Assam - The Purbottar

30 Jan

INSERM–Paris Director Highlights Role of E-Biodiversity in Shaping Bioeconomy

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The biodiversity of Northeast India presents significant opportunities for enhancing its bioeconomy through the development of biomanufacturing industries. Dr. Srinivas V. Kaveri, Director of Research at INSERM, emphasized this potential during the International Conference on "Transforming Northeast India from Biodiversity Hotspot to Biomanufacturing Hotspot," held at Assam Royal Global University. Sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation and the Defence Research and Development Organisation, the conference featured discussions on the BioE3 Policy aimed at progressing India's biomanufacturing sector through sustainable practices and innovation. In his keynote address, Dr. Srinivas highlighted the importance of Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy and the need…

29 Jan

Assam Petro-Chemicals (APL) Signs MoU with Deendayal Port (DPA) to set up 150 TPD e-Methanol Plant at Kandla Port

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd (APL) signed an MoU with Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) to establish a 150 Tonnes Per Day (TPD) e-Methanol plant at Kandla Port in Gujarat, marking a significant step toward India’s clean energy and green shipping transition. The MoU was signed in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal among others at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat here today. More than ₹1,200 crores will be invested as capital for the project. Around 3,500 direct and indirect employment opportunities will arise as a result of this project. The…

29 Jan

Himanta Biswa Sarma Targets Gaurav Gogoi; Assam BJP Accuses Congress of ‘Pro-Pakistan’ Leanings

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday launched a sharp political attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that he is a “Pakistani agent” and claiming that his wife is also Pakistani. Throwing an open challenge, Sarma said Gogoi should take legal action against him if he has the courage. The Chief Minister made the remarks while speaking to reporters after distributing financial assistance to 37,000 women under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Yojana in the Teok Assembly segment. The event was held at the playground of Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology, where beneficiaries received cheques of ₹10,000 each…

29 Jan

Sarma Says Remarks on ‘Miyan’ Based on Supreme Court Observations, Not Politics

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday defended his recent remarks on the term “Miyan,” saying his position is based on observations made by the Supreme Court of India and not driven by political rhetoric or communal bias. In a post on X, Sarma said critics of his comments should refer to what the apex court has stated in the past regarding Assam and the issue of illegal migration. He clarified that the term is used in Assam in the context of Bangladeshi Muslim illegal migration and asserted that his remarks were in line with concerns previously expressed by…

29 Jan

Wildlife Crime Busted: Three Arrested with Leopard Skin and Bones in Goalpara

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), in coordination with the Goalpara forest division, recovered a leopard skin and bones from three persons at Paikan village under the Krishnai forest division of Goalpara district on Wednesday. The accused have been identified as Manirul Islam, a resident of Krishnai, Janik Ali of Goalpara, and Rakseng Sangma from Tukura village. The seized wildlife parts are believed to have been sourced through illegal poaching activities. Following their detention, the three men were taken into custody and booked under relevant provisions for poaching and trafficking of animal parts. Forest and WCCB officials said the recovery was made as…

28 Jan

Firing Incident At Sribhumi, Two Seriously Injured

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A late-night firing incident created panic in South Hafani village under Assam’s South Karimganj constituency after miscreants allegedly opened fire during a dispute related to a mobile phone theft. Two people were seriously injured in the incident, police said. According to initial reports, several rounds of gunfire were heard, disturbing the otherwise calm area and triggering an immediate police response. Investigators recovered multiple empty cartridges from the spot, indicating the intensity of the firing. One of the injured has been identified as Anowar Hussain, while the identity of the second victim is yet to be confirmed. Both were rushed to…

28 Jan

Medanta Unveils Next-Generation Advances in Cardiac Care

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are increasingly becoming a major public health issue in Assam, particularly for adults over 40. Studies indicate a rising risk of heart disease in urban areas, including hilly regions, even among individuals under 40. Medanta – The Medicity, India’s leading private hospital, is addressing this growing concern by expanding access to advanced cardiac care in Northeast India, specifically in Guwahati. Dr. Praveen Chandra, Chairman of Interventional Cardiology at Medanta, underscored the critical need for early diagnosis and management of complex heart conditions. Key risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) include high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, and unhealthy…

28 Jan

Girish Kasaravalli Highlights Role of Film Festivals at GAFF

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Legendary Indian filmmaker Girish Kasaravalli participated in an interactive session titled “The World of Girish Kasaravalli – An Interaction with the Master Filmmaker” at the second Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF), moderated by Reema Borah. The discussion emphasized cinema's role as a philosophical, cultural, and social medium beyond mere aesthetics and commercial aspects. Kasaravalli highlighted the significance of film festivals in facilitating genuine interactions between filmmakers and audiences, arguing that discourse transcends plot in cinema. He shared insights from his celebrated works, including Ghatashraddha and Thaayi Saheba, asserting that film serves as a medium of quiet resistance and introspection. He…

28 Jan

Congress Rebuilds from Ground Up as People Turn Away from BJP’s Politics of Intimidation: Gogoi

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Congress has signalled a renewed push for mass mobilisation as its state president Gaurav Gogoi accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of running the state through fear and pressure rather than public support. Speaking at a Mandal Convention held at Abhayapuri in Bongaigaon district, Gogoi said the Congress was rebuilding itself from the ground up as people across Assam began to turn away from what he called an atmosphere of intimidation and control. Addressing a packed gathering of party workers and supporters, Gogoi alleged that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was clinging to power by misusing state institutions,…

28 Jan

On Sixth Anniversary of Bodo Peace Accord, Mohilary Flags Pending Promises to Bodo People

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) president and Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Executive Member Hagrama Mohilary on Tuesday said that the unfinished clauses of the Bodo Peace Accord would soon be taken up with both the Assam government and the Centre. He said the responsibility of fully carrying out the agreement lies with the state and central governments. Mohilary was speaking at a public programme held to mark the sixth anniversary of the Bodo Peace Accord. The event was organised by the BPF-led BTC at the BTC Legislative Assembly Auditorium at Bodofa Nwgwr in Kokrajhar. Political leaders, representatives of social organisations…