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07 May

Government plans digital platform for influencers to showcase Sikkim’s tourism and traditions

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Government of Sikkim has announced plans to organise the “Sikkim Creators Conclave”, a special platform aimed at bringing together digital content creators from across the state. The initiative will be organised under the banner of the Sikkim Art, Culture and Heritage Development Board and is expected to focus on promoting the state’s rich culture, heritage, tourism and creative talent through digital media. The announcement was made by Krishna Kumari Rai while addressing a coordination meeting held for the Sikkim Kalakar Bharosa Sammelan recently. During the meeting, officials and participants discussed the growing role of digital platforms in shaping public…

07 May

Bodoland People’s Front Makes Strong Comeback as BJP Alliance Dominates BTC, Hill Districts in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has once again strengthened its political hold over Assam’s Sixth Schedule areas after winning 20 out of 21 Assembly seats spread across the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC). The election outcome has reinforced a political pattern that has been visible in Assam’s autonomous council regions for many years. In most elections, the local political leadership and council administrations tend to align themselves with the ruling government in Dispur, mainly due to administrative and financial dependence on the state government. The only setback for the…

07 May

Gaurav Gogoi Leads Internal Assessment as Assam Pradesh Congress Committee Reviews Poll Debacle in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam unit of the Indian National Congress has called an important organisational review meeting on May 9 to examine the party’s poor performance in the recently concluded Assam Assembly elections, where the Congress-led opposition alliance faced a major defeat against the BJP-led NDA. The meeting has been convened by the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) and is expected to bring together senior party leaders and district-level office bearers from across the state. The discussion will mainly focus on the reasons behind the party’s disappointing electoral outcome and the future course of action for the organisation in Assam. A circular…

06 May

Organisers Ramp Up Preparations for Sikkim Kalakar Sammelan, Focus on Workshops and Artist Felicitation Events

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

A coordination meeting of the Sikkim Kalakar Bharosa Sammelan Committee was held in Gangtok to review preparations for the upcoming Sikkim Kalakar Bharosa Sammelan, with organisers announcing that the annual event has been postponed and will now be held on May 14 and 15. The meeting was chaired by former Namchi-Singithang MLA Krishna Kumari Rai and attended by members associated with the organisation and preparation of the cultural programme. During the meeting, Chairman of the Sikkim Art, Culture and Heritage Board Sanjay Dilpali Rai informed members that the event schedule had been revised due to the official engagements of Chief…

06 May

Five more minutes of sleep could add a year to your life

Sonakshi SarkarHealth

Simple lifestyle changes such as sleeping a few minutes longer, adding light exercise, and improving diet may significantly extend lifespan and improve overall health, according to recent long-term research. One large study that tracked around 60,000 people over eight years found that just five extra minutes of sleep combined with two minutes of moderate physical activity—such as brisk walking or climbing stairs—could add up to a year to a person’s life. Researchers also noted that adding half a serving of vegetables per day could deliver similar benefits, particularly for people with the poorest sleep, exercise, and dietary habits. The findings…

06 May

Improved Law and Order, Investment Growth Mark Assam’s Progress Under Current Government: AGP Chie

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president and Bokakhat MLA-elect Atul Bora has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to the implementation of the Assam Accord, saying several important responsibilities linked to the Accord now rest with the Central government.Speaking after the declaration of the Assam Assembly election results, Bora said the Assam government has already taken several steps connected to the Accord, but major matters such as border sealing, protection of indigenous people and implementation of Clause 6 recommendations fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs. He said the AGP remains committed to ensuring that all provisions of the Accord…

05 May

CM Prem Singh Tamang Pushes for Yoga in Schools as State Wraps Up Large-Scale Teacher Training Programme

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

A 21-day Yoga Teachers’ Training Course concluded with a valedictory ceremony at the Manan Kendra, where Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang attended as the chief guest. The programme marked the completion of training for 825 teachers drawn from government schools, monastic institutions and Sanskrit Pathshalas across the state. The training was conducted at the Tribal Research Centre in Assam Lingzey. It was organised with the aim of bringing yoga into the school system in a structured way. The sessions were led by Kurukulla Impact Foundation and Drolma Yoga School, which provided practical and theory-based instruction to participants over the three-week…

05 May

BJP-Led Alliance Secures Third Straight Term with Over 100 Seats

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said he had correctly estimated the outcome of the Assembly elections, sharing an old handwritten note after the BJP-led alliance secured a sweeping victory in the state. In a post shared a day after the results, Sarma said he had written down his own seat estimate immediately after voting ended on April 9. “After voting concluded, as I do every time, I wrote down my estimate on paper. Time passed, results came, and the blessings of the people created a new history,” he said. He added that the final outcome was slightly…

05 May

BJP Crosses Majority Mark Alone, Opposition Crumbles

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has returned to power in Assam for a third straight term with a strong mandate, winning 102 out of 126 seats in the Assembly elections. The result gives the alliance a clear two-thirds majority and marks one of its best performances in the state so far. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led the victory, securing 82 seats out of the 90 it contested. This is the first time the party has crossed the majority mark on its own in Assam. Its allies, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People's Front (BPF), won 10 seats each,…

02 May

AIIMS Guwahati Orders Probe Into Mess Hygiene After Social Media Rumours Trigger Panic Among Students

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Guwahati has denied claims of a mass food poisoning incident on its campus after a social media post alleged that several students fell ill after eating food served at the institute’s mess facility. The controversy began after a post circulated widely on social media platform X claimed that more than 50 students at the institute had suffered from food poisoning due to allegedly unhygienic food served inside the campus mess. The post quickly spread online and triggered concern among students, parents, and social media users over food safety conditions at the institute. However, the…