Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Brahmaputra Erosion Threatens Historic Sites in Sivasagar
In Sivasagar, the Brahmaputra river is eroding its southern bank, which is worrying for the people living nearby.
This erosion is threatening two important religious places, Ramkha Pith and Ajan Peer Durgah.
The local leader, Akhil Gogoi, and the government have promised to fix the problem, but nothing has happened yet.
On the other hand, a central government minister, Pabitra Margherita, visited the safai workers (cleaners) in Sivasagar.
He talked to them about their problems, especially financial issues, and encouraged them to use government schemes like Aadhaar and Ayushman cards.
He also gave school bags to some children and had lunch with the workers.
The minister said the government is ready to help poor and deserving students.
Brahmaputra's erosion threatens historic sites Ramkha Pith and Ajan Peer Durgah in Sivasagar.
Local residents express concern over lack of government action despite assurances from MLA Akhil Gogoi.
Union Minister Pabitra Margherita visited safai workers in Sivasagar to discuss their financial problems.
Margherita announced steps to address the financial issues of safai workers and encouraged them to use government schemes.
The minister distributed school bags to local children and had lunch with the safai workers.
- Who
- Residents of riverine villages, Union Minister Pabitra Margherita, local MLA Akhil Gogoi
- What
- Brahmaputra erosion threatening historic sites, minister's visit to safai workers
- When
- December 30 (errosion), Sunday (minister's visit)
- Where
- Sivasagar, Assam, India
- Why
- Erosion due to river Brahmaputra's continuous flow, minister's visit to address workers' issues
- Location
- Sivasagar, Assam
- Affected Sites
- Ramkha Pith, Ajan Peer Durgah
- River
- Brahmaputra
- Local MLA
- Akhil Gogoi
- Union Minister
- Pabitra Margherita
- Affected Villages
- Aphala, Saraipora, Alimur, Saraguri, Dikhowmukh, Rupohimukh
- Minister's Actions
- Distributed school bags, discussed financial aid for safai workers