Guwahati - The Purbottar

04 Nov

Kalasamanway Organises Alokdhwani at Adabari to Celebrate Memory, Music and Literature

Preeti SinghAssam, Guwahati

"How many little joys you would bring along during Bijoya... and there were letters too, written on blue inland letters and postcards, carrying affectionate greetings from one household to another." These evocative lines from poet Aryatirtha formed the emotional backdrop of Alokdhwani, a cultural evening organised by Kalasamanway, which sought to create a bridge between the melancholy of Bijoya Dashami and the illumination of Deepavali. Hosted at Adabari by Anindya Pal and Debolina Choudhury, the event unfolded as a celebration of memory, music, literature and conversation. The programme opened with a recitation of Aryatirtha's poetry by Sandipa Chakravarty, whose thoughtful…

31 Aug

SEC Seeks Political Parties’ Cooperation for Smooth Conduct of Silchar Municipal Election

Preeti SinghAssam, Guwahati

A meeting with representatives of various political parties regarding the forthcoming Silchar Municipal Corporation election was held at the conference hall of the State Election Commission office at Panjabari, Guwahati on Monday. The meeting was chaired by State Election Commissioner Ranjan Sarma. Various issues, including reservation of seats, expenditure limits for contesting candidates, digital election management, Model Code of Conduct were discussed at the meeting. State Election Commissioner Sarma sought the cooperation of all political parties for the smooth conduct of the forthcoming Silchar Municipal Corporation election. State Election Commission secretary Gitartha Baruah and representatives of various political parties were…

19 Aug

300 Residents Avail Free Health Checkup At Boragaon Medical Camp

Preeti SinghAssam, Guwahati, Health, Latest

A free medical camp was organized jointly by the Assam Institute of Management authorities, local residents, and Life Care at West Boragaon in Guwahati. Around 300 people, including children, women, and men, participated in the camp. The camp, held under the supervision of renowned doctor Dr. Tanisha Baruah, provided attendees with advice on disease treatment, body care, symptoms of illnesses, and ways to stay healthy. At the camp, various physical ailments were examined. People were also made aware of disease prevention and the importance of seeking timely medical treatment.

14 Aug

GU Launches Research Study On Causal Factors Of July 19, 2026 Floods In Upper Assam

Preeti SinghAssam, Guwahati

Gauhati University has constituted a multidisciplinary research team to undertake a scientific study into the causal factors behind the July 19, 2026 floods and their cascading downstream impacts across parts of Upper Assam. The newly constituted research team will now focus on generating scientific evidence on the factors behind the July 19 floods and their downstream impacts. The team will be led by Prof. B.N. Goswami, Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awardee, former Director of IITM, Pune, Professor of Excellence and ANRF PM Professor at Gauhati University, with Prof. Parag Phukon, Department of Geological Sciences and Prof. Ratul Mahanta, Department of Economics…

14 Aug

Drugs Worth Rs 39.4 Crore Seized In Guwahati, Two Arrested

Preeti SinghAssam, Guwahati

Drugs worth an estimated Rs 39.4 crore were seized in Guwahati, and two suspected drug traffickers were arrested, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted a truck near the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) and conducted a search. The operation led to the seizure of 10 soap cases containing heroin and 1,40,000 YABA tablets. Sharing details of the operation on social media, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the Guwahati Police for intercepting the truck and recovering the large consignment of drugs. The police also apprehended two persons suspected of being involved in…

20 Jul

IIT Guwahati-Led Study Proposes Policy Framework to Integrate Informal Transport into Urban Mobility

Paromita EditorGuwahati

A multi-institutional team of researchers led by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has developed a policy framework aimed at integrating informal transport services such as autorickshaws, minibuses and shared vans into mainstream urban transport systems to improve mobility and reduce congestion. The research, conducted in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur and the National University of Singapore, proposes a regulatory framework that seeks to improve commuter experience while addressing challenges such as road congestion, environmental pollution and inconsistent service quality. The findings have been published in the prestigious journal Transportation Research Part A: Policy and…

15 Jul

Durand Cup 2026 Guwahati edition: Trophies display ceremony to be held on July 16

Paromita EditorGuwahati

The trophies display ceremony for the Guwahati edition of the 135th Durand Cup will be held on July 16.During the ceremony, the three legacy trophies of Durand Cup will be showcased at Hotel Vivanta, Guwahati to the football enthusiasts.Thereafter, on the same day and next day (July 16 and 17) Durand Cup Trophies Tour will be conducted in Guwahati at Assam Legislative Assembly (July 16), Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre (July 16), IIT Guwahati (July 17) and City Centre Mall (July 17).This august moment will be graced by Biswajit Daimary, Minister of Sports & Youth Welfare, Govt of Assam, Kausar Jamil…

15 Jul

Assamese cinema mourns loss of Purabi Sharma, wife of Tapan Das

Preeti SinghAssam, Guwahati

An illustrious chapter in Assamese cinema has come to an end. Veteran actress Purabi Sharma, who won the hearts of millions through her long career in films and television, passed away on Tuesday at around 7:30 PM after suffering a cardiac arrest. She was rushed to the hospital after falling ill, but doctors declared her dead. Her mortal remains were brought to her residence in Santipur, Guwahati. After family members, co-artists, fans and dignitaries from various fields paid their last respects, the last rites were performed at the Navagraha crematorium. One of the most popular faces of Assamese cinema, Purabi…

13 Jul

Imd predicts more rain in guwahati in next 3 days; asdma urges commuters to be cautious amid flash floods

Paromita EditorGuwahati

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted moderate to heavy rainfall along with thunderstorm at the isolated places in Guwahati city and adjoining areas in the coming two to three days owing to current meteorological conditions and monsoon scenario in the state.“The weather pattern suggests that in continuation of the earlier weather forecast on heavy rainfall, the coming two to three days would also face the thunderstorm with lightning with moderate to heavy rainfall (6-12 cm/24 hours) across the city and the adjacent areas which may aggravate waterlogging, flooding, flash floods, slow vehicular movement, and increase the risk of…

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…