Assam - The Purbottar

21 Jul

Assam health minister asks health dept to be on high alert amid worsening flood situation

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam health minister Ashok Singhal on Monday directed the state health department to remain on high alert and fully prepared in view of the worsening flood situation in the state.Chairing an emergency video conference with officials of Assam Medical College, Jorhat Medical College, and the district administration of flood-affected Jorhat, Charaideo and Sivasagar, Singhal instructed officials to ensure adequate stocks of essential medicine, keep emergency medical teams ready for deployment, organise health camps in flood-affected areas, and give special attention to safe drinking water and sanitation.The health minister also directed officials to respond quickly to any health emergencies and ensure…

20 Jul

57,000 people affected in latest wave of Assam floods

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam's flood situation remained grim with more than 57,000 people affected across eight districts, while one person died in Sivasagar on Sunday, taking the cumulative flood-related death toll in the state this year to five.According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), floods have affected Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, Tinsukia, Lakhimpur, Sivasagar, Udalguri and Jorhat districts.A total of 22 revenue circles and 298 villages remain inundated, with 57,199 people reeling under the impact of the deluge. Nearly 3,874.84 hectares of crop area have also been submerged. Officials said the latest flood-related casualty was reported from Amguri revenue circle in Sivasagar…

20 Jul

Floodwaters Over Tracks Force NFR To Suspend Simlaguri-Namti Ali And Simlaguri-Selenghat Trains

Preeti SinghAssam

Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered a fresh flood situation across the state. As a result of this, rising waters of the Dikhou River have disrupted rail connectivity in the Simlaguri area of Sivasagar district. With water flowing over the railway tracks, Northeast Frontier Railway has suspended train services indefinitely on the Simlaguri–Namti Ali and Simlaguri–Selenghat sections. According to railway authorities, the floodwaters of the Dikhou River have inundated the premises of Simlaguri Railway Station, the railway residential area, and the railway tracks. The decision was taken to ensure the safety of passengers and train operations. Long-distance trains operating from Dibrugarh…

19 Jul

Assam requests Army and Air Force to be on standby as flood situation worsens

Preeti SinghAssam

As the flood situation has worsened in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat districts, the Assam government has requests Indian Army and Air Force to be on standby for any possible evacuation and rescue operations.This was announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma through a social media post on Sunday evening."I have also directed my colleagues, Ajanta Neog, Bimal Bora, Keshab Mahanta and Sushanta Borgohain to immediately reach the affected areas, supervise relief efforts and ensure that every affected family receives timely assistance," he said.CM Sarma said the safety and well-being of the people is his government's highest priority and he is…

18 Jul

Eight Muslim organisations announce ‘triple talaq’ to Congress, target Rakibul Hussain

Paromita EditorAssam

In a significant political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, eight Muslim organisations, along with a joint platform representing around 16,000 Jonab (religious scholars), announced that they were severing ties with the Congress, describing the move as giving the party "triple talaq." The organisations also declared a political "triple talaq" to Congress MPs Rakibul Hussain and Wajed Ali Choudhury, accusing them of failing to address the concerns of the Muslim community. Speaking at a press conference, representatives of the joint platform claimed that if Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sought their support, they could help transfer nearly two lakh…

18 Jul

Assam’s Rs 5/Litre Milk Subsidy Boosts Procurement by 54.65%

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the state government's Rs 5-per-litre milk production subsidy has led to a significant improvement in the dairy sector, resulting in higher milk procurement and increased participation of farmers in dairy cooperative societies.Sharing the latest figures in a post on X on Friday, the chief minister said the subsidy has helped increase milk procurement in the state by 54.65 per cent, while membership in dairy cooperative societies has grown by 36.77 per cent since the incentive was introduced."Our Rs 5/litre subsidy has driven a 54.65% surge in milk procurement and a 36.77%…

17 Jul

Perseverance Pays Off: Bijit Ray, E-rickshaw Driver’s Son, Secures 502 Marks In NEET

Preeti SinghAssam

Overcoming financial hardship through determination and hard work, Bijit Ray, son of an e-rickshaw driver from Balajan Tiniali in Assam's Kokrajhar district, has qualified the NEET UG 2026 examination by securing an impressive 502 marks. Bijit, son of Gobinda Ray and Hira Ray, has emerged as a symbol of perseverance, inspiring students across the region. His success has been widely celebrated by local residents, who described the achievement as a proud moment for the entire community. Gobinda Ray supports his family by driving an e-rickshaw while also working as a daily wage labourer and cultivating farmland to make ends meet.…

17 Jul

Assam governor attends lord jagannath rath yatra mahotsav in dibrugarh

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the Jagannath Rath Yatra Mahotsav organised by Shri Shri Jagannath Cultural Trust in Dibrugarh and extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the devotees on the auspicious occasion.Conveying his greetings, Governor Acharya said, “Rath Yatra is a timeless symbol of India's rich cultural heritage, spiritual values, social harmony and inclusiveness. The divine journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra inspires people to uphold the ideals of compassion, selfless service and dedication towards the welfare of society.”Hailing the efforts of Shri Shri Jagannath Cultural Trust, the Governor lauded the organisation for promoting…

17 Jul

Koch Rajbongshi Groups Protest in Assam, Renew Demand for Scheduled Tribe Status

Paromita EditorAssam

Protests broke out in Assam's Tamulpur district on Thursday as Koch Rajbongshi organisations intensified their long-standing demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, accusing both the Centre and the State government of failing to fulfil their promises. Members of the All Koch Rajbongshi Students' Union (AKRASU) staged demonstrations on the India-Bhutan highway, where they burned effigies of Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram and Assam Tribal Affairs Minister Ranoj Pegu. Protesters raised slogans demanding immediate grant of ST status to the Koch Rajbongshi community. The agitators alleged that despite repeated assurances during elections, the BJP-led governments at the Centre and in…

17 Jul

Assam Begins Drive to Restore Encroached Forest Land

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has announced immediate measures to restore nearly 400 hectares of damaged forest in the Behali Reserve Forest and strengthen security along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary following reports of large-scale encroachment and destruction. Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah announced the decision after visiting the affected areas on Thursday on the directions of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He was accompanied by senior officials from the Forest Department, Assam Police and the civil administration to assess the extent of the damage and review the existing security arrangements. According to the state government, satellite imagery and drone surveys comparing the condition…