Assam - The Purbottar

03 Apr

Cong Fueled Instability, NDA Brought Progress: Sarbananda Sonowal

riya EditorAssam

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal criticized the Congress party during campaign rallies in Sadiya and Naharkatia, claiming that the public's enthusiastic response signifies a strong repudiation of the Opposition's "politics of neglect, division and inaction." He asserted that while Congress thrived on chaos, the NDA has fostered peace and progress, and urged voters to provide a decisive mandate to protect Assam’s future from past mis-governance. Sonowal emphasized the need for development over the Congress's "legacy of underdevelopment," recalling how areas like Sadiya had been neglected. He claimed that Congress's imposition of laws weakened indigenous rights in favor of illegal immigrants, which…

03 Apr

DA Case: Enforcement Directorate Charges ACS Officer Sukanya Bora

riya EditorAssam

The Guwahati Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint against Sukanya Bora, a dismissed Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer, in a case concerning disproportionate assets. The chargesheet was submitted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) to the Court of the Special Judge, Assam, highlighting that Bora amassed assets significantly exceeding her known sources of income. An investigation revealed that, since joining the Assam Civil Service in 2015 with a starting salary of around Rs 38,000 per month, she acquired movable and immovable properties valued at Rs 7.94 crore from March 1, 2017,…

02 Apr

Assam Polls: UPPL Brings Out Election Manifesto

riya EditorAssam

Regional party United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) has released its election manifesto for the Assam Assembly elections, emphasizing inclusive development and socio-economic uplift in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). Party president Pramod Boro introduced the manifesto, describing it as a "People’s Manifesto" crafted through stakeholder consultations. The document outlines UPPL's commitment to ensuring equal rights for all 26 disadvantaged communities in BTR and addressing unemployment by creating job opportunities in agriculture and related sectors. UPPL has opted to contest independently, distancing itself from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), and aims to form a government focused on marginalized groups. A significant…

02 Apr

Over 8.85 lakh EVM units allocated across poll-bound states ahead of Assembly elections

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has completed the first stage of randomisation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the upcoming Assembly elections in five states, including Assam, along with bye-elections in six other states. Officials said the process was carried out using the EVM Management System (EMS) and was done in the presence of representatives from recognised political parties. According to the Commission, the randomisation process is being followed in two stages to ensure fairness and transparency in the use of voting machines. In the first stage, EVMs are randomly allocated from district warehouses to different Assembly constituencies. This…

02 Apr

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra targets government, highlights price rise and jobs crisis in poll push

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to visit Assam on Thursday for a one-day campaign tour ahead of the Assembly elections, with rallies planned in Bokajan and Titabor. According to party leaders, Rahul Gandhi will leave Delhi in the morning and land at Dimapur Airport. From there, he will travel by helicopter to Bokajan in Karbi Anglong district, where he is scheduled to address a public rally. Later in the day, he will head to Titabor in Jorhat district to interact with voters in Upper Assam before returning to Delhi. The visit comes days after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and…

02 Apr

Fresh Arrests Expose Assam as Transit Route for Foreign Mercenaries to Myanmar

riya EditorAssam

Recent arrests have uncovered that foreign nationals are using Assam as a transit point to access Myanmar, where they engage in training rebel groups, raising significant security issues in the Northeast. An American citizen and six Ukrainians were detained after returning from Myanmar, admitting to training insurgents like the Kachin Independent Army (KIA) in drone warfare. Although several Northeastern states require special permits for foreign entry, Assam is not subject to such restrictions, making it a convenient access route. The individuals reportedly arrived at Guwahati's Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, circumventing travel to permit-required states like Mizoram, then traveled by…

02 Apr

No Evidence of Foul Play in Zubeen Garg Case, Probe Concludes: Singapore Authorities

riya EditorAssam

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has confirmed that investigations into the death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore on September 19, 2025, have concluded, and there is no evidence of foul play. In accordance with the Singapore Coroners Act 2010, the SPF investigated the case thoroughly and examined available evidence and recorded statements from all relevant witnesses, a statement issued by the SPF's Public Affairs Department stated. "SPF’s investigations established that Zubeen Garg was on a yacht trip in the waters off Lazarus Island. He had initially worn a life jacket while swimming but later removed it and returned to…

01 Apr

Indian National Congress Files Complaint with Election Commission of India Against Sonitpur SP Over Attack on Naduar Candidate

Paromita EditorAssam

The Congress has filed a complaint with the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) against Sonitpur SP Barun Purkayastha over attack on its Naduar candidate Sunil Kumar Chetry.The Opposition party has accused the SP ofwilfully failing to prevent the brutal assault on Chetry.In a letter to the CEC, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi has sought appropriate directions from the Election Commission to the Assam Police for strict compliance with the Model Code of Conduct and prevent recurrence of such incidents.Chetry, a former president of the All Assam Gorkha Students' Union, was attacked by a group that the Congress alleged comprised…

01 Apr

Priyanka Gandhi Says Bharatiya Janata Party Failed to Grant Status to Six Communities in Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

Kickstarting her election campaign in Assam, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has accused the BJP of failing to fulfil the long-pending demand for ST status to six communities of the state. Addressing a poll rally in Nazira, she alleged that the BJP has also failed to fulfil its promise of increasing daily wages for tea garden workers. Launching a scathing attack, the Congress leader criticised both the state and central governments, urging the people to reject what she described as a “government of double-slavery” and vote for a Congress-led alliance, which is prioritising public welfare. Addressing the public meeting, Gandhi…

01 Apr

Prime Minister Engages with Women Workers During Tea Garden Visit in Dibrugarh

riya EditorAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Manohari Tea Estate in Dibrugarh, Assam, where he plucked tea leaves and interacted with women workers dressed in traditional attire. During his day-long visit aimed at campaigning for BJP candidates, Modi described the experience as memorable and reflective of the culture of tea garden families. He expressed pride in their contributions to Assam’s development and acknowledged their hard work. The visit included discussions about their culture, a selfie session, and a song honoring Jagat Janani Maa, highlighting the deep cultural roots and significance of tea in Assam, which is recognized globally.