Assam - The Purbottar

25 Jul

Amit Shah meets Assam Minister over drought crisis; central aid requested

editorAssam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and state Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Keshab Mahanta met today in New Delhi to talk about the growing drought-like conditions in Assam that have affected the agriculture industry. Minister Mahanta informed the Union Home Minister of the persistent drought-like conditions in a number of the state's districts during their meeting on Thursday and pleaded with the federal government to provide the required support. The minister told Amit Shah that the irregular and noticeably inadequate rainfall this season is causing severe water shortages in paddy fields in many Assamese districts, particularly in Lower, Upper, and…

25 Jul

Birth rate drop worries Assam’s Chief Minister

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has raised the alarm over what he describes as a “demographic crisis” unfolding across the state. Citing declining birth rates and shrinking student populations, Sarma warned that several educational institutions in Assam may soon struggle to find enough students to stay open. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, the Chief Minister expressed deep concern over the visible demographic transformation in Assam’s education sector. “Assam is facing a unique challenge. Due to demographic changes and population decline, fewer students from our community are enrolling in universities,” Sarma wrote. “Our agenda for 2026–2031 is to reimagine…

23 Jul

Five Dibrugarh footballers selected for Assam squad in B C Roy trophy 2025–26

editorAssam

Five young Dibrugarh football players have been chosen to play for Team Assam in the Junior Boys National Football Championship for the B C Roy Trophy 2025–26, which is a noteworthy accomplishment. The esteemed competition will be held at Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, from July 27 to August 5, 2025. The chosen athletes, who have earned this opportunity with perseverance and steady performance at the grassroots level, were formally named by the Dibrugarh District Sports Association (DDSA). Durlov Jyoti Gogoi of Namrup Town Club, Tanmoy Baruah of Namrup Town Club, Monsoon Gogoi of Namrup Town Club, Pradumna Changmai of Timoma Football…

23 Jul

Himanta flags off Rs 9 crore heritage project in Sadiya, signals fresh eviction drive in Upper Assam

Banasree SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced the state government’s renewed focus on removing encroachments from government land in Upper Assam, starting with a fresh phase of evictions in Golaghat district. His statement came during a day-long visit to Sadiya, where he also launched a significant ₹9 crore heritage project to restore the historic Burha Burhi Than. Speaking to the media and local residents at the revered site, the Chief Minister said the eviction process has already begun in Margherita and will gradually expand to other parts of Upper Assam. “We have information that many people have…

22 Jul

From protest to progress: Assam CM highlights Gorukhuti’s growth

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has once again stirred national attention with his latest remarks on land encroachment in the state. Speaking at a public function in Gorukhuti, Darrang district, Sarma claimed that nearly 10 lakh acres of land in Assam remain occupied by what he described as "illegal Bangladeshis and doubtful citizens." The Chief Minister reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to carrying out eviction drives aimed at reclaiming state-owned land for development and environmental purposes. The statement was made during the fourth anniversary celebration of the Gorukhuti Multipurpose Agriculture Project, a flagship initiative launched in 2021 after a…

22 Jul

IOCL Bongaigaon refinery inaugurates 16-bed dialysis unit at Bongaigaon civil hospital

editorAssam

A state-of-the-art 16-bed dialysis unit, created under the Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) initiative of IndianOil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bongaigaon Refinery (BGR), was formally inaugurated at the Bongaigaon Civil Hospital on Friday, providing a major boost to the region's healthcare infrastructure. According to BGR sources, Barpeta Member of Parliament Phani Bhusan Choudhury graced the opening event and formally dedicated the new facility to the public. Along with other notable representatives from the Bongaigaon Health Department, the occasion featured the distinguished attendance of Dhruba Jyoti Das, Bongaigaon's District Development Commissioner; Dr. BN Deka, Joint Director of Health Services; and Musukha Boro, General…

22 Jul

GMCH saves two lives due to the organ donation of the Nagaon family

Banasree SarkarAssam

Two people who were fighting for their lives at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) because of kidney failure were given a new lease on life thanks to the generosity of the family. Two people at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) who were fighting for their lives because of kidney failure were given a fresh lease on life because of the generosity of the family. With the Chief Minister's approval, a group of knowledgeable doctors from GMCH addressed the family after learning of the untimely loss and asked them to donate their son's kidneys. The family were reluctant at…

21 Jul

Assam: Man arrested in shocking Nagaon m*rder case, victim identified after a month

Mohini BarmanAssam

A major breakthrough has been made in the sensational murder case of a young girl in Nagaon, with police arresting the prime accused nearly a month after the crime. Acting on leads from the preliminary investigation, Nagaon Police apprehended Saddam Hussain, a car driver, from Morongial in Nagoan district. During interrogation, Hussain reportedly confessed to the murder of 17-year-old Namrata Engtipi, a resident of Dhenatghat in Karbi Anglong. According to police sources, the incident occurred on the night of June 16, when the accused and the victim got into a heated argument while travelling together in a car. In a…

21 Jul

Assam’s Kripsita Pradhan makes history as first girl from state to enter RIMC

editorAssam

Rising talent with a strong desire to emulate her great-grandfather, grandfather, and paternal uncle—all of whom distinguished themselves in the Indian Army— As the first female student from Assam to get admission to the esteemed Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) in Dehradun, Kripsita Pradhan of Udalguri made history. Born in Ward No. 1 of Udalguri town, Kripsita is the eldest daughter of Pranita Newar, an English teacher at Rowta College Senior Secondary School, and Bhim Pradhan, a Health Department official. She attends Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Udalguri. She gained admission to RIMC by performing exceptionally well on the East Zone entrance…

21 Jul

Justice Ashtosh Kumar appointed new Chief justice of Gauhati High Court

Mohini BarmanAssam

Justice Ashutosh Kumar was on Monday sworn in as the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office to Justice Kumar at a programme here. Justice Kumar has previously served as a judge at the Patna High Court and the Delhi High Court. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, among others, attended the swearing-in ceremony. "Attended the oath-taking ceremony of Justice Ashutosh Kumar, who has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court. My best wishes for his tenure," Sarma later posted on X.