Assam - The Purbottar

31 Jan

Educator Behind Bars: Assam Principal Arrested in Abuse Case

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The principal of Missamari Higher Secondary School in Assam’s Sonitpur district has been arrested for allegedly s*xually abusing a Class 9 student during the Saraswati Puja festival on January 23. The incident came to light after the victim's family lodged a complaint, prompted by the student's refusal to attend school, during which she disclosed her traumatic experience. According to the student, the principal made lewd comments and engaged in inappropriate touching. In a concerning detail, it is noted that the accused holds the position of president within the state principals’ association, raising questions about oversight and accountability within the educational…

31 Jan

CM Sarma: Our objective is to improve Upper Assam in every way

Banasree SarkarAssam

Speaking on the occasion of the state's second Legislative Assembly building's foundation being laid in Dibrugarh, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma described the day as extremely important for both Dibrugarh and the broader Upper Assam region. According to him, the people of Upper Assam have given the current government their full support. Additionally, he stated that the government's goal is to advance Upper Assam in terms of politics, economy, society, and culture. The Chief Minister stated that the Bogibeel Bridge and the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge are gifts from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Upper Assam. He added that the Prime Minister has…

31 Jan

Assamese Entrepreneurs to Showcase Startup at Augmented World Expo Asia 2026 in Singapore

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Two young innovators from Assam, Manas Kamal Choudhury and Ayusman Bora, have been invited to present their technological advancements at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) Asia 2026 in Singapore from February 2 to 4. Their startup has developed a groundbreaking next-generation operating system, integrated with advanced immersive technologies, placing them among nearly 80 global firms, including major players like Amazon and Meta. This invitation signifies a notable accomplishment for Assam and reflects India's growing indigenous tech landscape, with the duo being among the first representatives from Northeast India at a prominent global technology platform. Central to their innovation is an…

31 Jan

Muslim law board urges SC to take cognizance of Assam CM’s anti-Muslim remarks

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board has condemned recent comments by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, labeling them as "anti-Muslim and deeply divisive." They have urged the Supreme Court of India to take immediate action regarding these remarks, which they believe reflect a normalization of hate speech within political discourse, particularly from senior officials. Spokesperson Dr. S. Q. R. Ilyas criticized Sarma for allegedly calling for harassment against the 'Miyan' community to force them out of Assam and advocating the removal of 4-5 lakh Muslims from voter rolls through Form No. 7. He denounced these actions as unconstitutional, emphasizing…

30 Jan

30 Senior Division Cadets from Guwahati, Rangia and Dhubri Successfully Complete 12-Days Army Attachment Camp At Changsari

Paromita EditorAssam

Thirty SD cadets from Guwahati, Rangia and Dhubri have successfully completed a 12-day Army Attachment Camp at Military Cantonment Changsari under the aegis of Red Horn Division. The camp aimed to instill discipline, leadership, and teamwork among the cadets, while also providing them with an opportunity to learn from the Indian Army's expertise. During the camp, the cadets attended classes on weapon training, map reading, leadership, and drill. Apart from imparting knowledge and functioning of different arms and services of the Army the cadets were also acquainted with modern technologies like Drone Handling , Virtual Reality based training and combat…

30 Jan

Assam’s demography changed during Congress rule: Amit Shah

Paromita EditorAssam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today said that the demography of Assam changed during Congress rule.Addressing the closing ceremony of the 10th Mising Youth Festival organised by Takam Mising Porin Kebang (All Mising Students' Union) at Kareng Chapori in Dhemaji as the chief guest, he credited the BJP-led government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi for working to reverse the trend.Shah appealed to people to vote for the BJP in the upcoming Assembly elections to free the state from infiltration."Assam's demography totally changed during the Congress rule. The population of infiltrators rose to 64 lakh from nil, and infiltrators became a…

30 Jan

DoNER Ministry Pumps ₹9,195.65 Cr into Development Works Across NE

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Ministry of Development of Northeast Region (DoNER) reported an expenditure of Rs 9195.65 crore across various schemes aimed at developing the Northeastern Region (NER). Minister of State Dr. Sukanta Majumdar highlighted that under the strategy "Act East, Act Fast, Act First," the Ministry is actively working to position the NER as a growth engine for India. He noted that, following the 10% Gross Budgetary Support requirement, all non-exempt Ministries/Departments must allocate at least 10% of their budgets to the NER. Over the past four financial years, the total expenditure reached Rs 3.46 lakh crore, exceeding the cumulative budget allocation…

30 Jan

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lays foundation stones for major projects in Demow

Banasree SarkarAssam

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma virtually laid the foundation stones for the Demow Co-District Commissioner Office, the Bhekuri Chapori road-cum-embankment, the approach road NH-37 to Sivasagar Medical College under SOPD-G, the improvement and upgrading of the Sepon-Sunpura road under Assam Mala 3.0, and the embankment from Sesa Tiniali to Laibeel. Speaking during a public event at the Bakchu Koch Gaon Borbil Playground, which is part of the Khelua Gaon Panchayat in the Demow constituency, Dr. Sarma outlined the numerous programs and projects that the State Government has implemented. He denounced the Congress and said that its programs, which he…

30 Jan

CARA Hosts Regional Consultative Workshop to Strengthen Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs in NE

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, North East

The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, successfully organized a Regional Consultative Workshop on “Promoting Non-Institutionalized Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs (Divyan Children)” today in Guwahati. The day-long consultation witnessed participation of 122 stakeholders, including representatives from State Adoption Resource Agencies (SARAs), Specialized Adoption Agencies (SAAs), District Child Protection Units (DCPUs), Chief Medical Officers, health professionals, child protection functionaries, and adoption practitioners from across the Northeast region. The large turnout reflected growing institutional commitment towards strengthening adoption and rehabilitation mechanisms for children with special needs. The workshop commenced with…

30 Jan

Shah lays foundation for second Assam Legislative Assembly building in Dibrugarh

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today laid the foundation stone for Assam's second legislative assembly complex in Dibrugarh. The upcoming assembly complex is expected to take governance closer to the people in Upper Assam region. The Rs 284 crore assembly complex and MLA hostel are part of the state government's efforts to establish Dibrugarh as the second administrative hub of Assam. Shah also launched projects worth hundreds of crores of rupees, including restoration and rejuvenation of wetlands of Assam, expansion of Khanikar Stadium and the Institute of Wildlife Health and Research. Addressing the gathering, Shah said, "This is a new…