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Kokrajhar & BTR News, Kokrajhar (2025)

17/12/2025

Hon'ble Jayanta Malla Baruah minister interaction with media persons at Dotma in Kokrajhar today .

17/12/2025

MP Rwngwra Narzary Flags Delay in 125th Constitutional Amendment Bill

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP from Assam, Rwngwra Narzary, raised concern during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha over the delay in passing the Constitution (125th Amendment) Bill and issues related to Article 280.

The Bill, introduced in 2019, seeks to strengthen the administrative and financial powers of Sixth Schedule autonomous councils to ensure tribal self-governance.

17/12/2025

NTPC crosses 85.5 GW+ Commercial Capacity

NTPC today declared commercial capacity addition of 359.58 MW through its various solar projects of its subsidiaries in the states of Gujarat & Rajasthan, taking the Group commercial capacity of over 85.5 GW.

NTPC today declared COD of part capacity of *243.66* MW out of 1255 MW Khavda -1 Solar PV project in Gujarat of NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd , a stepdown subsidiary of NTPC through its subsidiary NGEL .

Further, the company declared COD of *78* MW out of 245 MW capacity of NTPC’s Nokh Sokar PV project ( 3x 245 MW) in Rajasthan.

The company has also declared COD of part capacity of *37.925* MW out of 300 MW at Khavda Solar Energy Project under 450 MW Hybrid Tranche V project in Gujarat of NTPC REL.

With this the total installed and commercial capacity of NTPC group has reached *85541* MW.

NTPC Ltd. is contributing one-fourth of India’s power requirements and has an installed capacity of 85 GW+, with an additional capacity of 30.90 GW under construction, including 13.3 GW of renewable energy capacity. The company is committed to achieving 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032, strengthening India’s Net Zero goals.

With a diverse portfolio of thermal, hydro, solar, and wind power plants, NTPC is dedicated to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to the nation. The company is committed to adopting best practices, fostering innovation, and embracing clean energy technologies for a greener future.

Along with power generation, NTPC has ventured into various new business areas, including e-mobility, battery storage, pumped hydro storage, waste-to-energy, nuclear power, and green hydrogen solutions.

17/12/2025

BTC Non-Provincialised Teachers Warn of Stir, Demand Immediate Action at Kokrajhar Press Meet

The All BTC Non-Provincialised LP and ME Teachers’ Association was held in Kokrajhar.

Talking to reporters, Pradip Debnath vice president of association said that educational institutions in the BTC were established with the aim and objective of providing quality education to young students. However, even after 25 years, LP and ME schools have not been provincialised.

He stated that in the BTC region, more than 600 LP and ME schools and around 4,000 teachers are still not provincialised or brought under government service.

Debnath further said that about 400 teachers have already retired after serving without salary, while several others have passed away. He added that in 2026, nearly 200 more teachers are set to retire without ever receiving salaries.

17/12/2025

BTC Non-Provincialised Teachers Seek Early Resolution of Issues

Bhabaranjan Basumatary, President of the All BTC Non-Provincialised LP & UP Teachers Association, interacted with media persons and urged BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary and Education EM Rabiram Narzary to resolve their long-pending issues at the earliest.

17/12/2025

NTPC Bongaigaon Showcases Sporting Excellence at IRSM ER-II Football and Cricket Tournaments

NTPC Bongaigaon registered a strong and commendable presence at the Intra Regional Sports Meet (IRSM) – ER-II Football and Cricket Tournaments, with its teams and players delivering consistent performances and earning multiple individual and team recognitions across both sporting disciplines.
The tournaments concluded with a formal closing and prize distribution ceremony, during which the participating teams ceremonially handed over the trophies of both football and cricket to the Head of Project and senior officials of the HR Department. Subsequently, Shri Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon, formally handed over the trophies, congratulating the teams and appreciating the discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship displayed throughout the competitions.

Outstanding individual performances by NTPC Bongaigaon employees were recognised during the football tournament. Shri Narkhw Narzary was awarded the Golden Boot Award for his impressive goal-scoring performance, emerging as one of the standout players of the tournament. Shri Khwmdwn Narzary received the Golden Gloves Award for his consistent and reliable performance as goalkeeper, playing a crucial role in the team’s defensive strength.

The Man of the Match awards in football further highlighted the individual brilliance of NTPC Bongaigaon players. Shri Narkhw Narzary received the award for two matches, while Shri Suraj and Shri Rajib were each awarded Man of the Match for one match, recognising their decisive contributions during key fixtures.

NTPC Bongaigaon also recorded notable achievements in the cricket tournament. At the team level, Team NTPC Bongaigaon secured the Runner-Up position in the Men’s Cricket Tournament, reflecting consistent performances and competitive spirit across league and knockout matches.

Several players from NTPC Bongaigaon earned individual accolades for their performances with the bat. Shri Abhijit Ghosh was adjudged the Best Bat of the Tournament and also received the award for Most Fours of the Tournament, underlining his consistency and match-winning batting contributions. Shri Jitendra Mohanty was recognised with the award for Best and Most Sixes of the Tournament, highlighting the team’s strong middle-order batting strength.

The Man of the Match awards in cricket were presented to Shri Mukarram, Shri Tamal Kanti Paul and Shri Jitendra Mohanty, acknowledging their impactful performances and key roles in match outcomes during the tournament.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Arnab Maitra highlighted the importance of sports and IRSM in promoting teamwork, discipline, leadership and a healthy work-life balance. He appreciated the players, organisers and HR Department for their efforts in ensuring the smooth conduct of the tournaments and for fostering a culture of sports and wellness within NTPC.

The performance and recognitions earned by NTPC Bongaigaon employees in the IRSM ER-II Football and Cricket Tournaments reaffirm the station’s continued focus on employee engagement, physical fitness and holistic development, while strengthening inter-project bonding across the Eastern Region-II.

16/12/2025

Free Bicycle Distribution Programme Held at Shakti Ashram Higher Secondary School

A free bicycle distribution programme is being carried out by the Assam Government in various schools across the state. As part of this initiative, a distribution programme was held today at Shakti Ashram Higher Secondary School, where BTC MCLA Hon’ble Karmeshwar Ray was present. On the occasion, bicycles were distributed to 195 students of the school in his presence.

16/12/2025

ABSU Holds Crucial Talks with MHA Joint Secretary on Time-Bound Implementation of Bodo Peace Accord

New Delhi: Dec 16: The All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU), under the leadership of its President Dipen Boro, along with other senior office bearers, held a crucial and high-level discussion with the Joint Secretary (North East Division), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, Shri Neeraj Kumar Bansod, IAS, at Kartavya Bhawan-3 in New Delhi. The meeting focused on the time-bound and speedy implementation of the Bodo Peace Accord signed on January 27, 2020.

During the interaction, the ABSU delegation strongly emphasized the need for immediate and effective steps to fulfil the commitments made under the historic tripartite accord between the Government of India, the Government of Assam and Bodo organizations. The union expressed concern over delays in implementing several key provisions of the accord and urged the Ministry of Home Affairs to ensure a clear roadmap with fixed timelines for ex*****on.

The ABSU delegation demanded the passage of the relevant bill in the ongoing Parliament session for the inclusion of Article 280 of the Constitution and the long-pending 125th Constitutional Amendment Bill related to the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The student body stated that the amendment is vital for strengthening the autonomy, financial powers and administrative efficiency of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) and other Sixth Schedule areas.

The delegation also raised the issue of granting Scheduled Tribe (Hill) status to Boro-Kachari communities living in the Karbi Anglong region, stating that such recognition is essential to protect their constitutional rights, land, culture and identity. Another major demand placed before the MHA was the granting of full-fledged status to the Bodo Kachari Welfare Autonomous Council (BKWAC) to ensure inclusive development of Bodo-Kachari populations living outside the BTR.

Further, ABSU pressed for the withdrawal of cases against former members of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in accordance with the provisions of the peace accord, along with the release of those still lodged in jail. The delegation highlighted that rehabilitation, legal relief and social reintegration of former cadres are crucial for sustaining long-term peace and stability in the region.

In addition, the student union demanded accelerated infrastructure development in Bodoland and allied areas through the special development packages outlined in Annexure-II, Annexure-III and Annexure-IV of the Bodo Peace Accord. These include investments in roads, education, healthcare, livelihood generation and other critical sectors aimed at bridging developmental gaps.

The discussion was described as constructive and meaningful. Officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs assured the delegation that the Government of India remains committed to the full implementation of the Bodo Peace Accord in letter and spirit. It was also informed that a review meeting under the tripartite framework has been scheduled in the first week of January 2026 to assess progress and to expedite the remaining aspects of the accord’s implementation.

ABSU leaders expressed optimism following the meeting and reiterated their commitment to continue democratic engagement with the central and state governments until all clauses of the Bodo Peace Accord are implemented in a time-bound manner, ensuring lasting peace, constitutional safeguards and holistic development for the Bodo people.

16/12/2025

ABSU Delegation Meets Union Education Minister, Submits Memorandum on Bodo Language and Educational Institutions

New Delhi, December 16:
A high-level delegation of the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU), led by its President Dipen Boro, along with General Secretary Khanindra Basumatary and Vice President Kwrwmdao Wary, met the Hon’ble Union Minister of Education, Government of India, Dr. Dharmendra Pradhan, at Parliament House in New Delhi today. The meeting focused on long-pending and key issues related to the promotion of the Bodo language and the strengthening of educational infrastructure in Bodo-inhabited areas of Assam, in line with the spirit of the historic Bodo Accord, 2020.

During the meeting, the ABSU delegation submitted a detailed memorandum to the Union Education Minister, highlighting several important demands aimed at ensuring linguistic inclusion and educational equity for Bodo students across the state and the country. The delegation stressed the urgent need to include Bodo as a Modern Indian Language (MIL) subject from Class I to Class XII in PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalayas located in Kokrajhar, Tamulpur, Udalguri, Rangia, Maligaon, and other districts of Assam where a significant Bodo population resides.

The memorandum also sought the inclusion of the Bodo language as an option in Language-I (L-1) in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), which would enable more Bodo-medium candidates to participate in national-level teacher recruitment processes. Emphasising equal opportunity for students, the delegation demanded that major national examinations be conducted in the Bodo language, including the All India Sainik School Entrance Examination for Class VI and the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) examination for Class VIII.

In addition to language-related issues, the ABSU leaders raised concerns regarding the availability of quality central educational institutions in newly created districts. They urged the government to establish additional Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) to cater to the growing educational needs of students in these areas.

The delegation further reminded the Union Minister about the commitments made under the Bodo Accord, 2020, and strongly appealed for the establishment of a Central University, a Tribal University regional campus, and a National Institute of Technology (NIT) in the region as promised in the agreement. They stated that such institutions would play a transformative role in higher education, research, and skill development for the youth of Bodoland and neighbouring areas.

The meeting was described as satisfactory and meaningful by the ABSU leadership. The Union Education Minister listened patiently to the concerns raised and assured the delegation that the issues would be examined sympathetically at the appropriate levels.

Apart from ABSU President Dipen Boro, the delegation included Vice President Kwrwmdao Wary, General Secretary Khanindra Basumatary, and Kokrajhar Lok Sabha Member of Parliament Jayanta Basumatary. The ABSU expressed hope that the discussions would lead to concrete policy decisions in the near future for the advancement of the Bodo language and the educational development of the region.

16/12/2025

Mahim Ch Basumatary devotees and organizer of Bathou Aroj interaction with media persons at Kokrajhar today.

16/12/2025

Hagrama Mohilary attends Bathou Aroj and Kherai in Kokrajhar

Hagrama Mohilary, Chief of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), participated in the Bathou Aroj and Kherai rituals held at Green Field in Kokrajhar today.

16/12/2025

BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary interaction with media persons at Kokrajhar today inconnection of Bathou religion.

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