Assam - The Purbottar

23 Aug

Assam Congress Chief requests that PM Modi conduct an impartial investigation into Karbi Anglong’s illicit quarrying

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Friday formally requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to order an independent investigation into alleged illegal quarrying in the Panimura Range of Karbi Anglong district. In his letter, Gogoi expressed serious concern over quarrying operations reportedly taking place without valid environmental clearances, which he said are posing significant risks to the ecological balance, public safety, and the legal regulatory framework. According to the Congress leader, while quarry operators were initially permitted to extract three lakh cubic meters of stone over a seven-year period beginning in 2017, actual extraction has reportedly crossed 80…

23 Aug

“Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” plantation drive off-cycle rally flagged by Tuliram Ronghang

Banasree SarkarAssam

Over 1,250 bikers took part in the enormous 27-kilometer bike rally that was started by Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang from KASA Stadium in Diphu to Borlangfer along Lumding Road. Along with other KAAC executives, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (APCCF) Vipin Kumar Bansal, and other forest officials, Ronghang planted tree saplings at the Karbi Anglong Sports Association (KASA) facility prior to the rally. Under the idea "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam," the event signaled the beginning of a comprehensive awareness campaign for widespread plantations. Ronghang said in his speech that the cycling rally…

22 Aug

Diarrhoea and cholera awareness drive conducted in Udalguri District

Banasree SarkarAssam

This week, a number of health awareness events were staged in several tea estates in the Udalguri region in response to the recent increase in cholera and diarrhea cases around the state. The District Health Society and NRDS collaborated to plan the program, which sought to inform locals and tea garden workers about water-borne disease prevention and control. Awareness seminars were conducted at the tea plantations of Suwala, Nonaipara, and Atherikhat. Attending the seminar at Atherikhat, District Epidemiologist Dr. Satyajit Talukdar and District Surveillance Officer Dr. Dhruvajyoti Pathak emphasized the significance of timely medical consultation, cleanliness, and safe drinking water…

22 Aug

CMs of Nagaland and Assam collaborate to reduce border tensions and start cooperative projects in the disputed area

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma have agreed to coordinate all future activities, including plantation drives, in the Disputed Area Belt (DAB) along the Assam–Nagaland border. The understanding comes after a series of high-level talks between the two leaders following recent friction in the sensitive border zone. An official statement from the Nagaland Chief Secretary’s office said the decision was intended to prevent further escalation and ensure that the DAB remains a zone of peace and cooperation. The DAB, which stretches across several sectors of the 512-km Assam–Nagaland boundary, has historically been a flashpoint,…

21 Aug

The historic Sootea Police Station will receive a heritage renovation for Rs 5 crore

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for a Rs 5-crore project to transform the historic Sootea police station into a heritage tourist destination. The site holds immense historical significance, as the Indian tricolour was first hoisted here in 1942 during the Quit India Movement, marking a bold assertion of patriotism in colonial Assam. Addressing the gathering, Sarma highlighted the project’s aim to preserve Assam’s proud history and inspire future generations. “It was a pivotal moment in India’s freedom struggle. The hoisting of the national flag at Sootea symbolised courage and determination, showing how even…

21 Aug

A blood donation camp organized in Birangana Sati Sadhani Raijyik Biswavidyalaya

Banasree SarkarAssam

During the 6th National Social Work Week in 2025, the Birangana Sati Sadhani Raijyik Biswavidyalaya's Department of Social Work in Golaghat hosted a blood drive. Students and staff members attended the camp, which was opened with a lamp-lighting ceremony. Professor G. Singaiah, the vice chancellor, underlined the value of cooperation and solidarity in advancing the country, society, and humanity. He stated, "Instead of thinking independently, we must sincerely collaborate in order to improve society, solve different problems, and guarantee human well-being. Working together may enable everything and open the door to achievement in every field. In order to serve the…

21 Aug

Migrant workers from Assam found d*ad in Kerala

Mohini BarmanAssam

A migrant worker from Assam, who had been employed as a mason in Kerala, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Malappuram district on Thursday morning. The deceased has been identified as Ganesh Roy (33), son of Dinabandhu Roy, a resident of Chot Nilibari village under Runikhata Police Station in Assam’s Chirang district. According to sources, Roy had travelled to Pottagel in Malappuram district to work in the construction sector. His co-workers reported that he was in good health the previous night. However, his body was discovered the next morning lying lifeless on his bed, causing shock and concern among…

20 Aug

Golaghat Nagarik Mancha urges DC to control prices during Bhadoh month

editorAssam

The Golaghat Nagarik Mancha asked the Golaghat district's district commissioner to make sure that during the Assamese month of "Bhadoh," the cost of necessities like gram pea, moong, and edible oil doesn't go up. The mancha's president, working president, and general secretary signed a memo that was delivered to the Deputy Commissioner on Tuesday. The memorandum made clear that the average person had suffered as a result of the recent increase in the cost of necessities. The price rise would make it more difficult for devotees to give prayers and carry out rituals at namghars, mandirs, and temples during the…

20 Aug

The new government will determine the future of VCDCs in Bitcoin, according to Himanta

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the fate of the Village Council Development Committees (VCDCs) in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) will be determined only by the government elected after the upcoming assembly polls.Speaking to reporters, CM Sarma stated, “Whether VCDC should be scrapped or not will be decided only by the government that forms here. BJP is not the enemy of anyone.” His remarks come amid rising political discussions in the BTC region, where the relevance and functioning of VCDCs have become key talking points ahead of elections. The Chief Minister emphasized the BJP’s focus on…

19 Aug

GMCH infant death: High-level probe ordered

editorAssam

GUWAHATI: A tragic incident at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) has raised serious concerns over neonatal care after three newborns reportedly fell from an overcrowded ICU bed, resulting in the death of one infant. The deceased, a baby girl, was the daughter of Smita Deka and Utpal Bordoloi. According to hospital sources, the infants were undergoing phototherapy treatment for jaundice when three babies were placed on a single ICU bed. Despite several vacant phototherapy machines being available, staff on duty allegedly kept them together, leading to the mishap. One infant sustained fatal head injuries and succumbed, while the other…