Guwahati - The Purbottar

13 Jan

Seismic Safety Conclave Organised At NEDFi In Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Guwahati

A seismic safety awareness programme organised by NeFocus in collaboration with RVC was held at the NEDFi Auditorium on Saturday, highlighting the need for collective action to reduce earthquake risks in Northeast India. The conclave brought together geoscientists, subject experts, students, researchers and government officials to deliberate on effective earthquake preparedness and management strategies. Gaikungam Rongmei, Director of the Earthquake Division at the Geological Survey of India, spoke about the region’s high seismic vulnerability and emphasised the importance of coordinated efforts to address the risks. UNICEF Coordinator Anand Kanu and geologist Hemanta Borgohain also addressed the gathering, sharing valuable insights…

12 Jan

Grand Celebrations as AIIMS Guwahati Observes Its 6th Institute Day

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Today, the Sixth Institute Day was enthusiastically celebrated on the campus of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Guwahati. Along with distinguished dignitaries from various organizations, AIIMS Guwahati students, teachers, officers, staff, and nursing officers participated in the occasion.Speaking to the audience, Prof. Ashok Puranik, Executive Director of AIIMS Guwahati, discussed the Institute's development from its first temporary location at Gauhati Medical College to its current permanent campus in Changsari. He outlined the Institute's noteworthy accomplishments during the previous five years in the fundamental domains of patient care, high-quality medical education, and health-focused research. Stressing that Institute Day…

10 Jan

Camera trap study charts leopard movement across Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

A comprehensive scientific camera trap study has been conducted in Guwahati to evaluate leopard presence, habitat use, and movement patterns, representing the first grid-based leopard estimation effort in eastern India, according to forest officials. The study involved deploying camera traps in key forests, wildlife corridors, and urban fringe areas, aiming to provide crucial data for mapping leopard habitats and movement routes, which will bolster science-based wildlife management and promote human-leopard coexistence in the rapidly urbanizing capital. Survey teams examined all significant hill ranges around Guwahati, including Adingiri, Gotanagar, Nilachal, Kharghuli, Hengerabari, and Bhangagarh. They recorded multiple signs of leopard presence—such…

09 Jan

AIIMS Guwahati inaugurates state-of-the-art Viral Disease Research & Diagnostic Laboratory

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Guwahati formally inaugurated the Viral Disease Research & Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL), a state-of-the-art facility established with financial support from the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The laboratory, which will be contributing significantly to diagnostic and surveillance activities, was formally dedicated on Thursday, marking an important institutional milestone. The VRDL was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Puranik, Executive Director, AIIMS Guwahati, in the august presence of Prof. U.S.N. Murty, Director, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Guwahati. The ceremony was attended by senior…

09 Jan

To check illegal influx, Bengal needs BJP-led government, says Himanta

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the need for a BJP-led government across Tripura, Assam, and West Bengal to enhance efforts against illegal infiltration from Bangladesh. Speaking to the media, he highlighted the progress made in Tripura and Assam under the BJP but pointed out that the lack of a BJP administration in West Bengal has obstructed a unified strategy to tackle this issue. Sarma characterized West Bengal as a "weak link" in the border management and security framework of the region, advocating for BJP's rise to power there due to the party's strong support base. He asserted that…

08 Jan

Coordinated Assam Rifles Operations Hit Drug Networks in Tripura, Assam and Mizoram; Narcotics Worth Over Rs 100 Crore Recovered

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

The Assam Rifles has carried out a series of coordinated operations across the Northeast, leading to the destruction of a large illegal ganja plantation in Tripura and the seizure of narcotics and counterfeit goods in other states, officials said on Wednesday.Acting on specific intelligence inputs, Assam Rifles launched a joint operation on January 7 in the Dhanpur, Induria, Kacchakhala and Dhanmura areas of Tripura, located around 66 kilometres south of Agartala. The drive was conducted along with the Border Security Force, Tripura Police, Tripura State Rifles and the Forest Department. During the operation, security forces uprooted and destroyed nearly six…

08 Jan

Guwahati to host FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy display for the first time on Jan 13

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

On January 13, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Trophy will be exhibited at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, marking a historic first for the Northeast region of India. Assam Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare, Nandita Gorlosa, announced that the trophy will arrive in Guwahati at 10am and will be showcased from 3pm. This return to India represents the trophy's first public display in 12 years. The official inauguration will occur at 8.30pm, attended by Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma. Alongside the exhibition, a cultural program featuring performances by Shankuraj Konwar and Rito Riba will be held on the Coke…

07 Jan

Textiles Ministers from Across India to Meet in Guwahati Tomorrow

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

The National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026, organized by the Ministry of Textiles in collaboration with the Government of Assam, will commence on January 8 in Guwahati. The event, themed “India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation,” aims to gather Textile Ministers and senior officials from various states and union territories for discussions on critical issues such as policy, investment, sustainability, exports, infrastructure, and technological advancements in the textile sector. The Conference aligns with the Government’s vision of making India a global manufacturing hub in textiles by 2030, focusing on export enhancement, job creation, and inclusive growth under the slogan “Vikas…

06 Jan

Peerless Hospital Guwahati announces expansion plan to strengthen affordable healthcare services

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Peerless Hospital Guwahati reported on its progress over the past six months and detailed its strategic roadmap for growth through 2026 at a recent press conference. The hospital emphasized its commitment to high-quality, affordable, and patient-centric care in Assam and the Northeast, highlighting significant improvements in clinical outcomes and increasing patient footfall since its inception in July 2025. CEO Dr. Gautam Kumar Das outlined plans to enhance care quality by expanding services under the Ayushman Bharat scheme and investing in advanced medical technologies. Medical Superintendent Dr. Pranab Barua noted consistent improvements in patient outcomes due to refined clinical practices and…

06 Jan

IIT Guwahati brings together Online B.Sc. Data Science and AI students at Annual AI Confluence

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati recently hosted the Annual AI Conference, "AI Confluence," which involved 400 students enrolled in its online B.Sc. (Hons) Degree program in Data Science and AI, offered by the Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. This two-day event provided a collaborative environment for students who typically engage in online learning, allowing them to interact with faculty and peers, thereby enhancing their connection to the institute.Participants of varied academic and professional backgrounds, including early-career professionals and recent high school graduates, a few attended lectures, discussions, and activities that fostered community engagement. Prof. Devendra Jalohal,…