Sonakshi Sarkar

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its coalition partners—Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and United People's Party Liberal (UPPL)—have surged ahead in the early trends of the five assembly constituencies that went to by-polls on November 13. As per initial updates, BJP's Diplu Ranjan Sarmah is leading by 2,431 votes in the Samaguri constituency, surpassing Congress candidate Tanzil Hussain, the son of former MLA Rakibul Hussain. In Behali, BJP's Diganta Ghatowal has taken a commanding lead of 3,589 votes over Congress' Jayanta Borah. BJP's Nihar Ranjan Das is ahead by 2,150 votes in Dholai (SC) constituency, leaving Congress' Dhrubajyoti Purkayastha trailing.…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired a crucial meeting on November 20 to discuss strategic advancements in the state’s education sector, including the introduction of the groundbreaking "leader schools" initiative. The "leader schools" are set to redefine educational standards by integrating modern infrastructure, holistic teaching approaches, and a strong focus on technology-driven education. This project, in partnership with the World Bank, aims to create a dynamic education ecosystem that fosters community involvement and ensures quality learning for students across Assam. In addition to this, the Chief Minister highlighted other initiatives designed to enhance student accessibility, including the distribution of…

On World Children’s Day, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reaffirmed the state’s unwavering commitment to creating a secure and nurturing environment for children. "We are dedicated to providing a safe and enabling atmosphere where children can flourish and achieve their full potential," Sarma stated, emphasizing the government's focus on child welfare. Observed globally by UNICEF, World Children’s Day commemorates the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, underscoring the universal and non-negotiable nature of children's rights. CM Sarma highlighted this crucial point, asserting, "Child rights are human rights. They are non-negotiable and universal." Under the leadership…

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a chargesheet against Monalisa Das, a representative of DB Stock Consultancy, on November 18, 2024, in connection with a fraudulent online trading scheme in Assam. The chargesheet was submitted before the Special Judge for CBI cases in Chandmari, Guwahati. The CBI's investigation alleges that DB Stock Consultancy lured investors through unregulated deposit schemes, promising guaranteed returns since 2018. However, irregular payments soon surfaced, leaving many investors without their promised returns. According to the chargesheet, the accused collected significant sums from depositors by providing documents on Rs 100 stamp paper as proof of investment.…