Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

30 Jul

Assam’s Atul Bora to lead border talks in Aizawl

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Mizoram and Assam are set to resume border talks in August, marking the first discussions in twenty months aimed at resolving the longstanding inter-state boundary dispute. Mizoram Home Minister K Sapdanga announced on Monday that the next round of border talks will be held in Aizawl on August 9. The previous round of talks took place in November 2022 in Guwahati. "The Assam home secretary last week communicated to our home secretary about their intention to come to Aizawl on August 9 for talks. We conveyed our consent to the Assam government after consulting Chief Minister Lalduhoma," Sapdanga told PTI.…

30 Jul

Sikkim MP urges for Tribal rights protection

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

DT Lepcha, the Rajya Sabha MP from Sikkim, on July 29 urged the Central government to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to 12 left-out communities in Sikkim. Raising the issue in Parliament, Lepcha highlighted the categorization of Sikkimese people into three ethnic groups: Lepcha, Bhutia, and Nepali, noting that Sikkim is home to 20 indigenous tribes. "The earliest available census of 1891 notes the Nepali ethnic group as 63.3%, Bhutia as 16.06%, and Lepcha as 18.9%," Lepcha informed Parliament. He pointed out that historically, the King of Sikkim recognized Bhutias, Lepchas, and Nepalis as tribes. However, after Sikkim's merger with…

29 Jul

Modi encourages visits to Charaideo Maidam after UNESCO heritage recognition

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride in his Mann Ki Baat radio address over the inclusion of Assam's Charaideo Maidam in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. This significant achievement marks India's 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first Cultural World Heritage site from the Northeast. Charaideo, the original capital of the Ahom dynasty, holds deep historical significance. The Maidams, or burial mounds, served as repositories for the remains of Ahom ancestors and their treasured possessions. Modi highlighted that these structures symbolize reverence for the departed Ahom rulers and dignitaries. The Prime Minister lauded the Ahom Empire's remarkable longevity,…

29 Jul

Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticizes BJP for budget ‘Boycott’

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has launched a sharp critique against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly neglecting various segments of the Indian population in its latest Union budget. Speaking to reporters, Gogoi accused the BJP of boycotting farmers, students, taxpayers, and urban residents. Gogoi lambasted the government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not providing legal protection to farmers regarding the Minimum Support Price (MSP). "The BJP has ignored the students whose higher education exams were repeatedly canceled and the hardworking taxpayers by removing the benefit of indexation," he stated.Highlighting infrastructure issues, Gogoi noted, "The BJP has failed the…

27 Jul

Governor of Assam Names Jibesh Roy as New Chief Executive Councilor of Kamatapur Council Amidst Leadership Change

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Jibesh Roy from Sasargaon Part 1, District-Dhubri, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Councilor of the Kamatapur Autonomous Council (KAC) by the Governor of Assam. This appointment follows the resignation of Sri Gakul Barman and is effective immediately until further notice. A notification from the Governor's office stated, "In the interest of public service, in partial modification of the Notification issued vide No.TAD/BC/34/2020/149 dtd.25/02/2021, and in exercise of powers u/s 59 of the Kamatapur Autonomous Council (Amendment) Act, 2020, the Governor of Assam is pleased to appoint Jibesh Roy, Sasargaon Part 1, District-Dhubri, Executive Councilor, Kamatapur Autonomous Council…

27 Jul

Sikkim Minister updates Union Environment Minister on flash flood impact, invites him to visit

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Pintso Namgyal Lepcha, the newly appointed Minister for Forest and Environment of Sikkim, met with Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, at Indira Paryavaran Bhawan. Accompanied by Secretary Forest Shri Pradeep Kumar and other forest officials, the courtesy call aimed to discuss pressing environmental concerns. Minister Lepcha briefed Union Minister Yadav on the severe impact of recent flash floods in the Teesta basin, emphasizing the ongoing instability in the region and the substantial disruption to road connectivity in the Mangan district and its border areas. The flash floods have caused significant damage, affecting both the…

26 Jul

Sikkim’s cardamom industry gets fresh boost from key session

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

In a concerted effort to address the declining large cardamom cultivation in Sikkim, a pivotal brainstorming session was convened at Vigyan Bhawan. The meeting, chaired by Dr. Sandeep Tambe, IFS Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, gathered key stakeholders to develop a sustainable strategy for revitalizing this vital crop, which has seen incomes plummet due to viral and fungal diseases over the past few decades. The Department of Science and Technology presented groundbreaking research on producing virus-free planting material through indexing and tissue culture, along with evolutionary studies of five large cardamom cultivars to develop disease-tolerant varieties. The Spices Board…

26 Jul

Pradyot Debbarma announces new committee for Northeast councils

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Former Tipra Motha chairman Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, along with leaders from District Councils across Northeast India, met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, securing an assurance that the issues of indigenous people in the region will be addressed within a month. Pradyot took to social media platform X to announce that the Home Ministry will form a committee dedicated to resolving the concerns of those living in the District Councils. "Met the Hon HM @AmitShah along with the leaders from the councils from the Northeast. He has assured us that within a month, issues relating to all the councils…

26 Jul

Naga illage in North Sikkim under threat, residents urged to relocate

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Naga Village in North Sikkim is facing severe threats due to the devastating impacts of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods, landslides, and heavy rainfall. The District Administration has advised residents to exercise extreme caution and consider relocating to safer areas until the monsoon season passes or necessary repairs are completed. The village's infrastructure has suffered significant damage, with many houses affected and roads sinking, creating substantial challenges for the residents. While some villagers with alternative accommodations have already relocated, many others are struggling to find safe options. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and advising residents to heed safety precautions and…

25 Jul

Assam opens new centre for NRC-Aadhaar biometric discrepancy resolution

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In response to the ongoing issue of individuals listed in the National Register of Citizens (NRC) who have not yet received their Aadhaar cards due to biometric discrepancies, the Assam government has announced the opening of an additional centre to address this matter. Starting from July 25, a new centre with four receiving counters will be operational at Duck Bungalow, near the DC Office, Silchar. Individuals in the NRC but lacking Aadhaar due to biometric issues are requested to visit this centre from 10 am onwards to submit their claims. Applicants are required to bring relevant documents, including Voter ID,…