Assam - The Purbottar

25 Mar

Assam Elections: Prohibition On Exit Polls, Display Of Opinion Polls

Paromita EditorAssam

The Chief Electoral Officer, Assam, Anurag Goel has urged all media houses, agencies and stakeholders to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure the conduct of free, fair and transparent elections in the state.The appeal comes in the wake of a notification by the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding the period during which the conduct and dissemination of exit polls has been prohibited.The ECI had issued the notification in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-Section 1 of Section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and having regard to…

25 Mar

Kids and Parents to Enjoy Adventure Day by Culture Club Preschool with House of Play on March 29

riya EditorAssam

Guwahati will host its inaugural junior obstacle race, 'Junior Circuit', aimed at children aged 3 to 15 years and their parents, on March 29 at Arya College Playground. Organized by Culture Club - preschool and powered by House of Play, the event focuses on fostering physical activity, building confidence, and enhancing family bonding through a non-competitive format, emphasizing participation over rankings. The obstacle course will extend roughly 900 to 1000 meters and include 15 challenges such as crawling tunnels, balance beams, and cargo nets, with parents joining their children to create a shared experience. Nikhil Mozika, Founder of Culture Club,…

25 Mar

Singapore Coroner Concludes Zurule Died by Accidental Drowning

riya EditorAssam

Delivering the final findings, a coroner’s inquiry in Singapore into the death of Zubeen Garg has ruled that the singer's death was due to accidental drowning. Zubeen drowned during a swim off Lazarus Island in Singapore on September 19, 2025. Delivering his findings, State Coroner Adam Nakhoda said there was no reason to disagree with the Police Coast Guard’s investigation conclusion after analyzing the evidence before him. A death certificate issued by the Singapore General Hospital listed the cause of death as drowning. Zubeen had consumed alcohol and refused a life vest before jumping off a yacht, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)…

25 Mar

ED Seizes Assets in ₹400 Cr DB Stock Scam Linked to Fake High-Return Scheme

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a major action against financial fraud, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth ₹13.41 crore in connection with a money laundering case linked to DB Stock Consultancy and its proprietor, Deepankar Barman. Officials said the action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.The case is related to an alleged Ponzi scheme that reportedly cheated thousands of investors across the country. According to the ED, the firm collected huge sums of money by promising very high returns, which later turned out to be unsustainable.The investigation began after an FIR was registered at Paltan Bazar Police…

25 Mar

Nomination Check Pending in 2 Seats as Assam Election Process Nears Final List Deadline

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The process of checking nomination papers for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections has been largely completed, with election officials clearing candidates for most of the constituencies across the state. According to an official statement issued by the Joint Chief Electoral Officer, scrutiny of nomination papers was carried out for 124 out of the total 126 Assembly constituencies. The process for two constituencies: Barpeta (SC) and Dhekiajuli could not be completed and has been postponed. The scrutiny for these two seats will resume at 11 am on March 25. After the verification process, nomination papers of 776 candidates have been found…

25 Mar

Shyuli Mohilary Ranks Among Richest Candidates in Assam Elections

riya EditorAssam

In the ongoing Assembly elections in Assam, Shyuli Mohilary, spouse of BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary, has garnered significant attention as one of the wealthiest candidates, with total declared assets of ₹54 crore. Competing for the first time in the Kokrajhar constituency as a member of the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), her financial affidavit indicates an income of ₹9.33 crore for the fiscal year 2024–25 and liquid cash holdings of ₹31.69 lakh. Her movable assets are valued at ₹30.51 crore, consisting of funds in 37 bank accounts, gold jewelry worth ₹32.50 lakh, and a diverse vehicle fleet totaling 32, including both…

25 Mar

Assam Election Scrutiny Clears 776 Candidates, Two Seats Still Under Review

riya EditorAssam

The scrutiny process for nomination papers for the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam has validated 776 candidates as of March 24, with the scrutiny for two constituencies—Barpeta (SC) and Dhekiajuli—having been adjourned to March 25, according to an official statement. A total of 124 constituencies has completed the scrutiny, leaving only the two constituencies awaiting final clearance. Altogether, 815 candidates submitted 1,389 nomination papers ahead of the election scheduled for April 9. The last date for candidates to withdraw their nominations is March 26, before 3 PM, as outlined by the Election Commission of India. Among the candidate's still awaiting…

25 Mar

Kuki SoO Factions Lay Down Arms After Breakthrough Agreement in Assam

riya EditorAssam

In a significant advancement towards sustainable peace in Assam, Kuki Suspension of Operations (SoO) groups, including the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), United Kuki Defence Army (UKDA), and Kuki Liberation Army (KLA/KLO), have announced the dissolution of their armed organizations following the signing of a Memorandum of Settlement with the Central and state governments on March 15. This agreement, effective March 23, has marked a notable transition from armed conflict to a phase of cooperation and reconciliation, which the groups described as a “historic milestone.” The disbanded organizations have instructed their members to vacate designated camps and reintegrate into civilian life…

25 Mar

High Participation, Low Representation: Women Leaders Struggle in Assam Politics

riya EditorAssam

Assam's political landscape reveals a significant contrast between high voter turnout among women and the precarious political status of women leaders. With over 1.24 crore women voters constituting nearly half of the electorate, women achieved impressive turnout rates of 82.42% in the 2021 Assembly elections and 84.72% in 2016. However, women politicians face systemic exclusion and instability, exemplified by incidents like Nandita Gorlosa, who shifted from the Bharatiya Janata Party to the Indian National Congress after being dropped from the ticket list. Similarly, the Bodoland People's Front replaced veteran leader Pramila Rani Brahma, despite her desire to contest her final…

25 Mar

Government Informs Lok Sabha: No Central Record of Hate Crimes Against Northeast People

riya EditorAssam

The Central government informed the Lok Sabha that it does not maintain centralized data on hate speech, racial slurs, harassment, and discrimination against individuals from the Northeast. In response to Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai stated that matters of "police" and "public order" are under the jurisdiction of state governments, which are tasked with the prevention, detection, registration, investigation of crimes, and prosecution of offenders. While the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) compiles crime statistics from states and Union Territories in its annual reports, it does not track incidents of discrimination against Northeastern individuals…