Assam - The Purbottar

07 Aug

A unit of the Assam Yoga Science College was inaugurated at Jamunamukh

Banasree SarkarAssam

The Assam Yoga Science College, one of the state's top schools for teaching yoga sports, opened a branch at Jamunamukh. Prabhat Chandra Borah, Vice-President of the All India Yoga Federation and International Yoga Referee, formally opened the college's unit with a candle-lighting ceremony. Dambaru Saikia, a well-known social organizer and educationist, presided over an event that was also conducted at the Jamunamukh Sankardev Vidyaniketan premises on this occasion. Yoga master Prabhat Chandra Borah spoke, emphasizing the value of yoga sports instruction in the modern world. In addition to the faculty, students, and parents of Jamunamukh Sankardev Vidyaniketan, the event was…

06 Aug

Assamese farmers’ lost history is revived by Haurí Utsav

Banasree SarkarAssam

At the historic Santak Na Gaon agricultural area in Assam's Sivasagar district, the Haurí Utsav was celebrated with great enthusiasm to revive the fading traditions of Assamese farmers. The festival aimed to reconnect the younger generation with Assam’s rich agricultural and cultural heritage, highlighting the significance of age-old farming practices that once formed the backbone of rural life. The event saw active participation from local residents, farmers, students, and cultural enthusiasts who gathered to witness traditional farming demonstrations, folk music, and vibrant dance performances. These activities reflected the deep-rooted bond between agriculture and culture in Assamese society. Through workshops, storytelling,…

06 Aug

From bullets to ballots: Assam CM credits BJP for ending BTR violence

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has praised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for bringing a major shift from violence to peace in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). Speaking at a series of public meetings ahead of the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections, Sarma said that under BJP's leadership, the region has seen a transformation unmatched in recent memory.“Earlier, people were forced to vote under the shadow of guns. Now, leaders come with folded hands seeking votes. This is the biggest achievement of our peace push in BTR,” Sarma said while addressing a gathering. He added that the BJP…

06 Aug

Assam to launch Nijut Moina Asoni 2.0 on Aug 6, empowering 10 lakh girls

editorAssam

GUWAHATI: The Assam government is set to launch the free form distribution programme under the Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina Asoni 2.0 (MMNMA 2.0) on August 6, for the financial year 2025–26. The initiative aims to support 10 lakh girls in pursuing higher education by facilitating access to application forms for eligible students. In alignment with the state’s efforts, the Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong district administrations will host the programme at six designated venues on the same day. The events will feature prominent dignitaries, including the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) at Diphu…

05 Aug

Health Minister Ashok Singhal opens a dialysis facility at Bokakhat

Banasree SarkarAssam

Health Minister Ashok Singhal opened a dialysis unit at the Swahid Kamala Miri Civil Hospital, Bokakhat, on Monday as part of the Prime Minister National Dialysis Programme, marking a major advancement in the district's medical infrastructure. Atul Bora, Minister of Agriculture and Excise, accompanied the Health Minister at the inauguration ceremony. With the newest equipment, the three-bed dialysis unit with one recovery bed is staffed by two skilled technicians. The addition of the new dialysis unit will benefit and provide high-quality care for patients with kidney diseases at this hospital in the Bokakhat district. In addition to highlighting the government's…

04 Aug

Bokakhat Assam Agitation veterans applaud eviction of encroachers from forest land

editorAssam

The Bokakhat sub-district committee of the Assam Agitation Veterans Forum met on Sunday and hailed the government's move to evict the dwellings and residences of suspected illegal occupants who had encroached on forest land, therefore freeing up the forest area. The gathering also encouraged the government to respect indigenous people's land rights. Arun Bora, a former active student leader of the Assam Agitation, presided over the conference, which requested that the government follow every condition of the Assam Accord and take stern measures to expel foreign immigrants in accordance with the accord's stipulations. Furthermore, the meeting passed a resolution urging…

04 Aug

260 hectares of agricultural land in Demow are impacted by a drought-like condition

Banasree SarkarAssam

Assam is currently experiencing drought-like conditions due to insufficient rainfall, significantly affecting agricultural activities. In the Demow sub-division of Sivasagar district, approximately 260 hectares of farmland have been impacted, as per reports from the District Agriculture Office. This includes 152 hectares of general agricultural land and 108 hectares specifically designated for crops. An agriculture official stated that only 85 hectares of land were suitable for the transplantation of Sali paddy this season. Additionally, the crop area in the Nitaipukhuri region has suffered due to the dry conditions that set in after the initial transplantation phase, further exacerbating the crisis. The…

04 Aug

Voter list revisions must be transparent nationwide: Gaurav Gogoi

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Congress President and Lok Sabha Deputy Leader Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday questioned the neutrality of the Election Commission (EC) and demanded a thorough discussion on voter list revisions in Parliament. Speaking at the Extended Executive Meeting of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) in Guwahati, Gogoi alleged that the EC's functioning has raised serious doubts among the public and accused the BJP-led Centre of avoiding accountability. Addressing reporters before the closed-door session, Gogoi said, “Today, there is a big question mark in the minds of citizens regarding the impartiality of the Election Commission. This is precisely why we want…

02 Aug

District road safety committee reviews progress on key directives in Sonitpur

editorAssam

The District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) met in the District Commissioner's Office conference hall in Sonitpur to assess the status of activities performed in response to directives given during the last session. Twahir Alam, Additional District Commissioner, presided over the meeting, which was attended by Tezpur Municipal Board Chairperson Ramen Tamuli, Additional Superintendent of Police (HQ) Madhurima Das, DRSC Member Secretary Ajit Kumar Medhi, and other committee members. Initially, the status of measures conducted in compliance with the directions issued at the previous DRSC meeting was examined. The committee undertook in-depth talks on various critical road safety concerns, including the…

02 Aug

Justice gets a boost: ₹52.25 cr Kamrup Court Complex opens in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday inaugurated the state-of-the-art Kamrup District Court Complex at Amingaon, underscoring the need for a faster and more efficient judicial system to ensure a robust democracy. Addressing the gathering at the formal opening of the ₹52.25 crore facility, Sarma declared that justice delayed continues to undermine both victims and the accused. “Justice delayed is justice denied,” the Chief Minister said, calling for collective and innovative steps to strengthen the justice delivery mechanism in Assam. “The faster justice is served, the stronger our democracy becomes,” he asserted.Built over an area of 13,303 square metres,…