Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

04 Dec

Tanuska Borah makes Assam proud when she wins gold on the national stage

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam’s young karate player Tanuska Borah has brought honour to the state by winning a gold medal at a major national event. Tanuska achieved this milestone at the All India Inter Zonal Karate Championship 2025, which was held at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The event saw the participation of players from different zones of the country, and Tanuska stood out with her strong performance. Tanuska trains at the Shadow Martial Art Academy in Nagaon. According to her coaches, she has been working hard for several months, balancing her studies and sports practice. Her dedication paid off when…

04 Dec

Centenary Celebrations: Sabha Launches Assamese History Volume, Digital Dictionary, and Online Literature Drive

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Asam Sahitya Sabha announced significant cultural and literary initiatives during its centenary celebrations at Chandrakanta Handique Bhawan, including a revised history of Assam and the Assamese people to address historical gaps. President Dr. Basanta Kumar Goswami highlighted the Sabha's commitment to recognizing digital creativity by publishing literary works from social media in book formats. Additionally, the first Chandra Kanta Dictionary edition will be released digitally, featuring spellcheck capabilities for students. The Sabha also plans a year-long program for young writers, commemorating its journal's centenary in 2026, marked by attendance from esteemed writers and cultural scholars.

04 Dec

Subansiri Lower Dam Begins Power Generation After 20 Years

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

After two decades, the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project has commenced power generation, synchronizing its first unit with the national grid. Managed by NHPC, this 2,000-MW project features eight units of 250 MW each, with expectations to bring three more units online this month and complete the project by March 2027. The initiative, conceptualized in 2005, faced delays due to protests and legal challenges over safety and ecological concerns, leading to expert recommendations for structural enhancements. The reservoir's capacity is 1,365 million cubic meters, contributing to flood management and projected annual renewable energy generation of 7.421 billion units. Assam will benefit…

03 Dec

ICGS Vigraha Embarks on Operational Visit to Indonesia During Overseas ASEAN Deployment

Sonakshi SarkarIndia

As part of its overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Vigraha is visiting Jakarta, Indonesia from December 02-05, 2025. This operational visit includes extensive activities such as professional interactions, tabletop exercises, shipboard drills, and joint training sessions between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indonesian Coast Guard (BAKAMLA). These engagements focus on crucial areas like Maritime Law Enforcement, Marine Pollution Response, and Maritime Search and Rescue, emphasizing the need for cooperation due to shared responsibilities in large Exclusive Economic Zones and high maritime traffic. The visit features a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) designed to enhance…

03 Dec

Bharat Ratna for Zubeen Garg: Gaurav Gogoi Raises Demand on Parliament Floor

Sonakshi SarkarIndia

Congress Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday requested the Central government to confer the highest civilian honour of the country, Bharat Ratna, on cultural icon the late Zubeen Garg. The Congress MP also sought justice for Garg, who died in Singapore under mysterious circumstances on September 19, leaving his fans in shock and disbelief. Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, Gogoi paid rich tributes to Garg, hailing him as a humanitarian who gave the people of Assam hope in the 1980s and 1990s, when the northeastern state was in the grip…

03 Dec

Naga village GLOF survivors wait in shelters as rehabilitation continues

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

More than two years after the devastating glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) of October 2023, residents of Naga village in Mangan district continue to live in temporary shelters as rehabilitation efforts progress. The massive flood, caused by the breach of South Lhonak Lake, destroyed homes, swept away infrastructure and left several people missing. Mangan Deputy Commissioner Anant Jain said the administration has followed established procedures for families of those still missing. When bodies remain untraced after a prolonged period, families can apply for provisional death certificates, which are issued after verification. Immediately after the disaster, officials relocated affected families to…

03 Dec

An Assamese primatologist is admitted to a prominent international conservation program

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A young primatologist from Assam has earned a place in one of the world’s most competitive wildlife conservation programmes, marking a significant achievement for India’s research community. Dr. Joydeep Shil, a senior researcher with the Primate Research Centre and Conservation Himalayas, has secured a fully funded position in the prestigious Endangered Species Management Graduate Certificate (DESMAN) course under the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. The scholarship covers his tuition, university fees, accommodation at the Durrell Wildlife Hostel in Jersey, and all food expenses during the 12‑week course, beginning February 16, 2026. The programme, validated by the University of Kent, is globally…

03 Dec

NCB Seizes ₹12.5 Crore Heroin in Assam; Two Arrested in Riverine Trafficking Bust

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

In a major crackdown on an international drug cartel, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized heroin worth ₹12.5 crore in Assam that was being smuggled into India through riverine routes from Myanmar. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the operation, a senior NCB official said on Tuesday. The NCB’s Guwahati Zonal Unit, acting on specific intelligence and conducting prolonged surveillance, launched a joint operation with the CRPF and Assam Police. The agencies traced an illicit consignment that was being transported through dense forest routes in Manipur and ferried along the Barak river by small motorboats to evade…

03 Dec

Fighting Surges Across Chin State; More Civilians Cross Into Mizoram

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

A fresh group of displaced Myanmar nationals has entered Mizoram’s Champhai district amid escalating clashes between the military junta and rebel forces across Myanmar’s Chin State. The latest arrivals mark a renewed surge in cross-border movement ahead of the junta-announced elections scheduled for December 28. According to village authorities in Vaphai, 47 people from 11 families of Falam township crossed into Saikhumphai hamlet over the past few days. The first batch reached the area on Friday night, while the remaining families entered late on Monday. Initially housed in a local school building, the refugees have since been shifted to Vaphai,…

03 Dec

Conrad Hits Back At State Cong Chief Over Remark On New Regional Front

Sonakshi SarkarMeghalaya

In a sharp riposte to Meghalaya Congress chief Vincent H. Pala’s remark on regional front “One North East” as nothing but a BJP-RSS plan, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday hit back, alleging that the Opposition party was ‘already’ a divided house, and hence need not be further divided. “Nobody needs to work to divide them as Congress is already a divided house,” Sangma stated. The Chief Minister also said that as “One North East”, they are not here to fight against or oppose anyone since the front is here from a positive perspective of unification and to…