Assam - The Purbottar

24 Aug

GST Raids Five Assam Firms Over Alleged Rubber Trade Tax Evasion

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

GST authorities on Sunday conducted enforcement operations at five business establishments in Assam’s Sribhumi district as part of an investigation into alleged tax evasion linked to the rubber trade. The searches were carried out at business premises in the Ratabari and Patharkandi areas of the district. Officials are examining financial records, transaction details and other documents to determine the nature and extent of the alleged irregularities. The establishments under scrutiny are Kazirbazar Rubber Enterprise, associated with Sabbir Ahmed; Safeway Solutions, linked to Shamim Ahmed; Ujala Traders, associated with Dilruba Begum; United Commercial, linked to Foyez Ahmed; and T&T Trading &…

23 Aug

Atul Bora meets 14 transport bodies in Guwahati, says blockade at Umiam to be lifted soon

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam border protection and development minister Atul Bora met representatives of 14 motor transport organisations in Guwahati on Sunday and deliberated on their concerns in the wake of the tension along the inter-state border.The meeting comes less than a day after the protesting drivers and transport unions had decided to put their agitation on hold after three days, following assurances from the minister following a three-hour meeting with Meghalaya deputy chief minister Sniawbhalang Dhar in Guwahati on Saturday.“The representatives raised concerns regarding the safety of vehicles, drivers and passengers following the unfortunate incident in Shillong on August 19, as well…

23 Aug

Indus Towers and Bharti Airtel Foundation Strengthen Digital Learning at GC CRPF Guwahati Montessori School at 9 Mile

Preeti SinghAssam

Indus Towers & Bharti Airtel Foundation Install K-YAN Digital Learning Devices at CRPF Montessori School, Guwahati to Benefit 114 Students Indus Towers Limited, in collaboration with the Bharti Airtel Foundation, has facilitated the installation of two K-YAN digital learning devices at GC CRPF Guwahati Montessori School, located within the CRPF Campus at 9 Mile, Guwahati, Assam. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Ms. Neelam Dhyani, Head, Regional CRPF Family Welfare Association, as the Chief Guest. The programme was attended by Shri Rajender Gurung, Circle CEO (NESA), Indus Towers Limited, representatives from Bharti Airtel Foundation, including Mr. Dibyendu Deb Roy and…

22 Aug

After Violence In Shillong, Assam Cab Operators Suspend Meghalaya Vehicle Blockade At Jorabat

Preeti SinghAssam, Meghalaya

Assam cab operators on Saturday suspended the blockade against Meghalaya vehicles following assurances on safety after a ministerial-level meeting between the two states.The decision was announced following a meeting between Assam Border Protection Minister Atul Bora and Meghalaya Deputy CM S Dhar."We have decided to suspend the blockade for the time being. The Meghalaya government has formed a Special Investigation Team to enquire into the violence of August 19. We will wait for its findings," a cab operator said at the blockade site at Jorabat, after a meeting with Bora."Our minister has said that Meghalaya will compensate for the damage…

22 Aug

Assam, Meghalaya governments agreed on measures to restore normalcy

Paromita EditorAssam

The governments of Assam and Meghalaya on Saturday agreed on a series of measures to restore normalcy and ensure the safe movement of tourists, passengers and vehicles following the violence in Shillong on August 19.The decisions were taken at a joint meeting at the Koinadhara State Guest House in Guwahati, chaired by Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Dr S. Dhar and Assam Minister Atul Bora. Senior officials from both states attended the meeting, which lasted more than three hours.The Meghalaya government expressed regret over the August 19 incidents and assured Assam that strict legal action would be taken against those found…

22 Aug

Assam unveils new hydrocarbon policy to boost exploration, energy security

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam Hydrocarbon Exploration, Production and Upstream Ecosystem Development Policy, 2026 came into force, with Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri hailing it as a significant step towards strengthening India's energy security and advancing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of an energy self-reliant India.Welcoming the policy, Puri said the initiative would help put the Northeast on the path of faster development while unlocking Assam's untapped hydrocarbon potential."Assam, which gave birth to India's petroleum industry, now stands ready to power the next chapter of India's energy journey towards Aatmanirbharta," Puri said in a post on X.The Union…

21 Aug

Guwahati Water Projects Reviewed: North Guwahati Nears Commissioning, SW Project Faces Bottlenecks

Preeti SinghAssam

Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Kaushik Rai today visited the North Guwahati and South West Guwahati Water Supply Projects being implemented by the Guwahati Jal Board to take stock of the progress of the projects and review the challenges affecting their timely completion.During his early morning visit to the North Guwahati Water Supply Project, the Minister held discussions with officials regarding the status of the project. Managing Director, Guwahati Jal Board, Rohan Kumar Jha informed the Minister that the project is nearing commissioning. Out of the five District Metered Areas (DMAs), flushing and trial runs of three DMAs have…

21 Aug

Major Drug Bust In Assam: Rs 27 Cr Narcotics Seized, 8 Peddlers Held

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Police and security forces intensified their crackdown on illegal drugs with separate operations across the state, resulting in the arrest of several suspected drug peddlers and the seizure of narcotic substances. Kharuabandha Police conducted an anti-drug operation in Hatsingimari and arrested a suspected drug peddler identified as Nurul Asid. Police said 161 suspected narcotic tablets and a bottle of cough syrup were recovered from his possession. He has been taken into custody and further investigation is underway to trace the source of the seized substances and determine whether others are involved in the alleged drug supply network. In another…

21 Aug

Assam CM briefs Union Finance Minister on flood response; Sitharaman assures Centre’s support

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the national capital and briefed her on the state’s ongoing response to the recent floods, including the damage assessment and the roadmap for rebuilding affected areas and restoring livelihoods.Sharing details of the meeting on X, Sarma said, “It is always a pleasure to meet Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt @nsitharaman Ji, who has consistently been a strong champion of Assam’s interests and aspirations.”During the meeting at Kartavya Bhawan in New Delhi, the Chief Minister apprised the Union Finance Minister of Assam's flood response, with particular focus…

20 Aug

Sturdflex extends flood relief support to 2,000 families across Upper Assam

Business BureauAssam

Sturdflex Waterproofing Solutions, a brand from the house of Shyam Steel Industries Limited, has launched a flood relief initiative to support 2,000 affected families across Upper Assam amid the ongoing flood situation in the state.The initiative, undertaken as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility programme, is being carried out in coordination with the National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force and district authorities. The relief programme was flagged off in Guwahati on August 19 by MLA Pradyut Bordoloi.Ground-level activities have begun in Nimaijan village in Sivasagar district, with relief assistance being extended based on the prevailing situation and…