Sonakshi Sarkar - The Purbottar

28 Jan

Girish Kasaravalli Highlights Role of Film Festivals at GAFF

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Legendary Indian filmmaker Girish Kasaravalli participated in an interactive session titled “The World of Girish Kasaravalli – An Interaction with the Master Filmmaker” at the second Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF), moderated by Reema Borah. The discussion emphasized cinema's role as a philosophical, cultural, and social medium beyond mere aesthetics and commercial aspects. Kasaravalli highlighted the significance of film festivals in facilitating genuine interactions between filmmakers and audiences, arguing that discourse transcends plot in cinema. He shared insights from his celebrated works, including Ghatashraddha and Thaayi Saheba, asserting that film serves as a medium of quiet resistance and introspection. He…

28 Jan

TRAI Report Flags Poor Coverage in Parts of South and West Sikkim Despite 5G Gains

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the findings of its Independent Drive Test (IDT) carried out in Namchi and Gyalshing districts of Sikkim, which fall under the West Bengal Licensed Service Area (LSA). The tests were conducted in December 2025 to check the actual quality of mobile services available to users in everyday conditions. According to the report, the drive tests were carried out between December 2 and December 6, 2025, under the supervision of the TRAI Regional Office in Kolkata. The assessment covered about 294.6 kilometres of city routes, 10 important hotspot locations, and around 2…

28 Jan

Murmu: 7,200 km of NH Constructed in Northeast in 11 Years

Sonakshi SarkarNews

President Droupadi Murmu highlighted significant infrastructure developments in the Northeastern region of India during her address to the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha at the commencement of the Budget Session. Over the past 11 years, more than 7,200 kilometers of National Highways have been constructed, facilitating access to remote, hilly, tribal, and border areas. This development is part of a larger investment of over 80,000 crore rupees in railway modernization, which includes new broad-gauge rail connections linking the capitals of Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, and Mizoram. She noted that the introduction of a direct rail route…

28 Jan

Rajasthan Royals Launch National Design Contest for 2026 Pink Promise Jersey

Sonakshi SarkarNews

Rajasthan Royals are reinventing the concept of fandom by transforming supporters into active collaborators within the franchise. Embracing an open-sourcing philosophy, the Royals are engaging their fans to influence various aspects of the organization, including music, match strategies, and design. As part of their initiative, Hunar Manch Season 2, the franchise is inviting design students, young creatives, and graphic designers from across India to submit concepts for the 2026 Pink Promise Jersey, which is a prominent symbol of their purpose. The selected design will serve as the official on-field jersey for the Pink Promise Match, offering fans a unique opportunity…

28 Jan

Accused Convicted by NIA Court in Pakistan-Backed Mobile, Cyber Espionage Case

Sonakshi SarkarNews

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court at Vishakhapatnam on Tuesday sentenced to simple imprisonment (SI) a key accused in a Pakistan led espionage conspiracy case involving fraudulent use of mobile SIM cards and misuse of social media platforms. The accused, Altafhusen Ghanchibhai @ Shakil, had pleaded guilty during the ongoing trial, as part of which 37 witnesses had already been examined by the prosecution. Convicting the accused for misusing unique identification features, including SIM cards and OTPs, as well as social media, the special court pronounced today its orders against him. The accused has been sentenced to SI for…

28 Jan

Congress Rebuilds from Ground Up as People Turn Away from BJP’s Politics of Intimidation: Gogoi

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Congress has signalled a renewed push for mass mobilisation as its state president Gaurav Gogoi accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of running the state through fear and pressure rather than public support. Speaking at a Mandal Convention held at Abhayapuri in Bongaigaon district, Gogoi said the Congress was rebuilding itself from the ground up as people across Assam began to turn away from what he called an atmosphere of intimidation and control. Addressing a packed gathering of party workers and supporters, Gogoi alleged that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was clinging to power by misusing state institutions,…

28 Jan

CARA Holds Workshop in NE on Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen India’s adoption and child protection ecosystem, is organising its second Regional Consultative Workshop in Guwahati on January 30. The theme of the workshop is in line with CARA’s Adoption Awareness Camapign: “Promoting Non-Institutionalised Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs (Divyaang Children)”. The workshop is being organized to advance CARA’s commitment towards ensuring that children with special needs are provided family-based care and are not confined to long-term institutionalization. The initiative aligns with the mandate of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (as…

28 Jan

On Sixth Anniversary of Bodo Peace Accord, Mohilary Flags Pending Promises to Bodo People

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) president and Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Executive Member Hagrama Mohilary on Tuesday said that the unfinished clauses of the Bodo Peace Accord would soon be taken up with both the Assam government and the Centre. He said the responsibility of fully carrying out the agreement lies with the state and central governments. Mohilary was speaking at a public programme held to mark the sixth anniversary of the Bodo Peace Accord. The event was organised by the BPF-led BTC at the BTC Legislative Assembly Auditorium at Bodofa Nwgwr in Kokrajhar. Political leaders, representatives of social organisations…

28 Jan

NE Leaders Condole Demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM in Plane Crash

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Leaders from Northeast India have expressed their condolences regarding the tragic death of Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and prominent NCP leader, who died in a plane crash near Baramati, Pune, while end route to a public rally for the Zilla Parishad elections. The crash, which also claimed the lives of three others aboard, transpired in the morning, with emergency services arriving promptly at the scene, but no survivors were found. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with officials currently assessing the damage to the aircraft. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma conveyed his deep…

28 Jan

Pending Clauses of Bodo Peace Accord to Be Discussed with Centre, Assam Govt Soon: BTC Chief

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) chief and Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Executive Member (CEM) Hagrama Mohilary on Tuesday said the pending clauses of the historic Bodo Peace Accord would soon be taken up with both the Assam government and the Centre. The Bodo Peace Accord—a tripartite agreement signed on January 27, 2020, between the Government of India, the Government of Assam, and Bodo organizations, including all factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) — had marked the end of decades-long insurgency in Assam, sparking hopes for lasting peace in the region. Addressing a programmer on 6th Bodo Peace…