Assam - The Purbottar

04 Dec

Tanuska Borah makes Assam proud when she wins gold on the national stage

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam’s young karate player Tanuska Borah has brought honour to the state by winning a gold medal at a major national event. Tanuska achieved this milestone at the All India Inter Zonal Karate Championship 2025, which was held at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The event saw the participation of players from different zones of the country, and Tanuska stood out with her strong performance. Tanuska trains at the Shadow Martial Art Academy in Nagaon. According to her coaches, she has been working hard for several months, balancing her studies and sports practice. Her dedication paid off when…

04 Dec

Centenary Celebrations: Sabha Launches Assamese History Volume, Digital Dictionary, and Online Literature Drive

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Asam Sahitya Sabha announced significant cultural and literary initiatives during its centenary celebrations at Chandrakanta Handique Bhawan, including a revised history of Assam and the Assamese people to address historical gaps. President Dr. Basanta Kumar Goswami highlighted the Sabha's commitment to recognizing digital creativity by publishing literary works from social media in book formats. Additionally, the first Chandra Kanta Dictionary edition will be released digitally, featuring spellcheck capabilities for students. The Sabha also plans a year-long program for young writers, commemorating its journal's centenary in 2026, marked by attendance from esteemed writers and cultural scholars.

03 Dec

Myanmar-linked drug racket busted in Assam, Rs 12.5 cr narcotics seized

Mohini BarmanAssam

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized Rs 12.5 crore worth of “high-grade” heroin in Assam, intercepting a consignment trafficked from Myanmar through a sophisticated riverine route. A senior NCB official on Tuesday said the operation marked a significant breakthrough against an international drug cartel using remote waterways to evade security surveillance. Acting on intelligence developed over several weeks, the NCB’s Guwahati Zonal Unit, in coordination with the CRPF and Assam Police, tracked the illegal consignment as it moved through dense forest corridors in Manipur before being transported via small motorboats along the Barak river. Officials said traffickers increasingly rely…

03 Dec

An Assamese primatologist is admitted to a prominent international conservation program

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A young primatologist from Assam has earned a place in one of the world’s most competitive wildlife conservation programmes, marking a significant achievement for India’s research community. Dr. Joydeep Shil, a senior researcher with the Primate Research Centre and Conservation Himalayas, has secured a fully funded position in the prestigious Endangered Species Management Graduate Certificate (DESMAN) course under the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. The scholarship covers his tuition, university fees, accommodation at the Durrell Wildlife Hostel in Jersey, and all food expenses during the 12‑week course, beginning February 16, 2026. The programme, validated by the University of Kent, is globally…

02 Dec

Assam Pays Tribute To Chaolung Sukapha On Asom Divas; Pm Modi Greets People

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

People across Assam on Tuesday paid tribute to the founder of the Ahom kingdom, Chaolung Sukapha, on the occasion of Asom Divas. A central celebration of Asom Divas was organised in Nazira, Charaideo district led by the Department of Cultural Affairs and the Tai Ahom Development Council, with support from the Sivasagar district administration and AASU Nazira Committee. The day-long programme saw the participation of several ministers, MLAs and dignitaries. Before the main event at the Nazira Sports Association playground, a 20-foot statue of Chaolung Sukapha was unveiled in Nazira. The statue, funded by the Tai Ahom Development Council, was…

02 Dec

St. Status Demand: On December 4, a group of ministers from Assam will meet with protesting tribal groups

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Group of Ministers (GoM), led by Tribal Affairs (Plains) minister Ranoj Pegu, will hold talks with the Coordination Committee of Tribal Organisations of Assam (CCTOA) on December 4 to address the latter’s concerns over the report on the proposal to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six OBC (Other Backward Classes) communities in the state. The communities seeking ST status comprise Tai-Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Matak, Koch-Rajbongshi and Tea Tribe (Adivasi). The development comes in the wake of protests led by the CCTOA, an umbrella body of 26 tribal groups, since Saturday, rejecting the proposal by the GoM and warning…

02 Dec

Himanta vows to build an inclusive ‘Greater Assam’ on Asom Divas

Mohini BarmanAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday pledged to build ‘Bor Asom’ or Greater Assam—an inclusive vision embracing all communities of the state—as part of the Asom Divas celebrations. Sarma made the remarks while paying tribute to Chaolung Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom kingdom, who arrived in Assam in 1228 AD and laid the foundation of Ahom rule and its enduring legacy. “As we observe #AsomDivas, we pledge to continue building the Bor Asom as he envisaged — proud, strong, and united,” he said in a post on X. The Chief Minister also thanked Union Home Minister Amit…

02 Dec

Amit Shah extends wishes to the people of Assam on Asom Divas

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has extended wishes to the people of Assam on Asom Divas. In a post on ‘X’ platform, Shah said, “Warm wishes to our sisters and brothers of Assam on Asom Divas. This occasion commemorates the glory of the Ahom era and fortifies our commitment to protecting the rich culture of Assam, in which every Indian takes great pride.” December 2 is celebrated in Assam as Asom Divas, in the honour of the first Ahom king, Chaolung Sukhapha. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that “In the last 9 years…

02 Dec

Roi Roi Binale’ Roars Past ₹33 Crore, Sets New Benchmark in Assamese Cinema

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Roi Roi Binale, the final film featuring the legendary Assamese singer-actor Zubeen Garg, has achieved remarkable success at the box office, amassing ₹33,30,82,825 in just four weeks and three days since its release. This film is now recognized as one of the biggest commercial triumphs in the history of Assamese cinema. Despite moving into its fifth week of screenings, the emotional drama continues to attract large audiences, with daily showings in 70 theaters across Assam, totaling 282 performances each day. Fans of Zubeen Garg are flocking to view the movie, perceiving it as a heartfelt tribute to the beloved icon.…

02 Dec

As tensions over ST status demand rise, the BTC Winter Session gets underway

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The two-day winter session of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) began on December 1 under an unusually heavy security presence, as protests across the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) intensified over the Assam government’s move to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six additional communities. The session opened with BTC Speaker Tridip Daimary presiding over the proceedings. The day started with the Question Hour, where members raised queries related to key development schemes and ongoing projects under the BTC. Representatives from the BPF, BJP, and UPPL attended the first day’s sitting, and a detailed round of debates and discussions is anticipated…