Assam - The Purbottar

27 Oct

In Nalbari, the Kalita community organizes a large rally to demand rights to land and education

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Hundreds of people from the Kalita community gathered in Nalbari on Sunday to take part in a large protest demanding land rights, better access to education, and recognition as a Scheduled Tribe under the Indian Constitution. The protest, which was peaceful but strong in message, was organized by the Kalita Janagosthi Sanmilan.The rally started from the Government Higher Secondary School playground and moved through the main streets of Nalbari town. Many men, women, and students carried banners and placards with messages such as “Land for Kalitas, Justice for Kalitas” and “Education is Our Right.” The slogans echoed through the town…

27 Oct

Nijut Moina 2.0: 3.5 lakh girls receive cheques from the Assam government

Banasree SarkarAssam

In August 2024, the Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina Asoni plan was first introduced to encourage approximately 10 lakh girls to pursue higher education. At 11 AM, the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex in Sarusajai will host the central check distribution for the second phase of the program. Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister, will grace the occasion. This effort was organized by the Department of Higher and School Education. The event's main goal is to empower and encourage ladies to pursue their aspirations of being educated. Among the distinguished attendees will be Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu, as well…

25 Oct

Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 3.0 launched in Haflong District

Banasree SarkarAssam

Government Boys Higher Secondary School in Haflong hosted the District-Level Launch of the Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 3.0 (TFYC), which was a major milestone in encouraging a tobacco-free environment among students and educational institutions throughout Dima Hasao. Raising awareness of the negative effects of tobacco use and encouraging young people to lead healthier, tobacco-free lives are the goals of the month-long campaign. In order to create tobacco-free environments that support healthy bodies and minds, the program focuses especially on college and university campuses. ADC Shauriya Sharma, ACS, graced the occasion and emphasized the significance of enabling youth to make health-related decisions.…

25 Oct

Assam Police Kill Main Maoist-affiliated Terrorist Responsible for Kokrajhar Railway Explosion

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A dreaded Maoist-linked militant, accused in multiple railway bombings, was killed in a police encounter in Nadanguri, Kokrajhar district, early Friday, authorities confirmed. The slain militant has been identified as Apil Murmu, also known as Rohit Murmu, aged 40, originally from Jharkhand. According to Kokrajhar Police, Murmu was a prime suspect in a recent railway track blast in Kokrajhar and had a history of involvement in a similar attack in Jharkhand. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kokrajhar revealed that Murmu carried out a railway track explosion in Jharkhand last October before fleeing to Assam. In Assam, he adopted the alias…

24 Oct

Rapid ghat facelifting preparations in Dhubri before Chhath Puja

Banasree SarkarAssam

In preparation for the four-day Chhath Puja rites starting on October 25, the Dhubri government, municipal council, town committees, and Dhubri District Chhath Puja Committee are working to clean up about 41 river fronts (ghats) throughout the district. By worshiping the sun's setting and rising, respectively, the rites would be carried out at the ghats on the evening of October 27 and in the early hours of October 28. The Dhubri district has forty-one ghats, eight of which are in each of the towns of Dhubri and Gauripur. The remaining ghats are spread over Golokganj, Agomoni, Chhoto Guma, Halakura, Sahebganj,…

24 Oct

Tribes, tea tribes, Morans, and Motoks are exempt from the two-child limit in Assam in order to protect communities

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a landmark decision aimed at preserving the unique identity of vulnerable communities, the Assam government announced on Thursday that tribals, tea tribes, Morans, and Motoks will be exempt from the two-child policy for government employment. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, addressing a press conference after chairing the state cabinet meeting, said the exemption was crucial to prevent gradual extinction of these communities. “If we stick to the policy, these populations will lose their distinct identities and gradually become extinct in the next 50 years,” Sarma said. He noted that the Moran community alone numbers just around one lakh, highlighting…

23 Oct

In Kokrajhar, an IED bomb destroys a railway track; train services are suspended, and a probe is underway

Banasree SarkarAssam

A powerful improvised explosive device (IED) blast late on Wednesday night damaged a section of the railway track between Kokrajhar and Salakati stations in Assam’s Kokrajhar district, bringing train movement to a complete halt and triggering panic among passengers. According to initial reports, the explosion took place at around midnight, nearly five kilometres east of Kokrajhar railway station. The impact of the blast was so strong that it tore through the track, bending the metal rails and scattering debris across the line. The incident immediately forced railway authorities to suspend all traffic on both up and down lines as a…

22 Oct

ASSEB releases 2026 HS Final Exam schedule; online form fill-up starts October 22

Banasree SarkarAssam

The Higher Secondary (HS) Final Examination 2026 will take place in February or March of 2026, according to an official announcement made by the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB), formerly known as AHSEC. The Board announced that the online application procedure for qualified applicants would open on October 22 and run through November 25, 2025. All junior colleges and higher secondary schools under Division-II of the Board have been instructed to make sure that no eligible student is left out of the online application process, per an official announcement released on October 13. The Board made it clear that…

22 Oct

The opposition in Assam claims the chief minister is influencing the investigation and demands a transparent inquiry into Zubeen Garg’s killing

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam’s Congress Legislature Party leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Debabrata Saikia, has raised serious concerns over the investigation into the death of popular singer Zubeen Garg, accusing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of controlling and influencing the probe. Saikia has demanded a fully independent and transparent investigation to ensure justice is delivered. Addressing the media, Saikia claimed that the Chief Minister’s remarks on the case have “created confusion” among the public and cast doubt on the authenticity of the ongoing investigation. “From his statements, it appears the investigation may not be entirely transparent,” he said, suggesting that Sarma…

20 Oct

Assam governor and chief minister wish everyone a happy Kali Puja and Deepawali

Banasree SarkarAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sent warmest greetings to the state's citizens on the auspicious occasions of Kali Puja and Deepawali, encouraging them to observe the holidays with communal peace and environmental responsibility. Governor Acharya emphasized Kali Puja's spiritual significance in his message, calling it a holiday that encourages the emergence of inner strength to face fear and darkness. In addition, he urged everyone to celebrate in a spirit of unity, kindness, and concern. "Deepawali honors the victory of light, hope, and truth. It serves as a reminder of the eternal strength of morality…