Guwahati - The Purbottar

06 Jul

India Proposes BRICS Virtual Working Group on Drug Trafficking at Guwahati Anti-Drug Summit

Paromita EditorGuwahati

The two-day BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting 2026 commenced in Guwahati on Monday, with delegates from BRICS member countries calling for stronger international cooperation to tackle the growing threat of drug trafficking and substance abuse. Organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, the meeting has brought together the heads of anti-drug agencies from BRICS nations for the first time in India. Addressing the inaugural session, Director General of the NCB Anurag Garg, who is leading the Indian delegation, said the expansion of BRICS has enhanced the grouping's ability to address global challenges…

04 Jul

NHRC Seeks RPF Report Over Alleged Harassment of Guwahati Human Rights Activist Monojit Singha

Paromita EditorGuwahati

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to submit an action taken report within two weeks over allegations of harassment of Guwahati-based human rights activist Monojit Singha. In an order issued on July 2, the NHRC described the allegations as a "serious violation of human rights" and sought an explanation from the RPF regarding the incident. According to Singha's complaint, officials of the Northeast Frontier Railway, accompanied by uniformed RPF personnel, visited his parents' residence in Pandu's New Colony on August 7, 2025. He alleged that railway officials questioned neighbours…

25 Jun

Guwahati Airport Strengthens Emergency Response Capabilities with Advanced HRET Crash Fire Tender and Water Rescue Boats

Paromita EditorGuwahati

Reinforcing its commitment to the highest standards of safety and emergency preparedness, Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport, Guwahati, showcased its enhanced Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) capabilities through the deployment and demonstration of a state-of-the-art High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) Crash Fire Tender and Water Rescue Boats. The newly integrated HRET Crash Fire Tender, manufactured by Rosenbauer, marks a significant advancement in airport emergency response infrastructure. Equipped with an extendable turret capable of reaching elevated sections of an aircraft, the vehicle enables firefighters to access critical areas swiftly during emergencies, significantly reducing response time and enhancing rescue effectiveness. The…

22 Jun

NFR GM Inspects Kamakhya Railway Station As Devotees Arrive For Ambubachi Mela

Paromita EditorGuwahati

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) general manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava conducted a comprehensive inspection of Kamakhya railway station on Monday to assess the preparedness and passenger management arrangements for the Ambubachi Mela.The annual religious event is expected to witness a significant influx of devotees from various parts of the country, necessitating extensive operational and passenger facilitation measures by the railways.During the inspection, the NFR general manager assessed various facilities and arrangements put in place for the convenience, safety and security of pilgrims, including crowd management measures, passenger amenities, cleanliness, drinking water facilities, medical assistance, help desks and security deployment.He interacted with…

22 Jun

Supreme Court to Hear Shyamkanu Mahanta’s Bail Plea Today

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the main accused in the case linked to the death of Assam’s celebrated musician Zubeen Garg, has approached the Supreme Court seeking bail after his application was rejected by the Gauhati High Court. According to legal sources, Mahanta moved the apex court following the denial of relief by the High Court. The matter has been listed for hearing before the Supreme Court on Tuesday, where his plea for bail will be considered. The development comes amid ongoing judicial proceedings in the high-profile case, which has drawn widespread public attention across Assam since the death of the…

18 Jun

Zubeen Garg’s Portrait Erased at Guwahati Flyover, Recreated Amid Public Outcry

Paromita EditorGuwahati

The removal of a large portrait of late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg painted on the Ganeshguri flyover has sparked widespread criticism across Assam, with questions being raised over whether the artwork was removed as part of city beautification work or because of the message written alongside it. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Guwahati on a three-day tour from July 1, and the Japanese Prime Minister is also expected to accompany him. Ahead of the high-profile visit, extensive beautification and cleanliness drives are underway across the city. As part of the beautification campaign, the Assam government has also…

13 Jun

Northeast’s First Jungle Book-Themed Adventure Park Opens in Guwahati

Preeti SinghAssam, Guwahati

India’s First Jungle Book Themed Adventure Park now open for visitors at Amchong Tea Estate, GuwahatiGuwahati has added a new attraction to its family entertainment and adventure tourism landscape with Jungle Adventures Park, Northeast India’s First Jungle Book themed adventure park, now open for visitors at Amchong Tea Estate, Guwahati.Built around the tagline “A Page from Jungle Book”, Jungle Adventures Park has been created as an outdoor jungle-themed destination for children, families, students, tourists, young adults and adventure lovers to come together for a day of fun, thrill and recreation. The press conference has been organised to formally introduce the…

12 Jun

Gauhati High Court Chief attends Green Mizoram Day organised by Mizoram State Legal Services Authority

Paromita EditorGuwahati

The Mizoram State Legal Services Authority (MSLSA) organised an awareness programme on the importance of mass tree plantation to mark Green Mizoram Day in Aizawl on Thursday.Justice Ashutosh Kumar, Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court and Patron-in-Chief of MSLSA, graced the event as the Chief Guest. He was accompanied by Justice Michael Zothankhuma (Judge, Judge-in-Charge of Administration Department (JAD), Gauhati High Court, and Executive Chairman of Assam State Legal Services Authority) and Justice Sanjeev Kumar Sharma (Judge, Gauhati High Court). The theme for this year's Green Mizoram Day is "Trees are green gold, The roots of all life." To…

09 Jun

Master Trainers’ Training Programme for Census 2027 Commences in Guwahati

Paromita EditorGuwahati

The four-day fully residential Master Trainers' Training Programme of Assam for the 1st Phase of Census 2027, namely the Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO), commenced at the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati today.The training programme, being conducted from June 9 to 12, has brought together 59 Master Trainers comprising 44 officials from various districts of Assam and 15 officials from the Directorate of Census Operations (DCO), Assam. The programme aims to build a strong pool of trainers who will train 1109 Field Trainers. These Field Trainers will subsequently impart training to 83,535 Enumerators and Supervisors for the effective implementation of Census…

08 Jun

Rock band Guns and Roses to perform in Guwahati on Nov 17

Paromita EditorGuwahati

Assam is set to host one of the world's most iconic rock bands as Guns N Roses will perform in Guwahati on November 17, 2026, Chief Minister #HimantaBiswaSarma announced on Monday, June 8. Sharing the news on X, the Chief Minister expressed delight over the band's upcoming performance, describing it as another milestone in Assam's growing prominence on the global live entertainment map. "Delighted to welcome the legendary Guns N' Roses to Guwahati on November 17, 2026, bringing one of the world's most iconic rock bands to Assam," Sarma wrote.