Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

17 Dec

AIIMS Guwahati Becomes Northeast India’s First ATLS Provider Centre, Boosting Trauma Care Training

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Guwahati has reached an important milestone in healthcare education by becoming the first institution in Northeast India to be accredited as an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Provider Centre. The recognition is expected to play a key role in improving trauma care and emergency medical response across the region. The accreditation has been achieved under the leadership of Prof. (Col.) Ashok Puranik, Executive Director of AIIMS Guwahati. With this approval, the institute has formally joined the national and international network of centres authorised to conduct structured ATLS training for doctors involved in…

17 Dec

Assam CM Warns Against Dangerous Calls to Sever Northeast from India

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has condemned comments made by a segment of Bangladeshi leaders, particularly Hasnat Abdullah of the National Citizen Party, advocating for the merger of India's Northeast with Bangladesh. Sarma characterized these statements as ""irresponsible and dangerous,"" asserting that India will not remain silent on such provocations. He noted that over the past year, there have been recurring calls from Bangladesh suggesting the separation of Northeast India to align with Bangladesh, which he addressed during a program in Lumding.

17 Dec

CBI Court in Assam Convicts Army Personnel in Job Fraud Case, Awards Three-Year Jail Term

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A CBI court in Assam has found Army personnel Vijay Kumar Gupta guilty of job fraud, sentencing him to three years in prison and imposing a fine of Rs 10,000. This decision stemmed from a case of corruption and cheating involving the misuse of Gupta's official position. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) initiated the case on May 15, 2019, following a complaint from a Brigadier. The complaint detailed that during his tenure as a Sepoy (MT) at the 556 Army Service Corps (ASC) Battalion in Arunachal Pradesh from 2011 to 2018, Gupta deceived a woman out of Rs 1.50…

17 Dec

AIIMS Guwahati Becomes NE’s First Advanced Trauma Life Support Provider Centre

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

ll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Guwahati has reached a significant milestone by becoming the first institution in the Northeast to be accredited as an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) provider centre. This important development was marked by the institute's inaugural ATLS provider course held from December 12 to 14, which signifies a new era in structured trauma education for the region. The event was attended by Prof. MC Mishra, chair of ATLS India and former director of AIIMS, New Delhi, who commemorated the occasion. The course saw participation from eminent ATLS faculty from across the country, whose expertise…

16 Dec

Sikkim Assembly’s ST Recommendation for 12 Indigenous Communities Welcomed as Historic Step

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The decision of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly to recommend Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for 12 long-excluded indigenous communities has been welcomed by indigenous groups across the state, who described the move as a long-awaited step after decades of delay and uncertainty. The resolution was passed by the Assembly on December 12, approving and ratifying the final report of the Sikkim State High-Level Committee. The report recommends that 12 indigenous communities be included in the Scheduled Tribe list under the Constitution of India. With the Assembly’s approval now in place, the matter will move to the national level, where it will…

16 Dec

East Himalayan Trade Fair, Agri Expo to Kick Off in Guwahati from January 22

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, will organise the 15th East Himalayan Trade Fair (EHTF) along with the second East Himalayan Agri Expo (EHAE) in Guwahati from January 22 to 28, 2026. The events will be held at the Assam Engineering Institute Playground, Chandmari. Addressing mediapersons here on Monday, Lt Col Harsh Kondilya, General Manager of the Fair Division, ITPO, said the East Himalayan Trade Fair is one of ITPO’s flagship regional initiatives aimed at promoting inclusive economic growth, entrepreneurship and market access in eastern and northeastern India. He said the 15th…

16 Dec

Silchar’s Susmit ‘Bob’ Nath Clinches Filmfare OTT Award for Best Sound Design

Sonakshi SarkarEntertainment

From Vivekananda Road in Silchar to the grand stage of Filmfare, Susmit ‘Bob’ Nath’s journey is one of perseverance and creative courage. Nath won the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Sound Design for the web series Stolen (2023) at a ceremony held in Mumbai on December 15. A tightly wound thriller starring Abhishek Banerjee, Stolen relies heavily on mood and atmosphere—elements Nath masterfully crafted through subtle sound layering, minimalistic scoring and powerful use of silence to intensify suspense. Nath’s love for sound began early. After studying at Silchar Collegiate School and GC College, he explored music through a local band.…

16 Dec

Tezpur University students maintain their academic boycott while waiting for MoE action, ending their hunger strike

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Students of Tezpur University on Tuesday ended their nine-hour hunger strike after receiving fresh assurances from the Union Ministry of Education (MoE), but made it clear that their wider protest movement is far from over. While the hunger strike was withdrawn peacefully, the ongoing academic boycott on the campus continues, reflecting deep-rooted discontent among the student community. The hunger strike, observed from morning to evening, saw the participation of nearly 200 students and drew widespread attention across the university. Students gathered in large numbers on campus, holding placards and raising slogans to press their demands. Despite cold conditions and physical…

15 Dec

Guwahati Witnesses Sonu Nigam’s First Solo Concert; Pays Musical Tribute to Zubeen Garg with ‘Mayabini’

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Sonu Nigam's Deewana Tera Tour commenced in Guwahati with a remarkable turnout, marking his inaugural solo concert in the city. Nigam characterized Assam as a unique experience, noting the audience's deep appreciation for music. The concert featured a rich set list, including popular songs like "Kal Ho Naa Ho" and "Suraj Hua Maddham," which elicited enthusiastic responses from the crowd, creating an intimate atmosphere despite the event's scale. Nigam expressed his fondness for Assam, highlighting the affection and respect he has for its people. A poignant moment during the concert was his tribute to Assam's musical figure, Zubeen Garg, where…

15 Dec

From Today, Indians Can Visit Historic Doklam and Cho La as Sikkim Launches Regulated Battlefield Tourism

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Sikkim will open two of its most sensitive and historically important border areas; Doklam and Cho La for domestic tourists from today marking a significant step in India’s expanding battlefield tourism initiative. The decision allows Indian citizens to visit locations that have played a crucial role in the country’s military history but have so far remained largely closed to the public due to their strategic importance. The move is part of the central government’s wider Ranbhoomi Darshan programme, which aims to give people an opportunity to learn about major conflict sites across India and understand the sacrifices made by soldiers…