Assam - The Purbottar

16 Jun

Railway staff help woman deliver baby aboard Avadh Assam Express train

Paromita EditorAssam

Railway staff extended timely help to a pregnant woman to safely deliver a baby aboard a train."Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has once again demonstrated its commitment towards passenger care by ensuring timely medical assistance to a pregnant passenger, who went into labour while travelling on board in Train No. 15910 (Lalgarh-Dibrugarh) Avadh Assam Express on June, 14," informed an official press release."The passenger suddenly experienced labour pain as the train approached Rangiya. On receiving the information, railway staff immediately got into action and initiated coordinated efforts to provide emergency medical support without delay," the release said.The alertness and prompt response…

16 Jun

Assam Animated Short ‘Chyimi’ Wins in Athens; Hat-Trick of Global Honours for Dr Mahanta

Preeti SinghAssam, Entertainment

The animated short film ‘Chyimi’, written and directed by Dr. Parthasarathi Mahanta — a leading cultural activist, litterateur, filmmaker, actor of the state and Commissioner of Police, Guwahati — has brought glory to the state by winning the ‘Honourable Mention’ in the Best Short Film category at the ‘Athens Marathon Film Awards’, earning special acclaim. This honour has further strengthened ‘Chyimi’s’ glorious journey in the world of animated short films. The film has already received significant appreciation at the international level. Earlier, ‘Chyimi’ won the Best Short Film award at the Jaipur International Film Festival and was also honoured as…

16 Jun

Student Groups Seek Judicial Inquiry into Fake Document Racket in Margherita

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Allegations of a large-scale document forgery racket linked to recruitment in Central Government security forces have surfaced in Assam's Margherita Co-District, leading several student organisations and local groups to demand a judicial inquiry into the matter. The allegations have sparked concern among residents and civil society organisations, with claims that individuals from outside Assam may have used forged residential and identity documents issued from the state to secure employment in various Central security agencies. According to local organisations, youths from states including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and West Bengal have allegedly been attempting to obtain jobs in Central security forces…

16 Jun

Toxic Parthenium Spread Along NH-127 Sparks Fresh Concern in Nagaon

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The widespread growth of toxic Parthenium weed along National Highway-127 in Assam's Nagaon district has once again become a major concern for residents, with locals warning of potential health and environmental risks as the invasive plant continues to spread across large stretches of the highway.The weed has reportedly covered significant portions of the roadside from Uriagaon to Amoni, growing densely on both sides of the highway and affecting several nearby communities. Residents living along the route, as well as daily commuters, have expressed concern over the unchecked expansion of the plant, which is known for its harmful effects on human…

15 Jun

Songs, Poems Mark Kalaguru Bishnu Rabha Tribute at Anwesha Gosthi’s Monthly Meet in Azara

Preeti SinghAssam

The 108th meeting of Anwesha Gosthi, a leading literary and cultural organization from the western part of Guwahati city, was held today at the group’s office in Dharapur. It is noteworthy that Anwesha Gosthi, which has played a significant role in the upliftment of Assam’s literary and cultural sphere, has been at the forefront of various literary and cultural activities, including the publication of a magazine, since 2016. The meeting, chaired by the group’s permanent president Dr. Dilip Kumar Kalita, began with an explanation of the purpose by Secretary Parikshit Haloi. Assistant Secretary Atul Kalita delivered the welcome address and…

15 Jun

Assam’s Kasturi Sharma Secures Double Gold At National Arm-Wrestling Championship; Crowned 3-Time Consecutive National Champion

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam arm-wrestler Kasturi Sharma has etched her name in sports history by delivering a spectacular performance at the 6th BCAI National Arm-Wrestling Championship held in Bengaluru.Official sources said that Sharma dominated the 70-kg category, bagging two gold medals for both left and right hands.With this monumental victory, she has officially been crowned a three-time consecutive National Champion, solidifying her status as one of the most formidable forces in Indian arm wrestling.In a thrilling and highly anticipated showdown, Kasturi faced off against a formidable opponent, Princy TJ of Kerala. Exhibiting an elite combination of power, technique, and unflinching focus, Sharma defeated…

15 Jun

Rare Manuscripts in Assam’s Karbi Anglong May Reveal Hidden Chapters of Medieval History

Paromita EditorAssam

A collection of rare manuscripts preserved in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district could provide valuable insights into the region’s medieval history, indigenous knowledge systems and cultural heritage once they are fully deciphered. The fragile manuscripts, preserved in two museums in the district, have survived centuries but remain largely unread. Historians and linguists are now showing interest in studying these ancient records to uncover information preserved on palm leaves and copper plates. Among the important collections are two Tai manuscripts kept at the District Museum in Diphu, the headquarters of Karbi Anglong. These manuscripts contain 67 and 158 palm-leaf folios respectively. Unlike…

15 Jun

Kabyanil, Mridusman Top Darrang Chess Tourney

Preeti SinghAssam, Sports

Organized by the Darrang District Chess Association, a chess tournament was held today at the Mangaldai Town Girls' Higher Secondary School. In the Under-13 category, Kabyanil Kashyap emerged as the champion. On the other hand, Jishnu Barman secured the second position, Prachurya Rana Saikia took third, and Bornil Chaharia secured the fourth position.Meanwhile, in the Under-17 category, Mridusman Kashyap became the champion, Priyanuj Utpal Bharadwaj secured the second position, and Uddip Nayan Nath managed to secure the third position.

15 Jun

Anti-Narcotics Operation Uncovers Suspected Heroin, Gold in Railway Colony

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a major anti-drug operation, Dibrugarh Police arrested nine persons and seized suspected heroin, cash and gold ornaments during a raid conducted at Harijan Colony near the Dibrugarh Town Railway Station. The operation was carried out as part of an ongoing drive against drug trafficking in the district. Police said the raid was launched following intelligence gathered during a series of anti-narcotics operations conducted across different parts of Dibrugarh over the past week. Speaking to the media, Nayan Moni Baruah said the district police have been carrying out sustained efforts to identify and dismantle drug trafficking networks operating in the…

14 Jun

80% Footpath Traders Non-Local, Says BJP; Govt Plans Indigenous-Only Vending Under Flyovers

Preeti SinghAssam

The ruling BJP in Assam today said that retail trade conducted from footpaths across Guwahati will be brought under the predominance of indigenous people.A press release issued by the party said that the Himanta Biswa Sarma government will give priority to indigenous residents in conducting business within Guwahati, which is now mostly in the hands of non-locals or suspected illegal migrants from Bangladesh.It said that based on a comprehensive survey scheduled to be conducted between August and September this year, the Assam Government will identify and regulate retail establishments currently operated by non-local individuals.The release mentioned that this was announced…