Assam - The Purbottar

30 Aug

Gaurav Gogoi urges Minister to protect Assam’s Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Senior Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has called on Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav to prioritize the protection of Assam's Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary amid concerns over a proposed oil and gas exploration project in the area. In a letter addressed to Yadav, Gogoi emphasized the sanctuary's unique and irreplaceable ecosystem, warning that the project could lead to severe deforestation and pollution. The sanctuary, located in Gogoi's parliamentary constituency of Jorhat, is a critical habitat for the endangered Hoolock Gibbon. Gogoi expressed his deep concerns about the potential impact of the project, urging Yadav to reconsider the Assam wildlife department's recommendation…

29 Aug

FIR filed against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for promoting enmity

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Political

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, supported by a coalition of opposition parties, has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The complaint, filed at Dispur Police Station on Wednesday, accuses Sarma of fostering communal discord and promoting enmity between different religious and racial communities.The opposition alliance includes the Assam Congress, Assam Jatiya Parishad, CPI(M), Raijor Dal, CPI, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Janata Dal (United), Trinamool Congress, and CPI(ML). The coalition alleges that Sarma’s recent statements and actions have exacerbated communal tensions in the state. According to the FIR, Sarma has…

29 Aug

A forest guard was killed in a tiger attack in Orang National Park

Banasree SarkarAssamOrang National Park

In Orang National Park, a tiger killed forest guard Dhonmoni Deka. When the attack took place, he was alone on patrol. In Orang National Park, Dhonmoni Deka, a resident of Nagao-Hatimara in Sipajhar, was murdered by a tiger while performing his duties. It was discovered that Dhonmoni, who had only been married for six months, was by herself when the attack occurred. In a related incident, a wild elephant attacked a group of persons in Assam's Sonitpur district earlier this year in April 2024, killing three of them, including two forest guards. Another person was injured. According to West Tezpur…

26 Aug

Improved security measures throughout Assam: Law enforcement increases patrols and tries to dominate the area

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Police forces across Assam have ramped up security measures through rigorous vehicle checks, area domination operations, and extensive foot patrolling. These enhanced efforts are part of a comprehensive strategy to fortify public security and deter potential threats. In Cachar district, police have intensified vehicle inspections to ensure greater safety. This initiative is a crucial component of a broader effort aimed at creating a more secure community environment. The Nagaon Police have been actively engaged in area domination operations. Joint efforts led by OC Khatowal PS and OC Samaguri PS, with support from IC Puranigudam OP and IC Muwamari PP, have…

24 Aug

Dhing rape case suspect found dead after escape attempt

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Tafazul Islam, the prime suspect in the Dhing gang rape case, was declared dead on Saturday after a failed escape attempt while in police custody. The incident occurred during an investigation at the crime scene. Islam, who was apprehended on August 23, was being escorted by police to the site where the brutal gang rape of a 14-year-old girl occurred when he attempted to escape by jumping into a nearby pond at around 4 am. Despite a two-hour search, his body was later recovered from the water. Superintendent of Police (SP) Nagaon Swapnaneel Deka confirmed the details, stating, “When the…

23 Aug

Assam Identifies Over 47,900 Foreigners in 43-Year Span, Predominantly Hindus

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government revealed on Thursday that it has detected over 47,900 foreigners in the state between 1971 and 2014, with more than 43 percent identified as Hindus. The disclosure was made by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in response to a query from AGP MLA Ponakan Baruah. According to Sarma, the Foreigners Tribunal has declared a total of 47,928 individuals as foreigners during this period. The breakdown includes 27,309 Muslims, 20,613 Hindus, and six individuals from other religious backgrounds. The district of Cachar recorded the highest number of detected foreigners, totaling 10,152. Of these, 8,139 were Hindus and 2,013…

21 Aug

Rameswar Teli and Mission Ranjan Das set for Rajya Sabha election

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Political

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially nominated Rameswar Teli and Mission Ranjan Das for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Assam. This decision comes as the state prepares to fill two Rajya Sabha seats that recently became vacant. Earlier this month, Assam BJP President Bhabesh Kalita revealed that a total of 10 members had applied for the two vacant Rajya Sabha seats. “We have received applications from esteemed members, including former Union Minister Rameswar Teli, ex-MPs Rajdeep Roy and Topon Gogoi, incumbent MLA Manab Deka, and former MLA Mission Ranjan Das,” Kalita said. Following a state election committee meeting…

20 Aug

ULFA-I issues ultimatum to BJP leader in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) has escalated tensions in Assam by issuing a stark ultimatum to BJP leader Gauravv Somani. The militant group demands the immediate withdrawal of an FIR filed by Somani against Bir Lachit Sena leader Shrinkhal Chaliha. The complaint, lodged at the Dispur Police Station, accuses Chaliha of inciting communal tensions based on language and race, potentially undermining Assam's peace and harmony. In a press statement released Monday, ULFA-I warned of severe consequences if the FIR is not retracted. The group has issued a stern warning that any resulting unrest will be directly attributed to…

19 Aug

Guwahati’s traffic routes updated for flyover construction

editorAssam

As the foundation work for the much-anticipated Cycle Factory Flyover begins, Guwahati’s traffic flow will experience significant changes. Starting August 19, 2024, motorists will face new routes and regulations as construction progresses from the Cycle Factory to Barsapara Junction. The Guwahati Traffic Police have issued an advisory outlining these crucial updates. Among the major changes, the stretch between Birubari Tiniali and Barsapara Tiniali will be designated as a one-way route. Vehicles from Arya Nagar or Birubari Tiniali will be directed exclusively towards Barsapara Tiniali, aiming to reduce congestion along this key corridor. In the coming phases, once initial foundation work…

19 Aug

Gauhati High Court orders immediate compensation for demolished house in Batadrava

editorAssam

The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to promptly disburse compensation to Rashida Khatun, the widow of Safiqul Islam, whose house was unlawfully demolished in the Batadrava area of Nagaon district. The demolition occurred during an investigation into an arson attack on a local police station in 2022. The court’s directive came in response to a Suo Motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that highlighted Khatun’s plight after her home was destroyed. Despite the demolition being part of a broader administrative response, Khatun had been left without compensation, even as six other affected families had received payments. During the…