Assam - The Purbottar

30 Aug

Tezpur girl sets National Record by writing A–Z three-letter words in just 2 minutes 15 seconds

editorAssam

Kritartha Anubhabi Saikia, a six-year-old Class I student at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Solmara, under the Tezpur Sadar police station, has been honored by the Indian Book of Records with the "Achiever Award" for writing three-letter words from A to Z in under two minutes and fifteen seconds. Kritartha's extraordinary achievement has made her family and the Tezpur community proud. She was born in the D-Parbatia neighborhood of Tezpur to Anup Jyoti Saikia and Teacher Bhairabi Tamuli Saikia. "We are extremely happy with Kritartha's accomplishment," stated her father, Anup Jyoti Saikia. She has demonstrated incredible focus and determination at such a young…

30 Aug

Congress criticizes Amit Shah for the Guwahati waterlogging and the Assam Accord

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Congress on Friday launched a scathing attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of failing to deliver on long-standing promises concerning the Assam Accord and the recurring waterlogging crisis in Guwahati. The party also questioned the propriety of Shah inaugurating the new wing of the Raj Bhavan during his visit to the state. Addressing the media, senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi said that the people of Assam have been repeatedly assured by Shah of progress on issues central to the state’s identity and development, but very little has been achieved on the…

30 Aug

The National Energy Efficiency Rankings showcase Tripura and Assam

Banasree SarkarAssam, Tripura

The index assesses the energy efficiency performance of all 36 states and Union Territories for the fiscal year 2023–2024. It was created by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in collaboration with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE). Assam and Tripura, which consume between 1 and 5 million tonnes of oil equivalent (MToE) and less than 1 MToE, respectively, were notable for their strong adoption of sustainable energy measures. Officials credited continuous policy execution and focused activity in important sectors for their good rankings. Akash Tripathi, IAS, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Power and Director General of…

29 Aug

Naduar Nagarik Mancha celebrates founding day and biennial conference in Kusumtola

editorAssam

At the Bahumukhi Bhawan conference hall in Kusumtola on Wednesday, Naduar Nagarik Mancha's president, Jagat Saikia, presided over the organization's founding day and biennial conference. The program was attended by representatives from the mouzas of Chariduwar, Mudadol, Nagsankar, and Chilabandha. Padma Hazarika, the Naduar MLA, was the conference's chief guest. He praised the mancha's initiative in addressing a number of social problems pertaining to the larger Naduar region. As a special guest, CDC Manash Hazarika from the Naduar Co-district Commissioners Office attended the event. Among other dignitaries, Bhaba Goswami, the president of the Baresohoriya Bhaona Committee, and Nitumani Bora attended…

29 Aug

Amit Shah opens Assam Raj Bhawan’s new Brahmaputra wing and forensic laboratory

Banasree SarkarAssam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is currently in Assam for two days, officially opened the Raj Bhawan's recently built Brahmaputra wing in Guwahati. Additionally, from the Raj Bhawan premises, he virtually opened the National Cyber Forensic Laboratory-North East at the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Dergaon, which was constructed at a cost of Rs 45 crore. Housing complexes, barracks, and hospitals are just a few of the development projects that Shah essentially opened and laid the foundation for for the ITBP, SSB, and Assam Rifles. He had already established a 'Sindur' tree, performed 'gau pujan', and offered prayers at…

29 Aug

Guwahati is paralyzed as widespread waterlogging and traffic mayhem are caused by heavy rain

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Life in Assam’s capital came to a virtual standstill on Thursday as relentless heavy rains flooded peripheral roads and residential areas, leaving commuters stranded and daily activities disrupted. The downpour, which lasted for several hours in the afternoon, submerged major thoroughfares and minor lanes, creating traffic snarls across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, heightening concerns about further flooding. Several areas, including Zoo Road, RG Baruah Road, GS Road, Nabin Nagar, Anil Nagar, Hatigaon, Ganeshguri, Gita Nagar, Maligaon, Hedayetpur,…

28 Aug

AMCH Dibrugarh named First Rare Disease Center of Excellence in Northeast India

editorAssam

In accordance with the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD), 2021, the Government of India has made Assam Medical College & Hospital (AMCH), Dibrugarh, a Center of Excellence (CoE) for Rare Diseases. In a formal statement released on Tuesday, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Rare Disease Cell) approved AMCH's inclusion as one of the top government tertiary institutions with resources for rare disease diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. With this, AMCH is now one of only 15 such centers of excellence nationwide and the first medical institution in Assam and the Northeast to obtain this esteemed honor. The memorandum…

28 Aug

Gaurav Gogoi claims that “Vision Assam” is exposed by the NITI Aayog report

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led state government on Tuesday, claiming that the recently released NITI Aayog report has punctured Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s “Vision Assam” narrative.Taking to his official social media handle, Gogoi accused the state government of indulging in publicity rather than addressing the fundamental issues that affect the daily lives of people. He said the NITI Aayog’s findings on Assam’s development indicators were a wake-up call that highlighted the gap between promises and ground reality. According to the latest survey, Assam has been ranked 26th among Indian states in health…

28 Aug

The Lions Club and Marwari Yuva Manch are holding a free eye exam in Tezpur

Banasree SarkarAssam

The Dolabari Gaon Panchayat Office in Tezpur hosted a free eye screening and cataract detection camp. The Lions Club of Tezpur Greater actively supported the project, and the Dolabari Gaon Panchayat cooperated with the Marwari Yuva Manch Tezpur Jagriti Branch and Akhil Bharatiya Marwari Mahila Sammelan, Tezpur. In collaboration with Gauhati Lions Eye Hospital, the camp was organized. Over the course of the camp, 128 people had eye exams, and 37 incidences of cataracts were found. In order to help these patients, plans have been developed for Gauhati Lions Eye Hospital to provide free surgery on September 1. All beneficiaries…

27 Aug

DC Swapneel Paul inaugurates ‘Learn-o-verse’ — Tinsukia’s new multimodal learning hub

editorAssam

In front of book lovers, scholars, and distinguished residents, District Commissioner (DC) Swapneel Paul solemnly opened the district library's state-of-the-art multimodal learning area on Tuesday on behalf of the Tinsukia district administration. Using 20 lakh from Paul's Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024, the ground-breaking facility was named "Learn-o-verse." Additionally, the campaign supports the Assamese government's intention to declare 2024 the "Book Year." The District Library has converted a vacant 1,000-square-foot area into a bustling center with reading nooks, an interactive digital panel, video conferencing capabilities, spaces for group discussions, teaching areas, WiFi, digital resources, and online…