Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

23 Dec

Medhavi Skills University Ties Up with Scotland’s Qualifications Body for Global Opportunities for Indian Students

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

Medhavi Skills University (MSU) has established a strategic Progression Partnership with the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), aiming to enhance the internationalization of Indian higher education and align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This partnership is designed to provide globally aligned, skill-integrated learning pathways, enabling both Indian and international learners to engage in work-integrated, credit-bearing programs in India. These pathways offer clear progression routes towards universities and worldwide employment opportunities, directly supporting the NEP 2020 initiative to integrate vocational and higher education, strengthen national credit frameworks, and foster high-quality global connections. A notable signing ceremony featured a delegation from…

22 Dec

Assam’s revered shrine gets Rs 217 crore facelift

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Batadrava Than, a shrine in Bordowa, Assam, is set to undergo a Rs 217-crore facelift under the Batadrava Cultural Project. The project aims to transform the sacred shrine into a world-class spiritual and tourism destination, preserving and showcasing the religious and cultural legacy of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva. The project, set to be inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on December 29, will be developed on 162 hectares of land that were freed from encroachment. The project includes the world's tallest Guru Asana, guest houses with artistic elements, an art centre inspired by traditional cymbal, a research centre shaped…

22 Dec

Enforcement Directorate Arrests Guwahati-Based Businessman, Audi Confiscated Under PMLA

Sonakshi SarkarGuwahati

Priyanshu Boiragi, the owner of Guwahati's Purbashree Printing House, was detained by the Guwahati Zonal Office of Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a Rs 118-crore printing fraud under the terms of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).The case concerns the fraudulent awarding of contracts totalling Rs 118 crore by the Assam Building and other Construction Workers Welfare Board (ABOCWWB) between 2013 and 2016. The ED also searched the accused's property and confiscated electronic devices, one Audi vehicle, and other incriminating evidence.The accused appeared before the Special Court (PMLA), Guwahati, and was placed under five days of ED custody.

22 Dec

93 Days On, No Clarity on VC Inquiry: Tezpur University Faces Complete Shutdown from Tuesday

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Tezpur University is moving toward a complete shutdown after its students announced that they will launch full civil disobedience from Tuesday morning. The students have accused the Union Ministry of Education (MoE) of remaining silent for more than three months on the inquiry against Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh, who has allegedly remained absent for an extended period. The student fraternity released a long and strongly worded statement on Sunday night. The statement said they were deeply dissatisfied with what they describe as “sustained silence” from the Ministry. They said the Ministry had earlier set deadlines for clarification on December 9…

22 Dec

AMSU Holds Protest Over Alleged Oppression of Minorities in Bangladesh

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The All Assam Minority Students’ Union condemned a violent incident against minority Hindus in Bangladesh, labeling it as inhuman and unacceptable. AAMSU president Rezaul Karim Sarkar criticized the event and called on the Indian Government to take strict action, advocating for firm diplomatic measures towards the Bangladesh government, and potentially stronger responses if the situation demands it. This condemnation coincided with a protest organized by AAMSU at Balapara in Jogighopa, Bongaigaon district, where demonstrators raised slogans opposing the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh and criticized the country’s interim leadership. Notable slogans included “Oppression of minorities in Bangladesh will not be…

22 Dec

Tezpur University Students Announce Civil Disobedience Over MoE’s Silence on VC Probe

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Tezpur University is facing potential shutdown due to a civil disobedience movement initiated by students, who accuse the Union Ministry of Education (MoE) of inaction regarding the investigation into the missing Vice-Chancellor, Shambhu Nath Singh. In a statement, students expressed anger over the Ministry's failure to provide updates on the inquiry despite previous assurances, highlighting that deadlines set for reports had lapsed without communication. They criticized the Ministry for over 90 days of "administrative silence," indicating a lack of regard for the university’s functioning and stakeholder interests. The students have vowed to restart total civil disobedience, enforcing a complete shutdown…

22 Dec

Medical Miracle in Assam as Man Survives King Cobra Bite

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a significant medical advancement, Assam has reported its first confirmed survival from a king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) bite, involving 35-year-old Babul Rabha, who received treatment from a coordinated medical and rescue network. Dr. Surajit Giri, a consultant anaesthesiologist, noted that such survival cases are extremely rare in India, as king cobra bites usually lead to fatal outcomes and are complicated by the lack of species-specific antivenom. The bite incident occurred on December 16 in Nichinpur village, Kamrup district, when Rabha, while clearing bushes, inadvertently grasped the king cobra, resulting in a bite to his right palm. Initially unaware of…

20 Dec

Prof Saroj Kanta Barik Appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor of NEHU

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

In response to significant concerns regarding the administration at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Prof. Saroj Kanta Barik, the senior-most professor from the Department of Botany, has been appointed as the Acting Vice-Chancellor. This action was precipitated by a formal request from various statutory bodies and unions within NEHU, including the NEHU Teachers’ Association and the NEHU Students’ Union, amid ongoing issues at the institution. The appointment aligns with Statute 2(A)5(i) of the NEHU Act, which empowers the senior-most professor to fulfill the Vice-Chancellor's duties until the official commencement of the incumbent. The urgency of this decision is underscored by the…

20 Dec

Assam BJP Warns of Growing Radicalisation in Bangladesh, Flags Security Threat to State and Northeast

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expressed strong concerns regarding increasing radicalization in Bangladesh, which it views as a direct threat to Assam and the Northeast region. In a statement, the BJP described the situation as a "dangerous, unfolding reality," warning that neglecting this issue would be "wilful negligence," rather than liberalism. The party highlighted Assam's porous borders and past cross-border instability, predicting that the spread of extremist ideology could severely jeopardize security and social harmony. These remarks followed Minister Pijush Hazarika's condemnation of the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, near the Assam border, which…

20 Dec

Rajdhani Express Hits Herd in Assam, Seven Elephants Dead

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In Assam, a tragic incident occurred late Saturday night when a high-speed Rajdhani Express train struck a herd of wild elephants in the Kampur area of Nagaon district, resulting in the death of seven elephants and serious injuries to a calf. The elephants were reportedly moving towards human habitation in search of food when Train No. 20507 Down Sairang–New Delhi Rajdhani Express passed through the Jamunamukh–Kampur section. Although this area is not officially designated as an elephant corridor, railway personnel claimed that engineers are vigilant while navigating through wildlife-prone zones at night. At approximately 2:17 am, the loco pilot noticed…