Assam - The Purbottar

21 Jan

Congress Alleges Corruption, Lawlessness in Assam; Baghel Calls for United Opposition to Oust BJP

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on January 20 launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led government in Assam, claiming that the state’s “double-engine government” would come to an end in the upcoming Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Baghel accused the government led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of corruption and misuse of power. Baghel said the Congress, along with other like-minded opposition parties, was preparing to contest the Assam Assembly elections in a united manner. He claimed that the fall of the BJP government in the state would also bring an…

21 Jan

At WEF, Assam CM Says Industry-Driven Education Key to Bridging Global Talent Gaps

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma participated in a session on 'Securing a Future-Ready Workforce for the Next Industrial Era' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing Assam's initiatives to tackle global talent shortages through the Assam Skills University and Skill Development Mission, which features industry-led curricula and modular certifications. He expressed the importance of achieving growth that is "fast but fair, advanced but accessible," leveraging Assam's youthful median age of 22.7 years to enhance India's growth trajectory with appropriate skill development. Sarma highlighted Assam's strategy of integrating workforce preparation into projects like Tata's semiconductor plant to ensure technology…

20 Jan

Assam Cong extends last date to apply for Assembly poll tickets

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has extended the last date for submission of applications for party tickets for the State Assembly elections to January 28.APCC president Gaurav Gogoi made the announcement considering the sudden rush of ticket aspirants, with about 750 people filing their applications for a party ticket so far. Tuesday had been the last date for submission of applications.By 7 pm on Tuesday, more than 150 aspirants had submitted their applications, including MLAs Rakibuddin Ahmed and Diganta Barman, Co-Chairman of the Social Media Department Pratik Bordoloi, party spokesperson Rupa Kalita, and Gautam Bhattacharya.

20 Jan

Assam’s Growth Will Drive Northeast’s Economic Future: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held discussions with Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran ahead of his scheduled meeting with representatives of the global semiconductor industry at the World Economic Forum (WEF) later on Monday. The Chief Minister said the Tata Group is playing a key role in anchoring Assam’s semiconductor sector. He added that the state government is keen to strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem by collaborating with major global players. The meeting comes as Assam seeks to position itself as an emerging hub for semiconductor manufacturing and allied industries. Positioning Assam as a regional growth engine, Chief Minister Himanta…

20 Jan

Rural Development Push: Centre Releases Rs 213.9 Cr for Assam’s Local Bodies

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Union Government has allocated Rs 213.9 crore as the first installment of XV Finance Commission Untied Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Assam for the financial year 2025-26. This grant is distributed among 2,192 eligible Gram Panchayats, 182 eligible Block Panchayats, and 27 eligible Zilla Parishads. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Ministry of Jal Shakti recommend these grants for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Rural Local Bodies (RLBs), which are subsequently released by the Ministry of Finance. These Untied Grants are designated for local needs across 29 subjects outlined in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution, excluding…

20 Jan

Mob Violence in Kokrajhar: One Killed, Four Injured, 19 in Police Custody

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Police have detained 19 people in connection with the killing of a youth in a mob attack at Gouri Nagar under Kokrajhar Police Station on Monday evening. The incident, which took place on suspicion of cattle theft, has led to tension in parts of Kokrajhar district, especially in the Karigaon area.Superintendent of Police Akshad Garg said police have started a detailed investigation into the case. He confirmed that 19 individuals have been detained so far and are being questioned to establish their role in the incident. He added that the situation is being closely monitored.According to police sources, the incident…

20 Jan

Major Eviction Drive Clears Irrigation Land in Bakulia, 750 Houses Affected

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

More than 2,000 families are facing eviction after the district administration launched a large-scale drive to clear encroachments from government irrigation land in the Bakulia area of East Karbi Anglong district on Tuesday. The eviction operation, which began early in the morning, is being carried out on around 350 bighas of land that had been occupied over the years. According to official estimates, over 750 houses had come up on the land, which is officially recorded as irrigation property meant for public use The drive is being supervised by the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, with support from the district administration…

20 Jan

Road Accident Triggers Violent Clash in Kokrajhar, One De*ad and Four Injured

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

One person was killed and four others were seriously injured after a violent clash broke out between two groups at Gaurinagar in the Karigaon area of Kokrajhar district on Monday evening, police said.The incident occurred at around 7.30 pm, leading to panic and tension in the locality. The deceased has been identified as Sikhna Jwhwlao Bismit. He was a resident of Bagaribari under Rupsi. According to preliminary information, an altercation between two groups escalated rapidly, turning violent within a short period.Eyewitnesses and local residents said the situation worsened when miscreants set a Scorpio vehicle on fire during the clash. The…

20 Jan

Kokrajhar Violence: One Dead, Four Seriously Hurt as Police Arrest 18

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

One person was killed, and four others were seriously injured in mob violence in Gaurinagar, Kokrajhar district, Assam, on January 19. The deceased, Sikhna Jwhwlao Bismit, was from Bagaribari. The violence erupted around 7:30 PM following an altercation between two groups, escalating when a Scorpio vehicle was set on fire. The injured individuals, including Mahesh Murmu, Sunil Murmu, and Jugiraj Brahma, are receiving critical care at Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital. Initial investigations suggest the conflict may have originated from a road accident involving the Scorpio. Although police have arrested 18 individuals and intensified security in the area to maintain…

20 Jan

Ahead of Assembly Elections, Congress Plans Zonal Conventions in Assam Starting Jan 21

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Opposition Congress is set to conduct a series of strategic meetings in Assam starting January 21, aimed at strengthening the party's organizational structure ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. These meetings will be supervised by three special observers from the All-India Congress Committee (AICC): D.K. Shivakumar, Bhupesh Baghel, and Bandhu Tirkey. The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has mandated zonal conventions for various Congress committees across the state. These conventions will take place in phases from January 21 to January 28, beginning in Howraghat for districts such as East Karbi Anglong and Nagaon, followed by Moran for Tinsukia and Dibrugarh…