North East - The Purbottar

03 Aug

Five Districts Continue to Reel Under Floods, Relief Operations Intensified

nanika EditorNorth East

The flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement on Sunday, but over 1.35 lakh people in five districts continue to remain affected by the deluge. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), three more deaths were reported from Sivasagar district, taking the total number of flood-related fatalities in the state this year to 85. The affected districts include Charaideo, Dhemaji, Golaghat, Jorhat and Sivasagar. Sivasagar remains the worst-hit district, with more than 55,000 people affected, followed by Charaideo and Jorhat. The floods have submerged around 335 villages and damaged more than 15,000 hectares of agricultural land. Authorities…

30 Jul

ASSAM CM DEFENDS SATRA LAND PROTECTION BILL

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defended the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the state assembly, saying the proposed legislation is aimed at protecting the cultural and historical legacy of Assam's centuries-old Vaishnavite satras through regulated land ownership in their surrounding areas. Taking part in the discussion on the bill, Sarma said the government has proposed creating a five-kilometre protective buffer zone around selected heritage institutions, including Barpeta Satra, Majuli and Batadrava. Under the proposed provisions, land transactions within these notified areas will be allowed only for local residents. The Chief Minister said the legislation has…

14 Jul

Gogoi Slams Assam Govt After SC Ruling

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Raijor Dal founder and Sibsagar MLA Akhil Gogoi has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to set aside 27 Gauhati High Court judgments that had upheld orders of the Foreigners Tribunals declaring individuals as foreigners, describing the ruling as a strong reminder that citizenship issues must be decided strictly according to law.Reacting to the apex court's verdict on Monday, Gogoi criticised the Assam government and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that the administration had been attempting to bypass established legal procedures in matters relating to citizenship."The verdict of the Supreme Court is a big slap on the Chief Minister's face,"…

13 Jul

WHISKAS launches Indian Fish Range inspired by Rohu and Catla

Business BureauBusiness, North East

WHISKAS®, a leading cat food brand in India, has launched its new Indian Fish Range, introducing what it describes as the country's first locally inspired cat food innovation featuring Rohu and Catla fish. The new range combines the brand's signature Crunchy Creamy Yummy Pockets™ with formulations developed to provide 100 per cent complete and balanced nutrition for cats. Conceptualised by 22feet, part of Omnicom Advertising India, the campaign features Bollywood actor and cat lover Mrunal Thakur, highlighting the shift from home-cooked feeding to scientifically formulated pet nutrition. The company said the product addresses a common feeding practice in Indian households,…

25 Jun

Assam Eyes Inclusive Growth as Govt Finalises Budget Roadmap

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia on Wednesday said the upcoming Assam Budget will focus on public welfare and development, expressing confidence that it will further strengthen the state's economic growth while addressing the aspirations of its people.Speaking to the media in Guwahati ahead of the presentation of the full state budget next month, Saikia said the BJP-led government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is continuing its development agenda after returning to power for a second consecutive term.He announced that Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Barua will present the full state budget in the Assam Legislative Assembly on…

14 Jun

NFR Engineer Demanded 1% Cut on ₹20L Bill, Arrested by CBI in Silchar; Court Prod Today

Preeti SinghLatest, News, North East

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a senior section engineer of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) in Silchar in a bribery case. An official statement said the investigation agency had registered the case against the said accused on Saturday. It was alleged that a bill amounting to approximately Rs 20 lakh, pertaining to work already executed by the complainant-contractor, was pending for clearance by the accused officer of NFR, Silchar. It was further alleged that when the complainant met the accused senior section engineer (SSE) on Friday and requested him to clear the said bill, the accused demanded one…

28 May

Three killed in head-on collision between SUV and truck in North Guwahati

Preeti SinghAssam, North East

Three people were killed when their SUV collided head-on with a truck at Gauripur in North Guwahati on Thursday.Police said the truck was coming on the wrong side of the road when an SUV coming at a high speed collided head-on with the truck, turning the vehicle into a mangled heap of metal.The deceased have been identified as Ranjit Dey, Karuna Bezbaruah and Partha Pratim Barman. Sources said all three were residents of Maligaon.Police reached the spot soon after the incident and sent the bodies to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital for post-mortem examination.

19 May

Yamaha strengthens premium bike push with ‘The Call of the Blue’ event in Kolkata

Purbalee DuttaNorth East

The Yamaha Motor India Group organised its ‘The Call of the Blue’ Weekend event in Kolkata on May 17, drawing over 3,000 riders, enthusiasts and fans to ECO Park Gate 4 in Newtown as the company intensified its focus on strengthening brand engagement in India’s premium two-wheeler segment. The event featured a range of rider-focused activities including Gymkhana rides, slow balancing challenges, gaming arenas and safety riding classes. Open to both Yamaha and non-Yamaha users, the initiative aimed to expand community participation while promoting responsible riding practices and showcasing Yamaha’s racing-inspired product portfolio. The company also hosted immersive gaming experiences…

18 May

North East’s Eri Silk to Merge With Rajasthan’s Kota Doria in Landmark Textile Initiative

Paromita EditorNorth East

The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has taken a major step towards promoting inter-regional collaboration in India’s handloom sector by exploring the fusion of the North East’s celebrated Eri silk with Rajasthan’s iconic Kota Doria fabric to create a distinctive premium textile for domestic and international markets. As part of this initiative, Secretary, Ministry of DoNER, Sanjay Jaju, visited the Kaithoon Common Facility Centre (CFC) in Kota on May 17, along with Kota District Collector Piyush Samaria and MD, NEHHDC Mara Kocho. The delegation interacted with local weavers, artisans, and fashion designers and closely observed the traditional…

15 May

Himanta Biswa Sarma reviews key infrastructure and power projects across Assam

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that more than 60 per cent of the investment proposals announced during the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit had reached advanced stages of implementation, with several projects already becoming operational across the state. The Chief Minister reviewed the progress of major investment, infrastructure and power sector projects during a high-level meeting and said the government was closely tracking proposals worth over Rs 5 lakh crore committed during the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit held in February 2025. Sharing details after the review, Sarma said the government was focused on ensuring that investment announcements move quickly…