Assam - The Purbottar

13 Jun

Tezpur Litchis Enter Singapore Market as Assam Eyes Export Growth

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam took another step towards expanding its presence in international agricultural markets on Thursday as a consignment of Tezpur litchis was exported to Singapore. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma flagged off the shipment and said the state's agricultural and horticultural products have strong potential to find buyers across global markets. The export of Tezpur litchis is being seen as part of the Assam government's efforts to promote farm produce beyond domestic markets and create better opportunities for growers. Officials believe that increased exports can help farmers secure improved returns while also enhancing the visibility of Assam's unique agricultural products abroad.…

12 Jun

Eight from Assam awarded Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards and Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar

Paromita EditorAssam

Eight artistes from Assam have been selected for the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards and the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the years 2024 and 2025.Among the recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards, Prema Oja Barbayan (Sattriya Dance) and Bipul Chandra Das (Kathak Dance) were selected for 2024. For 2025, the awardees from Assam are Chetana Das (Acting), Mallika Kandali (Sattriya Dance), and Bhaskar Jyoti Oja (Sattriya Music).The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar recipients from Assam for 2024 are Minakshi Medhi (Sattriya Dance), Dilip Hira (Folk Music), and Bidyut Kumar Nath (Theatre Direction).For 2025, the young artistes selected for…

12 Jun

NNPGs Oppose Oil Exploration in Naga Areas, Say Resources Should Be Discussed After Political Settlement

Paromita EditorAssam

The Working Committee of the Naga National Political Groups (WC-NNPGs) has expressed strong opposition to any oil exploration or extraction activities in Naga-inhabited areas until a formal Indo-Naga political settlement is signed with the Government of Indi In a press statement the WC-NNPGs said that the “Agreed Position” signed on November 17, 2017, between the Government of India’s then interlocutor R.N. Ravi and WC-NNPGs Convener N. Kitovi Zhimomi recognised the rights of Nagas over their land and natural resources. Quoting the agreement’s “Status Paper,” the group stated that ownership and transfer of land and its natural resources, including minerals, fossil…

12 Jun

MLA Ramakanta Deuri Summoned to CID Officein Connection with Alleged Recruitment Scam

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has summoned MLA Ramakanta Deuri to its office for questioning in connection with allegations of irregularities in the Fishery Corporation recruitment process. According to the allegations, the recruitment scam took place during Deuri’s tenure as the Chairman of the Fishery Corporation. It has been alleged that 168 candidates were appointed illegally in exchange for money. The name of Ramakanta Deuri’s relatives and close associates has also reportedly surfaced in connection with the alleged irregular appointments. The CID has reopened the case registered under Case No. 17/22 and has started examining the records as part…

12 Jun

Revenue Leakages in Electronics Sector Under Investigation

nanika EditorAssam

A five-day search operation conducted by the GST Intelligence and Enforcement Unit, Assam, at Datamation Services in Guwahati has resulted in the recovery of Rs 55 lakh towards tax and penalty. The operation forms part of the department’s ongoing efforts to identify tax evasion and strengthen compliance across various business sectors. During the five-day enforcement drive, officials carried out a detailed examination of the company’s business records, financial documents and transaction-related information. According to GST authorities, the verification process revealed several discrepancies that indicated possible instances of tax evasion. Officials stated that while a portion of the identified irregularities led…

12 Jun

Police Probe LPG Cylinder Seizure Amid Black Market Claims

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A vehicle carrying around 60 LPG cylinders was seized in Assam's Bongaigaon district after local residents intercepted it on suspicion of illegal transportation and possible black marketing of cooking gas cylinders, officials and local sources said. The incident took place on Thursday night at Kirtanpara market, where residents reportedly stopped the vehicle and alerted Borghola Police. Following the information, police personnel reached the spot and took possession of the vehicle and the cylinders for further investigation. According to local residents, the vehicle was carrying a large consignment of LPG cylinders at a time when consumers and commercial establishments in several…

12 Jun

Assam-Nagaland Pact Aims to Unlock Border Energy Potential

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam and Nagaland have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at facilitating the exploration and utilisation of hydrocarbon resources in their disputed border areas, a move that both states hope will unlock economic potential and benefit local communities as well as the country. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the agreement marks an important step towards addressing a long-standing challenge that had hindered the development of natural resources in the border region. Sharing details of the development on social media platform X, Sarma said the Assam-Nagaland boundary dispute had remained a major obstacle in harnessing hydrocarbon…

11 Jun

ADG NCC NER Inspires Cadets At Shooting Training Camp In Guwahati

Paromita EditorAssam

Major General Anurag Vij, additional director general (ADG), NCC North Eastern Region Directorate (NER), Shillong, on Tuesday visited the CATC-14 cum Inter Directorate Sports Shooting Championship (IDSSC) practice camp being conducted by 7 Assam Battalion NCC at the Kahilipara Shooting Range in Guwahati.During the visit, Major General Vij reviewed the ongoing selection and intensive training of the NCC North Eastern Region team for the upcoming IDSSC. He was briefed on the firing schedule, training modules and overall camp arrangements.Demonstrating keen interest in the training standards, the ADG inspected the firing range and participated in live firing to assess the facilities…

11 Jun

Assam Conservationist Dr. Purnima Devi Barman Receives National Geographic Society’s 2026 Wayfinder Award

Paromita EditorAssam

Internationally acclaimed wildlife biologist and conservationist Dr. Purnima Devi Barman of Assam has been named one of the 15 global recipients of the prestigious 2026 Wayfinder Award presented by the National Geographic Society and Kia America. The award recognises outstanding changemakers from across six continents whose work is advancing conservation, science, education and storytelling while inspiring action to protect the planet. Dr. Barman, founder of the globally celebrated Hargila Army movement, was honoured for her more than two decades of pioneering conservation work aimed at protecting the endangered greater adjutant stork (Leptoptilos dubius), locally known as the hargila. Through a…

10 Jun

Jorhat’s Abhijnyan Gogoi to Represent Assam at Sub-Junior Boxing Nationals After 7 Months’ Training

Preeti SinghAssam

Through sheer dedication, Abhijnyan Gogoi, a promising boxing trainee from Jorhat, has managed to shine in just seven months. A trainee of the Jorhat District Boxing Association, Abhijnyan Gogoi has brought pride to Jorhat by getting selected to represent the state in the national boxing tournament after only seven months of training.Abhijnyan Gogoi will represent the state in the under-15 years, 67 kg category at the Sub-Junior National Boxing Championship to be held in Jalandhar, Punjab, from June 22. It is worth mentioning that he earned the opportunity to represent the state after participating in a two-day selection camp held…