Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

13 Mar

Guwahati to host clashes against Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in upcoming IPL season

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Cricket fans in Assam will once again get a chance to watch Indian Premier League action as the city prepares to host three matches of the upcoming season. The matches will be played at the ACA Cricket Stadium, with the Rajasthan Royals using Guwahati as their second home venue. The Rajasthan Royals squad is scheduled to arrive in Assam on March 26 ahead of the matches. The games are expected to draw large crowds from Guwahati as well as other parts of Assam and the Northeast, as IPL matches in the city have attracted strong fan support in recent seasons.…

13 Mar

Massive rail, road and energy projects announced as Narendra Modi begins Assam tour

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate, lay foundation stones and launch several development projects worth nearly ₹48,000 crore during his two-day visit to Assam beginning today. The projects will be rolled out across Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar and are expected to strengthen infrastructure, connectivity, energy supply and industrial growth in the state and the wider Northeast region.The Prime Minister will begin his visit in Kokrajhar on March 13, where he will perform bhoomi poojan, lay foundation stones and flag off projects valued at more than ₹4,570 crore. One of the key projects is a Wagon Repairing Factory at Bashbari in…

12 Mar

No LPG Crisis in Assam: Police Issue Advisory as Govt Urges Public Not to Share Unverified Fuel Shortage Claims

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Police has issued a public advisory warning people not to spread rumours about a possible shortage of LPG and other fuel products in the state. The warning comes amid rising public concern over fuel supplies following the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the Assam Police said strict legal action will be taken against anyone who spreads false or misleading information about the availability of LPG, petrol, diesel and other petroleum products.The police urged citizens not to believe or forward unverified messages circulating on social media. According to the advisory,…

12 Mar

Assam Govt Forms High-Powered Panel to Track LPG Supply Amid Global Energy Concerns, Says Supplies Stable

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has stepped up monitoring of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply after officials said local refineries currently produce only about 30 per cent of the state’s total requirement. However, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said there is no shortage of LPG in the state and assured that supplies remain stable.Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on March 11 said the state’s refineries can presently meet only a limited portion of the demand for cooking gas. The remaining supply is brought from other parts of the country through the national distribution network.Kota said the issue was reviewed during a…

12 Mar

Grapes: Small fruit, big health boost

Sonakshi SarkarHealth

Rich in antioxidants like resveratrol, grapes are low-calorie, nutrient-dense fruits that improve circulation, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and reduce inflammation—all of which are factors that contribute to heart health. They help with digestion, boost immunity, enhance brain health (memory and cognition), and may lower the risk of cancer because of their high polyphenol content.Important Health Advantages of Grapes:Heart Health: Antioxidants, which are particularly abundant in red and purple grapes, lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, enhance blood vessel function, and prevent blood clots.Strong Antioxidants: Resveratrol, anthocyanins, and quercetin are polyphenols found in them that combat free radicals, lower inflammation, and may…

11 Mar

Narendra Modi to distribute land pattas to tea garden workers during Assam visit

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on March 13 and 14 to launch several development projects and take part in public programmes across the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the visit during a press conference in Guwahati on Tuesday. According to the Chief Minister, the Prime Minister will dedicate development projects worth around ₹10,000 crore during his two-day visit. The programmes will take place in Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar. The Prime Minister will begin his visit from Kokrajhar on March 13. There he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of a number of development projects related…

11 Mar

Himanta Biswa Sarma announces Assam cabinet decision to rename Barpeta medical college; says another institution will honour Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has decided to rename Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital in Barpeta as Barpeta Medical College and Hospital. The decision was taken during a meeting of the state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.Speaking to the media after the cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister said the move was taken to keep the naming pattern of medical colleges in the state consistent. According to him, most government medical colleges in Assam are named after the places where they are located. He said colleges in Guwahati, Silchar, Dhubri, Bongaigaon, Biswanath and Sonitpur follow this pattern.Sarma said…

10 Mar

ED Seizes Six Properties in ₹5.6 Crore Disproportionate Assets Case

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable assets worth more than Rs 5.6 crore in connection with a money laundering investigation involving former Assam Excise Department secretary and IAS officer Indreswar Kalita.The central agency said the action was taken under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The investigation is linked to a disproportionate assets case registered earlier against Kalita.According to the ED, the case is based on a First Information Report filed by the Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell (CMSVC). The vigilance probe had alleged that Kalita accumulated assets far beyond his known sources of income…

10 Mar

AIUDF Announces First List of 9 Candidates Ahead of Assam Polls

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) president Badruddin Ajmal has launched a strong attack on the Indian National Congress, alleging that the party was indirectly helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remain in power in Assam.Speaking to reporters, Ajmal said his party’s main aim was to remove the BJP government from the state. However, he claimed that the Congress was weakening the opposition by failing to effectively challenge the ruling party.“Our goal is to remove the BJP from power, but the Congress is helping them come back to power again,” Ajmal said.The AIUDF chief further alleged that several Congress legislators…

07 Mar

Pramod Boro’s Rajya Sabha Entry Seen as Boost for BTC Representation and Bodo Community

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) president Pramod Boro has been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Assam, marking an important political development for the Bodoland Territorial Region and the Bodo community. The confirmation of his election came after the scrutiny of nomination papers for the three Rajya Sabha seats from the state. According to officials involved in the election process, Boro’s nomination received the backing of several legislators from different parties. Members of the United People’s Party Liberal, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), and the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) extended their support by signing as proposers for…