assam's Kokrajhar district, has qualified the NEET UG 2026 examination by securing an impressive 502 marks. Bijit, son of Gobinda Ray and Hira Ray, has emerged as a symbol of perseverance, inspiring students across the region. His success has been widely celebrated by local residents, who described the achievement as a proud moment for the entire community. Gobinda Ray supports his family by driving an e-rickshaw while also working as a daily wage labourer and cultivating farmland to make ends meet.…

17 Jul

Assam governor attends lord jagannath rath yatra mahotsav in dibrugarh

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the Jagannath Rath Yatra Mahotsav organised by Shri Shri Jagannath Cultural Trust in Dibrugarh and extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the devotees on the auspicious occasion.Conveying his greetings, Governor Acharya said, “Rath Yatra is a timeless symbol of India's rich cultural heritage, spiritual values, social harmony and inclusiveness. The divine journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra inspires people to uphold the ideals of compassion, selfless service and dedication towards the welfare of society.”Hailing the efforts of Shri Shri Jagannath Cultural Trust, the Governor lauded the organisation for promoting…

17 Jul

Koch Rajbongshi Groups Protest in Assam, Renew Demand for Scheduled Tribe Status

Paromita EditorAssam

Protests broke out in Assam's Tamulpur district on Thursday as Koch Rajbongshi organisations intensified their long-standing demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, accusing both the Centre and the State government of failing to fulfil their promises. Members of the All Koch Rajbongshi Students' Union (AKRASU) staged demonstrations on the India-Bhutan highway, where they burned effigies of Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram and Assam Tribal Affairs Minister Ranoj Pegu. Protesters raised slogans demanding immediate grant of ST status to the Koch Rajbongshi community. The agitators alleged that despite repeated assurances during elections, the BJP-led governments at the Centre and in…

17 Jul

Assam Begins Drive to Restore Encroached Forest Land

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has announced immediate measures to restore nearly 400 hectares of damaged forest in the Behali Reserve Forest and strengthen security along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary following reports of large-scale encroachment and destruction. Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah announced the decision after visiting the affected areas on Thursday on the directions of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He was accompanied by senior officials from the Forest Department, Assam Police and the civil administration to assess the extent of the damage and review the existing security arrangements. According to the state government, satellite imagery and drone surveys comparing the condition…

16 Jul

Assam intensifies crackdown on cross-state border forest crime

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Forest minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Thursday conducted an extensive on-ground inspection of the Behali Reserve Forest following reports of large-scale destruction of forest land by cross state border miscreants.The minister reviewed the situation in the presence of senior forest department officials, Assam Police and civil administration, and announced a series of immediate measures to protect the reserve forest, restore the damaged areas and strengthen enforcement on the ground.The inspection was undertaken after reports of extensive forest destruction in the Behali Forest Range along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary.Satellite imagery and drone assessments comparing the condition of the forest over the…

16 Jul

IWGIA condemns arrest of Pranab Doley, says it was linked to cancellation of ADB loan due to protests

Paromita EditorAssam

The International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA), a global organisation working in support of indigenous peoples rights, today condemned the arrest of Pranab Doley, an indigenous human rights defender.In a statement, IWGIA stated that he was arrested by Assam Police, possibly as a revenge for cancellation of a $434.25 million loan of the Asian Development Bank for a solar project in Assam. Doley was arrested from Sundarpur, Guwahati on July 12 in connection with Bokakhat Police Station case number 108/2026, registered on June 29 regarding a protest against the proposed Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) Hyatt luxury hotel project at Ingle Pathar near Kaziranga National Park. He was subsequently taken to Golaghat, formally shown arrested on July 13 at 3.30 am, and remanded…

16 Jul

Assam governor inaugurates tea tasting and tourist lounge in tea estate

Paromita EditorAssam

On the last leg of his two-day visit to Dibrugarh district, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, visited Manohari Tea Estate and interacted with tea garden workers, students of Manohari TE LP School and members of the estate community. During the interaction, Governor Acharya enquired about the various welfare measures and facilities being extended to the tea garden community, particularly in the areas of sanitation, drinking water, healthcare and education. He also sought feedback from the workers regarding the welfare initiatives undertaken for their overall development and well-being. Interacting with the students, the Governor distributed sweets among them and quizzed them about…

16 Jul

Assam Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Panchayati Raj, Atul Bora Reviews 100-Day Action Plan

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam government on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to strengthen the Panchayati Raj system through transparent, efficient and people-centric governance.“Strengthening the Panchayati Raj system remains one of our government’s foremost priorities,” said Assam Minister of Panchayat and Rural Development Atul Bora after chairing a review meeting with senior officials of the Panchayat and Rural Development Department in Guwahati on Wednesday.Reviewing the progress of the Department's 100-day action plan, the Minister directed the officials to accelerate the implementation of key schemes, enhance public service delivery and ensure timely achievement of targets.“Necessary directions were issued to further improve efficiency and accountability. I…

16 Jul

Assam govt issues july 31 deadline for completion of ration card verification process

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Minister of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Kaushik Rai said the ongoing ration card verification process in the State must be completed by July 31 to ensure that only eligible beneficiaries are included and that the Anna Seva Abhiyan continues to reach those genuinely in need.“Through Aadhaar-based verification and e-KYC review, the cases of beneficiaries who have obtained ration cards but have not availed free rice for six months or more must be carefully examined. This will help create opportunities for genuinely needy families to receive ration cards and benefit from the public distribution system,” the Minister stated,…