Assam - The Purbottar

07 Nov

NIOS Exam Scam: Seven Held in Tinsukia for Allegedly Taking Rs 15,000–25,000 to Facilitate Cheating

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Police have arrested seven people, including a school principal, for their alleged involvement in a cheating racket during National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) examinations in Tinsukia district. The accused allegedly facilitated cheating and other unfair practices in exchange for money, police said on November 6. According to the police, the accused were allegedly collecting between Rs 15,000 and Rs 25,000 from candidates by promising to ensure their success in the examinations. They allegedly allowed candidates to use unfair means or provided assistance during the examination process in return for the money. The alleged malpractice came to light following…

06 Nov

High Court Declares Pranab Doley’s Detention Unconstitutional

Preeti SinghAssam

Tribal activist Pranab Doley is set to walk free after 118 days in custody. On Friday, the Gauhati High Court quashed the National Security Act (NSA) charges imposed by the government and declared his detention order unconstitutional. A joint bench of Justice Kalyan Rai Surana and Justice Susmita Phukan Khaund delivered this historic verdict. The 40-year-old activist was arrested on July 12 for protesting against a proposed luxury hotel project near Kaziranga National Park. Police had alleged illegal entry into the Tea Tribe Museum and the hotel project site during the protest. Notably, a local court in Golaghat had granted…

06 Nov

BJP fields candidates in all 51 wards for Agartala municipal Corporation polls CM Saha leads nomination rally

barnalighosh EditorAssam

The BJP has entered the electoral fray by fielding candidates in all 51 wards for the upcoming Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) elections. On Friday, the BJP took out a procession with party candidates from in front of Rabindra Bhavan in the capital. After parading through various streets of the city, the procession reached the Sadar Sub-Divisional Magistrate's office in Office Lane. There, candidates from 51 wards submitted their nomination papers to the Returning Officer. Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha, State BJP President Abhishek Debroy, MP Rajib Bhattacharjee, State Party In-charge and former Union Minister Pratima Bhoumik, Ramnagar MLA Dipak…

06 Nov

Decade-long electricity problem solved in Hailakandi’s Kalinagar

barnalighosh EditorAssam

Decade-long electricity problem has finally come to an end in Kalinagar Part-V under Mahadevpur Gaon Panchayat. Considering the long-standing demand of the local residents, Hailakandi MLA Dr. Milan Das arranged a new 63 KVA electric transformer for the area. He formally inaugurated the transformer on Thursday by cutting the ribbon. According to local sources, for the last 10 years, people in the area have been suffering due to low-voltage problems. Residents faced severe difficulties in their daily activities, children's education, and household work. The locals had been demanding a solution for a long time. Now, with the installation of the…

06 Nov

Film Festival to Explore the Spiritual Bond Between Land, People and Culture

Paromita EditorAssam

With the theme “The Earth is Our Mother and We Are Her Children,” a three-day film festival titled ‘Sol’ will be organized by Seemanta Chetana Mancha Purvottar in collaboration with the Cultural Affairs Department of the Assam Government. The festival aims to promote, preserve and document traditional customs and practices that continue to shape the cultural identity of communities across the region. The announcement was made at a function held at Keshav Dham, Paltan Bazar, Guwahati, by festival president and retired IPS officer Pradip Kumar, festival director and former IAS officer Monita Borgohain, Director of Cultural Affairs Rahul Chandra Das,…

06 Nov

Brahmaputra sailing expedition – menu 2026 culminates with flag-in ceremony at pandu port

Paromita EditorAssam

The Brahmaputra Sailing Expedition – MENU 2026, conducted under the aegis of NCC Directorate North Eastern Region (NER), Shillong, culminated with a grand Flag-In Ceremony at Pandu Port in Guwahati on Friday.Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma graced the occasion and formally flagged in the expedition in the presence of ADG, NCC Directorate NER, senior state government officials, distinguished armed forces dignitaries and other eminent guests, marking the successful completion of this remarkable riverine adventure.Organised as part of the Most Enterprising Naval Unit (MENU 2026) initiative, the expedition was flagged off from Biswanath Ghat, Biswanath Chariali, on October 28, 2026.The…

06 Nov

Explosion During Maintenance Triggers Devastating Blaze at OIL Facility in Tengakhat

Preeti SinghAssam

A devastating fire broke out at an Oil India Limited (OIL) tank farm on Friday morning during maintenance work. The incident occurred around 9:05 AM at the Intermediate Tank Farm in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh district, resulting in the death of one person and critical injuries to six others. According to an official statement from Oil India, a sudden explosion occurred while operating a valve in the crude oil storage section, causing the fire to spread instantly. OIL's own fire brigade responded immediately and managed to bring the blaze under control. One employee died on the spot, while six others sustained severe…

05 Nov

Assam’s Rani sees premature paddy cutting as elephants close in

barnalighosh EditorAssam, India

Even though Aghon is yet to arrive, fearing increased depredation by wild elephants, farmers in Greater Rani — the famous sali paddy belt on the western outskirts of Guwahati — have started harvesting paddy early this season. The paddy of farmers who had sown seedlings early in the month of Ahaar has already started to ripen. Fearing elephant menace, they have begun harvesting with several days still left for Aghon. The fields, turned golden with grains, are now busy with farmers and harvesters. In many parts of Rani, farmers are forced to cut paddy even before it has properly ripened.…

05 Nov

Financial incentives under 2 key schemes approved for assam students

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on Thursday chaired a State Finance Commission (SFC) meeting with the Education Department and approved financial incentives under two key initiatives of the State government. One of the schemes include the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni, under which Rs 15.25 crore has been approved as financial incentive for November 2026, benefiting 1,90,676 girl students of Classes XI and XII. The other scheme is Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Babu Aasoni under which Rs 10.59 crore has been approved as financial incentive for November 2026, benefiting 1,04,740 boys from economically weaker families pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies. "These…

04 Nov

Aaranyak Seeks No-Drone Buffer Zones in Dima Hasao and Morigaon During Falcon Season

Preeti SinghAssam

Conservation organization Aaranyak has urged the concerned government authorities to enforce a complete ban on drone operations in and around identified Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) congregation sites during the birds' seasonal stay in Assam. The appeal follows reports of content creators and visitors flying drones close to large gatherings of Amur Falcons to capture photographs and videos for social media. Aaranyak warned that such activities pose significant risks to the birds, particularly from the high-speed rotating propellers of drones, which may cause serious injuries in the event of collisions. Although Amur Falcons are known for their agility, curiosity and bold…