Assam - The Purbottar

17 Mar

Kaziranga to Translocate Wild Water Buffaloes to Kanha Tiger Reserve

riya EditorAssam

The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has successfully completed the necessary arrangements for the translocation of approximately 50 wild Asiatic water buffaloes to the Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, implementing this in a phased approach. According to Arun Vignesh, the Divisional Forest Officer of the Eastern Assam Wildlife Division, the initial plan involves relocating around 15 buffaloes. However, due to logistical challenges, the authorities aim to first transfer only 5 to 6 buffaloes to evaluate the feasibility of the larger move before progressing to bigger groups. The capture of the wild buffaloes, utilizing tranquillization methods, is slated to…

17 Mar

Six Months After Zubeen Garg’s Passing, Garima Speaks Out on Justice Concerns — Don’t Forget to Like

riya EditorAssam

On the six-month death anniversary of Assam's artist Zubeen Garg, his wife Garima Saikia Garg conveyed her grief and called for swift justice for her husband, emphasizing the slow legal process. She expressed concern for "Zubeen Kshetra," stating the site is deteriorating in the rain and urging that Zubeen not be politicized. Religious rituals were held at their residence, where Garima prepared Zubeen's favorite dishes for the Sapinda ritual. Fans and well-wishers honored him by lighting candles at his burial site, while AASU president Utpal Sharma criticized the government's neglect of Zubeen Kshetra. A close associate suggested that if the…

17 Mar

Assam Eyes Wider PNG Coverage to Reduce Dependence on LPG

riya EditorAssam

When facing a LPG shortage due to war in the Middle East, the Assam government is considering expanding Piped Natural Gas (PNG) coverage. Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota convened a meeting with the management of Assam Gas Company Ltd., Purba Bharati Gas Pvt. Ltd., and North East Gas Distribution Company Ltd. to assess the current PNG coverage and explore its expansion to reach more domestic consumers within 90 days. Companies have been asked to submit their expansion plans, aimed at prioritizing access for residents. PNG is becoming a practical alternative to LPG cylinders as disruptions in supply chains continue, highlighted…

17 Mar

United People’s Party Liberal Unveils Initial Candidates for 2026 Assam Polls

riya EditorAssam

Pramod Boro, president of the United Peoples' Party Liberal (UPPL), was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha and will run for the assembly elections from the Tamulpur constituency. UPPL general secretary Raju Kumar Narzary announced the first list of seven candidates, stating that the party intends to contest all 15 constituencies within the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). A second candidate list will be released shortly. The UPPL is part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and competes primarily with the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) in the region. In the recent Rajya Sabha elections, Boro, along with BJP candidates Jogendra Mohan…

16 Mar

Assam Bjp Welcomes ECI Decision To Conduct Single-Phase Poll On April 9

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam BJP on Monday has hailed the decision of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct the Assembly elections in a single phase in the state on April 9, 2026.State BJP spokesperson Ranjib Kumar Sarmah stated that this decision of the Election Commission is a significant step towards preventing the malpractice of multiple voting by ‘Miya’ voters.‘Miya’ is a pejorative term used in Assam, targeting Bengali-speaking Muslims, often implying they are illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.“Generally, elections are conducted in multiple phases owing to concerns relating to law and order. However, the various measures undertaken by the double-engine government…

16 Mar

Lahorighat Candidate Dispute Deepens Congress Divide in Assam

riya EditorAssam

Internal tensions within the Indian National Congress (INC) in Assam have escalated following an ultimatum from Nagaon MP Pradyut Bordoloi to the party's central leadership regarding candidate selection for the Lahorighat Assembly constituency in the upcoming state elections. Bordoloi expressed his "pain and anguish" in a letter to AICC general secretary Jitendra Singh, citing neglect of his concerns over the candidacy of sitting MLA Asif Mohammad Nazar. He accused APCC president Gaurav Gogoi and senior leader Imran Masood of humiliating him during internal discussions. Bordoloi's grievances intensified after a violent attack on him on April 27, 2025, when he was…

16 Mar

India’s First Nature-Themed Airport Terminal Comes Alive with TechnoStruct’s Digital Engineering

riya EditorAssam

A new terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, known as the "Bamboo Orchid," has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This terminal, hailed as India's first nature-themed airport terminal, embodies the cultural and natural identity of Assam. With an investment of approximately ₹5,000 crore, it aims to enhance aviation connectivity in Northeast India, positioning the region as a gateway to Southeast Asia. The terminal is built to accommodate around 13.1 million passengers annually and features architecture inspired by Assam's iconic kopou phool (foxtail orchid) and native bamboo species. Techno Struct, a global design and construction technology…

16 Mar

Silchar Medical College Hospital Receives Medical Equipment Worth Rs 52 Lakh from Assam MP

riya EditorAssam

Silchar Lok Sabha MP and Chairman of Silchar Medical College and Hospital, Parimal Suklabaidya on Monday distributed several essential medical equipment for the benefit of patients at the hospital under his first CSR initiative. The equipment, worth approximately Rs 52 lakh, were provided through CSR support from Numaligarh Refinery Limited. The initiative aims to strengthen medical facilities and improve treatment services for patients from Silchar and the entire Barak Valley. Under this CSR initiative, the MP handed over four cardiac treadmills, one electromyograph (EMG); four ECG machines; two EEG machines and four patient monitors. Speaking to the media, MP Suklabaidya…

16 Mar

Gaurav Gogoi Says No Resignations, Party United in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Senior Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has dismissed reports of internal dissent within the Assam unit of the Indian National Congress, saying there is no rebellion in the party and that leaders and workers remain united in the larger interest of the state. Speaking to reporters after arriving in Tezpur on Sunday night, Gogoi said the party leadership has not received any resignation from senior leaders despite speculation following the announcement of the party’s second list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections. He said discussions within a political party are normal and should not be seen as signs of division.…

16 Mar

Election Commission of India Steps Up Monitoring to Ensure Fair Polls in Five Regions

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Election Commission of India has directed several central enforcement and security agencies to intensify monitoring to prevent the use of black money, drugs and other illegal inducements during the upcoming Assembly elections in five regions. The move comes as the poll body prepares to conduct elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The Election Commission announced the poll schedule on March 15 and soon after issued instructions to multiple agencies to maintain strict vigil throughout the election period. The Commission said the aim is to ensure that elections are conducted in a…