Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

27 Aug

Sikkim invites PM Modi for Golden Jubilee Statehood Day celebration

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be the Chief Guest at the state’s Golden Jubilee Statehood Day celebration on May 16, 2025. This milestone event will mark 50 years since Sikkim’s merger with India in 1975, officially making it the 22nd member of the Indian Union. During his meeting with PM Modi, CM Tamang extended his best wishes to the Prime Minister on Janmashtami, reflecting the positive and meaningful nature of their discussions. The meeting addressed a range of state-related issues and explored preparations for the upcoming celebration. The year-long event, themed…

26 Aug

Improved security measures throughout Assam: Law enforcement increases patrols and tries to dominate the area

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Police forces across Assam have ramped up security measures through rigorous vehicle checks, area domination operations, and extensive foot patrolling. These enhanced efforts are part of a comprehensive strategy to fortify public security and deter potential threats. In Cachar district, police have intensified vehicle inspections to ensure greater safety. This initiative is a crucial component of a broader effort aimed at creating a more secure community environment. The Nagaon Police have been actively engaged in area domination operations. Joint efforts led by OC Khatowal PS and OC Samaguri PS, with support from IC Puranigudam OP and IC Muwamari PP, have…

26 Aug

12 Bangladeshis, 3 Indian Touts Detained in Major Tripura Police and BSF Raid

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura police and the Border Security Force (BSF) have arrested 12 Bangladeshi nationals and three Indian touts involved in illegal activities across the Indo-Bangladesh border. In the first operation, West Agartala Police apprehended five Bangladeshi nationals—Sohel Rana, Nurman Ali, Hamim Ali, Litan Ali, and Salim Riyaj—who had entered Tripura illegally. Officer-in-Charge Paritosh Das confirmed that the detainees, originally from Chapai Nababganj, were found with mobile phones, and a case has been filed against them. Efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the touts involved in facilitating their illegal entry. In a separate incident, Lefunga Police Station Chief Sahadeb Das reported…

26 Aug

Sikkim CM Tamang Requests Scindia’s Assistance for Healthcare Improvements

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang met with Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on August 25 to address key healthcare needs in the state. The meeting, held at Scindia's official residence, centered on improving medical facilities and services in Sikkim. During the discussion, Chief Minister Tamang congratulated Scindia on his recent appointment, acknowledging his influence on regional development. Tamang presented a memorandum outlining requests for financial support to upgrade hospitals in Mangan and Namchi districts and to establish a new medical college in Gangtok. Scindia responded positively, expressing his commitment to supporting these crucial healthcare initiatives. He assured Tamang of his…

24 Aug

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang gains highest popularity

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has been named the most popular Chief Minister in his home state, according to the latest Mood of the Nation survey by India Today. Conducted by CVoter, the survey highlights a substantial rise in CM Tamang's approval ratings, with 55.7% of Sikkim residents expressing satisfaction with his leadership as of August 2024. This marks a significant improvement from 26% in February 2024 and 32.5% in August 2023. On a national scale, CM Tamang has achieved an outstanding ranking among 30 incumbent Chief Ministers. The survey, which took place from July 15 to August 10,…

24 Aug

Dhing rape case suspect found dead after escape attempt

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Tafazul Islam, the prime suspect in the Dhing gang rape case, was declared dead on Saturday after a failed escape attempt while in police custody. The incident occurred during an investigation at the crime scene. Islam, who was apprehended on August 23, was being escorted by police to the site where the brutal gang rape of a 14-year-old girl occurred when he attempted to escape by jumping into a nearby pond at around 4 am. Despite a two-hour search, his body was later recovered from the water. Superintendent of Police (SP) Nagaon Swapnaneel Deka confirmed the details, stating, “When the…

23 Aug

Assam Identifies Over 47,900 Foreigners in 43-Year Span, Predominantly Hindus

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government revealed on Thursday that it has detected over 47,900 foreigners in the state between 1971 and 2014, with more than 43 percent identified as Hindus. The disclosure was made by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in response to a query from AGP MLA Ponakan Baruah. According to Sarma, the Foreigners Tribunal has declared a total of 47,928 individuals as foreigners during this period. The breakdown includes 27,309 Muslims, 20,613 Hindus, and six individuals from other religious backgrounds. The district of Cachar recorded the highest number of detected foreigners, totaling 10,152. Of these, 8,139 were Hindus and 2,013…

23 Aug

New Strategy to combat cardamom decline unveiled in Sikkim

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Department of Science and Technology, Government of Sikkim, organized a stakeholder consultation workshop at Vigyan Bhawan, Deorali, focused on developing disease-tolerant large cardamom varieties. The event, chaired by Minister Pintso Namgyal Lepcha, aimed to gather feedback on the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for revitalizing large cardamom production in the state. Minister Lepcha emphasized the significant decline in large cardamom production and its adverse impact on the village economy. He highlighted the importance of large cardamom as a niche, high-value crop for Sikkim and praised the collaboration between the Horticulture Department, ICAR, Spices Board, and Sikkim University in addressing this…

21 Aug

Rameswar Teli and Mission Ranjan Das set for Rajya Sabha election

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Political

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially nominated Rameswar Teli and Mission Ranjan Das for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Assam. This decision comes as the state prepares to fill two Rajya Sabha seats that recently became vacant. Earlier this month, Assam BJP President Bhabesh Kalita revealed that a total of 10 members had applied for the two vacant Rajya Sabha seats. “We have received applications from esteemed members, including former Union Minister Rameswar Teli, ex-MPs Rajdeep Roy and Topon Gogoi, incumbent MLA Manab Deka, and former MLA Mission Ranjan Das,” Kalita said. Following a state election committee meeting…

20 Aug

Three Bangladeshis arrested for illegal entry into India

Sonakshi SarkarCrime

On the night of August 19, Assam Police apprehended three Bangladeshi nationals who had illegally entered India through Tripura. The detained individuals, hailing from Rajshahi district in Bangladesh, were identified as MD Abu Shaid, Asadul Islam, and MD Sarwar. One of the apprehended men was found in possession of an Aadhaar card, raising concerns about the misuse of India's biometric identification system. Aadhaar is intended for legal residents, and its presence among the detained individuals suggests potential issues with preventing repeat illegal entries. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed the incident via social media, confirming the arrests and noting…