Assam - The Purbottar

05 Mar

New Assam Law requires security clearance for private universities

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has introduced stringent new regulations for private universities, making national security clearance a mandatory requirement before their establishment. The decision, taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at Lok Sewa Bhawan on Tuesday, aims to reinforce the Assam Private University Act and curb potential irregularities. A key highlight of the new policy is that owning land and infrastructure alone will no longer be sufficient to set up a private university. Institutions must now obtain security clearance from the state’s Home and Political Departments before they can begin operations. “From now on, no…

05 Mar

Assam govt availed loan worth Rs 24,000 cr in FY 2023-24

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government had taken a loan of over Rs 24,000 crore in the financial year 2023-24, state Finance Minister Ajanta Neog said in the assembly on Tuesday. The state government has also been repaying its loan, with more than Rs 6,900 crore being paid back in the previous financial year, she added. Replying to a question from AIUDF legislator Ashraful Hussain, Neog said the state had taken a loan of Rs 24,118 crore (provisional) in 2023-24.

04 Mar

Varsity Week at Dibrugarh University is launched by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Banasree SarkarAssamSarbananda Sonowal

Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, officially opened the 56th Varsity Week at Dibrugarh University. In an effort to promote sports culture among young people, particularly university students, the minister was accompanied by PT Usha, the Queen of Indian Track & Field and Padmashri awardee. Speaking at the ceremony, Sarbananda Sonowal expressed his sincere gratitude to the university community for planning a triumphant Varsity Week celebration. Sarbananda Sonowal welcomed PT Usha and said he was confident that her leadership would greatly improve the university's sports facilities and general athletic growth. Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized the value of…

04 Mar

New deadline for Assam teacher recruitment set for April 8

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Directorate of Elementary Education (DEE), Assam, has revised the application schedule for the recruitment of regular teachers in Lower Primary (LP) and Upper Primary (UP) schools. As per the latest notification issued on Monday, March 3, the online application process will now begin on March 8 and continue until April 8, extending the earlier deadline. The change has been introduced to meet administrative requirements, ensuring a smoother recruitment process. The recruitment drive, initially announced on January 8, was followed by an update on February 14. However, apart from the revised application timeline, all other terms and conditions remain unchanged,…

04 Mar

Sized betel lying in hoards at Assam police station

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Over 60,000 kgs of unclaimed betel nuts, which have been seized during separate operations, in Lakhipur police station in Assam’s Cachar district has emerged as a problem for the local authorities, as no one has come forward to claim the goods, a senior officer said. With owners not claiming their goods, questions are also being raised on whether the betel nuts were meant for smuggling, he said. “Lakhipur Police Station is grappling with a massive stockpile of seized betel nuts, with no rightful owner stepping forward to claim the commodity. Two separate operations have led to the confiscation of 60,420.26…

03 Mar

Tinsukia Police, Indian Army uncover major explosives stockpile linked to ULFA-I

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a major breakthrough for security forces, Tinsukia police and the Indian Army have recovered nearly 30 kg of explosives from the Digboi Reserved Forest during a meticulously planned joint operation. The explosives were unearthed from a hidden location, raising concerns over potential militant activities in the region. According to official sources, the stockpile was buried almost a year ago by Nabajit Asom, a former militant of the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom - Independent (ULFA-I). Asom, who recently surrendered, provided crucial intelligence that led the security personnel to the concealed cache. The explosives were found buried approximately 500…

03 Mar

Dibrugarh University will offer Japanese language courses beginning the following year

Banasree SarkarAssamDibrugarh University

A Japanese language course will be offered by Dibrugarh University starting in the upcoming academic year. The initiative's potential to give pupils useful skills was highlighted by Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma when he introduced it. Strengthening relations with Japan, which is essential to Assam's industrial and infrastructure development, is the course's main goal. For young people in the area, this will offer up new career and educational opportunities. To foster intellectual and cultural exchanges, the Japan Foundation recently organized a Japan Caravan on campus. Japan's dedication to developing closer connections with India was demonstrated at the occasion.…

01 Mar

In March 2025, the Anna Sewa Din initiative’s free rice distribution starts

Banasree SarkarAssamAnna Sewa Din

The Anna Sewa Din initiative's free rice distribution for March 2025 gets underway, guaranteeing food security for the state's millions of recipients. The campaign will run through March 10. Official sources state that during this period, rations will be distributed to 2,45,47,576 people from 70,52,524 homes. In order to demonstrate the government's support for the weaker segments of society, the program seeks to supply food grains to qualified families. On the specified dates, people are encouraged to pick up free rice from Fair Price Shops. After obtaining the rice, be careful to take the receipt that the e-PoS machine produced.…

01 Mar

Two held with drugs worth Rs 2.2 cr in Assam: CM

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Two suspected peddlers were arrested and narcotic drugs valued at over Rs 2 crore seized from them in Assam’s Cachar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday. The arrests and recovery were made during an operation carried out based on specific information, he said.“Drugs worth ₹2.2 crore recovered by @cacharpolice,” Sarma said in a post on X. "In a source based operation carried out at Silcoorie road, Sildubi, under jurisdiction of Silchar Police, a vehicle was intercepted leading to the recovery of 415 grams of heroin 2 lakh cash," Sarma said on X.

01 Mar

Assam’s Eri silk to be showcased at Milan festival

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Woman entrepreneur and founder of Kiran Foundation Kiran Boro has now been trying to showcase Assam's traditional eri silk products on the global stage. She is among the leading 500 rural women of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) who are working on the production of various designs of eri silk products as well as bamboo-made products. Kiran Boro told ANI that the government has supported ruralwomen and given them training. "I visited many foreign countries and tried to showcase our eri silk products. The government has given traini to our 500 rural women. Last time I visited Italy's famous Milan…