Assam - The Purbottar

05 Mar

Two BJP Leaders and UPPL Chief File Nominations for Rajya Sabha Polls

riya EditorAssam

Two candidates nominated by the BJP, Jogen Mohan and Terash Gowalla, along with UPPL chief Pramod Boro, submitted their nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for March 16. With no Opposition or Independent candidates contesting for the three available seats, all three are expected to be elected unopposed after the verification of their nomination papers. These elections are intended to fill the seats of outgoing Rajya Sabha members from Assam: Ajit Kumar Bhuyan, Bhubaneswar Kalita, and Sarbananda Sonowal. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Mohan and Gowalla, noting their grassroots leadership and public service records, and expressed confidence…

05 Mar

Himanta Biswa Sarma Warns Coaching Centres Against Using Assam Public Service Commission Toppers in Advertisements

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed coaching centres across the state to remove advertisements featuring successful candidates of the Assam Public Service Commission within a week. The Chief Minister alleged that several institutes misuse the success stories of candidates to promote their coaching programmes and mislead young aspirants preparing for government jobs.The direction was issued during a programme where appointment letters were distributed to candidates who cleared the Combined Competitive Examination conducted by the APSC. Addressing the newly appointed officers, Sarma said the government has already instructed officials to ensure that such advertisements are removed at the earliest.The…

05 Mar

Three New MCLAs to Join Bodoland Territorial Council Executive Body After Governor’s Nod

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In an important administrative decision for the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), the Governor of Assam, Lakshman Prasad Acharya, has approved an increase in the number of members in the Executive Council of the Bodoland Territorial Council. With this approval, the strength of the council’s executive body will rise from 14 members to 17.The decision will allow the inclusion of three more Members of the Council Legislative Assembly (MCLAs) in the Executive Council. Officials said the move is expected to widen the leadership structure of the council and help in the smooth functioning of its administrative responsibilities.The three leaders who are…

05 Mar

Ahead of Assam Polls, 3 Congress Legislators Formally Inducted into BJP

riya EditorAssam

In a significant development for the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the Assam Legislative Assembly elections, three sitting Congress MLAs—Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, Sashikanta Das, and Basanta Das—were officially inducted into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at a ceremony in Guwahati. The induction occurred in the presence of state BJP president Dilip Saikia and senior party leaders. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma indicated that the induction was strategically timed with regard to the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections and other political considerations. Purkayastha expressed his commitment to the BJP, stating he would work “as a soldier” for the party's…

03 Mar

Assam Emerges as Global Hub of Muga Silk, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Says Sericulture Sector Boosts Rural Livelihoods

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam accounts for 90 per cent of India’s total Muga silk production and 65 per cent of its Eri silk output, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. In a post shared on X, the Chief Minister stated that with 90 per cent of the country’s Muga production, Assam stands as the global home of the iconic silk variety. He said the State’s Muga and Eri industries not only reflect Assam’s rich cultural identity but also support thousands of families across rural and semi-urban areas. Sarma said the sericulture sector remains a strong pillar of what he described as “Atmanirbhar Assam.”…

03 Mar

Court Flags BNSS Violations, Says Foreign Documents Must Be Routed via Centre; Next Hearing in Zubeen Garg Probe on March 19

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Kamrup Metropolitan District and Sessions Court has ordered the immediate unfreezing of the bank account of accused Shyamkanu Mahanta in connection with the ongoing probe into singer Zubeen Garg’s death case. The court pulled up the prosecution for what it described as procedural lapses and failure to follow due legal process. During the hearing, the court observed that the investigating agency did not comply with Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita while freezing Mahanta’s bank account. The court noted that statutory provisions must be strictly followed, regardless of the seriousness of the allegations. Citing these irregularities, it…

03 Mar

IIT Guwahati and Japan Deepen Collaboration in Advanced Research, Student Mobility

riya EditorAssam

Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) recently welcomed a high-level delegation from Japan, led by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Horii Iwao and Ambassador to India Ono Keiichi. This visit signifies a considerable advancement in strengthening industrial and academic collaborations between IIT-G and Japan. Prof. Devendra Jalihal, the director of IIT-G, expressed his enthusiasm for the existing strong ties, noting that the institution currently hosts more than ten honorary professors from Japan. He also highlighted a remarkable increase in the participation of Japanese students, with over seventy engaging in exchange or joint degree programs over the past two years. Mr. Iwao…

02 Mar

AICC Members To Revisit Assam To Streamline Candidates Selection Process

Paromita EditorAssam

Ahead of finalising the Congress party’s candidates for the Assam Legislative Assembly elections, two MPs and members of the Election Screening Committee constituted by the All-India Congress Committee — Imran Masood and Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka — will once again visit Assam.During their visit, the two members will participate in important meetings across various districts of the state to review organisational matters and preparations for the upcoming elections.According to sources in the Pradesh Congress Committee, MP Imran Masood will leave Guwahati for Hojai on March 3 and hold interactions with district and block-level leaders and workers, prospective candidates, sitting and former…

02 Mar

Key Court Orders in Zubeen Garg Death Case: Bank Account De-frozen, Singapore Files Access Denied

Paromita EditorAssam

The Court of the District and Sessions Judge in Guwahati on Monday issued a series of significant orders in the high-profile case concerning the death of Assam’s cultural icon, Zubeen Garg. In a key development, the court allowed a petition to de-freeze the bank account of one of the accused, Shyamkanu Mahanta. The judge observed that investigators had failed to follow mandatory safeguards while freezing the account and noted non-compliance with Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The prosecution argued that the lapses were merely technical irregularities and urged the court to overlook them. However, the judge…

02 Mar

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee Intensifies Outreach in Assam with Padayatras, Community Interactions

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The second phase of the ‘Samay Paribartanor’ yatra of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) reached Dibrugarh district on March 1, with party leaders holding padayatras and bike rallies across Naharkatia, Duliajan and Tingkhong constituencies. The yatra was led by APCC president Gaurav Gogoi, who began the day by offering prayers at Raidongia Namghar in Naharkatia. The Congress team later received a warm welcome from supporters at Nigam Tiniali. Party workers and local residents gathered in large numbers as the rally moved through different areas of the district. Addressing gatherings during the yatra, Gogoi said the Congress is committed to…