Assam - The Purbottar

22 Jul

Massive explosion at Baghjan oil field

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A massive explosion has been reported from one of the Oil India wells in Baghjan in Assam's Tinsukia district. The explosion happened when an operation was underway to douse the fire that has been raging at the Baghjan oil field for 56 days now. Oil India Limited's spokesperson Tridip Hazarika said that three foreign experts who were near well number-5 at the time of the explosion have suffered injuries. They have been rushed to Assam Medical College Hospital in Dibrugarh. The three men from Singapore based firm Alert Disaster Control Anthony Steven Reynolds, Doug Dallas and Craig Neil Duncan, are…

22 Jul

3 foreign experts injured in explosion at Baghjan Oil Well in Assam’s Tinsukia district.

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Three foreign hydrocarbon well blowout experts from Singapore-based firm Alert Disaster Control were injured in a sudden burst of flames while trying to prepare for capping a gas well of Oil India Limited at Baghjan in Assam’s Tinsukia district, which has been throwing out jets of gas and fire for almost two months now after a blowout. In a statement, OIL said that three experts from M/s Alert — Anthony Steven Reynolds, Doug Dallas and Craig Neil Duncan suffered minor burn injuries in the incident. " The three experts were provided immediate medical attention by a doctor at the well…

21 Jul

Sanskrit education and European scholarship were bridged by Krishnakant Handique: Indian theorist Sergei Cheribriyani

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Sanskrit education and European scholarship were bridged by Krishnakant Handique: Indian theorist Sergei Cheribriyani Krishnakant Handique, a scholar, was a bridge between the country's traditional Sanskrit education and modern European scholarship. During his travels in Berlin and Paris during the twentieth century, he came in contact with Russian language and literature. In this case, the scholars may have benefited from the proximity of Mohammad Rakatullah, Birendra Chattopadhyay and Hasan Shahid Suhrawardy - these three persons. On Monday, July 20, the 6th Krishnakant Handique Memorial Lecture organized by Krishnakant Handique State Open University will be delivered by Professor Cheribriani.

21 Jul

Assamese actress Geetawali Rajkumari tested COVID positive

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Assam’s beloved silver screen actress Geetawali Rajkumari and her daughter Anushka on Tuesday have been tested positive for COVID-19 Both the actress and her daughter Anushka test results came today.The actress was suffering from cold and fever for a few days and was tested today in Jorhat.

20 Jul

YouTuber raise funds for assam flood sufferers

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Dimpu Baruah, CarryMinati and Abhineet Mishra Raise Funds For Assam Flood VictimsWith generosity pouring in from different parts of the country, YouTube stars and internet sensations have appealed to citizens to come forward and help the flood victims in Assam. The YouTube sensation Ajey Nagar a.k.a CarryMinati successfully raised over Rs 10 lakhs to which he will personally add 1 lakh rupees for flood victims in Assam and Bihar.Assam’s Dimpu Baruah, the renowned YouTuber, has also raised Rs 43,000 which he plans to divide among 43 homeless flood victims.Stand up comedian Abhineet Mishra was also among internet stars to have…

17 Jul

Flood-hit Assam needs our attention and assistance, urges Sunil Chhetri.

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Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri on Friday said the flood-hit northeastern state of Assam needs immediate attention and assistance as it battles loss of lives and displacement of people in many of its submerged districts. The floods have so far claimed more than 70 lives and displaced nearly 40 lakh people in 26 districts of the state. Nearly 90% of the Kaziranga National Park is reportedly submerged. "There's been considerable loss of life - both man and animal , and I can only sincerely hope that the numbers don't rise."The talismanic footballer is one of the first from the…

17 Jul

CM reviews COVID-19 situation Meet finalizes lockdown relaxation guideline

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the State today. The Chief Minister in the meeting that held at his official residence at Kharghuli in Guwahati took stock of the steps taken by the Health Department for treatment of COVID-19 patients and isolation as well as quarantine arrangements made by the Health Department. As the Government decides to relax lockdown from Monday, the meet discussed and finalized the guidelines to be made effective in the city. The Chief Minister directed to take adequate measures to ensure strict compliance of Health Department guidelines during the lockdown relaxation period. Chief…

16 Jul

5 more deaths in Assam floods

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According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 3,218 villages and localities in 27 of the state’s 33 districts are still affected by flooding on Assam. Nearly 4 million people continued to be affected by floods in Assam on Thursday, which saw five more deaths due to drowning-taking the tally this season to 71. Five deaths due to drowning-2 in Morigaon reported during the day. The state has also recorded 26 deaths, due to landslides caused by heavy rains, since May. Over 49,000 people displaced by flood waters are at present taking shelter in 748 relief camps set up in…

15 Jul

Poba Reserve Forest to be upgraded to Sanctuary: Sonowal

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today took review of the flood scenario in Jonai at a meeting held at Jonai SDO (Civil) office and announced that Poba Reserve Forest, the vital biodiversity hotspot in Dhemaji, would be upgraded to a wildlife sanctuary. Poba Reserve Forest, declared in 1924 with an area of 10,522 hectares, is home to a large number of flora and fauna. The Chief Minister today also visited the Outer Jonai and Bera Sapori areas in Jonai and took stock of the devastation caused by flood while interacting with the inmates of a flood relief camp there. In today’s…

11 Jul

Controversy on ‘Begumjaan’

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Actress Preeti Kankana and her family are suffering from mental anguish due to the extreme intolerant atmosphere created by the newly aired serial 'Begumjan' on Rangoni TV. Recently, a statement was filed against two people for allegedly raping a popular actress and murdering by throwing acid on her, as well as for making indecent remarks on social media. The actress have filed a complaint in this regard.