Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

20 Mar

Jordan’s Prince Feisal Al Hussein Bids for IOC Presidency

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

Prince Feisal Al Hussein of Jordan has announced his candidacy for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), aiming to become the first leader from the Middle East to hold the position. His bid reflects a push for greater regional representation in international sports organizations. Prince Feisal's campaign emphasizes promoting inclusivity, enhancing athlete support, and leveraging sports for peace and development. The election is set to take place during the next IOC session.

20 Mar

Global Concerns Rise Over Israel-Hamas Conflict Escalation

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

The international community is expressing deep concern over the escalating violence between Israel and Hamas, following the collapse of a ceasefire and Israel's intensified military operations in Gaza. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties and a deteriorating humanitarian situation. Global leaders are calling for immediate de-escalation and the resumption of peace negotiations to prevent further loss of life and regional instability.

20 Mar

Assam doctor lands in trouble for selling infant to couple

Sonakshi SarkarCrime

A doctor in Sribhumi district of Assam allegedly sold an infant to a couple after an unmarried woman gave birth to the child, an official said on Thursday. A police case has been registered against the doctor, who is currently absconding, she said. According to the official of the district Child Protection Unit (CPU), they got information about an illegal adoption four-five days back.

20 Mar

Nitin Gadkari to transform Assam’s roads with Rs 3 lakh crore investment

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has announced a landmark investment of Rs 3 lakh crore in Assam to develop world-class national highways, aiming to bring the state's road network up to US standards. This announcement was made during the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha. Gadkari assured lawmakers that there will be no shortage of funds for these ambitious road projects. He stated that the highway network in Assam will undergo a complete transformation, enhancing connectivity and driving economic growth across the region. Several major infrastructure projects are already underway, with some expected to be completed…

20 Mar

Class 9 paper of Assam board leaked, exam cancelled

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The class 9 English annual exam in Assam’s Barpeta district, scheduled for Thursday, was cancelled after the question paper leaked on social media, officials said. Barpeta inspector of schools Ratul Kumar Das issued an order to all the school heads in the district and intimated about the exam's cancellation. A new exam date will be announced later.

20 Mar

“Clean sweep for BJP-NDA”: Assam Assembly Deputy Speaker on Rabha Hasong Council Polls

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly and senior BJP leader Numal Momin has expressed confidence in the BJP-led NDA's decisive victory in the upcoming Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council election on April 2. Momin asserted that overwhelming public support suggests a clean sweep for the ruling alliance. "I am very confident that the BJP-led NDA will secure a landslide victory. Tomorrow is the last day for the withdrawal of nominations, after which campaigning will begin in full swing. The people's overwhelming support indic that the BJP-led NDA will dominate the polls, and the results on April 4 will bring a…

20 Mar

7 aids of Amrit Pal Singh lodged in relased re-arrested by Punjab Police

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Pro-Khalistan radical preacher Amritpal Singh's seven accomplices, who were released from Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam following the withdrawal of NSA charges against them and re-arrested in another case by Punjab Police, will be flown to the northern state on Thursday, officials said. Punjab Police re-arrested them for attacking a police station on the outskirts of Amritsar in 2023 and got a transit remand from a local court here. "All seven detainees will be flown to Punjab under tight security. Punjab Police has secured their transit remand and are now completing the legal transfer process from Dibrugarh Central Jail," a…

20 Mar

Gangtok, Pakyong, and Mangan to face power interruptions

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Power Department of Sikkim has announced scheduled power outages in Gangtok, Pakyong, and Mangan districts due to the commissioning of a new 50MVA transformer at the 132/66KV Substation at LLHP under PGCIL. Scheduled Power Shutdown DatesMarch 22 (Saturday) – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (4 hours)March 23 (Sunday) – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (4 hours)April 12 (Saturday) – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (7 hours)April 13 (Sunday) – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (4 hours) The power cuts will affect residents during the fourth weekend of March and the second weekend of April.

19 Mar

Indra Hang Subba’s AI event proposal gains support from Union Minister

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim’s Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba has proposed organizing a large-scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) event in the state to highlight Northeast India’s potential in AI-driven innovation and ensure its stronger representation in the national AI policy. The proposal has received a positive response from Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, who acknowledged the event’s strategic role in boosting technological advancements, skill development, and economic growth. He assured further discussions on its feasibility. MP Subba emphasized that Northeast India is rich in talent and needs a dedicated AI platform to empower youth, entrepreneurs, and researchers. “This initiative will…

19 Mar

Mahbubul Hoque’s bail rejected over exam scandal

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A court in Sonitpur district, Assam, on Tuesday rejected the bail application of Mahbubul Hoque, the Chancellor of the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), in connection with a case related to alleged promises of allowing unfair means in examinations.The Sonitpur Judicial Magistrate First Class, Hriday Jyoti Kashyap, denied Hoque’s bail plea after hearing arguments from both the prosecution and the defense. Government advocate Munin Barua stated that Hoque was arrested under multiple non-bailable sections, following an FIR filed in Dhekiajuli based on a complaint by an individual. Hoque, who joined the court proceedings via video conferencing from Tezpur…