Sonakshi Sarkar

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Rural Students Get Firsthand Exposure to Armed Forces Life in Gangtok

Rural Students Get Firsthand Exposure to Armed Forces Life in Gangtok

In an effort to encourage young people to consider careers in the Armed Forces, the Chairman of the Students’ Welfare Board (SWB), Mr Sonam Chopel Sherpa, led an educational tour for 60 students from remote and rural schools across Sikkim. The exposure visit covered several Indian Army establishments in and around Gangtok. The students were accompanied by six teachers and members of the Students’ Welfare Board. Ten students from each of the State’s six districts took part in the programme. The main aim of the visit was to give students a clear and practical understanding of life in the Armed…
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Joint Operation by Police, GREF and Tourism Dept Ensures Safe Evacuation in Gangtok

Joint Operation by Police, GREF and Tourism Dept Ensures Safe Evacuation in Gangtok

Around 322 tourist vehicles were safely brought back after sudden snowfall left them stranded along the Jawaharlal Nehru Road in East Sikkim. The vehicles were stuck between 15th Mile and 13th Mile, near the Thula Khola area, under the jurisdiction of the Sherathang Check Post and Police Station. The snowfall was sudden and heavy enough to make the road slippery. Many vehicles could not move ahead or return, leaving hundreds of tourists stranded on the high-altitude stretch. Officials said that as soon as information reached the authorities, a joint rescue operation was launched without delay. The operation involved personnel of…
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Tezpur University Clinches Third Place in Literary Category at Inter-University Youth Fest

Tezpur University Clinches Third Place in Literary Category at Inter-University Youth Fest

Tezpur University has secured the third position in the literary category at the Inter-University Youth Festival, earning the title of 2nd Runners-Up in Literary Events. With this performance, the university has also qualified for the 39th AIU National Youth Festival. The achievement reflects the steady focus of the university on literary and cultural development among students. Participants from different departments took part in several competitions and brought multiple awards to the institution. Rahul Rohan Paul, a postgraduate student of Mass Communication and Journalism, delivered a strong performance in the literary events. He won the second position and a silver medal…
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Assam Government to Release February Salaries on Feb 27 to Ease Festive Expenses

Assam Government to Release February Salaries on Feb 27 to Ease Festive Expenses

In a move that is likely to bring relief and festive cheer to thousands of government employees, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced that the salaries of State Government employees will be credited in advance on February 27. The salaries were earlier scheduled to be disbursed in the first week of March. However, keeping the upcoming Holi festival in mind, the state government has decided to release the payment earlier. The Chief Minister said the decision was taken as a gesture of appreciation for the dedicated service of government employees. He added that the early credit of…
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CM Tamang Urges Dignity After Arunachal Women Face Harassment in New Delhi

CM Tamang Urges Dignity After Arunachal Women Face Harassment in New Delhi

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has expressed concern over the recent incident of alleged racial discrimination against women from Arunachal Pradesh in New Delhi, calling the episode “concerning and unfortunate.” In a statement reacting to the incident, the Chief Minister said such events remind society of the need to uphold dignity and mutual respect at all times. He said the Northeast is an integral part of the country and every citizen deserves equality and respect, regardless of where they come from. “The recent incident involving racial discrimination against women from Arunachal Pradesh in New Delhi is concerning and unfortunate.…
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SIBLAC Flags Declining BL Representation, Cites R.C. Poudyal vs Union of India in Memorandum to Sikkim Authorities

SIBLAC Flags Declining BL Representation, Cites R.C. Poudyal vs Union of India in Memorandum to Sikkim Authorities

The Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee (SIBLAC) has submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister of Sikkim, the Chief Secretary and the State Election Commissioner seeking a constitutional review of reservation principles applied in Municipal and Nagar Panchayat elections in the state.The representation, dated February 23, 2026, was submitted by SIBLAC Convener Tseten Tashi Bhutia. In the memorandum, the organisation has urged the government to examine the reservation framework for local bodies in light of Article 371F of the Constitution of India, which grants special constitutional safeguards to Sikkim.SIBLAC stated that Article 371F was inserted at the time of Sikkim’s…
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Inaugural Mumbai–Guwahati Flight Lands at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport

Inaugural Mumbai–Guwahati Flight Lands at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport

Akasa Air has became the first airline to start operations from the newly built terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, marking an important step in the airport’s expansion. According to an official release, the airline operated its first flight from the new terminal on February 22, 2026. The flight departed from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai at 1:40 pm and landed in Guwahati at 4:45 pm. The return flight left Guwahati at 5:20 pm and reached Mumbai at 9:10 pm. To mark the beginning of operations, a lamp-lighting ceremony was held at the airport. The…
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103 Migratory Bird Species Recorded in Kaziranga National Park Census

103 Migratory Bird Species Recorded in Kaziranga National Park Census

After months of activity across its wetlands and grasslands, Kaziranga has witnessed the departure of migratory birds that arrived during the winter season. With temperatures now rising, many of these birds have begun flying back to their native countries, bringing this year’s migration season to a close. Every winter, from October to February, the floodplains of the park turn into a safe shelter for birds escaping extreme cold in Central and East Asia. Birds travel thousands of kilometres from countries such as Mongolia, Siberia, China and Russia to spend the season here. According to the latest census carried out by…
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Cyber Safety Meets Community Care as Indian Bank Organizes Health Camp at Brahmaputra Riverfront

Cyber Safety Meets Community Care as Indian Bank Organizes Health Camp at Brahmaputra Riverfront

Indian Bank’s Guwahati Zone hosted a Cyber Awareness and Free Health Check-Up Camp on the Brahmaputra riverfront, focusing on cyber fraud prevention and healthcare for senior citizens. Key officials, including Vineet Bajpai, S.K. Das, and Alok Kumar, attended the event, helping to motivate staff and participants. The awareness session covered various cyber fraud types such as OTP scams, KYC frauds, QR code scams, digital arrest scams, and AI-based voice cloning scams, with a strong emphasis on vigilance regarding personal and financial information. Additionally, a health check-up camp was held in collaboration with Health City Hospital, offering basic screenings and health…
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Bedu Singh Panth and DGP Akshay Sachdeva Anand Cheer as 1,000+ Athletes Compete at Dragon Run in Temi

Bedu Singh Panth and DGP Akshay Sachdeva Anand Cheer as 1,000+ Athletes Compete at Dragon Run in Temi

The Dragon Run, organised by the 3rd IRBn at Temi, saw enthusiastic participation from more than 1,000 runners from different parts of the region. The event brought together athletes, young runners and fitness lovers for a day of healthy competition in the scenic surroundings of Temi. Area MLA Bedu Singh Panth and Director General of Police Akshay Sachdeva Anand were present at the event along with other senior officials and dignitaries. They encouraged the participants and appreciated their sporting spirit. In the 10K Open Female category, Km Anjali (Bib No. 1307) secured the first position with a timing of 42:26.…
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