Guwahati - The Purbottar

02 May

AIIMS Guwahati Issues Clarification on Mess Hygiene Allegations

nanika EditorGuwahati

Authorities at AIIMS Guwahati have moved swiftly to debunk viral social media reports alleging a mass food poisoning outbreak on campus. While online posts claimed dozens of students were affected, the institute maintains that these reports are speculative and do not reflect the ground reality. The controversy erupted earlier this week after a post on the social media platform X went viral, alleging that more than 50 students had fallen ill after consuming unhygienic meals served at the institute’s mess facility. The claims sparked widespread concern among parents and the public regarding the welfare of students at the prestigious medical…

28 Apr

Chewing Gum Used to Disable CCTV in Guwahati Jewellery Heist

Paromita EditorGuwahati

In a rare and unusual burglary, thieves allegedly used chewing gum to disable surveillance cameras before breaking into a jewellery showroom in the Christian Basti area of Guwahati in the early hours of Tuesday, April 28. The incident took place at the Giva Jewellery showroom, where the accused are believed to have carried out the theft with careful planning. Preliminary findings suggest that the miscreants deliberately covered CCTV cameras with chewing gum, effectively blocking surveillance before entering the premises. Investigators suspect that a significant quantity of gold and diamond ornaments may have been stolen, although the exact value of the…

25 Apr

Missing Guwahati Woman Located Safe in Shillong

Paromita EditorGuwahati

A 27-year-old woman, who went missing from Guwahati on Friday, was recovered by Meghalaya police from the Polo area in Shillong on Saturday morning.Bhabana Sarma, who worked as a teacher at Miles Bronson Residential School at Azara in Guwahati until the end of March, was reported missing under circumstances that are yet to be fully ascertained."Based on specific inputs, she was located in the Polo area and immediately taken for medical examination," a Meghalaya Police officialA police officer in Guwahati said a team of Assam police and her parents have gone to Shillong to bring her back. He said that…

08 Apr

Pawan Khera files anticipatory bail plea in Gauhati High Court

Paromita EditorGuwahati

Congress leader Pawan Khera today filed a petition in the Gauhati High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case registered against him by the Assam Police.The court is likely to hear his plea and pass an order in the next couple of days.The crime branch of Guwahati police had registered the case against Khera after Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, filed an FIR accusing the Congress leader of using forged document to malign her image.At a press conference on April 5, Khera had claimed that Riniki Bhuyan Sharma held three foreign passports, undeclared properties in…

28 Mar

NB Marks PR Strengthens Strategic Communication Presence Across Assam

editorDISPUR, Guwahati

With over 15 years of experience, NB Marks PR continues to strengthen its presence across Assam, operating in key cities including Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar, and Tezpur. The agency has a strong footprint across North East and East India, along with an expanding international presence in Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.NB Marks PR has supported leading clients such as Tata Power, Tata Electronics, Bajaj Finance Limited, and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited. Backed by a team of over 100 professionals, including experienced journalists and media experts, the agency delivers services such as media outreach, press release drafting, and multilingual communication. With a…

12 Mar

Centre–Nagaland Petroleum Row Falls Under Supreme Court of India Jurisdiction: Gauhati High Court

riya EditorGuwahati

The Gauhati High Court has observed that the constitutional dispute between the Union government and the Government of Nagaland over petroleum and natural gas regulations in the state falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India. In a judgment delivered on March 10, a division bench comprising Justice Kalyan Rai Surana and Justice Manish Choudhury made the observation while disposing of a suo motu public interest litigation (PIL) related to the validity of the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulations, 2012 and the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2012. The PIL originated from an earlier petition…

12 Mar

Scientists at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Create Radiation-Resistant Cement Mortar

riya EditorGuwahati

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have created a new radiation-resistant cement mortar aimed at enhancing safety in nuclear facilities by improving the structural integrity and radiation-shielding capabilities of concrete. This innovation incorporates microparticles—boron oxide, lead oxide, bismuth oxide, and tungsten oxide—into conventional cement mortar, enhancing its density, durability, and ability to block harmful radiation. The enhanced mortar significantly reduces radiation penetration, thereby mitigating the risk of leaks in sensitive environments like nuclear reactors. The study revealed that each microparticle affects the mortar differently: lead oxide increases density and strength, tungsten oxide improves cracking resistance and durability, while…

10 Mar

6th Adingiri Rashtriya Natya Utsav to Be Held in Guwahati

riya EditorGuwahati

The 6th Adingiri Rashtriya Natya Utsav-2026, organized by Abhigyanm, will take place from March 13 to 15, 2026, at the scenic Adingiri Hills in Sankardev Nagar, Maligaon. This festival aims to highlight the region's "Theatre Tourism," blending the natural beauty of the hills with performances from acclaimed theater groups in Assam and West Bengal. The event will feature a variety of performances, including "Kordoi Xiria Paharor Xadhu," "A Stupid Common Man," and "Agadoom Baghadoom," presented by notable directors such as Himanshu Prasad Das and Avik Bhattacharya. The program will also include hands-on sessions, panel discussions, and masterclasses led by prominent…

07 Mar

Guwahati Police nab youth carrying pistol and bullets

riya EditorGuwahati

In Guwahati, a 29-year-old man was taken into custody carrying a weapon and ammo. According to a police source, a squad from the Dispur Police Station detained the culprit, Krishna Das, who was from the Botahguli region and lived close to Bagharbari Chowk in Panjabari. They found three live rounds of ammunition and a 7.65 mm pistol with one magazine in his hands. He disclosed during questioning that Akhilesh Yadav (40), a resident of Muzaffarpur, Bihar, who owns a salon in Hatigaon Chariali, Guwahati, was the source of the weapon. "Further investigation, including technical analysis and antecedent verification, is underway,"…

05 Mar

New 1.05-km Flyover Opened in Guwahati, Inaugurated by Chief Minister

riya EditorGuwahati

On Wednesday evening, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Dinesh Goswami Flyover in Guwahati's Bharalumukh area, aimed at alleviating traffic congestion. This 1.05-kilometer flyover, constructed at a cost of Rs. 99 crores through collaboration between state and central governments, facilitates uninterrupted vehicle movement over a railway line, enhances safety by reducing accidents at railway crossings, and eases traffic at a critical intersection. The flyover honors the late former Union Minister Dinesh Goswami. Additionally, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Saraighat War Memorial at Panbazar, honoring martyrs of the historic Battle of Saraighat and featuring inscriptions for 132 warriors, while…