Assam - The Purbottar

31 Jan

Amid “Miya” Comment Row, Sarma Invokes Gandhi; Congress Accuses BJP of Diversion Tactics

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Amid a heightened political and ideological conflict surrounding comments made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding "Miya Muslims," Sarma defended his government's stance on illegal immigration by referencing Mahatma Gandhi. He asserted that protecting Assam’s identity and constitutional rights should not be conflated with hatred or communalism. In response to criticism from Gandhi's great-grandson, Tushar Gandhi, Sarma claimed that the late leader would have sided with the Assamese if he were alive today, citing that Gandhi had previously advocated for Assam's territorial integrity during the Partition. Sarma contended that “Bapu” would have supported the Assamese people's fight against…

31 Jan

ST Status Row: AKRSU to Launch Protest, Alleges Government Betrayal

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The All Koch Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU) has accused the BJP-led Assam government of failing to deliver on promises regarding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Koch Rajbongshi community, leading to planned protests. During a press conference at the Greater Bongaigaon Press Club, AKRSU leaders expressed their discontent with Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, labeling him as misleading. They will conduct a padayatra in Bongaigaon and Chirang districts on February 9. Additionally, on February 14, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam, AKRSU intends to hoist black flags in protest. They further criticized the government for engaging…

31 Jan

Over 700 Students Attend ADSU Meet in Dibrugarh; New 60-Member Committee Formed

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The All Dibrugarh Students’ Union (ADSU) held its Executive Committee Meeting along with an Agenda Selection Meeting at the Lalchand Kanai Auditorium of Hanumanbax Surajmal Kanai College in Dibrugarh. The meeting saw large participation from student representatives across the district, reflecting strong involvement and interest among the student community.The programme began at 11 am with the hoisting of the ADSU flag by union president Tanuj Haloi. This was followed by a tribute to martyrs led by general secretary Papu Saikia. The opening session was calm and respectful, setting a serious and focused mood for the discussions that followed.During the day-long…

31 Jan

Educator Behind Bars: Assam Principal Arrested in Abuse Case

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The principal of Missamari Higher Secondary School in Assam’s Sonitpur district has been arrested for allegedly s*xually abusing a Class 9 student during the Saraswati Puja festival on January 23. The incident came to light after the victim's family lodged a complaint, prompted by the student's refusal to attend school, during which she disclosed her traumatic experience. According to the student, the principal made lewd comments and engaged in inappropriate touching. In a concerning detail, it is noted that the accused holds the position of president within the state principals’ association, raising questions about oversight and accountability within the educational…

31 Jan

CM Sarma: Our objective is to improve Upper Assam in every way

Banasree SarkarAssam

Speaking on the occasion of the state's second Legislative Assembly building's foundation being laid in Dibrugarh, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma described the day as extremely important for both Dibrugarh and the broader Upper Assam region. According to him, the people of Upper Assam have given the current government their full support. Additionally, he stated that the government's goal is to advance Upper Assam in terms of politics, economy, society, and culture. The Chief Minister stated that the Bogibeel Bridge and the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge are gifts from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Upper Assam. He added that the Prime Minister has…

31 Jan

Assamese Entrepreneurs to Showcase Startup at Augmented World Expo Asia 2026 in Singapore

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Two young innovators from Assam, Manas Kamal Choudhury and Ayusman Bora, have been invited to present their technological advancements at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) Asia 2026 in Singapore from February 2 to 4. Their startup has developed a groundbreaking next-generation operating system, integrated with advanced immersive technologies, placing them among nearly 80 global firms, including major players like Amazon and Meta. This invitation signifies a notable accomplishment for Assam and reflects India's growing indigenous tech landscape, with the duo being among the first representatives from Northeast India at a prominent global technology platform. Central to their innovation is an…

31 Jan

Muslim law board urges SC to take cognizance of Assam CM’s anti-Muslim remarks

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board has condemned recent comments by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, labeling them as "anti-Muslim and deeply divisive." They have urged the Supreme Court of India to take immediate action regarding these remarks, which they believe reflect a normalization of hate speech within political discourse, particularly from senior officials. Spokesperson Dr. S. Q. R. Ilyas criticized Sarma for allegedly calling for harassment against the 'Miyan' community to force them out of Assam and advocating the removal of 4-5 lakh Muslims from voter rolls through Form No. 7. He denounced these actions as unconstitutional, emphasizing…

30 Jan

30 Senior Division Cadets from Guwahati, Rangia and Dhubri Successfully Complete 12-Days Army Attachment Camp At Changsari

Paromita EditorAssam

Thirty SD cadets from Guwahati, Rangia and Dhubri have successfully completed a 12-day Army Attachment Camp at Military Cantonment Changsari under the aegis of Red Horn Division. The camp aimed to instill discipline, leadership, and teamwork among the cadets, while also providing them with an opportunity to learn from the Indian Army's expertise. During the camp, the cadets attended classes on weapon training, map reading, leadership, and drill. Apart from imparting knowledge and functioning of different arms and services of the Army the cadets were also acquainted with modern technologies like Drone Handling , Virtual Reality based training and combat…

30 Jan

Assam’s demography changed during Congress rule: Amit Shah

Paromita EditorAssam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today said that the demography of Assam changed during Congress rule.Addressing the closing ceremony of the 10th Mising Youth Festival organised by Takam Mising Porin Kebang (All Mising Students' Union) at Kareng Chapori in Dhemaji as the chief guest, he credited the BJP-led government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi for working to reverse the trend.Shah appealed to people to vote for the BJP in the upcoming Assembly elections to free the state from infiltration."Assam's demography totally changed during the Congress rule. The population of infiltrators rose to 64 lakh from nil, and infiltrators became a…

30 Jan

DoNER Ministry Pumps ₹9,195.65 Cr into Development Works Across NE

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Ministry of Development of Northeast Region (DoNER) reported an expenditure of Rs 9195.65 crore across various schemes aimed at developing the Northeastern Region (NER). Minister of State Dr. Sukanta Majumdar highlighted that under the strategy "Act East, Act Fast, Act First," the Ministry is actively working to position the NER as a growth engine for India. He noted that, following the 10% Gross Budgetary Support requirement, all non-exempt Ministries/Departments must allocate at least 10% of their budgets to the NER. Over the past four financial years, the total expenditure reached Rs 3.46 lakh crore, exceeding the cumulative budget allocation…