Assam - The Purbottar

21 Aug

The historic Sootea Police Station will receive a heritage renovation for Rs 5 crore

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for a Rs 5-crore project to transform the historic Sootea police station into a heritage tourist destination. The site holds immense historical significance, as the Indian tricolour was first hoisted here in 1942 during the Quit India Movement, marking a bold assertion of patriotism in colonial Assam. Addressing the gathering, Sarma highlighted the project’s aim to preserve Assam’s proud history and inspire future generations. “It was a pivotal moment in India’s freedom struggle. The hoisting of the national flag at Sootea symbolised courage and determination, showing how even…

21 Aug

A blood donation camp organized in Birangana Sati Sadhani Raijyik Biswavidyalaya

Banasree SarkarAssam

During the 6th National Social Work Week in 2025, the Birangana Sati Sadhani Raijyik Biswavidyalaya's Department of Social Work in Golaghat hosted a blood drive. Students and staff members attended the camp, which was opened with a lamp-lighting ceremony. Professor G. Singaiah, the vice chancellor, underlined the value of cooperation and solidarity in advancing the country, society, and humanity. He stated, "Instead of thinking independently, we must sincerely collaborate in order to improve society, solve different problems, and guarantee human well-being. Working together may enable everything and open the door to achievement in every field. In order to serve the…

21 Aug

Migrant workers from Assam found d*ad in Kerala

Mohini BarmanAssam

A migrant worker from Assam, who had been employed as a mason in Kerala, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Malappuram district on Thursday morning. The deceased has been identified as Ganesh Roy (33), son of Dinabandhu Roy, a resident of Chot Nilibari village under Runikhata Police Station in Assam’s Chirang district. According to sources, Roy had travelled to Pottagel in Malappuram district to work in the construction sector. His co-workers reported that he was in good health the previous night. However, his body was discovered the next morning lying lifeless on his bed, causing shock and concern among…

20 Aug

Golaghat Nagarik Mancha urges DC to control prices during Bhadoh month

editorAssam

The Golaghat Nagarik Mancha asked the Golaghat district's district commissioner to make sure that during the Assamese month of "Bhadoh," the cost of necessities like gram pea, moong, and edible oil doesn't go up. The mancha's president, working president, and general secretary signed a memo that was delivered to the Deputy Commissioner on Tuesday. The memorandum made clear that the average person had suffered as a result of the recent increase in the cost of necessities. The price rise would make it more difficult for devotees to give prayers and carry out rituals at namghars, mandirs, and temples during the…

20 Aug

The new government will determine the future of VCDCs in Bitcoin, according to Himanta

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the fate of the Village Council Development Committees (VCDCs) in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) will be determined only by the government elected after the upcoming assembly polls.Speaking to reporters, CM Sarma stated, “Whether VCDC should be scrapped or not will be decided only by the government that forms here. BJP is not the enemy of anyone.” His remarks come amid rising political discussions in the BTC region, where the relevance and functioning of VCDCs have become key talking points ahead of elections. The Chief Minister emphasized the BJP’s focus on…

19 Aug

GMCH infant death: High-level probe ordered

editorAssam

GUWAHATI: A tragic incident at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) has raised serious concerns over neonatal care after three newborns reportedly fell from an overcrowded ICU bed, resulting in the death of one infant. The deceased, a baby girl, was the daughter of Smita Deka and Utpal Bordoloi. According to hospital sources, the infants were undergoing phototherapy treatment for jaundice when three babies were placed on a single ICU bed. Despite several vacant phototherapy machines being available, staff on duty allegedly kept them together, leading to the mishap. One infant sustained fatal head injuries and succumbed, while the other…

19 Aug

Guwahati police summon journalists Karan Thapar, Siddharth Varadarajan on sedition-linked case

editorAssam

GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Police has summoned senior journalists Siddharth Varadarajan and Karan Thapar in connection with a case registered on sedition charges, according to the notices. The two journalists, both with digital media platform The Wire, have been asked to appear before the Crime Branch of Guwahati Police on August 22. The identical summonses stated: "It is revealed that there are reasonable grounds to question you to ascertain the facts and circumstances from you, in relation to the present investigation." However, no FIR or charges were provided to the accused scribes along with the summonses, an official of The Wire…

19 Aug

Assam CM Sarma pushes inclusive land policy for BTR communities

Purbalee DuttaAssam

In the BJP's campaign for the September 2025 Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) election, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma spoke at two rallies: one in Orang, which covered the Pasnoi Serfang and Rowta constituencies, and another in Udalguri, which covered the Bhairabkunda and Dhansiri constituencies. Although the BTC has grown and developed since its founding in 2003, Chief Minister Sarma stated that a number of issues have not been resolved. Sarma made reference to the 2020 BTR Peace Accord, claiming that it brought "permanent peace and prosperity" to an area that had previously been plagued by insurgency and intercommunal…

18 Aug

Assam plans tourism circuit in Bongaigaon featuring waterfalls, hills, and Kakoijana Forest

editorAssam

In an effort to promote important local attractions, Assam Tourism and Panchayat & Rural Development Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass announced plans on Sunday to create a tourism circuit in Bongaigaon. The proposed circuit would include the Borjhora waterfalls, the Nakakati hill view, and the Kakoijana forest, which is well-known for its golden langurs. Speaking to the media, Dass also disclosed a plan to improve tourist management in the area by moving the Assam tourist Department office from Siliguri to Bongaigaon. Dass opened the Kamatapur Autonomous Council's new gate at North Salmara earlier in the day. He then called a review…

18 Aug

An IndiGo jet carrying an Assam minister does a quick U-turn in Guwahati and lands without incident

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Passengers on an IndiGo flight from Dibrugarh to Guwahati, including Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, faced a few tense moments on Sunday afternoon when their aircraft made an unexpected go-around just seconds before touching down at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport. The incident involved IndiGo flight 6E-187, operated on the Dibrugarh–Guwahati route. As the Airbus prepared for its scheduled landing, the aircraft suddenly pulled up and climbed back into the skies, leaving several passengers startled. Moments later, the plane circled the airport and landed safely on its second attempt, much to the relief of those onboard. Airport officials later…