Guwahati - The Purbottar

03 Jan

2025 Turns the Tide for Guwahati Policing: Sharp Rise in Convictions, Fall in Backlogs

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

The year 2025 was a transformative period for Guwahati Police, with substantial improvements in law enforcement as evidenced by official statistics. The city saw a decrease in registered crime cases, with 5,786 incidents in 2025 compared to 7,412 in 2024 and 9,393 in 2023. This decline is attributed to intensified patrolling, quicker response times, and improved operational coordination. A notable aspect of 2025 was the drastic reduction in pending cases, bringing the backlog down from 35,396 in 2021 to 2,882 by year-end, with over 32,000 cases disposed of in the preceding four years. Investigative outcomes also saw significant advancements, with…

02 Jan

Guwahati to Get Second Medical College with ₹1,201.16 Crore Funding

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

The Assam government has sanctioned Rs 1201.16 crore for the construction of its second medical college in Guwahati, marking it as the 14th medical college in the state. A revised administrative approval was granted for this funding. The new college, named Pragjyotishpur Medical College, will feature two campuses located at Kalapahar and Mohendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital (MMCH). The National Medical Commission approved an intake of 50 MBBS students for the college. The Kalapahar campus will include 480 beds, 46 ICUs, 7 high-tech operating theatres (OTs), along with accommodation for 450 students and 100 interns. The MMCH campus will accommodate 800…

30 Dec

Gauhati University Professor Becomes Indian Air Force Flying Officer

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Dr. Hemen Kumar Kalita, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Gauhati University, has made history by becoming the university's first Indian Air Force Flying Officer. This event has been described as a moment of immense pride for Gauhati University, as Dr. Kalita also serves as the first Associate NCC Officer (ANO) in the NCC Air Force Wing to achieve this rank. He will take on the important role of mentoring and encouraging NCC cadets at GU, motivating them to aspire to join the armed forces. Dr. Kalita completed rigorous Pre-Commission Training (PRCN) and was commissioned as a…

26 Dec

Guwahati Hosts Talk on Optical Tools for Biodiversity Conservation

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

An interactive session in Guwahati has highlighted the transformative role of modern optical technologies in biodiversity and wildlife conservation, stressing the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and community participation to address pressing environmental challenges. The event, titled “Scope of Optical Engineering in Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation in North East India”, was organised by Aaranyak under its Environment Education and Capacity Building Division (EECBD) on December 22 at the organisation’s administrative office. Delivering the keynote, Dr Iftak Hussain, a scientist at Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), explained how optical engineering, artificial intelligence, and smartphone-based technologies can support environmental monitoring,…

22 Dec

Enforcement Directorate Arrests Guwahati-Based Businessman, Audi Confiscated Under PMLA

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Priyanshu Boiragi, the owner of Guwahati's Purbashree Printing House, was detained by the Guwahati Zonal Office of Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a Rs 118-crore printing fraud under the terms of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).The case concerns the fraudulent awarding of contracts totalling Rs 118 crore by the Assam Building and other Construction Workers Welfare Board (ABOCWWB) between 2013 and 2016. The ED also searched the accused's property and confiscated electronic devices, one Audi vehicle, and other incriminating evidence.The accused appeared before the Special Court (PMLA), Guwahati, and was placed under five days of ED custody.

19 Dec

Guwahati Railway Station Retiring Rooms, Dormitory Get Upgrade by NFR

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Rail passengers at Guwahati Railway Station will benefit from newly upgraded amenities, enhancing their travel experience in Northeast India. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has improved the retiring rooms and dormitory facilities to boost passenger comfort. General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava announced that the upgraded complex includes nine retiring rooms and a 12-bed dormitory, all now air-conditioned with enhanced interiors and comfortable beds. This initiative aims to create a modern and hygienic environment for passengers. Furthermore, it's projected that NFR will generate Rs 1.94 crore in non-fare revenue over the next five years, with no maintenance costs compared to the…

19 Dec

Wipro Earthian Award Brings National Recognition to North Guwahati Schools

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Two schools from North Guwahati, Assam, have gained national recognition by winning the Wipro Earthian National Award, which underscores the significance of student-led environmental education in the region. North Guwahati Girls’ High School won the award for the second consecutive year, with a team of five students, guided by teacher Dulumoni Rabha, selected from over 2,000 entries nationwide. Their project, focusing on sustainability and biodiversity conservation, involved extensive research such as local biodiversity documentation, wildlife surveys, and awareness campaigns concerning endangered species like the Gangetic river dolphin and the greater adjutant stork. Additionally, Auniati Kamaldev Higher Secondary School (AKHSS), established…

17 Dec

AIIMS Guwahati Becomes NE’s First Advanced Trauma Life Support Provider Centre

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

ll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Guwahati has reached a significant milestone by becoming the first institution in the Northeast to be accredited as an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) provider centre. This important development was marked by the institute's inaugural ATLS provider course held from December 12 to 14, which signifies a new era in structured trauma education for the region. The event was attended by Prof. MC Mishra, chair of ATLS India and former director of AIIMS, New Delhi, who commemorated the occasion. The course saw participation from eminent ATLS faculty from across the country, whose expertise…

16 Dec

East Himalayan Trade Fair, Agri Expo to Kick Off in Guwahati from January 22

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, will organise the 15th East Himalayan Trade Fair (EHTF) along with the second East Himalayan Agri Expo (EHAE) in Guwahati from January 22 to 28, 2026. The events will be held at the Assam Engineering Institute Playground, Chandmari. Addressing mediapersons here on Monday, Lt Col Harsh Kondilya, General Manager of the Fair Division, ITPO, said the East Himalayan Trade Fair is one of ITPO’s flagship regional initiatives aimed at promoting inclusive economic growth, entrepreneurship and market access in eastern and northeastern India. He said the 15th…

15 Dec

Guwahati Witnesses Sonu Nigam’s First Solo Concert; Pays Musical Tribute to Zubeen Garg with ‘Mayabini’

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Sonu Nigam's Deewana Tera Tour commenced in Guwahati with a remarkable turnout, marking his inaugural solo concert in the city. Nigam characterized Assam as a unique experience, noting the audience's deep appreciation for music. The concert featured a rich set list, including popular songs like "Kal Ho Naa Ho" and "Suraj Hua Maddham," which elicited enthusiastic responses from the crowd, creating an intimate atmosphere despite the event's scale. Nigam expressed his fondness for Assam, highlighting the affection and respect he has for its people. A poignant moment during the concert was his tribute to Assam's musical figure, Zubeen Garg, where…