Sonakshi Sarkar

The political temperature in Assam rose sharply on Tuesday as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, branding him “the most corrupt chief minister in India.” The remark, made during Gandhi’s visit to Assam, triggered a swift and pointed response from Sarma, signaling the intensifying battle lines ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Addressing a gathering of Congress workers and party leaders, Gandhi accused Sarma of massive corruption and claimed that the BJP leader’s fear was now clearly visible. “Congress’s brave lion will put him behind bars,” Gandhi declared, energizing party cadres. In…

His Excellency Jigme Thinlye Namgyal, Consul General of Bhutan, visited the iconic terracotta village of Asharikandi in Gauripur, Dhubri district, Assam, on Tuesday, July 15. The visit was part of Bhutan’s broader initiative to integrate traditional art and heritage into the forthcoming Mindfulness City project at Gelephu, an ambitious vision championed by His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. Renowned for its Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged terracotta craft, Asharikandi has long held a prominent place in India's artisanal landscape. The Consul General’s visit underscored growing interest in cross-border cultural synergy, with Bhutan exploring how Asharikandi’s vibrant and intricate terracotta art could…

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, globally celebrated for its one-horned rhinoceroses and Bengal tigers, has achieved another major milestone in biodiversity conservation. The park has released findings from its first-ever Grassland Bird Survey, revealing the presence of 43 species of grassland birds, including one critically endangered, two endangered, and six vulnerable species, as well as several birds endemic to the Brahmaputra floodplains. Conducted between March 18 and May 25, 2025, the extensive survey spanned the Eastern Assam, Biswanath, and Nagaon Wildlife Divisions, marking the first time Kaziranga has systematically assessed its grassland avifauna. This effort is being hailed by…

Vikram Bothra, Managing Director of a leading Indian firm and a native of Dhekiajuli in Assam made a mark on the international stage by representing India at the prestigious BRICS Summit 2025 held in Brazil. The summit saw participation from global leaders, diplomats and top business executives, including H.E. Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia as well as senior officials from Infosys Brazil, TCS Brazil and the Brazil India Chamber of Commerce. Bothra was part of the Indian delegation alongside renowned personalities like Onkar Singh Kanwar and the Indian Ambassador to Brazil, H.E. Dinesh Bhatia. In an exclusive conversation, Bothra…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sounded the alarm over what he described as a growing demographic shift in parts of the state, warning that Hindus have become a minority in the historic town of Goalpara. The Chief Minister made the remarks during a public address on Thursday, intensifying the debate around illegal immigration and land encroachment — issues that have long shaped the political and social discourse in Assam. Sarma, known for his assertive stance on migration-related issues, alleged that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were to lose power in the state, illegal Muslim encroachers would be…

The Assam Cabinet on July 10 under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved a series of far-reaching decisions across multiple sectors. These include a landmark directive to hospitals, reforms in forest conservation, education, welfare support for traditional artisans and monastic communities, and new financial aid for school students. One of the most impactful decisions was the government’s stern order to private hospitals and nursing homes across Assam: release deceased bodies within four hours, regardless of outstanding bills, or face severe consequences. Starting August 1, detaining a patient’s body over unpaid dues will invite strict penalties, including suspension…