Assam - The Purbottar

10 Mar

ED Seizes Six Properties in ₹5.6 Crore Disproportionate Assets Case

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable assets worth more than Rs 5.6 crore in connection with a money laundering investigation involving former Assam Excise Department secretary and IAS officer Indreswar Kalita.The central agency said the action was taken under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The investigation is linked to a disproportionate assets case registered earlier against Kalita.According to the ED, the case is based on a First Information Report filed by the Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell (CMSVC). The vigilance probe had alleged that Kalita accumulated assets far beyond his known sources of income…

10 Mar

AIUDF Announces First List of 9 Candidates Ahead of Assam Polls

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) president Badruddin Ajmal has launched a strong attack on the Indian National Congress, alleging that the party was indirectly helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remain in power in Assam.Speaking to reporters, Ajmal said his party’s main aim was to remove the BJP government from the state. However, he claimed that the Congress was weakening the opposition by failing to effectively challenge the ruling party.“Our goal is to remove the BJP from power, but the Congress is helping them come back to power again,” Ajmal said.The AIUDF chief further alleged that several Congress legislators…

10 Mar

Lakshman Prasad Acharya Stresses Women’s Role in Nation Building

riya EditorAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya highlighted the significance of women's participation in nation-building and emphasized the need for empowering women for national progress. At the Women Achievers' Award 2026 ceremony, organized by the FICCI Ladies Organisation, Acharya highlighted the central and state governments' initiatives to strengthen women's empowerment through welfare and development schemes. Five outstanding women achievers from the Northeast were honored, including Dhananda Pathak, a marathon runner, Kmoin Wahlang, a social entrepreneur, Ratna Dey, an entrepreneur and exporter, and K. Chokhone, founder of Dianthe Private Limited. Acharya praised the awardees' dedication, perseverance, and achievements, recalling legendary figures like Sati…

09 Mar

NFR Installs Women’s Hygiene Vending Machines at Guwahati and Kamakhya Stations on International Women’s Day

Paromita EditorAssam

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) marked International Women’s Day on 8th March 2026 with a significant initiative aimed at improving women’s health, dignity and comfort in public spaces by installing multi-product women’s hygiene vending machines at key railway stations. As part of this initiative, a total of six vending machines has been installed, out of which four at Guwahati Railway Station and two at Kamakhya Railway Station, to provide easy access to essential hygiene products for women passengers.The machines were inaugurated by Mrs. Shalini Shrivastava, President, NFRWWO, in the august presence of Shri Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, the General Manager of NFR.…

09 Mar

Indian Army Conducts Awareness Lecture On The Agnipath Scheme At Kakopathar

Paromita EditorAssam

Continuing its outreach efforts to inspire the youth of the region, the Red Shield Gunners, under the aegis of Spear Corps, conducted another awareness lecture on the Agnipath Scheme at Padmanath Gohain Baruah Government Model College, Kakopathar. The session aimed to guide and motivate students towards a career in the Indian Army by providing authentic information about enrolment as Agniveers. During the interaction, Army representatives explained the key aspects of the Agnipath Scheme including eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, recruitment process, medical standards, training structure and the four-year service tenure. Students were also briefed about the financial benefits under the Seva…

09 Mar

BJP Finalises Seat-Sharing Deal with BPF for BTR Seats Ahead of Assam Polls

Paromita EditorAssam

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam has finalised a seat-sharing arrangement with its ally, the Bodoland People’s Front, for the upcoming Assembly elections expected to be held in April. The agreement covers the 15 Assembly constituencies in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). However, the BJP has not reached a similar seat-sharing understanding with another Bodoland ally, the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL). Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told reporters on Monday that the BPF would contest 11 of the 15 seats, while the BJP would field candidates in the remaining four. “Since the BPF is the largest political party…

09 Mar

Delhi Police Hold Juvenile for Attacking Two from Northeast Near Saket Court

riya EditorAssam

A juvenile has been apprehended following an alleged assault on two individuals from Northeast India near the Saket District Court complex in Delhi. The incident, which occurred on March 8, involved a young woman from Manipur and a transgender person from Assam who were reportedly attacked by a group of men making racially derogatory remarks while they were walking in a park. When the woman objected, the situation escalated, resulting in a physical assault where the victims were punched and beaten with belts, accompanied by abusive slurs and racial epithets. The Delhi Police have registered a case under relevant laws…

09 Mar

Mega Pension Adalat at Patgaon: BSF to Address Grievances of NE Retirees

riya EditorAssam

The Border Security Force (BSF) Guwahati Frontier is set to hold its 67th Pension Adalat on March 11 at the Frontier Headquarters BSF Guwahati in Patgaon, Assam. This event aims to create a direct and transparent platform for addressing pension-related grievances of its veteran community. Scheduled from 09:30 am to 5 pm, the Adalat invites BSF pensioners and their family members from across the seven Northeastern states, providing an inclusive environment to tackle various issues concerning pension entitlements. The gathering will feature administrative experts and pension authorities, facilitating the resolution of long-standing concerns, documentation challenges, and discrepancies in payment that…

09 Mar

Tragic Accident: Man From Assam Falls Off Train, Killed in Odisha

riya EditorAssam

A 43-year-old man from Assam, identified as Niran Biswas from Chintagaon village in Udalguri district, tragically died after falling from a running train in Balasore district, Odisha. The incident took place near Sabira rail station while he was returning home from Tamil Nadu with relatives. Following the accident on Sunday, police reported that his body was sent back home via ambulance after a post-mortem examination was conducted. Authorities suspect that Biswas fell from the train accidentally, and an unnatural death case has been filed in relation to the incident.

09 Mar

Experts warn of rising air pollution in Guwahati; call for stricter control measures

riya EditorAssam

Environmental experts and academics have raised alarms regarding the escalating air pollution levels in Guwahati, emphasizing the necessity for robust policy measures and enhanced public awareness to confront this environmental crisis. This concern was highlighted during a meeting organized by the Assam Science Society, focusing on urban environmental protection. The complexity of the air pollution issue in Guwahati has intensified due to rapid urbanization, an increase in vehicle numbers, and unregulated construction activities. It has been reported that approximately 80 percent of the city’s air pollution stems from vehicular emissions and road dust. Additionally, the vehicle count in Guwahati has…