Assam - The Purbottar

11 Jul

Assam Governor ACS officer trainees to uphold commitment to public service

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Friday interacted with 44 Assam Civil Service (ACS) Officer Trainees of 2026 batch at Lok Bhavan, Guwahati and called upon them to uphold the highest standards of integrity, compassion and commitment to public service.Welcoming the officer trainees, the Governor congratulated them on joining the Assam Civil Services and described their appointment as both an honour and a solemn responsibility. He said that civil servants serve as the vital link between the ideals of the Constitution and their effective implementation, and urged them to ensure that the benefits of development reach every section of society,…

11 Jul

Airport Commuters Warned Of Traffic Jams During Saraighat Bridge Closure

Preeti SinghAssam

With repair work starting on the old Saraighat Bridge over the Brahmaputra, all vehicular movement will be completely suspended from July 13. During this period, two-way traffic will run only via the new Saraighat Bridge, the Guwahati Traffic Police said. The repair and rehabilitation work of the old bridge under Northeast Frontier Railway will continue for nearly two months. Because of this, it has been decided to completely close the bridge to all types of vehicular traffic from 5 AM on July 13. Under the new arrangement, heavy goods vehicles traveling from Lower Assam to Upper Assam have been directed…

11 Jul

Assam Miya (Asomiya) Parishad Opposes Call to Declare Bengali as Mother Tongue in Census

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam Miya (Asomiya) Parishad has strongly opposed appeals made by a section of individuals urging Miya Muslims to declare Bengali, instead of Assamese, as their mother tongue in the upcoming Census. Addressing a press conference at Dekachang in Sonatoli, the organisation's General Secretary and advocate, M. Muktar Mondal, said issues relating to injustice or discrimination against any community should not be linked to changing one's mother tongue. He described such appeals as "illogical, baseless and anti-community." Mondal alleged that the campaign was part of a conspiracy to mislead indigenous Miya Muslims of ancient Kamrupi origin and push them in…

11 Jul

Sarma Hails Tiwa Heritage, Traditions

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday extended his greetings to the people of the state, particularly the Tiwa community, on the occasion of the Wanchuwa Festival, describing it as a celebration that reflects Assam's rich tribal heritage, gratitude towards nature and the spirit of community living. In his message, the Chief Minister said Wanchuwa is an important post-harvest festival that celebrates a successful harvest while strengthening social bonds and preserving the cultural identity of the indigenous Tiwa community. "Heartiest greetings to everyone, especially my brothers and sisters of the Tiwa community, on the occasion of Wanchuwa Festival. A…

11 Jul

Assam Earns ‘Excellent’ Rating for NFSA, CPGRAMS

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam has emerged as the top-performing state in the country in resolving public grievances under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) during the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year, reflecting the state's efforts to strengthen public service delivery and improve governance.Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the achievement was the result of a robust Public Distribution System (PDS) and an efficient grievance redressal mechanism that has enabled the government to respond to citizens' concerns in a timely manner. According to the Chief Minister, Assam disposed of the…

10 Jul

FM Jayanta Malla Baruah: ₹374 Cr Distributed Under Nijut Moina, Nijut Babu So Far

Preeti SinghAssam

The Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu schemes will resume from August. At the same time, around 18,000 students will be given scooters under the Dr. Banikanta Kakati Merit Award this year. However, the state government has announced that the scooter scheme will be discontinued from next year and the funds will be used to further expand the Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu schemes. Presenting the budget for the 2026-27 financial year on Friday, Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah made this announcement. He stated that so far, 5,44,479 girl students have benefited through the Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu schemes. Financial…

10 Jul

Two suspected counterfeit currency kingpins injured in police firing during recovery operation in Assam’s Lakhimpur

Paromita EditorAssam

Two alleged masterminds of a counterfeit currency racket were injured in police firing during a recovery operation in Assam's Lakhimpur district late on Thursday after they allegedly attempted to escape from police custody. The injured accused have been identified as Muksidul Alam and Matibur Rahman, both of whom are currently undergoing treatment. Two police personnel also sustained injuries during the incident, officials said. Addressing a press conference, Lakhimpur Superintendent of Police Gunendra Deka said the district police had intensified its crackdown on counterfeit currency networks following the seizure of large quantities of fake notes and the arrest of several suspected…

10 Jul

Assam unveils plan for world-class Aerotropolis around Guwahati airport

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam Government has announced an ambitious plan to develop a world-class Aerotropolis around the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, with the aim of creating a modern satellite city that will serve as a major hub for investment, employment and economic growth. Presenting the 2026-27 State Budget in the Assam Legislative Assembly on Friday, Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said the proposed Aerotropolis would be designed on the lines of successful urban growth centres such as Noida, Gurugram and New Town Kolkata. He said Assam needs similar planned urban centres to unlock its economic potential and generate greater…

10 Jul

Assam targets UNESCO recognition for Bihu, Majuli Vaishnavite culture and Rangpur

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam Government has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to secure UNESCO recognition for some of the state's most celebrated cultural and historical treasures, following the successful inscription of the Charaideo Moidams as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Presenting the 2026–27 State Budget in the Assam Legislative Assembly on Friday, Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced that the government would pursue international recognition for Assam's heritage under UNESCO's cultural, natural and intangible heritage categories. As part of the initiative, the government plans to seek UNESCO recognition for the Vaishnavite Culture of Majuli, Bihu, and the historic Ahom capital of Rangpur in…

10 Jul

Assam budget fails to offer roadmap for addressing real problems, alleges ajp

Paromita EditorAssam

Opposition party, Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has stated that the state government’s Budget for the financial year 2026-27 “fails to reflect the expectations and aspirations of the people.”“Instead, the budget merely documents a vision of an imagined Assam without providing any realistic roadmap for implementation. Under such circumstances, the budget can only be described as a compilation of unrealistic dreams,” AJP president Lurinjyoti Gogoi and general secretary Jagadish Bhuyan stated in a joint statement on Friday.Terming the Budget as “nothing more than a game of numbers and an unrealistic display of statistics,” they said it offers no practical roadmap to…