Assam - The Purbottar

24 Jan

Pobitora Wetlands Surveyed During Annual Asian Water Bird Census, Migratory Species Sighted

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The annual Asian Water Bird Census was conducted on Friday at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam’s Morigaon district. The survey saw active participation from wildlife experts, conservation organisations, students, and members of the local community. The census was jointly carried out by the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary authorities along with Aaranyak, the Assam Bird Monitoring Network, local bird watchers, and members of the Pobitora Jeep Safari Owners’ Association from Mayong. The exercise is part of a larger effort conducted across Asia every year to monitor the population and health of water birds and wetland ecosystems. Range Forest Officer Parineeta Singh said…

24 Jan

Garima Garg Seeks Special Court in Zubeen Garg Death Case, Writes to PM

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Garima Saikia Garg, wife of music icon Zubeen Garg, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to advocate for the establishment of a special court aimed at expediting the legal proceedings related to her husband's death. In her letter, she emphasizes the necessity of a Special Court to ensure efficient adjudication and minimize procedural delays. She requests the government to consider appointing additional experienced prosecutors from Assam's team to handle the case with the required expertise and urgency. Garima insists on fast-tracking the trial to prevent justice from being delayed or diluted and asserts that none of the accused should…

24 Jan

Nine-Day Manas Festival Kicks Off at Bansbari Range with Cultural Fervour and Global Appeal

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Manas National Park in Assam has taken on a festive look with the beginning of the nine-day Manas Festival, which started on Friday, January 23, at the Bansbari Range of the park. The festival will continue till January 31 and aims to highlight the natural beauty, cultural richness, and tourism potential of the Manas region. Manas National Park, a Manas National Park, is also recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With the start of the festival, the park has seen a lively atmosphere, drawing attention from visitors, local communities, and tourists. The opening day of the festival began with…

24 Jan

Organic waste is converted into biofuel and biochar by a Tezpur University study

Banasree SarkarAssam

Instead of being disposed of in landfills, the organic portion of municipal solid waste, like as food scraps and garden debris, can be transformed into valuable energy products, according to a recent study from Tezpur University. The results support the idea of a circular economy, in which waste is viewed as a resource, and offer a workable solution to the expanding municipal solid waste (MSW) problems. Under the direction of Prof. Rupam Kataki of Tezpur University's Department of Energy, Mondita Athporia, a PhD candidate, oversaw the work. Two reputable Elsevier journals, Fuel and Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, have published the…

22 Jan

ASSAM’S REPUBLIC DAY TABLEAU TO SHOWCASE ASHARIKANDI’S TERRACOTTA LEGACY ON KARTAVYA PATH

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam tableau for the upcoming Republic Day parade was showcased to media persons on Thursday at the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp in the national capital, offering a first glimpse of the state’s rich terracotta tradition centred on Asharikandi, a celebrated craft village in western Assam’s Dhubri district.Nodal Officer Bikram Newar and officials from the Cultural Affairs Department, Government of Assam, were present on the occasion.At the heart of the tableau is a towering terracotta doll carrying earthen lamps arranged in a circular pattern, forming a visually striking focal point that symbolises light, continuity and tradition.On either side of the tractor-mounted…

22 Jan

ICMR hands over 2 Mobile Stroke Units to Assam govt

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability in India. In a stroke, every minute matters—nearly 1.9 billion brain cells are lost every minute if treatment is delayed. Timely care within the golden hour can significantly reduce deaths and lifelong disability. However, the biggest challenge in stroke care is the time taken for patients to reach a stroke-ready hospital. Addressing this critical gap, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) handed over two Mobile Stroke Units (MSU) to the Government of Assam, marking a major shift from stroke patients from remote areas trying to get to…

22 Jan

Zubeen Garg death case: 2 accused withdraw bail petitions, Zubeen’s wife objects bail pleas of other 3 accused

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Two of the five accused in the Zubeen Garg death case today withdrew their bail petitions during the hearing of their pleas at the court of Sessions Judge Kamrup (Metro) in Guwahati. The court allowed Shyam Kanu Mahanta and Sandipon Garg to withdraw their bail petitions after their counsels filed separate prayers for withdrawal "due to certain developments and personal and legal reasons". Zubeen's wife Garima Garg also filed written objection against the bail petitions of other three accused -- Amrit Prava Mahanta, Nandeswar Borah and Paresh Baishya. The Special Public Prosecutor also filed written objection against their bail petitions.…

22 Jan

Assam Goes Digital: Online Platform Introduced for Excise-Related Licenses

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Excise Department has officially launched an online licensing system, known as the Assam Excise Revenue Management System (AERMS), allowing citizens to apply for all excise-related licenses online. This announcement was made by State Excise Minister Atul Bora during a meeting held on Wednesday. The Assam government is also focusing on improving monitoring at the district level to enhance efficiency within the excise department. Minister Bora led a review meeting in Guwahati with Excise Superintendents, Deputy Superintendents, and Inspectors from across the state to evaluate recent departmental progress. During this meeting, concerns regarding the illegal production and circulation of…

22 Jan

Guwahati Police Detain Trio in High‑Profile Robbery Case

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Police have arrested three individuals in connection with a robbery that occurred in the Ganeshpara area of Guwahati late Monday night. The suspects were apprehended in Barpeta district, and investigators anticipate making additional arrests as the investigation progresses. The incident involved four armed assailants who targeted the residence of businessman Anil Deka at Sneharoi Apartment. According to police reports and CCTV footage, the robbers, whose faces were obscured, executed the planned theft over approximately 40 minutes. During the incident, Anil Deka and his daughter were not present at the apartment, but his wife, Karabi Deka, along with the family's driver,…

22 Jan

Gaurav Gogoi Accuses Assam BJP Govt of Fueling Unrest, Ignoring Karbi Anglong Land Crisis

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Assam government, accusing it of deliberately creating unrest and failing to address long-pending land problems in Karbi Anglong district. Speaking to the media, Gogoi alleged that peace would not return to Karbi Anglong as long as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma remains in power. He further claimed that the land crisis in the hill district would continue under the present leadership, including the current Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council leadership. The APCC president said that people in Karbi Anglong were struggling due to unresolved…