Guwahati - The Purbottar

21 Jan

Uzbek Movie to Kick Off Guwahati Asian Film Festival on January 22

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

The second edition of the Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) will take place from January 22 at Jyoti Chitraban, showcasing 26 films from 10 Asian countries over four days. The opening film is the Uzbek feature 'Sunday', directed by Shokir Kholikov, complemented by the Indian premiere of the Japanese film 'S', directed by Masahiro Ota, and 'An Evening Ballad' by Bishal Swargiary in the Indian Showcase. Organized by Trending Now Media with support from NFDC and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, GAFF 2026 aims to provide a rich exploration of Asian and Indian cinema, selecting films from over 200…

20 Jan

Northeast Conclave cum Buyer-Seller Meet Held in Guwahati by APEDA

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

The Northeast Conclave cum Buyer-Seller Meet, organized by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in collaboration with the Assam Agriculture Department, took place in Guwahati. Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora inaugurated the event, emphasizing its significance for positioning Assam and the Northeast as global exporters of Agri-horticultural products. He highlighted the region’s export potential, showcasing products such as Joha rice, Komal Cahul, Black Rice, litchi, orange, ginger, and pineapple, all supported by organic farming practices. Bora noted that unlocking this potential necessitates strong infrastructure, market access, and collaboration, particularly through APEDA. He pointed out that Assam's…

19 Jan

IndiaSkills Regional Meet Opens in Guwahati, Inaugurated by Jayant Chaudhary

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary inaugurated the IndiaSkills Regional Competition 2025-26 at Gauhati University, highlighting participation from youth across eight Northeastern states in 26 skills. This marks the first time the competition is held in the Northeast, offering local talent a chance to engage in a national-level contest. The event was attended by key officials, including Dr. Nani Gopal Mahanta and Gyanendra Dev Tripathi, emphasizing the region's growing skilling ecosystem under the Skill India Mission. Chaudhary asserted that the competition reflects the Prime Minister's focus on the Northeast, fostering regional confidence and showcasing youth potential. He noted the integration of skill…

19 Jan

Northeast to Host First-Ever India Skills Competition Starting Jan 19

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is conducting the Northeast Regional Competition of IndiaSkills 2025-26 at Gauhati University, starting Monday, which marks a pivotal development in India's skilling ecosystem. Inaugurated by Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary, this four-day event emphasizes the government's dedication to skill development and competitive excellence in emerging regions. It is notable as the inaugural IndiaSkills Regional Competition exclusively for the Northeastern states, with participants from all eight states competing across 26 skill categories. Hena Usman, Joint Secretary, highlighted this initiative's aim to showcase regional talent and foster inclusion. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) collaborates as…

19 Jan

Major Security Action in Assam: 14 Foreign Nationals Pushed Back, Says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, January 18, announced that 14 foreign nationals were apprehended and pushed back from the state following a coordinated security operation. Sharing the development in a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said the operation was carried out in the early hours and involved individuals who had allegedly entered Assam illegally." You may be hiding in plain sight, but we will hunt you down and expel you from India,” Sarma wrote, adding that those apprehended included both “fresh infiltrators” and individuals described as “experienced troublemakers.” Reiterating the state government’s zero-tolerance…

13 Jan

Kuki-Zo Groups Seek Political Solution as Manipur Govt Formation Speculation Grows

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Amid increasing concerns regarding the establishment of a new government in violence-affected Manipur, Kuki-Zo tribal organizations have revitalized their demands for a political resolution, planning a mass rally to urge the Indian government to expedite actions on their concerns. The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has mobilized the entire Kuki-Zo community to participate in the rally, scheduled to take place in districts dominated by the Kuki-Zo community. The rally is themed “Expedite Our Political Solution,” emphasizing the urgent need for intervention. In their statement, the KZC highlighted the severe atrocities endured by the Kuki-Zo people, which include extensive destruction of homes and…

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…